The Pietasters
ReggaePunkthird-wave skaska-punk fusionreggae-influenced punkcollege radio staple
In 1990, a bunch of punk, mod, and skinhead-types, among them Stephen Jackson, Chris Watt, Ben Gauslin, and Tom Goodin, were attending college in central Virginia. They soon discovered they shared the same love for punk, ska, soul, and reggae music. They decided to form a punk rock cover band, The Slugs, whose initial forays were disappointing. Soon after, a mutual friend, Tal Bayer moved in. He was very much into ska and reggae and suggested that the band play some of the catchy songs that they loved to drink to.
Influenced by: The Specials, Sublime, Operation Ivy, The Skatalites
- Active:
- 1990-present
- Scene:
- Central Virginia / Richmond
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Upcoming shows
1 show- Sat, Dec 26 · 7:00 PM EST
The Pietasters Annual Holiday Show
The Pietasters, The Goons +3 more9:30 Club