The Steady 45s were formed in 2013 from the melting pot of the Los Angeles ska scene, and over the next four years have established themselves as the premier traditional ska/rocksteady act in Southern California. Since the beginning their sole intention has been to perfect and perpetuate the style and grace of traditional 1960s Jamaican ska and rocksteady music. With a consistently busy schedule of local shows and several tour dates across the country built on DIY ethics, the Steady 45s deliver a powerful and energetic live show that combines the energy and intensity of punk with the sophistication of jazz and the sweet soulful melodies of lowrider oldies, whipping audiences into a dancing frenzy every time they hit the stage. Drawing from the eclectic musical backgrounds of each of its members, The Steady 45s live show delivers blazing horns, the tastiest Lynn Taitt lead guitar picking, and raw, powerful vocal harmonies over a relentless bass and drum pair the likes which have not been seen since Lloyd Knibb and Lloyd Brevett perfected the beat! Not to mention the pain & heartache that bleeds from the distinctive tenor of lead singer and songwriter Joseph Quinones, poured like honey over the heaviest, nastiest rhythms to top off a sound equal parts gentleman and hooligan.
The Toughers - Inspired by his travels to Jamaica in his youth, Mambe fell in love with the soul of Rocksteady music, a genre that would soon become his passion. This musical style, with its soothing rhythm, captured his heart and led him to form this extraordinary band. As Alerta Kamarada came to an end, Mambe decided to embark on a new project, deeper and rooted in his musical roots, bringing together elite musicians and arrangers such as Camilo Toro, and Lina Posada.
In their original compositions, The Toughers immerse us in a magical and symbolic world that flirts with the ancestral wisdom of African, Native American, and Eastern cultures. The lyrics, rooted in the present, transport us to contemporary, streetwise, and urban contexts, creating a profoundly evocative and mystical musical experience.
The band not only creates original music in English and Spanish but also pays homage to classics. They breathe new life into songs from rocksteady, early reggae, traditional ska, bluebeat, and soul, giving them a fresh and exciting twist. Additionally, they explore the richness of traditional Jamaican music with vibrant Latin colors.
Bar opens at 6pm. Music starts at 9pm, with DJ Papa Curly. Live acts to follow. 21+