Formed in 1981 in Berkeley, while they were still in high school. The Uptones were the first band devoted to playing Ska on the West Coast. The Uptones played to skanking crowds all over the West. Several of their recordings were regional hits, and for a time they were the most popular band in the Bay Area.
These are photos from concerts where The Uptones played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The Uptones / Rhythm School / The Warriors of the New Frontier Dec 14, 1985 Roseville, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
UB40 / Midnight Oil / The Uptones Aug 10, 1985 Berkeley, California, United States Uploaded by Yvette Kay
The Uptones / The Antics Nov 12, 1983 Carmichael, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
