Skanic

Skanic is a third wave ska revival band from San Diego formed by ex-Blisterchicken bandmates Russ Shutz (vocals, bass, harmonica) and Eric Murphy (guitar, vocals); the other members include saxophonist Bruce Zimmerman, bassist Jody Sillstrop, drummer Mark Cutkomp, guitarist Rick "Rude" Nunez, trumpeter Dan Karrer, keyboardist Chuck Gross, and trombonist Gabe Draguicevich, who replaced Darren W. Conway. The band self-released their eponymous debut in 1997. ~ Steve Huey