Bim Skala Bim formed in Boston, MA as a ska rock band that was influenced by the bands in England’s 2 Tone movement as well as bands such as the Clash, UB40 and Bob Marley. Bim’s infectious “Boston Blue Beat” sound—a mix of upbeat 2 Tone Ska, Rock n Roll and a pinch of Calypso—with a substantial Reggae undertone led them, together with The Toasters, to be the premier bands kickstarting the Third Wave of Ska in the 1980s. Other bands quickly followed their example resulting in a lively scene in Boston and much of the United States.

In 1997, Bim Skala Bim, The Dropkick Murphys, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones emerged on a 50 date nationwide “Boston On The Road” tour, demonstrating the shared success of those local artists. As one of the world’s longest-running independent bands with over twenty five years of touring and recording,