Stranger Cole

Stranger Cole is, simply put, a giant of Reggae. He is one of the most important living links to the birth of the Jamaican sound with a career full of hits spanning all eras beginning with the proto-Ska “Rough and Tough” for Duke Reid in 1962.  His mid-sixties rocksteady duets with Patsy Todd and Gladdy Anderson, respectively, are considered to be a high point of the genre. In 1968, Stranger Cole’s “Bangarang” with its choppy keyboard and one-drop drumming marked the beginning of a new sound, Reggae.    Stranger Cole’s voice is distinctive, but his live performances are equally famous.  Irrepressibly happy with boundless energy belying his 84 years on the planet, he connects with the audience like very few can. While he is constantly touring internationally (in the last year he has played the USA, Mexico, Germany, Spain, England) to name a few, Stranger Cole's love affair with Australia is as enduring as Australia’s love affair with him.  By popular demand, Stranger Cole returns to Australia to perform the ska, rocksteady and reggae songs that have made him a living legend... As he says, “MORE LIFE!”

Having penned and recorded the 45 RPM single ‘More Ska' with Melbourne stalwarts The Ska Vendors in 2022, Stranger Cole's tour will also serve as the long-awaited official release party for the record, all as he takes a lap of honour around Australia.

MORE SKA! DECEMBER 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR Friday 05 – The River, Margaret River WASaturday 06 – Lynott’s Lounge, PerthFriday 12 – Black Bear Lodge, BrisbaneSaturday 13 – Brunswick Ballroom, MelbourneSunday 14 – Jive Bar, AdelaideFriday 19 – Paddo RSL, SydneyTickets on sale now. www.troubadourpresents.com

Special Guests:
Reds Tribe & DJ Mohair Slim