PICK IT UP: For the last 23 years Monkey have been the kingpins of San Jose's ska scene.

Formed in 1995, San Jose-bred Monkey earned a strong local following with an upbeat two-tone sound. Their prestige on the local scene led to them winning a Bay Area Music award—or Bammy—back in 1999. Despite ska’s waning popularity in the years following, the band kept true to its original vision, and they have been rewarded for their conviction. These South Bay ska veterans are still skanking and drawing devoted fans. They celebrate the release of their sixth album, Intermittent Waves, along with F.T.B. and Fulminante at The Ritz.

Monkey
Fri, 8pm, $10+
The Ritz, San Jose