Son of...It's Skamplicicated: An NC Ska Showcase

Sound System Seven:

Sound System Seven's a top-drawer Fourth-Wave Ska band hailing from Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and they're here to skank the night away with you lot! Remember, the only decent system is a sound system, alright? This lot is all about the good times, no lectures here. Sound System Seven is a right experienced bunch, and their live gigs are full of energy – that's what sets them apart. Originals and covers alike, their songs are full of clever lyrics about what's going on in the world, all wrapped up in catchy tunes that'll get you skanking 'til your legs give out. Their sound's clean and crisp, right from the front to the back, and it's guaranteed to get you moving.

The Unsustainables:

The Unsustainables bring a righteous mix of traditional ska, rocksteady, and reggae. Inspired by the legends of Studio One, Treasure Isle, and Black Ark Studios. From heavy groovers made to move your feet to the sweet melodies of lover’s rock, the Unsustainables will make you bubble.

Plastic Flamingos:

Do you ever wonder what it'd be like if a band in the Raleigh area that blended the styles of ska, powerpop, and 90s Bay Area punk existed? No? Well, Plastic Flamingos is here to fill in the void you didn't know you had deep in your heart. They have been around since 2019, playing at The Fest in Gainesville, FL, and sharing the stage with such acts as Catch 22, Rozwell Kid, Save Ferris, Keep Flying, and Catbite. Plastic Flamingos' new album, Adult Swim, releasing late 2025, features re-recordings of some early recordings and new material that will make you go "Huh, that's not bad! Maybe I won't resell this record on Discogs"

Ruler:

2-steppin’, skankin’, and stage dives — that’s the Ruler! way. Hailing from Raleigh, this high-energy ska-punk five-piece delivers a relentless blend of 4th wave ska, hardcore, pop-punk, skate punk, and emo, creating a sound that’s unmistakably their own. With the mantra “You have to experience it live” fueling every performance, Ruler! is currently hard at work on their debut recordings. Come early, come thirsty, and get ready to move

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All events are 21+ to attend unless otherwise stated on the event page. We allow under 21 to attend shows with a parent or legal guardian.