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Back Up Jackson

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Back Up Jackson is an original ska-fusion band hailing from the great state of New Jersey. Formed officially in 2001, we blend our ska roots with reggae, punk-rock, swing, jazz, and straight-ahead rock influences to create an original sound that's unique and fun. With favorites like "Do It All Over Again," "Candle in the City," and "Jesse & Jaime," our well crafted original music has been enjoyed at many live performances. The band's trademark musical hyperactivity has impressed audiences and fellow musicians alike in venues throughout the tri-state area.

Our new album, "Back Up Jackson Conquers the World," is available at select independent record stores in New Jersey, and online at CD Baby and our website! For additional information and music samples, visit www.backupjackson.com , or contact us at [email protected]!

Thanks for listening... and keep on skanking!

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Member Since: 22/07/2004
Band Website: http://www.backupjackson.com
Band Members: Jay Butkowski - vocals, sax
Dayv Frost - bass guitar
Reginald Dizon - keyboards
Chris Butkowski - guitars
Greg Grispart - tenor sax
Rob Nelson - trumpet
Dave Rattner - trombone

Featuring the percussion sounds of Josh Boyle, Robbie LaFalce (The Miasmics), and Jonathan Tischio (Raceway 4).

Rock on.

Influences: Anything ska, rocksteady, two-tone and all points forward... The Skatalites, The Specials, Toots and the Maytals, Desmond Dekker, Don Drummond, The Toasters, Catch-22, The Selecter, Streetlight Manifesto, The Urge, The Hippos, The Aquabats, Freakdaddy, The Planet Smashers, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Buck-O-Nine, Home Grown, MxPx, Blues Traveler, Ben Folds Five, Five Iron Frenzy, Spring Heeled Jack USA, Los Hooligans, our friends the Miasmics, and the frustration built up by countless former members.
Sounds Like: Third-Wave Ska!
Record Label: INDEPENDENT

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