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Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest Day Four: The Big One: HEPCAT, Mustard Plug, Sweatshop Union, De Bruces A Mi, The Leg-Up Program, DJ Su Comandante
New to this year’s festival, Saturday is an all-day affair, offering six acts ...
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Sat. July 4th 2015 + Add to Calendar
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
2:30pm - 10:00pm Doors at: 2:00pm
$35 - $40+ advance
Artists
HEPCAT
Ska/Reggae/Latin/Soul from Los Angeles California
Mustard Plug
Ska/Punk from Grand Rapids Michigan
Sweatshop Union
from Vancouver BC
De Bruces A Mi
Reggae/Dancehall/Ska/Dub from Medellin Colombia
The Leg-Up Program
Soulful Indie LeftCoast from Victoria BC
DJ Su Comandante
reggae/dancehall/ska/Latin/reggaeton from Nicaragua
Hard-copy tickets
Physical tickets at: Lyles Place, Highlife Records, The Reef, Red Cat Records, Fascinating Rhythm, Ticketweb
Event Description
New to this year’s festival, Saturday is an all-day affair, offering six acts in a long-form program. 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 group dominated the international ska circuit through the 90s, releasing numerous beloved albums, touring relentlessly through North America and Europe, and participating in festivals across the globe. It was through this dedication that Hepcat established an unwavering and expansive fanbase. While members have unfortunately passed away or left the group, the last few years have showcased a reinvigorated Hepcat. Led by dual vocalists Greg Lee and Alex Desert, Hepcat continues to prov... more...Venue
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
wharf and broughton Victoria BC
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