2/13/09 The Toasters @ Triple Rock Social Club
2/13/09 The Toasters, Umbrella Bed, the Prizefighters @ the Triple Rock Social Club
Bucket leads the Toasters * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
I was nearly in dance spasmic state to see New York City’s The Toasters,
a luminous high energy band that was so dear to me way back in the
early 90s (they always played the Cabooze back then) arrive on the West
Bank for a Friday the 13th show at the Triple Rock Social Club, which I think is a very cool venue.
The opening bands were both good, one of which was Umbrella Bed.
Lots of horns & got the dancers warmed up swiftly while holding
their own for their whole show. I was impressed.
Umbrella Bed thrills & dazzles * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
28 years
strong & the New York City Toasters are considered royalty &
are still cooking & busting out the skankin’ ska for the eager masses. Founding frontman Robert “Bucket” Hingley as always leads the charge & does it ever so well I might add.
Robert "Bucket" Hingley: Ska Royalty * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
When I researched for this blog I learned a few things about ska. First, the 1st wave of ska was the Jamaican variety in the 60s (which many think of as the precursor for what became known as reggae). Then the 2nd wave was in the 70s, which morphed into the 3rd wave that was more British & more punkish ska emerging in the 80s. This is where the Toasters fit in. Many of my generation were introduced to this in our teens & musically formulative years. What I gathered also is that now we have started the 4th wave. Wow, that’s some rich history.
The Toasters * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
Some of the tunes that were launched from the crowded stage were the anthem-like opened “Two Tone Army”, “Run Rudy Run”, “Shocker” (I believe was played), “Weekend in L.A.” & the killer encores were “Life in a Bubble” & the call to action “Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down”.
Keeping the dancefloor ablaze * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
Even if you don’t listen to much ska, I highly recommend that you listen to the Toasters. They are absolutely likeable & their horn driven sound may grow on you like you wouldn’t expect. Try them. The Toasters are hot right now too as they are playing America then lots of shows in Europe & even Russia in the near future. I toast to them!
The Toasters 2/13/09 * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
Sidebar: Immense thanks to DeGross Punk Photography for sharing the excellent images. Check out the cool blog @: www.myspace.com/degrosspunkphotography/
Bucket leads the Toasters * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
Umbrella Bed thrills & dazzles * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
Robert "Bucket" Hingley: Ska Royalty * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
When I researched for this blog I learned a few things about ska. First, the 1st wave of ska was the Jamaican variety in the 60s (which many think of as the precursor for what became known as reggae). Then the 2nd wave was in the 70s, which morphed into the 3rd wave that was more British & more punkish ska emerging in the 80s. This is where the Toasters fit in. Many of my generation were introduced to this in our teens & musically formulative years. What I gathered also is that now we have started the 4th wave. Wow, that’s some rich history.
The Toasters * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
Some of the tunes that were launched from the crowded stage were the anthem-like opened “Two Tone Army”, “Run Rudy Run”, “Shocker” (I believe was played), “Weekend in L.A.” & the killer encores were “Life in a Bubble” & the call to action “Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down”.
Keeping the dancefloor ablaze * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
Even if you don’t listen to much ska, I highly recommend that you listen to the Toasters. They are absolutely likeable & their horn driven sound may grow on you like you wouldn’t expect. Try them. The Toasters are hot right now too as they are playing America then lots of shows in Europe & even Russia in the near future. I toast to them!
The Toasters 2/13/09 * photo credit: DeGross Punk Photography
Sidebar: Immense thanks to DeGross Punk Photography for sharing the excellent images. Check out the cool blog @: www.myspace.com/degrosspunkphotography/
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