HEPCAT

Formed in L.A. at the tail end of the eighties, Hepcat are tried and true veterans of the North American ska scene. Guided by a reverence for the original reggae, rocksteady and dancehall of Jamaica, the band came through with their first album on Moon Ska Records in 1993, the seminal Out of Nowhere, followed three years later by Scientific. Both records solidified Hepcat as one of the preeminent ska bands of the era, a reputation well-earned by their versatility and consistency. The group dominated the international ska circuit for the next decade, releasing Right On Time in 1998 on Epitaph’s Hellcat imprint (later followed by Push ‘n Shove in 2000), headlining tours in North America and Europe, and participating in festivals across the globe. From this relentless dedication, Hepcat established an unwavering and expansive fanbase. However, the band retreated from the limelight in the early aughts, going through several line-up changes and only playing intermittent shows near their home base of L.A. In 2004, their hit debut record was re-released with additional bonus racks, ... more...