An evening of ska and skanking with bands

Featuring…

THE EMBEZZLERS

THE REGGASKAS

and

INSTINCTS TAKE OVER

The Embezzlers

The EMBEZZLERS are a 6 piece, 100% Live, SKA band based in Exeter, Devon.
Playing the best in SKA and 2TONE from Desmond Dekker, Toots and Jimmy Cliff to The Specials, The Selecter, Madness and The Beat etc. Oh… and there’s even a tiny little bit of The Clash thrown in for good measure!

Going back to the late 70’s and early 80’s the sounds of the likes of Madness, The Selector and The Specials were floating around on the airwaves, uplifting the spirits… and that music still does that to this day because SKA and 2TONE was, and still is, a movement that unites people. All sorts of folk turn out for EMBEZZLER Shows and no matter who they are and where they are from, they are all there for the same thing – The Music (oh… and maybe a few beers too!!!) So whatever your roots… Come join the extended family!

Comprising of a bunch of highly experienced and extremely dedicated musicians , The Embezzlers have every base covered with a top notch horn section, killer keys, perfect off beat strings, crazy tight drums and all fronted by ‘Murph’… Front Man with more energy than a Gallon of Red Bull! If you can keep up with him then you are a true ‘Bezzler’!!!

EMBEZZLERS gigs are an experience not to be missed. HIGH ENERGY, HIGH SPIRITS, LOTS OF SINGING and most definitly LOTS of SKANKING going on. Crowd participation is by no means compulsory of course, but you wont be able to help yourself tapping your foot, let alone coming right down the front and getting fully involved!!

No gig or venue is to big or too small, whether the audience amounts to 50 or 500, the whole place will be bouncing up and down before you know it… Thats the Embezzlers way!

Available for Pubs, Clubs, Weddings, Festivals and Parties, whatever the event, The EMBEZZLERS will bring it to you with 110% enthusiasm, dedication, professionalism, a crisp white shirt and a sharp black suit!

The Reggaskas

The Reggaskas are an eight-piece female-fronted band, with a strong rhythm section accompanied by a lively horn section. Performing unique original songs and a few covers with an energetic reggae/ska vibe, which guarantees to get the crowd dancing.
Founded in 2014, The Reggaskas first single ‘Who’s the Daddy’ went down a storm. Releasing their first album called ‘Long way home’ in 2016, which has been played across local and national radio stations. Playing live at many festivals, weddings, and pubs over the years, this is a band not to be missed.

Creating that unique sound has to be the bond between the band-members who share the same passion for the music and the creative spark to make something unique.

With a new album now out, which brings you that unique Reggaskas sound which they create live on stage.

Instincts Take Over

Instincts Take Over are a high-energy UK ska/reggae-flavoured band hailing from the windswept coasts of Devon and Cornwall. Their sound fuses driving rhythms, melodic bass lines, and emotionally charged vocals to create music that’s built for movement—equal parts dance floor uplift and heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in the DIY spirit of the 2-Tone era but unafraid to roam far beyond genre boundaries, the band craft original songs that balance grit, warmth, and a sense of collective resilience.

Their lyrics explore community, joy, perseverance, and the spark of human instinct that gets people through tough times. A defining feature of Instincts Take Over is their fearless approach to covers. Instead of leaning on classic ska standards, they reinterpret songs from all eras of music—from unexpected pop favourites to deep-cut classics—reshaping them with their own rhythmic, soulful style. The result is a live set that feels both familiar and completely fresh.

This event is a fundraiser for community radio station Phonic FM.

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX

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