Name: The Toaster At Zen West
Start: 2025-05-16T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Zen West

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 are a pioneering third-wave ska band from New York City, formed in 1981 by Robert "Bucket" Hingley. As one of the first American ska bands, they helped shape the genre and founded Moon Ska Records, a key label in the ska movement. Known for hits like Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down, 2-Tone Army, Weekend in L.A., and Thrill Me Up, they’ve toured globally with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish, and Fishbone.

The Toasters have played major festivals worldwide, including It’s Not Dead Festival, Supernova International Ska Festival, Jera On Air, and the Rude CAT, Rude MAD, and Rude GAS Jamaican Sounds Festivals in Spain. Decades later, they remain a driving force in ska, continuing to tour and influence new generations.
𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐒𝐢𝐱 is a surf rock band hailing from Bel Air, Maryland. Formed in 2024, the band has quickly made a name for themselves in the local music scene. They've shared the stage with Ballyhoo at a sold-out event in January 2024 and have performed at venues like Angels Rock Bar and headlined a major event at The Recher.
Their self-titled EP, Deep Six, released in late 2024, has garnered significant attention on streaming platforms. The lead single, Queen of Hearts, stands out as their most successful track to date, contributing to their growing fanbase.
https://linktr.ee/deepsixmd
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝
Founded in 1999 during the mid-'90s ska revival, The Players Band (TPB) has spent 25 years delivering horn-heavy Jamaican ska and reggae across the Mid-Atlantic, playing over 550 shows. Its members hail from bands like The Pietasters, Jah Works, Bumpin Uglies, Scotch Bonnets, and more. TPB has shared stages with The Isley Brothers, Joe Strummer, Toots & the Maytals, The B-52s, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and The Skatalites. Highlights include the Supernova Ska Festival, Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular, and Maryland’s Olympic Tribute. They’ve rocked iconic venues like 9:30 Club, Capital One Arena, Fillmore Silver Spring, Pier 6, and Rams Head Live!
https://theplayersband.com/
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561373974503&sk=about