UB40 Meet UB42

Last updated : 08 May 2012 By Pete Chambers

Here’s a really unusual occurrence, on 12thMay (door 7.30) at The Hub, Coventry University Student’s Union, UB40 tribute band UB42, will be joined on stage by members of the band they are paying homage to. Yes amazing as it sounds, members of The REAL UB40, who are currently  in the midlands preparing for a new tour will be joining the band on stage to play some incredible reggae tracks.  

2-Tone Village Promoter Neil Twigger said, “ We are blown away to be honest, well it’s not often a tribute act is joined by the real thing on stage. It shows just how good UB42 really are, tickets are flying since we mentioned the UB40 connection, so if you are coming please get in quick, it’s going to be an amazing night”.

The band who also play ska tracks as The Allskas are supported by young Cov ska/punk band Wasted Seth. The night also promises a very special DJ set from Selecter drum legend Aitch Bembridge, Lady Cardboard and DJ Dave are also onboard.

It’s all part of The 2-Tone Village set-up, and tickets are just £8.00 from The 2-Tone Village or from Skopes Meswear, West Orchards and from www.2tonecentral.co.uk