Contributed by cuzima, Posted by Ska and Reggae

us that Modernbeatrecords.com will be releasing their first split CD, "Reggae Showdown." The split is between Sacramento, CA's Steady Ups, and Connecticut's premier ska and reggae band The Speakeasies. Check out the label website to hear MP3s of both bands. Steady Ups feature Kenny Beasley, guitarist of Oi band Pressure Point, on vocals. The Speakeasies are led by Rebel Martin, a roots veteran formerly of Garnett Silk's Sound System in Jamaica.