CT Ska Presents: Skavoovie & The Epitones / The Agonizers / Riki Rocksteady All-Stars

Schedule

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 08:00 pm

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cafe nine | New Haven, CT

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Saturday, June 21, 2025
Ct Ska Presents:
Skavoovie & The Epitones
The Agonizers
Riki Rocksteady All-Stars
$35 advanced / $40 at the door
21+
Doors at 7 PM
Music at 8 PM

CT SKA PRESENTS:
Skavoovie & The Epitones
Skavoovie and the Epitones were one of third-wave ska’s most influential voices. A standout act on Moon Ska Records, they captured the spirit of old-school Jamaica with a hard bop-inspired sound that earned high praise from critics. Billboard called it “irresistible,” CMJ described it as “infectious and boisterous,” and for years, the band was a top draw on the scene, thrilling audiences across eleven national tours, three celebrated albums, and an MTV-featured music video. Their live performances became the stuff of ska lore. When Skavoovie reunited after a twenty-five-year hiatus for the 2024 Supernova International Ska Festival, the magic was unmistakably back and a new generation of ska fans took notice. During the summer of 2025 the band is bringing its legendary sound to Boston and New York for highly anticipated shows. With an all-original lineup—featuring vocalist Ans Purins, trumpeters Jesse Farber and Ben Lewis, saxophonists Jon Natchez (alto/baritone) and Ben Jaffe (tenor), euphonium player Joe Wensink, keyboardist Eugene Cho, guitarist Daniel Neely, bassist Rob Jost, and drummer Ben Herson—these will be must-see performances for true fans.

The Agonizers
The Agonizers are a 4 piece punk/ska band based out of Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Formed in August of 2019 with members who have been part of the New England underground music scene since the mid/late 90’s.
Mixing styles of punk, ska ,and other genres with layered vocals; The Agonizers bring high energy and good feeling to every track they produce.

Riki Rocksteady All-Stars
This wildly talented New England group of musical GIANTS, brings you trad. reggae, R&B, blues & more!

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