BALLYHOO! SUMMER 2025 TOUR w/ CYDEWAYS & BEACH FLY - ST PETE | Jannus Live
Concerts
Reggae
Deuterman Productions
Presents:
Ballyhoo!
Support:
Cydeways
&
Beach Fly
Ballyhoo!
Through 25 years and eight independent albums, the last four on their own Right Coast Records, Ballyhoo! have earned the exclamation point which marks their name. Starting in the basement of their mom’s Aberdeen, MD, home, rocking out on guitar and drums respectively, practicing every day, brothers Howi and Donald Spangler formed the proto-punk band in the mold of Green Day and Nirvana, with an eye towards the emerging ska genre led by Goldfinger, Sublime, 311 and No Doubt.
The group’s eighth and most recent studio album, the breezy, ska-fueled, hook-filled Message to the World, on their own Right Coast Records, finds the self-declared “beach-rockers,” having grown up in public, accepting the responsibilities of adulthood while still hanging on to their dreams of world domination.
With its newest members now veterans – keyboardist Vandrey has been in the band since 2000, while bassist Lucera joined in 2014 – Ballyhoo! is ready for what the future brings. Stylistically, their music ranges from the hard-edged punk of 2018’s Detonate, which captured the feelings of anger and depression from dealing with personal loss and the exhaustion generated by over a decade on the road, to the island reggae beats of the follow-up, Message to the World.
“Whatever you want to achieve, just focus on that and work towards it,” explains Howi about the Ballyhoo! ethos. “Don’t worry about followers, views or even money. Just keep making good stuff. One day it may be possible to finally quit that day job and live your dream full time.”
Ballyhoo! is still doing just that, purveying good vibes, positivity and fun live shows meant to take you away from real life for just a little bit.
Cydeways
Cydeways blends modern reggae with alternative, indie charm and hip hop grooves, creating a fresh yet nostalgic sound. Their live show delivers laid-back reggae vibes with the high-energy punch of alt-rock making for an unforgettable experience.
Beach Fly
Beach Fly is the feel-good musical project led by John DeMari. He got his start interviewing some of his favorite artists like Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, and Iration on the 2 Minute Podcast.Beach Fly’s homegrown, organic sound draws influences from bands in the modern reggae scene like Slightly Stoopid and Rebelution as well as favorites like Jack Johnson and Xavier Rudd. Beach Fly is out to transport you to a tropical coastline with the best vibes. They are releasing their first songs in 2024 under Ineffable records with production help and mentorship from Carter Reeves of Surfer Girl. Beach Fly is a project to keep a keen eye out for!
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