The Robustos were an American ska band based in Atlanta. Formed after The Skats & The Go Steadys broke up, their name is a reference to the type of cigar. Their style evolved from traditional ska to include more soul and jazz influences. They stopped playing in 2000.
Members Tonya Abernathy - Vocals Brett Rakestraw - Tenor saxophone Chad Paulin - Trumpet Jonathan Lloyd - Trombone Rob Kincheloe - Guitar, vocals Elizabeth Morris - Guitar Jay Wallace - Bass Andy Bauer - Drums Bob Birdsong - Keys, vocals
The band reunited for two nights in June, 2007 to sold-out shows in Atlanta.
Discography Introducing…The Robustos (1997, Ska Satellite Records) The New Authentic (1999, Beatville Records)
References
External links Band's homepage Beatvile Records Artist page Album page at Answers.com