The Slackers

For 34 years, NYC's The Slackers have toured the world with their critically acclaimed - and widely beloved - blend of ska, reggae, and soul.     
The Slackers have been called "the sound of New York" by the New York Times. They were described 
by Brooklyn Vegan as a "clean mix of ska, reggae, and soul that gets dirtied up by Vic Ruggiero's 
tough New York accent." Decades into their run, The Washington Post noted that the Slackers 
"remain at the top of their game."

Support from: Broken 3 Ways are a 5-piece, fast-paced ska-punk band from the North West of England. Blending high-energy ska rhythms with punchy punk aggression, they deliver loud, upbeat, no-frills sets built for packed rooms, bouncing crowds, and nonstop movement.

For 30 years, the NYC-based and critically acclaimed Slackers have been touring the world with their blend of Ska, Reggae, and Soul.

The Slackers are a sextet based out of New York City. They mix together ska, reggae, soul, and rock n roll, balancing strong rhythms with classic songwriting and

poignant contemporary lyrics.

Since 1991, the Slackers have released fifteen albums and countless singles, while their 1000s of live performances feed their fans with energetic sets of ecstatic music.

The press state that the Slackers are “the best ska band in the world” (Rude International), “the pick of the US crop” (Metal Hammer), “the sound of New York’ (New York Times), “is about as close to perfect as it gets” (Ink 19), and “one of the best bands in the United States” (axs.com).