The Toasters – Page 2 – Lollipop Magazine

The Toasters – with Spring Heeled Jack, The Hi Hats at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

New singer, Jack Ruby, was less dancehall-style than his predecessor, Coolie Ranx, and easily filled the void with his deep, baritone voice and stage charisma.

The Hi Hats – with Spring Heeled Jack, The Toasters at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

I like their final song, “Just Askin’,” a pretty, poppy, horn-driven, and upbeat number. The horns were pretty tight, but the performance lacked enthusiasm.

Spring Heeled Jack – with The Toasters, The Hi Hats at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

SHJ has emerged as a major player in the ska community, and landing the opening slot for The Toasters tour will give them the exposure they deserve.

100% Latin Ska – Review

July 1, 1995

All in Spanish, all ska. Cool, eh? Lots of horns, bongos, a bit of cocktail lounge, a bit of guitar rock.

Ska: The Third Wave – Review

April 1, 1995

The Third Wave of ska has it all: Sexy instrumentals, big band, and street punk, rude music for rude boys and girls, and a whole lotta skankin’ going on.

The Toasters – at Pearl Street – Review

June 1, 1994

Singer Cooly tried to teach proper skanking techniques by yelling, “Step, step, step” to the beat. Sledge dirty-skanked with any female nearby.