Rude King

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. Known for putting on exciting live performances, Rude King enjoys success as a hot act in the Midwest, Southwest and along the East and West coast. Rude King has shared the stage with many of the greats in ska and punk music like The Skatalites, Aggrolites, Pietasters,The Toasters, Mustard Plug, 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 ska shows actively promoting a growing Dallas Ska scene and playing local top notch venues like Granada Theater, The Kessler Theater, Trees, Three Links, and many more. When it comes to great Ska music in Dallas, Rude King has taken the scene by storm with high energy live shows and a sound rooted in 2-tone Ska