Blubeat Lounge Summer Ska Fest featuring Rico Rodriguez this saturday

Chris Murray's Bluebeat Lounge, a regular showcase of ska, reggae and rocksteady music at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, will be celebrating summer this saturday with the Summer Ska Fest 2006. Opening the night will be the Debonaires and Raskahuele.

The main attraction for the night will be legendary Jamaican trombonist Rico Rodriguez backed by the Chris Murray Combo & Friends. The show starts at 7:30. Read More to see the flyer for the show.

The 72 year-old musician is probably best known to modern music fans for his work with the Specials, specifically their trademark cover of the Dandy Livingston tune "A Message to You Rudy." He is currently playing with Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.