Port-O-Ska live playing tribute to the birth of Ska music in Jamaica -Vintage Ska tunes and their Shuffle Blues, Jazz and boogie influences and development into Rocksteady and Reggae.
The name Port-O-Ska is inspired by the 1950's Jamaican Jazz label Port-O-Jam. Dedicated to creating and interpreting the original 1960's sound of the Skatalites and their original influences. Port-O-Ska also referencing musical greats Ernest Ranglin, Don Drummond, Alton Ellis, Roland Alphonso, Prince Buster, Oswald ‘Baba’ Brooks, Rico Rodriguez and other pioneers who went on to help shape Jamaica's incredible musical heritage and world wide influence.
Founded by rhythm section duo of double bass player Benji Muscat and his brother Sam Muscat the band features some of Bristol's top musicians and a special guest vocalist.