American Ska Musical Groups Codexery

The Players Band

American 10-piece ska band formed in Baltimore in 1999.

The Players Band is an American 10-piece ska band formed in Baltimore in 1999. Their sound blends Jamaican ska, rock, and reggae, driven by upbeat horns and percussion. The group has performed over 500 live shows across multiple states and shared stages with acts including Grammy Award winners The Isley Brothers and Toots & the Maytals.

Quick Facts

Origin
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Genre
Ska/Reggae
Years active
1999 - Present

Facts from the source article.

Notable press

Coverage of The Players Band has appeared in multiple outlets. Bearded Gentleman Music published a 2025 piece titled “SKAZILLA! and more.” The Baltimore Examiner ran a 2008 article by E. Campbell, “The Players Band goes live.” WJZ-TV covered a 2007 New Year's performance.

The Baltimore Sun featured the band in 2007 and 2004. The Examiner reported on a 2006 benefit for homeless in Catonsville. The View ran two 2006 articles, “Hungry for help” and “Rock Steady, The Players are playing for big money. But not their own.” Catonsville Times covered a 2006 brothers' benefit.

Baltimore Magazine wrote about the band in 2006 and 2003. Gazette noted a 2006 Alive @ Five event. Music Monthly published pieces in 2003 and 2001. Chesapeake Music Guide and Viking Remedy Magazine (France) also covered the band in 2003.

Towson University Towerlight reviewed the album “Hate the Game” in 2003. Rude Roots Magazine wrote about the band in 2001.

Radio play

The Players Band has received airplay on numerous radio stations. These include 89.7 FM WTMD in Towson, MD; Ocean 98.1 WOCM in Ocean City, MD; Southern FM 88.3 in Brighton, Victoria; 106.7 FM The Fan in Washington, DC; KQBH-LA 101.5 FM in Los Angeles, CA; 97.9 FM 98 Rock and 105.7 FM Live 105.7 in Baltimore, MD; DC 101 FM in Washington, DC; 103.1 FM WRNR in Annapolis, MD; 103.1 FM WAFY in Frederick, MD; 99.1 FM WHFS in Washington, DC; 91.7 FM KVRX in Austin, TX; 88.3 FM WAIF in Cincinnati, OH; 101.9 FM CITR in Vancouver, B.C.; 89.5 FM CIUT in Toronto, ON; 105.3 FM WEBK in Killington, VT; 90.5 FM in Syracuse, NY; and Holland Radio De B.R.T.O. via cable on 87.5 MHz.

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