Formed in 1981 in Berkeley, while they were still in high school. The Uptones were the ?first band devoted to playing Ska on the West Coast. Full Bio

The Uptones played to skanking crowds all over the West. Several of their recordings were regional hits, and for a time they were the most popular band in the Bay Area.Major publications of the time raved about them: “It is a sight to behold, The Uptones tearing up the stage and the audience tearing up the dance floor.” – San Francisco Chronicle “The Uptones… without a doubt the best show in Berkeley.” – Berkeley Free Press “Sitting down at an Uptones show is like keeping your eyes shut at a movie.” – Rolling Stone The Uptones “Live at Gilman Street” (SOB CD 0058) is a living proof of the raw power the band delivered every show.“Best live Ska record ever” – Crawdaddy Magazine “***** Five Stars “This record rocks from beginning to end.” – Rolling Stone “The Uptones, the Bay Area’s best ska band of all time.”– Pacific Sun Several tracks from this legendary recording are offered for free in the mp3 format at www.uptones.com Members of the original band, Eric Din, Paul Jackson, and Bennie Wood have been playing music together since then. First as Hobo and then as Stiff Richards The ska bug never left these lads.  And now Eric, Paul, Bennie, and Adam Beach  are joined by Mike Stevens, Jeanne Geiger, Scott Bertrand and Emily Jayne to form the current lineup of The Uptones. Hide Bio