Wrapping up their third studio release, HALF PAST TWO have claimed their title as local heroes of the ska music scene. Proving that the energy of 90s third wave ska never went away, the band self-released a five-song EP, “Mastering Karate”, combining their female-fronted blend of ska, reggae, rock, and surf music with engineer David Irish (Reel Big Fish, Suburban Legends) and producer Meagan Christy (Chase Long Beach). These veterans of the live local scene carry headlining credits at the House of Blues Anaheim and Chain Reaction, and have supported national and international touring acts including Reel Big Fish, The Aquabats, RX Bandits, Suburban Legends, The Selecter, The English Beat, Bad Manners, The Toasters, Tippa Irie, and Pato Banton at venues including The Grove of Anaheim, The Glass House, The Observatory, 924 Gilman, The Phoenix Theater, and The Catalyst. HALF PAST TWO’s strong connection to the Orange County music scene is evidenced by an Orange County Music Awards nomination for Best Alternative Band, airplay on KROQ FM radio, claiming the Number One track for 2014 on Tazy Phillipz’s Ska Parade internet radio show, and inclusion in the 2016 indie movie “Confessions of a Womanizer” (featuring Gary Busey and C. Thomas Howell).
Tara Hahn
Vocals
Max Beckman
Guitar/Vocals
David Parris
Keys/Guitar/Vocals
Cameron Hallenbeck
Lead Guitar
Francis Rabe
Bass
Melissa Koziel
Drums
Patrick Holder
Trombone
Zack Wisti
Saxophones.
www.halfpasttwoska.com
www.facebook.com/halfpasttwoska
halfpasttwoska@gmail.com
Thanks,
Max Beckman