The Robustos were an American ska

Ska

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 band based in Atlanta. Formed after The Skats & The Go Steadys broke up, their name is a reference to the type of cigar

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. Their style evolved from traditional ska to include more soul

Soul music

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 and jazz

Jazz

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 influences. They stopped playing in 2000. Rumor has it the band members are rehearsing again and have a gig booked at The Earl in Atlanta on June 22, 2007.

Members

• Tonya Abernathy - Vocals
• Brett Rakestraw - Tenor Saxophone
• Chad Paulin - Trumpet
• Jonathan Lloyd - Trombone
• Rob Kincheloe - Guitar, Vocals
• Jay Wallace - Bass
• Andy Bauer - Drums
• Bob Birdsong - Keys, Vocals

The band reunited for two nights in June, 2007 to sold out shows in Atlanta.

Discography

• Introducing…The Robustos (1997, Ska Satellite Records
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  Ska Satellite was started by Moon Ska Records as a way to produce smaller acts on a lower budget.-Bands on Ska Satellite Label:* Army of Juan* Buford O'Sullivan* Can't Say* The Checkered Cabs* Critical Mass* Edna's Goldfish* Highball Holiday...
  
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• The New Authentic (1999, Beatville Records)

External links

• Bands homepage
• Beatvile Records Artist page
• http://www.answers.com/topic/new-authentic/Album page at Answers.com
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