Ska might be largely associated with ’80s acts like Madness and subsequent ska-punk offshoots, but this Jamaican precursor to reggae has a much more colourful history. Vancouver Island has developed a strong ska scene and their annual party pays tribute to all its tributaries with an eclectic lineup, including Mexican ska-pop stars Mama Pulpa,
Louisiana reggae act Outlaw Nation and local gypsy-ska courtesy of Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra.
THE CROWD Jamaican expats, college kids in hemp hats and pierced punks prone to bouncing.
DON’T MISS Paapa Wastik, a Rastafarian roots artist all the way from
Mt. Zion,
Ghana.
TICKETS PLEASE Free in
Market Square; club prices to be announced.
COMOX
Vancouver Island
Musicfest (July 6 - 8)
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