PorkPie

PorkPie

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About the show

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK’s modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy. 

The band have dropped two full-length albums, which have been picked up as a favourite of Craig Charles on BBC Radio 6 Music. 

Known for the electric stage presence, PorkPie continue to rise through the Ska Scene.

Featuring

PorkPie appearing at this event

PorkPie

PorkPie is an 9 piece ska band from Edinburgh. If you were into music in the late 70s and early 80s, the chances are you were into 2-Tone, the iconic Coventry based label that was home to Ska revivalists like The Beat, The Selecter, Madness and The Specials. Porkpie are the real deal, from the classic ‘big’ ska band mould, with a full brass section, keys, guitars and porkpie hats to match we play with an intensity and energy that will have you skanking into the night!

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Dakka Skanks appearing at this event

Dakka Skanks

Dakka Skanks are a band seriously committed to bringing hard reggae, ska, dub and punk rhythms together in a fresh style. The band have a passion and organic togetherness crafted through years of writing and performing with each other. Clara Byrne's mesmerizing lead vocal cuts through like a wave of emotion, her lyrical integrity straight from the soul, with serious social and political issues explored through dramatic delivery. From hard steppers to traditional ska, furious punk and sprinklings of Motown, Dakka Skanks come with the style and always bring the dance.

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