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The Robustos

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Years active
  
1996–2000

Record label
  
Ska Satellite Records

Active until
  
2000

Genres
  
Ska, Jazz, Soul music

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Labels
  
Ska Satellite Records, Beatville Records

Origin
  
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1996)

Albums
  
The New Authentic, Introducing....

Similar
  
The Scofflaws, Bim Skala Bim, The Pietasters, Hepcat, The Slackers

Profiles

Big spender the robustos


The Robustos were an American ska band based in Atlanta. Formed after The Skats & The Go Steadys broke up, their name is a reference to the type of cigar. Their style evolved from traditional ska to include more soul and jazz influences. They stopped playing in 2000. Rumor has it the band members are rehearsing again and have a gig booked at The Earl in Atlanta on June 22, 2007.

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Members

  • Tonya Abernathy - Vocals
  • Brett Rakestraw - Tenor Saxophone
  • Chad Paulin - Trumpet
  • Jonathan Lloyd - Trombone
  • Rob Kincheloe - Guitar, Vocals
  • Jay Wallace - Bass
  • Andy Bauer - Drums
  • Bob Birdsong - Keys, Vocals
  • The band reunited for two nights in June, 2007 to sold out shows in Atlanta.

    Discography

  • Introducing…The Robustos (1997, Ska Satellite Records)
  • The New Authentic (1999, Beatville Records)
  • Songs

    I Heard It Through the GrapevineThe New Authentic · 1999
    No Strangers HereThe New Authentic · 1999
    My Heart & SoulThe New Authentic · 1999

    References

    The Robustos Wikipedia