The Players Band

On the heels of the mid-90’s ska revival, The Players Band (TPB) was founded in 1999, drawn in by the infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds originating in Jamaica in the late 1950s. 25 years later, TPB has played over 550 shows, delivering sweet Jamaican ska and reggae across the Mid-Atlantic. TPB includes current members of The Pietasters, Jah Works, Bumpin Uglies, Scotch Bonnets, Rude Girl Revue, Loving Paupers, Left Alone, and The All Mighty Senators. The band has opened for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Isley Brothers and Joe Strummer, Grammy winning Toots & the Maytals and Rebirth Brass Band as well as The B-52s, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The English Beat, The Skatalites, and more. TPB was featured at the 2021 Supernova International Ska Festival, headlined Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular, and Maryland’s Olympic Tribute with Michael Phelps at Fort McHenry, performing at venues such as 9:30 Club, Capital One Arena, Fillmore Silver Spring, Pier 6, Knitting Factory, Trocadero Theatre, Chance Theater, Seacrets, Bottle & Cork, Rams Head Live!, 8×10, Ottobar, and many others.