The English Beat To Play The Ridgefield Playhouse Tuesday

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Playhouse is set to host a concert from The English Beat on Tuesday.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is hosting a concert featuring The English Beat on Tuesday.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy Ridgefield Playhouse*

by Nathan Bruttell

10/21/2013 4:00 a.m.

The ska, pop and reggae band is coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse for a special one-night concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to a press release. The band, known as The Beat in the UK, will play a variety of songs including "Save It For Later," "I Confess" and "Hands Off She's Mine," according to the release.

"Just one listen to the vocals of founder and lead singer Dave Wakeling of The English Beat, harkening back to the 80’s sound, and everyone in the house starts dancing," representatives said in the release. "The English Beat became one of the most popular and influential bands of the British Two Tone Ska movement. Now, they’re comin’ to America where the infectious beat goes on."

This event is part of the Xfinity Rock Series and tickets are $40. Those interested are asked to call the box office at (203) 438-5795 or order online at The Ridgefield Playhouse website.

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