Rude King

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TX USA

Alternative • Ska

April 24, 2004

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When it comes to great Ska music in Dallas, look no further than Rude King. Formed in 2003 in Chicago and transplanted to Dallas in 2006, Rude King has taken the scene by storm with high energy live shows and a sound rooted in 2-tone Ska, but infused with an intensity and style all their own. This dual fronted, nine-piece ska act includes male and female singers, a tight and soulful rhythm section, blistering guitar leads and a scorching-hot horn section.

Rude King's 2011 release "Ruder, Better, Faster, Stronger" has been a well received follow-up to their debut EP, Rude To The Last Drop. Rude King is in the studio working on a new album with a Summer 2012 release date.

Known for putting on exciting live performances, Rude King enjoys success as a hot act in the Midwest, Southwest and along the West coast. Rude King is equally comfortable headlining or playing a supporting role for other regional and national touring bands. Rude King has shared the stage with many of the greats in ska and punk music like The Toasters, Mustard Plug, Deals Gone Bad, Big D and the Kids Table, Fishbone, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Bad Manners, Chris Murray, Agent Orange and more.

Locally, you'll find Rude King at every ska show actively promoting a growing Dallas Ska scene and playing local top notch venues like Trees, Liquid Lounge, Curtain Club, La Grange, Prophet Bar, and many more.

Through a steady touring schedule, Rude King is finding bigger and broader audiences; solidifying their place in the national ska music scene. By writing great songs performed by inspired musicians, they continue to impress fans and gain the respect of their peers and fans around the US and internationally.

Band/artist history

We got together from want ads to form a ska band. We formed it. Now we rock out loud.

Have you performed in front of an audience?

Yes, we do. We regularly play in Dallas, Denton, and Fort Worth as well as throughout Texas. We also tour 1 or 2 times a year throughout the west coast and southwest.

Your musical influences

MU330, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Toasters, Pilfers, Aggrolites, Deals Gone Bad, Mustard Plug, Inspecter 7.

Anything else?

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