Good News! Ska is back, baby! You may be wondering: Is it cool? Is it still a punching bag for TV shows? Never mind all of that. The real test of ska’s vibrancy is when local young bands crop up and give the genre its own unique spin. In San Jose, the ska band to watch is Voluntary Hazing. The 12-piece band blends college band jubilation with emo, disco, punk rock and some plain ol’ infectious ska. This is the time to catch their shows, too—while they’re still playing small local venues, and you can dance all night and burn off enough calories to justify a late-night run to Taco Bravo.
Sat, 10pm, Free
Caravan Lounge, San Jose
