Making a very welcome return to The Electric Palace.

Be prepared to dance to some of the most famous Ska & Reggae songs ever written.

One of the key bands of the U.K. ska revival of the late ’70s and early ’80s, The Beat achieved a near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars in Britain and won them a worldwide following.

The Beat were and still are based in Birmingham, England.

They released their debut single, “Tears of a Clown” b/w “Ranking Full Stop,” through the Specials’ 2-Tone label in 1979.

The single went Top Ten in the U.K., and they soon struck a deal with Arista to distribute their own Go Feet label. 1980’s Album I Just Can’t Stop It (released by Sire in the United States) went gold in England on the strength of the single “Mirror in the Bathroom,” and the band’s ferocious performances and clever blend of personal and political lyrics made them stars at home.

Lead vocals: Ranking Jnr

Sax: Chico

Guitar: Gitz

Bass: James Crosdale

Drums: Fuzz Townshend / Rob Coates

With support from Beat Safari

DJ Beat Safari aka Kathy Kelly, grew up in Bristol in the 70s/80s and gravitated to the Punk, Ska and Reggae scene of that time, going to gigs and collecting vinyl. Now in her 50’s that first music love still burns bright inside. Coming to the DJ world later in life she loves to create a happy vibe for fellow music loving humans to enjoy on the dance floor.