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IN THE late 1970s and early 1980s, punk and new wave were not the only choices for those who wanted music that was alternative to the mainstream - there was also British ska.

THE SALAD Circus, led by former No Banjo member Jack O’Grady, play Monroe’s Live this Saturday from 9.30pm.

Calling all Rude Boys and Soulies, sound clash by the sea on Saturday, July 17th. Time to don the Fred Perrys and shine those brogues for a night of the best black music in town. The very best in early reggae and original ska (none of your dancehall jabbering here my friends!) and nitty gritty, fast funky soul all spun by experts on pretty vinyl.

JERRY DAMMERS, the driving force behind 2-Tone and The Specials, is coming to play Stress!! next week as is Daddy Kev, Daedelus, Milosh, and Chequerboard.

JERRY DAMMERS, the man behind The Specials, 2-Tone, and the explosion of British ska in the late 1970s and early 1980s, will play a DJ set at Stress!!, De Burgos, on Bank Holiday Sunday at 8pm.

LEGENDARY NEW York hc/ska/punks Leftover Crack are due to perform a special gig in the Roisin Dubh on Monday. While a bunch of bands from So Cal were mixing ska and punk in the mid to late ninties a group of New York punkers were mixing up something a tad darker, a mix up of crusty/thrashy punk with ska.

ACOUSTIC SKA/reggae star Chris Murray will play upstairs at the Roisin Dubh tomorrow. A gifted songwriter and dynamic performer, he has captivated audiences throughout the US, Europe, South America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Canada with his embracing music, penetrating lyrics and soulful presence. From the prestigious Fuji Rock Festival to poverty stricken Oaxaca, Chris delivers his message of hope and humanity with a raw sincerity that connects with the hearts and minds of all.