The English Beat

The English Beat came out of the UK ska revival at the tail end of the 1970s, blending ska rhythms with new wave energy and a pop sensibility that made hits like "Save It for Later" and "Mirror in the Bathroom" radio staples. The band helped define the 2 Tone era alongside acts like The Specials and Madness, and that catalog still holds up.

They bring that sound to Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre for Colorado dates coming up. Anyone who grew up on ska revival radio or just wants to skank to horns and offbeat guitar should take note.