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The UPTONES
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Skankin’ Foolz Unite!



BERKELEY, California
United States

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Member Since11/27/2005
Band Websitehttp://uptones.com
Band MembersPaul

Moose

Eric

Ben

Tim

Jeanne

Scott

Adam
InfluencesThe Specials, The Selecter, The English Beat, and all the English 2-Tone bands! The Skatalites, Toots and the Maytals, and all the original Jamaican ska bands! Many many punk and mod and rock and R&B and reggae bands. The Clash! Oh, and you asked for specifics... ok, for an exhaustive list, go here!

Come to the next Skanking Fool's Dance Contest!

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   About The UPTONES
Formed in 1981 in Berkeley, while they were still in high school. The Uptones were the first band devoted to playing Ska on the West Coast. The Uptones played to skanking crowds all over the West. Several of their recordings were regional hits, and for a time they were the most popular band in the Bay Area.

Major publications of the time raved about them:

"It is a sight to behold, The Uptones tearing up the stage and the audience tearing up the dance floor." - San Francisco Chronicle

"The Uptones... without a doubt the best show in Berkeley." - Berkeley Free Press

"Sitting down at an uptones show is like keeping your eyes shut at a movie." - Rolling Stone

The Uptones "Live at Gilman Street" (SOB CD 0058) is a living proof of the raw power the band delivered every show.

"Best live Ska record ever" - Crawdaddy Magazine

"***** Five Stars "This record rocks from beginning to end." - Rolling Stone

Several tracks from this legendary recording are offered for free in the mp3 format at www.uptones.com.

Members of the original band, Eric Din, Paul Jackson, and Ben Eastwood have been playing music together since then.

First as Hobo, and then as Stiff Richards.

The ska bug never left these lads. And now Eric, Paul, and Ben are joined by Moose Lethridge, Adam Beach, Tim Carter, Jeanne Geiger, and Scott Bertrand to form the current lineup of The Uptones.

The Uptones have completed their first CD “Skankin' Foolz Unite” for Fun Fun Fun Recordings containing new original material with producers Matthew King Kaufman and Michael Rosen.

Check out Joel Selvin's cover story on the Uptones in the SF Chronicle Sunday pink section:

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Little Miss Erinne

Little Miss Erinne



Nov 6 2009 7:50 AM

Hey guys! I'm posted a comment before on here. I just wanted to say that I'm visiting all the way from Louisiana in Febuary. I'm goin' back to my hometown in Petaluma, CA where you guys have played a few times. I've seen one of your shows and your music has filled my soul with joy. I'd love if you'd play at The Phoenix during the 13th or the 19th of Febuary. I know it's weird asking but if you ever read this comment and can play during that time, you'd make me the happiest skankin' girl around! :D I hope to see you play.
-Erinne
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Nov 6 2009 7:49 AM

Just stopping by, Happy Wednesday.
Kissing Party

Kissing Party



Nov 6 2009 7:49 AM

Thankyou cheers! check out the dendrites from denver you might like them as well.
BerlinPressureDrop

BerlinPressureDrop



Nov 6 2009 7:49 AM

Berlin Pressure Drop 14.11.09 im Lovelite
BERLIN PRESSURE DROP
Berlin's neue Ska/Reggae Reihe alle zwei Monate im Lovelite
Am 14.11. mit:

LOS PLACEBOS / Reggae-Ska-Dancehall / Bochum
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An den Plattentellern:

DJ BELA Ska-Reggae-Dancehall

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Jah Army



Oct 24 2009 7:01 PM

Greetings bredren & sistren,
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Pressure Point

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Oct 24 2009 7:01 PM


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Liquid Stranger

Liquid Stranger



Oct 18 2009 12:30 AM

Thanks a lot, much appreciated!
FREEVOLT

FREEVOLT



Oct 16 2009 5:52 PM

Thanx for add !
"Pick it up" is great !! 
we love it !
"east of the pond dub" too !

Have a nice day !
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Oct 14 2009 3:56 PM

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Directamente de jalisco a White Fatal Smile
Ademas Become a new challenger desde Zacatecas
Y el esperado Show de las chicas M.O.S


No te lo Puedes perder!!
Este 31 de octubre entrada alas 2 PM
Cupo limitado asi que llega temprano!!

Recuerda traer tu disfraz y por supuesto a todos tus amiguitos!!



COME FRUTAS Y VERDURAS


The Kingpins

The Kingpins



Oct 13 2009 5:33 PM

hey guys and gal...!!
thanks for the add request... i'm glad you enjoyed our tunes!
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Lorraine - The Kingpins
El Koño de la Bernarda

El Koño de la Bernarda



Oct 13 2009 2:55 AM

¡Saludos desde Kartagena!
Ya podéis descargar totalmente gratis nuestro nuevo disco 13, que incluye 12 canciones + un bonus track (el rey de copas remasterizado), con portada/contraportada + libreto en formato pdf.
Sólo tenéis que visitar nuestra página web HTTP://WWW.LABERNARDA.COM y descargarlO.

You can download free our new album 13.
With 12 songs & 1 bonus track (el rey de copas), and a PDF archive with the CD and every lyrics.
We hope you enjoy it.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM HTTP://WWW.LABERNARDA.COM

 

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ESPERAMOS QUE LO DISFRUTÉIS.

¡SALUD!
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Oct 11 2009 12:36 AM

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tono rudo

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Oct 6 2009 4:23 PM

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MUTABOR

MUTABOR



Oct 3 2009 7:04 PM

Am 21. November wird es das Abschlusskonzert der Tour im Berliner Astra Kulturhaus geben. Da es im Winter kein Konzert in Potsdam geben wird, solltet ihr euch frühzeitig Tickets sichern. Auf nach Berlin ! Tickets: www.koka36.de
DJ Monkey

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Oct 3 2009 7:04 PM


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Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Oct 3 2009 7:04 PM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!

Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.

Have you checked out my MySpace and www.faberoptime.com recently?
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Take care and keep in touch.

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ULTRASKA

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Sep 30 2009 12:07 PM

thanks for adding us..

cheers & respect from jakarta-indonesia
Combat 77

Combat 77



Sep 28 2009 3:12 PM

Cheers + Prost!

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The Neat



Sep 26 2009 6:54 PM

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The Cultural Decay (live-page)



Sep 26 2009 6:54 PM

Thank you from The Cultural Decay!

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Sep 20 2009 4:20 PM

Hi, our new CD is in stores and on-line everywhere. Here is our newest video from that CD East LA




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