Yes, it’s a reggae band fom Kingston. Kingston, Ontario. This Canadian power trio sounds refreshingly authentic with a fusion of traditional beats, punk, rock, soul and sincere protest lyrics. The band’s breakthrough hit in Canada came in 2005 with “When the Night Feels My Song,” off of their first full-legth Sounding a Mosaic (SideOneDummy Records). That single is returning to radio rotation on the heels of last year’s smash “Walls Fall Down,” from the 2007 release Street Gospels (SideOneDummy). This sophomore release brings in the diverse talents of supporting artists Money Mark (Beastie Boys) on keys, Wade MacNeil (Alexisisonfire, Black Lungs) on guitar and vocals and even reggae legend Vernon Buckley (the Maytones)—who also performs with the band at live shows. If they need the pedigree of Buckley to validate them, well, it’s a tough road for a new reggae band these days. We’ve been so jaded by derivitive dance-hall travesties in recent years, just the mention of ska can set some eyes a-rolling. Such is not the case with the Soundclash, however, as they’ve managed to win over not only fans of all kinds in Canada and the States, but even some of the genre’s harshest critics. Touring along with Bedouin Soundclash are Boston, Massachusetts’ ska septet Westbound Train and UK punkers Beat Union.

Saturday, February 23 at 8pm. Mohawk Place, 47 E Mohawk St. (855-3931/www.mohawkplace.com). $16