Monday, January 31, 2011

Freddie Reiter!

Freddie Reiter, or Fred "Rock Steady Freddie" Reiter, was a past member of the The Toasters, a New York Ska-Jazz ensemble, which started in 1981 and still continues today. The Toasters were one of the first American ska bands and may be the longest active ska band in the United States. Freddie Reiter played lead saxophone for The Toasters. All in all, the band has released nine studio albums and their songs were featured on various TV Commercials (including Coca-Cola), Nickelodeon, and the pilot episode of a hit animated series. Freddie now tours the US, playing concerts with past members of the New York Ska- Jazz ensemble. Can't wait to meet this guy!