Mephiskapheles

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Mephiskapheles, the band that helped define third-wave ska, then defied critics by exploring even greater possibilities with its darkly original ska fusion, forges ahead with amazing shows and a new full-length record in the works.

Formed in the East Village of New York City in 1991 by a group of punk rockers/artists/ad guys/jazz musicians, Mephiskapheles played its first show on Long Island. From day one, the band began attracting a diverse, dedicated fan base. Sold-out NYC gigs led to tours with the Buzzcocks and GWAR, and hits on the Hawaiian Islands Chart with three singles from the band’s first album, 1994’s God Bless Satan, produced by Bill Laswell.

While touring relentlessly, Mephiskapheles followed-up in 1997 with Maximum Perversion, a jazz-influenced work that didn’t take long to be hailed as a classic. A deal in 1999 with Koch Records resulted in the band’s hard-hitting, exploratory third album, Might-Ay White-Ay. The band released the self-titled EP Mephiskapheles in 2015, featuring the single “Satan Stole My Weed,” an instant classic. The Never Born Again EP, released in 2019, brings the band back full circle to its dark and melodic roots.

Fronted by lead singer Invidious aka the Nubian Nightmare, along with the hottest rhythm section in New York, and the Horns of Hell, Mephiskapheles spreads its evil seed with an ongoing reissue program, epic shows, and new music to be released this year.

When

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
7:00 PM

Where

Jack Rabbits 1528 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, Florida 32207




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May. 04, 2022

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8:00 PM
Tyler Childers
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VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
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June, 1
3:00 PM
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June, 2
6:45 PM
Styx
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Daily’s Place
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June, 3
5:30 PM
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June, 5
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June, 11
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Beethoven & Beer with The American String Quartet
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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
105 W 10th Street
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Modest Mouse
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