1876
1876 was formed in early 2020, out of a dream of cultural and language resurgence, being seen and produced by those who experience the hardships and triumphs of being born NDN. The band immediately debuted their powerful debut EP Pow Wow Punk Rock. With notable sounds that any pow wow goer will recognize, combined with the aggressive guitar playing, catchy melodies, and political lyrics of the punk world, 1876 expresses their unique perspective as “the city NDNs your aunty warned you about.” 1876 proudly represents both the Northern Cheyenne and the Blackfeet nations, singing in both languages. From sweat lodges to punk clubs, 1876 helps shed light on a narrative often neglected by the music industry.
Shows
at Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
We're closing Victoria's 27th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival with a high-energy lineup geared directly towards all our true Ska & Reggae Massive.
PELIGROSO BONSAI is Mexican Reggae and Ska band formed by musicians, many of whom are the pioneers in the genre of Mexican Reggae. A linchpin of the Razteca Movement – a fusion of Mexican culture and Rastafarian philosophy, that includes our old friends Los Rastillos, Peligroso Bonsai is comprised from musicians from the well known bands of Antidoping, Rastrillos and La Communa. Peligroso Bonsai are excited to take this configuration into a new era, presenting fresh songs and also playing many of the classic and familiar songs that have been well loved nationally and internationally for over thirty years.
Joining Peligroso Bonsai for this one, representing both the Northern Cheyenne and the Blackfeet nations (of which both languages they sing in), is the powerful 1876. Combining the traditional sounds of the pow wow with the aggressive guitar, crunching rhythms and furious lyricism of punk rock, there is no one out there doing it like 1876. Don't miss their ferocious Ska & Reggae Fest debut!
Since the band’s conception in late 2004, The Georgetown Orbits have risen to international notoriety for their soulful, modern-vintage, style of ska and reggae music. Many releases from the critically-acclaimed group have earned spots in several playlists all over the world. Their dynamic live performances have attracted audiences throughout the western US and Canada.
And for those longtime members of the ska Massive, we're proud to welcome back THE BLOODWARMERS. The Bloodwarmers are longtime veterans of the early Ska & Reggae Fests (Back when we were still called Victoria Ska Fest), appearing at 3 of the 4 instalments of the festival, and they return with the 'ska-rific' live show for the first time in over 20 years!
Kicking the day's live acts off is Victoria rapper STAX, who will be bringing his introspective, personal and powerful rhymes to our stage for the first time. Four years after his journey into music was sidelined by addiction, Stax returned the scene, more powerful than ever and we're stoked to give him the space to spread his repaired wings. We've even heard through the grapevine that his brother, Lord Condor, may be taking the stage with him.
As if that wasn't a packed enough day, we have big DB Chessa behind the decks keeping things fresh with the finest reggae, dub, roots, rocksteady and dancehall. Join us, one and all, as we close out Victoria's 27th Annual Ska & Reggae Fest with a bang!
PELIGROSO BONSAI is Mexican Reggae and Ska band formed by musicians, many of whom are the pioneers in the genre of Mexican Reggae. A linchpin of the Razteca Movement – a fusion of Mexican culture and Rastafarian philosophy, that includes our old friends Los Rastillos, Peligroso Bonsai is comprised from musicians from the well known bands of Antidoping, Rastrillos and La Communa. Peligroso Bonsai are excited to take this configuration into a new era, presenting fresh songs and also playing many of the classic and familiar songs that have been well loved nationally and internationally for over thirty years.
Joining Peligroso Bonsai for this one, representing both the Northern Cheyenne and the Blackfeet nations (of which both languages they sing in), is the powerful 1876. Combining the traditional sounds of the pow wow with the aggressive guitar, crunching rhythms and furious lyricism of punk rock, there is no one out there doing it like 1876. Don't miss their ferocious Ska & Reggae Fest debut!
Since the band’s conception in late 2004, The Georgetown Orbits have risen to international notoriety for their soulful, modern-vintage, style of ska and reggae music. Many releases from the critically-acclaimed group have earned spots in several playlists all over the world. Their dynamic live performances have attracted audiences throughout the western US and Canada.
And for those longtime members of the ska Massive, we're proud to welcome back THE BLOODWARMERS. The Bloodwarmers are longtime veterans of the early Ska & Reggae Fests (Back when we were still called Victoria Ska Fest), appearing at 3 of the 4 instalments of the festival, and they return with the 'ska-rific' live show for the first time in over 20 years!
Kicking the day's live acts off is Victoria rapper STAX, who will be bringing his introspective, personal and powerful rhymes to our stage for the first time. Four years after his journey into music was sidelined by addiction, Stax returned the scene, more powerful than ever and we're stoked to give him the space to spread his repaired wings. We've even heard through the grapevine that his brother, Lord Condor, may be taking the stage with him.
As if that wasn't a packed enough day, we have big DB Chessa behind the decks keeping things fresh with the finest reggae, dub, roots, rocksteady and dancehall. Join us, one and all, as we close out Victoria's 27th Annual Ska & Reggae Fest with a bang!