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Skabucks

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About Skabucks

Top Two Tone tunes since 2007 from Britain's premier ska band.
Ska band
Bromsgrove
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HEY YOU…… DON’T WATCH THAT……WATCH THIS ……this is the heavy, heavy monster sound!!!!! Tip-top, don’t stop, rip it up, rip snortin’ tear it down, all-time big-time, toe tapping, foot stomping, hand-clapping, pulse-racing, fist-pumping, high fiving, getting it on, getting down, finger-lickin’, ass-kickin’, ultra hi-test, hi-energy ‘, hi-voltage, dancin’ skankin’ uptown top rankin’ groovin’, grindin’, turnin’ stormin’ sound of the most bodacious, badass mother-funkers delivering the top end of maximum Ska and Two-Tone.

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Skabucks' Reviews

From Encore customers:

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James S
1 day ago
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5 out of 5

The bad was brilliant to deal with from start to finish. very professional and their music was top quality, would highly recommend!!

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Craig H
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic

Reply from Skabucks
2 months ago

Thanks so much Craig! Great night all round

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Hazel P
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely top drawer act thrilled Thankyou 👏👏👏

Reply from Skabucks
4 months ago

Thanks Hazel! And thank you for your brilliant hospitality. Was an absolute pleasure

ZB
Zoe B
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing!! Such a good performance and got everyone up and dancing at our wedding! Lovely and very communicative would highly recommended! Thanks again to Deb and the guys xx

Reply from Skabucks
7 months ago

Thanks so much Zoe! We had a brilliant night - what a great crowd! All the best for the future. SB x

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4 years ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

First time I’ve seen the amazing skabucks - but what a special 👰 and groom 🤵 moment ❤️- thank you for inviting us to be part of your reception which was buzzing all night with skabucks

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Michelle E
4 years ago, for a Birthday party in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

Guys this is a bit late!! Anyway would like to say a massive thank you on behalf of myself and my husband Keith Evans for playing at his 60th birthday party on the 22nd December. You were bloody brilliant as always and completely made the party! Everyone loved it!! Thanks again Michelle Evans xx💕

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Skabucks' Song list

The best of Madness, The Specials. The Beat, Bad Manners and all your two tone faves:
One Step Beyond
Rat Race
Prince Buster
Embarrassment
Double Barrel
Poison Ivy
Rankin Full Stop
Rudi
Gangsters
Do Nothing.
Ghost Town
Night Club
Lorraine.
Israelites
Mirror in the Bathroom
Geno
Baggy Trousers.
Lip Up Fatty
54-46
Tears of a Clown
Special Brew
Skinhead Symphony
House of Fun
Night Boat to Cairo
Monkeyman
It Must Be Love
My Girl
Madness
Hands off she’s Mine
Sally Brown
My Girl Lollipop
Too Much Too Young
Welcome to the Monkey House
Man at C and A
Little Bitch
Inner London Violence
Bed and Breakfast Man
Ne ne na na na nu nu
Woolly Bully
Do the Dog
Pump it Up
Dawning of a New Era
Guns of Navarone
Dreadlock Holiday
Enjoy Yourself

Skabucks' Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1750
Up to 2 hours£1750
Up to 3 hours£2000
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Skabucks always bring the party! Top notch toe-tapping tunes and maximum energy mean that the dance floor is never empty

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Every venue from your local pub up to Birmingham O2, Santa Pod Raceway and Skegness Ska and Reggae festival

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Madness, The Specials, The Beat and Bad Manners

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Probably the Birmingham O2

Do you have different line-up options?

We have a standard line-up of 6 musicians: Vocals, guitar, bass, keys, sax and drums

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We are always happy to accommodate your timings. We know that life is never straightforward!

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Happy to play our own playlist or yours through our PA. Typically, we can continue the music for 30 minutes after we finish playing for no additional charge.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually like to arrive a minimum of 2 hours before start time (or before we have to be clear of the room). Takes us about 90 minutes to set up, and then some time to get changed before we start

Can you roam around while you perform?

We do a bit of that as part of the show, but we're not a roaming band as such. We love a bit of audience participation

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

You can absolutely choose your faves from our setlist.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

We provide all PA and lights

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Happy to learn requests for an additional fee of £60 per song
Musicianship
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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