Rude & reckless. That’s still the best, most accurate way to describe these old school rude boys. The Slackers have been preaching the finest ska and rocksteady tunes all around the globe since 1991. These New Yorkers have had a great relationship with Belgium and the Netherlands since the very beginning and they still love the smaller, more intimate venues, like Kavka. For example, I first saw them at Ernesto’s Cantina in Sittard, Holland after Ernest(o) America himself had lured them in from their dressing room at Effenaar with a tray of tequila shots so they decided to play another show on the spot. Yes, they’re that kind of band!

Proof of The Slackers loving local culture is their support act. In this case Jason of El Topo (for whom this was his last gig with El Topo, you will be missed Jason!) booked Moodcollector. A reggae & ska party band from the Kempen that did an awesome job warming up the crowd, getting them moving with their groovy tunes.