Lame Ducks 30 Years

Lame Ducks is regarded by many as Norway's first ska-punk band, and since their formation in 1996, they have drawn clear inspiration from bands such as Mad Caddies, Link 80, Common Rider, Goldfinger, and Reel Big Fish. On December 5th, the band will celebrate three decades of ska-punk at Vaterland in Oslo. The band made waves in the Norwegian punk scene in the late 90s and early 2000s, and after a successful performance at By:Larm in 2001, they signed a record deal with the eventually legendary label Fucking North Pole Records. Over the next four years, they released three albums to great acclaim and toured much of Europe several times. Following a UK tour in connection with the “Duck Season” album, the band ended up on an “indefinite hiatus” that lasted from 2005 to 2009. During this period, parts of the group continued under the name The Troikas. Since their comeback in 2009, Lame Ducks has performed sporadically at selected festivals and club concerts, much to the delight of both old fans and new supporters. Now, 30 years will be packed into one night at Vaterland. This means some old hits, newer classics, perhaps some rarities, ska, punk, brass, and a refreshing band that still plays faster than their age would suggest.