Skanighter - Dr Ring Ding / The Upsessions

In the organizer's words:

The scene of two-tone ska fans is alive and kicking and there are always great concerts and legendary skanighters in East Westphalia.

That's why the FZZ Baumheide in Bielefeld is finally hosting another concert evening with two live bands and a sound system for the after-show party.

DR RING DING (D)

has been active worldwide as a versatile singer and instrumentalist since 1987 and can rightly be described as one of the main driving forces behind reggae in Germany. As an entertainer in the truest sense of the word, he is stylistically at home in the entire spectrum of Jamaican music.

Tireless touring worldwide has made him a permanent and indispensable part of the international reggae, dancehall and ska scene.

Traditional old school grooves, current computerized beats or even pop songs - the German veteran of Jamaican music demonstrates his talent both on his recordings and live on stage. At his shows, Dr. Ring Ding is accompanied either by renowned backing bands or, more traditionally, by sound systems. Either way, a good mood and a positive atmosphere are guaranteed, because the doctor knows how to entertain the most diverse crowds.

THE UPSESSIONS (NL)

After the release of their first album "The New Heavyweight Champion" (2006) on the legendary label "Moon Ska", the Upsessions' career took off immediately.

Stylishly dressed, rousing, with an incredible organ sound and a fantastic stage performance

The band, in their green and yellow tracksuits, play at Europe's biggest reggae and ska festivals such as the German "This is Ska", the Potsdam Skafestival and the "Rudecat" festival in Girona in the Basque Country.

Since the release of their legendary album "Shake it!" with Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Upsessions' songs have been used in films and series, mainly in the USA.

The Upsessions have been touring throughout Europe since 2005, presenting their early reggae, ska, funk, calypso and soul sound.

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