2 Tone Ska revival group formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England by guitarist/vocalist Dave Wakeling with David Steele (bass) and Andy Cox (guitar) along with rapper/toaster Ranking Roger (Roger Charlery), drummer Everett Morton and veteran Jamaican saxophonist Saxa (Lionel Martin). As there was an eponymous power pop US group (later known as Paul Collins' Beat) emerging at the time they were forced to use the names The English Beat on their North American releases and The British Beat briefly in Australia.
The band enjoyed immediate chart success and established their own record label undefined. After the split in 1983, Steele and Cox went on to form Fine Young Cannibals and later 2 Men A Drum Machine And A Trumpet while Wakeling, Ranking Roger and Saxa formed General Public. Saxa and Everett Morton also formed International Beat, with some guest appearances by Ranking Roger who also joined members of The Specials in Special Beat.
Until recently, two different versions of the band toured fairly frequently: "The English Beat starring Dave Wakeling" (a.k.a. The Beat, based in California, U.S.A.) and "The Beat with Ranking Roger" (a.k.a. The Beat, which also featured Ranking Roger's son Ranking Junior, and was based in the UK.) The latter group ended with the death of Ranking Roger at 26th March 2019 at the age of 56.
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November 29, 2025
The State Theatre
Falls Church, Virginia, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine / Children Crying
4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
7. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
8. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
9. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
10. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
11. Ranking Full Stop(The Beat cover)
12. Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
13. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
14. Freestyle Thanksgiving Rap
Encore by Antonee First Class and band after Dave took his bows.November 28, 2025
Infinity Music Hall
Hartford, Connecticut, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine(The Beat cover)
4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
7. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
8. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
9. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
10. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
11. Ranking Full Stop(The Beat cover)
12. Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
13. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
November 26, 2025
City Winery
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 25, 2025
City Winery
Boston, Massachusetts, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine(The Beat cover)
4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
7. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
8. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
9. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
10. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
11. Ranking Full Stop / Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
12. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
November 23, 2025
City Winery New York City
New York, New York, United StatesNovember 22, 2025
City Winery New York City
New York, New York, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine(The Beat cover)
With The Congos' "Children Crying" as an extended bridge4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
Dedicated to The Beat members who have passed7. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
8. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
9. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
10. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
11. Ranking Full Stop(The Beat cover)
12. Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
13. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
14. Jam
Extended jam session with solos by each band member as they were introduced following Dave's exitNovember 20, 2025
City Winery
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. I Confess(The Beat cover)
3. Click Click(The Beat cover)
4. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
5. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
6. Hands Off...She's Mine(The Beat cover)
7. Best Friend(The Beat cover)
8. Sorry(The Beat cover)
9. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
10. Ranking Full Stop(The Beat cover)
11. Tenderness(General Public cover)
12. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
13. The Tears of a Clown(Smokey Robinson & The Miracles cover)
14. Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
November 18, 2025
Kent Stage
Kent, Ohio, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine / Children Crying
4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
7. The Tears of a Clown(Smokey Robinson & The Miracles cover)
8. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
9. Never You Done That(General Public cover)
10. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
11. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
12. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
13. Ranking Full Stop / Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
14. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
November 17, 2025
Magic Bag
Ferndale, Michigan, United StatesNovember 15, 2025
City Winery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine / Children Crying
4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
7. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
8. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
9. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
10. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
11. Ranking Full Stop / Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
12. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
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November 14, 2025
City Winery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine / Children Crying
4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
7. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
Preceded by Antonee First Class "Remember the 1980s" rap8. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
Preceded by Antonee First Class rap about ska9. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
10. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
11. Ranking Full Stop / Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
12. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
13.
Jam and Antonee First Class rap about Pittsburgh and band introductionsDecember 13, 2025
Belly Up Tavern
Solana Beach, California, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine / Children Crying
4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Best Friend(The Beat cover)
7. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
8. The Tears of a Clown(Smokey Robinson & The Miracles cover)
9. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
10. Never You Done That(General Public cover)
11. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
12. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
13. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
14. Heart
15. Ranking Full Stop(The Beat cover)
16. Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
17. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
18. Freestyle Rap by Antonee First Class and band after Dave took his bows :)
19. Jam session with band member introductions and solos
December 12, 2025
Belly Up Tavern
Solana Beach, California, United StatesNovember 12, 2025
Majestic Theatre
Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesNovember 11, 2025
City Winery Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States1. Rough Rider(Prince Buster cover)
2. Twist & Crawl(The Beat cover)
3. Hands Off...She's Mine(The Beat cover)
4. I'll Take You There(The Staple Singers cover)
5. Tenderness(General Public cover)
6. Can't Get Used to Losing You(Andy Williams cover)
7. Save It for Later(The Beat cover)
8. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret(The Beat cover)
9. Too Nice to Talk To(The Beat cover)
10. Doors of Your Heart(The Beat cover)
11. Ranking Full Stop(The Beat cover)
12. Mirror in the Bathroom(The Beat cover)
13. Jackpot(The Pioneers cover)
October 11, 2025
Shorecliffs Golf Course
San Clemente, California, United StatesNovember 10, 2025
City Winery Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 8, 2025
City Winery
St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesDecember 2, 2025
City Winery
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesDecember 1, 2025
City Winery
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesThe Beat has 11 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including Norwich , Lincoln, London, Southampton, Leicester. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.
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