Ruts Dc Present the Ruts

A concert by Ruts DC celebrating the music of The Ruts, the London band formed in 1977 that combined punk with reggae, dub and rock. It takes place at The Cavern Club in Liverpool.

The Ruts formed in London in 1977, bringing punk together with reggae, dub and rock. The original line-up comprised Malcolm Owen, Paul Fox, Dave Ruffy and Segs Jennings. Their first album, The Crack, was released in 1979, and Grin & Bear It is also among their records.

After Malcolm Owen was lost in 1980, the remaining members carried on as Ruts DC, and Paul Fox left the line-up in 2007. The band remains active. Their catalogue includes the albums Animal Now, Rhythm Collision, Music Must Destroy and Counterculture?, along with singles such as In A Rut, Babylon's Burning, Something That I Said, Jah War, Staring At The Rude Boys and West One (Shine On Me).

This concert, presented by Ruts DC and AGMP Concerts, marks fifty years since The Ruts formed and draws on music from across the band's career, with special guests. The Cavern Club, where the night takes place, hosts exhibitions and cultural events in Liverpool.