After 45 years, The Toasters are hitting the gas, not the brakes. With an international all-star line-up their whirlwind global tour continues unabated across the continents. Performances are scheduled in South America, Asia and Russia on top of regular touring in the USA, Europe and Canada. Formed on the Lower East Side of NYC the band is the longest running US SKA formation. They bridge the gap between England’s 2-Tone movement and the American Ska explosion of the 90’s which they are rightfully credited with starting.  During the 3rd Wave Ska revival The Toasters formed the famous Moon Records label and kick-started the careers of dozens of bands.

SABON is the youngest ska band to come out of northeast Ohio- four teenagers who started between ages 14-16 (now 15-18) have been blowing the top off the fourth wave of American ska. The quartet has been infiltrating the Cleveland music scene with their endless supply of energy and bafflingly tight live production for the better half of two years. Their music style is refreshingly 90’s with a light, whimsical feel for easy listening. The group is definitely on the more upbeat side of the punk scene; their female vocals contribute to the playful and nostalgic vibe. SABON has a fantastic mix of duelling lead vocalists, comprised of sisters Sophia and Sylvia Parke. Their vocal styles and ranges are so distinctly different- a versatile, gritty end, blended with a dynamic high range creating a irreplacable vocal duality. Behind these two powerhouses is an equally balanced rhythm section, Lily Greier filling the musical pockets with endlessly complex No Doubt-style basslines, precision, and addictive grooviness. Punchy drums create the foundation of SABON’s songs, Caleb Evans truly showing off the silly and juvenile energy of this group of teenagers while still baffling the audience with his incredible skills that remain unmatched. Yet another piece of the musical puzzle is Sylvia’s melodic Iron Maiden-inspired guitar parts. As the primary songwriter, she truly works magic of a memory into every song; along with classic jumpy ska that makes you want to skank. Sophia holds the position of the sole saxophonist, exciting the crowd with sax licks, melodies, and solos that will take you back to the days of Operation Ivy. The addition of the saxophone perfectly rounds out their musical landscape.

Hogan's Last Smash is an ever-evolving Ska-Punk band from Barberton, Ohio.