goose island 312unes presents... 4th annual slackfest
Given the rise of the Delta variant, The Slackers and friends are requiring Proof of Vaccination or a Negative COVID-19 test for concert entry.
Anyone entering the concert will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result for entry. Final dose of vaccination must be received no less than 14 days prior to the event. The COVID-19 test must be administered within 72 hours of the event. We will accept a hard copy of your vaccination card or negative test result, a printed photocopy or a digital image on your phone, and must match your Government-issued ID.
4th Annual Slackfest at Reggies Rock Club
Friday, November 12 + Saturday, November 13 | 17+ / 8PM Doors
Single Day Tickets $25 adv / $30 dos
Two Day VIP includes Friday and Saturday concert admission, plus Saturday 11/13 exclusive afternoon performance.
Friday Support: Green Room Rockers, The Freecoasters, The Concrete Roots
Saturday Support: Bite Me Bambi, Boomtown United, The Operators.
DJ Chuck Wren of Jump Up Records will spin.
THE SLACKERS
For 31 years, the NYC-based and critically acclaimed Slackers have been touring the world with their blend of Ska, Reggae, and Soul.
Since 1991, the Slackers have released fifteen albums and countless singles, while their 1000s of live performances feed their fans with energetic sets of ecstatic music.
The press state that the Slackers are “the best ska band in the world” (Rude International), “the pick of the US crop” (Metal Hammer), “the sound of New York’ (New York Times), “is about as close to perfect as it gets” (Ink 19), and “one of the best bands in the United States” (axs.com).
In April 2022, The Slackers released a new album, “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” (Pirates Press) which quickly shot to the top of the US billboard charts. This is the first time that a Slackers’ album has charted! Ironically after 30 years as a band, this qualified them as a Billboard ‘new artist.’ The Washington Post noted that the Slackers “remain at the top of their game.”
The chart topping performance of “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” capped a 2 year comeback of the Slackers. When Covid stopped live shows in 2020, the Slackers pivoted to livestreams and made 5 full band concerts that were broadcast internationally. After the shows, they stayed in the studio and recorded the tunes that became Sunlight.
Returning to live gigging in the 2nd half of 2021, the band celebrated their 30th anniversary with 30 shows across the United States and Canada.
In 2022, the Slackers have 90 shows booked in the United States, Canada, UK, and Europe. At 31 years old, the band has been renewed and is looking to grow their cult following into its 4th decade.
Bite Me Bambi brings sounds reminiscent of British 2 Tone and 3rd wave ska into the 21st century. With energetic songs BMB gets the crowd on their feet and dancing.
Based out of St Louis, Missouri, Boomtown United is quickly growing into St. Louis’s premier ska collective. With horn driven and harmony-laced songs, their catalog is overflowing with an innovative sound that is captivating audiences everywhere they play. Compiled of veterans from all over the StL ska and reggae scene, Boomtown United bring an energy that is both refreshing and therapeutic!
BoomTown United are hard at work recording their debut album and are out to help put Ska music back in the spotlight!
DJ Chuck Wren has hosted the ska radio show “Everything Off-Beat” across the Chicago dial since 1989, currently airing Sundays at 9 PM on WLUW-FM 88.7. Since 1993, his label JUMP UP RECORDS ( www.jumpuprecords.com ) has released over 100 albums including ones by local faves Deal’s Gone Bad, The Drastics, and Green Room Rockers. His monthly night at Delialh’s is Chicago’s longest running ska/reggae night at 18 years, and when he spins you see piles of piles of original Jamaican 45s sprawled all over the place.
