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Ska Events This Month in Los Angeles
Originating in Jamaica during the late 1950s, ska emerged as a vibrant fusion of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Find upcoming Ska events in Los Angeles this month below.
Ska Events This Month · Los Angeles
THU 13 AUG
FRI 14 AUG
SAT 15 AUG
Skariginals, Matamoska, Hooray For Our Side, Guilty Parties, Late For Life, Rebels In The Yard
Matamoska!, Hooray for Our Side, Late For Life, The Skariginals, The Guilty Parties, Rebels In The Yard, The Odd Advantage
ska punkskareggae rock
GARDEN AMP
The Movement and Pepper
Pepper, The Movement
reggae rockreggaeroots reggae
The Mountain Winery
SUN 16 AUG
Harry Katz and the Pistachios
Harry Katz and the Pistachios, Calypso's Curse, Too Much Fun Club
skarock and rollsurf rock
Alex's Bar
Garden Amp’s Summer Bash
Steven Rodriguez, Dub 8, Remix
skar&breggae
GARDEN AMP
Steel Pulse / The English Beat / Eli-Mac
Steel Pulse, The English Beat, Eli-Mac
reggaeroots reggaeuk reggae
The Pacific Amphitheatre
The Movement and Pepper - HIGH TIDE SUMMER TOUR
Pepper, The Movement, Cydeways
reggae rockreggaeroots reggae
Libbey Bowl
FRI 21 AUG
SAT 22 AUG
SUN 23 AUG
FRI 28 AUG
SAT 29 AUG
SUN 30 AUG
Cassie Forever: Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Cassandra Jalilie
Death By Stereo, Go Betty Go, Union 13
skate punkpunkhardcore punk
Regent Theater
CRETIN FAMILY: The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary
Travis Barker, Billie Joe Armstrong, Tim Armstrong, Cretin Family, C.J. Ramone, DJ Shepard Fairey
ska punkskarocksteady
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Sound profile
A danceable, upbeat sound.
energy
80
danceability
95
valence
90
grit
40
organicness
85
commerciality
50
tempo
80
vocality
70
About Ska
Originating in Jamaica during the late 1950s, ska emerged as a vibrant fusion of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. The genre is characterized by its signature skank rhythm, which features sharp guitar or piano chords on the upbeat, often accompanied by a driving walking bassline and a prominent horn section consisting of trumpets, trombones, and saxophones. With its typically fast tempo and infectious energy, ska served as the direct precursor to rocksteady and reggae, later evolving through the UK 2 Tone movement and global third-wave revivals. Its bright mood and syncopated structure make it a foundational dance-oriented genre that bridges traditional island sounds with modern pop and punk sensibilities.
Also known as: Bluebeat
Parent genre:Reggae
Ska events in Los Angeles this month - FAQ
- What Ska events are in Los Angeles this month?
- Mood tracks all Ska events in Los Angeles this month - club nights, concerts, DJ sets, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily as new events are announced. Each listing includes the full lineup, venue address, ticket prices, and a direct purchase link. Browse the complete monthly schedule above to plan ahead and book before events sell out.
- Where can I find Ska in Los Angeles this month?
- Originating in Jamaica during the late 1950s, ska emerged as a vibrant fusion of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Find every Ska venue and event in Los Angeles this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Ska music?
- Originating in Jamaica during the late 1950s, ska emerged as a vibrant fusion of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. The genre is characterized by its signature skank rhythm, which features sharp guitar or piano chords on the upbeat, often accompanied by a driving walking bassline and a prominent horn section consisting of trumpets, trombones, and saxophones. With its typically fast tempo and infectious energy, ska served as the direct precursor to rocksteady and…
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