Kalistani Major History

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Major Ska Tour scheduled for August
Suldanor's Red Tone to open for The Gang
Dana, Suldanor
July 12, 4896


Red Tone, from Dana Suldanor, joins Hutori SkaPunk Veterans The Gang on Fall Tour

ARC has announced a that the Gang, who were at one point a Hutori Ska Band who placed well in FOMAT, but have since relocated to Kalistan will be embarking on a new Tour of the Republic. The Tour, called "Kali Skankin 4896" will play 25 shows across the Republic, and will finish up in Sulari on October 28 of this year.

"We've really wanted to do a full fledged tour for a long time," said Gang Frontman Kevin Budnig. "I mean, we've played all these shows, We have a standing invitation to do concerts across the Republic. But we figure since we're sort of kind of these utility players in the Kalistani Music scene now, we should do a tour." The Gang first arrived in Kalistan more than 6 years ago and immediately played the old Spellerman show. Soon after, they were playing the Benefit for the Capital. They have played major stages, and have generally enjoyed their time in the Republic. "The fans are fantastic, of course," said Budnig. "I mean, the best fans in the whole world. And we aren't doing anything except living the dream."

Joining the Gang on the Kali Skankin Tour this fall will be the Dana Ska band Red Tone. Red Tone is a largely unknown local band who have been together for just a couple years. Fronted by singer Monica Pella, the seven piece band has a brass trio attached, along with guitars and drums. "We are real excited to go on the road with the Gang," said Pella. "It's a real honor to be included on the tour, and gives us an opportunity to get some wider exposure and maybe sell some copies of our EP too." The Gang, for their part seemed just as excited to have Red Tone on the bill. "They do ska right," said Budnig. "They keep that traditional ska sound, but they also have some fuzzy guitars, and Pella is such a delight to listen to. Her voice and the precision of that brass will take that band far I think! They're our replacements." he said with a smile.

Tickets for the tour have already gone on sale, and the Kaliburg shows in late September have already sold out. "Amazing!" said Budnig "Four shows sold out on the first day, that is a first for us." ARC will also be making a Double live album of the show scheduled for September 12, where the tour is expected to draw record crowds to the Yoshimi Arena. "Red Tone on Disc A, Gang on the Disc B." said Budnig. "That will be a collector's album, for sure. Two tone: Red Tone's record will be Red, and of course our LP will be Royal Blue."

Below is Red Tone's first Single, "I Can't Let You Go" performed live at Dana Fest earlier this spring.