Madness with Canterbury Live, Cast, and more

Formed in Birmingham, England in 1978, the Beat were a key band of the U.K. ska revival. Fronted by Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, they blended pop melodies and taut rhythms. Known in North America as the English Beat, their notable albums include I Just Can't Stop It and Special Beat Service.

The Ordinary Boys, an English indie rock band from Worthing, West Sussex, formed in 2002. Known for their energetic blend of punk rock, Britpop, and mod influences, they gained prominence with hits like "Boys Will Be Boys" (UK Top 3), "Nine2Five," and "I Luv U." Their albums include "Over the Counter Culture" and "The Ordinary Boys." Frontman Preston's reality TV appearance boosted their profile. They released the single "Peer Pressure" in April 2026.

Formed in England in 1976, Madness became a leading 2-Tone and ska band known for blending upbeat rhythms with catchy melodies and humor. They achieved massive global success with enduring hits like Our House and House of Fun.

Britpop-era British guitar band Cast formed in 1994 by ex-La’s singer John Power with Liam Tyson, Peter Wilkinson and Keith O’Neill. Signed to Polydor, debut album All Change (1995) hit the UK Top 10; known for singles “Fine Time,” “Alright” and “Walkaway.”