Formed in 1988, Voodoo Glow Skulls mesh hardcore punk, traditional ska, tough guitar riffs and the Mexican music of their roots to create the prototype for the West Coast ska-core sound, influencing a wide range of bands from Sublime to No Doubt. Unflinchingly honest, their songs often use humor to comment on harsh political realities – from racial inequity to unrest overseas. Singing in both Spanish and English, Voodoo Glow Skulls’ bilingual musical tradition has been a hallmark of the band since they began. Local ska combo Killbot Factory and DJs Pressure Beast Soundsystem open the show! Tickets are $15 general and $10 for HSU students. Tickets are available at the University Ticket Office, at the Works in Eureka, and at humboldt.edu/aspresents.
Voodoo Glow Skulls legendary live shows are full of searing horns, grinding guitars and throaty growls – and no one plays super tight ska faster than these veterans. Voodoo Glow Skulls dubbed their sound “California street music” – a perfect description of their high octane mix of rock, punk, ska and hardcore.
Performing on almost every local ska show are the Killbot Factory. They’ll be opening up this show as well. They assembled in the summer of 2009, and they make you want to dance! Also, on the show are all vinyl spinning Pressure Beat Soundsystem.
For more information and credit card orders call CenterArts at 826-3928 or at humboldt.edu/aspresents.