On Sunday, October 18, 2026, The Slackers will be back at Patronaat! For 34 years, they've been transporting the sound of New York to the world, with a mix of ska, reggae, and soul that feels warm but never stays neat. This is music for sweaty venues, nodding heads, and shameless singalongs. The press has been calling them top of their game for decades, but you hear that live. Tight, loose, swinging, and always with that raw voice of Vic Ruggiero that gives everything a touch of sandpaper. The Slackers aren't a nostalgia trip; this is a band that still rocks today.

Since 1991, they've built a catalog to die for, with albums, EPs, and individual tracks that keep popping up on playlists and in bars. In recent years, they've remained sharp. Money Is King pierced right through power and money, My Last Star was a goosebump-inducing tribute, and Lost and Found Vol. 2 surprised with a boogaloo hit no one saw coming. They still tour hard, from small clubs to festivals, and know how to transform any venue into one big, steaming family. Don't expect any fuss, just songs with heart, groove, and a New York soul that will stay with you for days.