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Mustard Plug

Mustard Plug are a third-wave ska band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Formed in 1991, the band's original members were Dave Kirchgessner, Mike McKendrick, Colin Clive, and Anthony Vilchez. Currently, the band consists of Dave(Vocals), Brandon Jenison (Trumpet), Jim Hofer (Trombone), Nate Cohn(Drums), Colin Clive(Guitar/Vocals), and Rick Johnson(Bass). The band has regularly toured throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America. They have toured with the Warped Tour twice, and participated in the Ska Against Racism Tour.

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We Are the Union

We Are The Union band based out of the metro Detroit area. With blazing tempos and melodic vocals, WATU's energy level is unsurpassable, both on recordings and live shows. With a plethora of influences, WATU creates a sound all their own. Starting with the release of WATU's newest EP, The Gun Show Must Go On, WATU has been signed to Paper+Plastick records.

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Orange Street

bio in english coming soon!
Septembre 1997
Naissance du groupe Orange Street dans les studios du Nautilus, à Jouy-le Moutier (95). Cinq musiciens (basse, batterie, guitare, percussions, piano / chant) s'y retrouvent pour continuer à composer. Novembre 1997
Arrivée du premier cuivre (trombone), appuyant l'intégration du rocksteady et une incursion inédite vers le ska. Janvier 1998
La récente maquette du groupe le place parmi les "Découvertes du Val d'Oise" de l'ADIAM 95 (compil Amplitudes 95 de 1998).

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Loveable Rogues

The Loveable Rogues are three charming boys from three different backgrounds of both music and culture fusing together to create what can only be described as a musical explosion.
Loveable Rogues are a young multi talented group consisting of three fun loving lads who are establishing their rightful place within the music industry with their aim of creating a new style of music which isn

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Swagga

www.myspace.com/swaggaska SWAGGA was formed in 2004 by Ray Gudge initially as a studio project. A massive fan of Ska and Rap he decided to fuse the two styles together to form the SWAGGA sound. His debut song "U Ain't Rude Boys, We Are" involves two characters an old and young "rude boy" arguing over the rights to the name. Lyrically, his self penned songs are witty but document modern life in Britain, covering the ASBO generation and the Americanization of the British culture.

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The Finest Hour

There are more than one band with this name......
1. a four piece indie and ska influenced band from Grimsby in England (FOR GIG LISTINGS VISIT www.thefinesthourmusic.com)
2. an american alt/pop punk band from Mansfield, Ohio 1. The Finest Hour are a dynamic quartet from Grimsby who've been winning over music lovers up and down the country over the last year with their thought-provoking lyrics and twin front man approach combined with a strong work ethic that has seen them tour North, South, East and West of England playing more gigs than they can put a number to.

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Hue & Cry

Hue & Cry are coatbridge brothers Patrick (vocals) and Greg (instruments) Kane, who have been recording and performing since the mid-to-late 1980s to the present day. The Kanes became known for both their creative jazz-pop style records and Patrick's distinctive, soulful voice (drawing strong similarities to Level 42 in both respects) - despite not achieving overwhelming commercial success, they are well respected by a large fanbase, and have recorded and released albums regularly (some of them failing to chart in the UK).

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The Skarsoles

The Skarsoles are a ska rock band formed in Greenock, Scotland in 1999. The current lineup consists of Chris Rossi (vocals), Jim Lochlan (bass & vocals), Iain MacDuff (guitar & vocals), Denis McClafferty (guitar), Kenny Linn (drums), Graeme Gray (trumpet & keys) and Will Kerr (trombone). Many previous members have been left out of this list. In the past the Skarsoles have been known for their energetic gigs and entertaining banter.
www.facebook.com/theskarsoles

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