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CELEBRATE THIS SHIT, IT'S ALL WE HAVE LEFT

Zen Baseballbat have unmistakable shades of post ska reggae simmering with new wave riffs, rhythmical plinks and bowel-shaking rumbles. Industrious bass and luminous bursts of percussive melody straddling the divide between manipulated dub, instrumental groove and disgruntled rhyme. This band will take you through a whole gamut of emotions, lifting you up when you least expect it, at other times provoking anger, sadness, determination and the desire to stand up and be counted. 

 

Zen Baseballbat are a well oiled live machine, fresh from touring with New Model Army, The Selecter, Steel PulseThe Beat, The Ragga Twins, Dub Pistols, The Dualers, Rhoda Dakar as well as playing The London International Reggae Festival, The Irish International Ska Festival and The Specialized Big One. The band have also featured at this year world famous Rebellion punk festival

UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Peggy McCools
    Peggy McCools
    Sat, 18 May
    Warrington
    18 May 2024, 19:00
    Warrington, Unit B, The Stables, Erwood St, Warrington WA2 7NW, UK
    Intimate show with invites only. Join us for this special invitation gig to celebrate our friend and musician Les Clarke's birthday. This is limited FREE and limited to 70 tickets only. Please get in touch to reserve your invite. There is only 20 places left.
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  • with Sonic Boom Six
    with Sonic Boom Six
    Thu, 23 May
    York
    23 May 2024, 19:00 – 23:00
    York, The Crescent, York YO19, UK
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  • Strummercamp Festival
    Strummercamp Festival
    Fri, 24 May
    Oldham
    24 May 2024, 19:00 – 26 May 2024, 19:00
    Oldham, Byrth Rd, Oldham OL8 2TJ, UK
    3 days festival celebrating the life of Joe Strummer
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  • blam blam festival
    blam blam festival
    Sat, 07 Sept
    Redcar
    07 Sept 2024, 13:20 – 08 Sept 2024, 23:50
    Redcar, Redcar TS10, UK
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Latest Releases

BETTER WAYS TO LOVE & OFFEND

Buy the CD version in a 12cm disc format presented in a printed metal tin, including a foam insert to keep your CD protected. Released on Stahl 42 Records

The vinyl version edition is released on Happy People Records

 

Zen Baseballbat's 4th album is a fantastic, forward thinking blend of new wave sounds fused onto their ska and reggae scaffolding. The likes of the B-52s, The Beat, The Specials, Yello, The Fall and Human League all play their part, while their Mancurian roots & influences remain undeniable throughout.

This album is dedicated to the life and art of Jane Anderson, who sadly passed away on 19 July 2022. She played a major part on Better Ways to Love and Offend and the complimentary Dub version, OTHER WAYS TO DUB AND OFFEND. Released in November 2022.

RIP Jane, you will be missed forever xxx

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We’ve been a little quiet on the socials recently, but we’ve been busy in studio. As we begin recording the next album we’ve put together a little EP to get you started. ‘Frown, It’s Already Happened’ is a four track EP available to pre-order as a digital download on Bandcamp. The EP will go live on streaming services from March 1st. Give it a spin below. 

OTHER WAYS TO DUB & OFFEND

Check out the bredrin album to Better Ways To Love And Offend, the contemporary dub album;

BALACLAVA T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

From the traditional leading clothing brand Fruit Of The Loom. The Ringer is a short sleeve t-shirt with a contrasting colour neck and cuff rib. Manufactured using 100% cotton 160gsm for white and 165gms for colours is a high-quality, fashionable product. Shoulder to shoulder taping gives additional comfort during wear. Other styling features include twin needle stitching detail on neck, sleeves and hem.

SIZING
Chest to fit (inches) (M) 38-40 (L) 41-43 (XL) 44-46 

Actual chest (cm) (M) 48 (L) 53 (XL) 58.5
Body length (cm) (M) 70 (L) 72.5 (XL) 75 

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