The English Beat
With DJ Renton.
High Noon Saloon 701A E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Dave Wakeling, the founding guitar-player and vocalist of the original English ska-band The Beat, has revitalized the British two-tone band for U.S. audiences, announcing a new crowd-sourced album Here We Go Love, due in 2018. Wakeling mixes in songs from his other ska band General Public, alongside classic hit singles like “Mirror in the Bathroom,” featuring his dub-inspired vocals and rhythmic, choppy guitar style. With DJ Renton.