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Archbishops of Blount Street

Rank #7 Cary, NC Reggae / Ska / Reggae

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Sounds Like: The Specials, The Pietasters, UB40 (Official), The English Beat, Reel Big Fish (official)

Label: Indie

Manager: Thomas Szypulski

Bio: Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill's ONLY ska band, no matter what you heard.

Raleigh Public Record says,"this band is brass heavy and reminds me of a cross between Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes and the Pietasters. Bottom line – these guys are amazing." The Independent Weekly says, “Archbishops of Bl... See Full Bio

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“Archbishops of Blount Street specialize in uplifting ska, eschewing melodic complexity in favor of smooth guitar and bass lines bolstered by fetching horns.”

— Jordan Lawrence, Independent Weekly

“Ska is alive and well in the Triangle! ...If you needed a musical party to get the weekend started, this is the perfect solution. Ten musicians deliver Brass-Heavy versions of covers and other great material. You cannot go wrong with this. If you like The Bosstones, Pietasters or Spunge, this is the show for you!”

— Raleigh Public Record

“Archbishops of Blount Street give the day a great reggae/ska flavor.”

— The Chapel Hill News

“Archbishops of Blount Street are people with a drive for the music and party.”

— The Durham Herald–Sun

“Archbishops of Blount Street pay tribute to two-tone trailblazing.”

— The Independent Weekly

“This band is brass heavy and reminds me of a Cross between Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes and the Pietasters. Bottom line – these guys are amazing.”

— Raleigh Public Record

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