专辑简介

Out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, home of the indie rock giants Archers Of Loaf, Superchunk, Polvo, The B-Sides, and Ben Folds Five as well as the swingy Squirrel Nut Zippers, hails REGATTA 69 who adds their own brand of progressive pop-reggae-rock to the indie-rock music scene. With songwriting as a main focus, REGATTA 69's sound is a swift twist of off-beat rock, fast reggae rhythms, and punchy horn riffs. REGATTA 69 pulls in enthusiastic crowds all over the US and Europe. They are known as a horn-blasting, beat-pounding, foot-movin' progressive pop-ska band. Their infectious reggae-rock groove gets people up on their feet. These guys have toured the U.S. extensively, perfecting their craft of delivering an all-out energetic concert of their original pop/ska music. To date, Regatta 69 has performed 1500+ shows in 42 states and 15 countries. Their shows also feature carefully selected covers that have been recorded by Regatta 69 for various compilation CDs. REGATTA 69 has sold tens of thousands of recordings. Tracks from their seven CDs continue to chart on college radio around the world and regularly appear on play-lists for ska, reggae, and world music specialty shows. Furthermore, REGATTA 69 has been featured on 21 compilations from various record labels on both sides of the Atlantic. As the touring keeps on "get on board" with Regatta 69 at a show, online, or at home!