THE STINGERS ATX – “All in a Day” CD – (JUMP060 – OUT OF PRINT)

Since 1998, The Stingers ATX have developed their own modern hybrid of Jamaican rocksteady / ska and classic American doo-wop soul: solid roots-reggae rhythms, melodic horn lines, and tight 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies. Austin, a city rich with ³roots² music (country, blues, soul), has been a supportive home for this roots- ska sextet, whose songwriting sensibility reflects the decades-old legacy of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Sam Cooke, the Beatles, and the Drifters. Their live shows have received much critical acclaim, from their former weekly three-hour showcases at the Black Cat Lounge in Austin to countless packed houses across Europe, including a recent stint as the opening and backing band for the “Godfather of Ska” Laurel Aitken. Continue reading THE STINGERS ATX – “All in a Day” CD – (JUMP060 – OUT OF PRINT)

THE STINGERS ATX – “This Good Thing” CD – (JUMP054) (OUT OF PRINT)

Since 1998, The Stingers ATX have steadily developed their own modern hybrid of Jamaican reggae-rocksteady and classic American soul, from their weekly three-hour showcases at the Black Cat Lounge in Austin, Texas to New Year¹s Eve in Paris. While their live shows keep crowds on their feet with solid roots-reggae rhythms, melodic horn lines, and tight 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies, their songwriting sensibility draws from the styles of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Sam Cooke, and the Drifters. This six-piece lineup, which features established musicians from Austin’s famed music scene, maintain an active tour schedule from Texas to New York City’s Knitting Factory to Europe. Continue reading THE STINGERS ATX – “This Good Thing” CD – (JUMP054) (OUT OF PRINT)