The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)

Fans were dancing in the aisles to the ska sounds of the English Beat Friday, April 1 in a sold-out show at the Narrows Center in Fall River, MA.

Founded in Birmingham, England in 1978, the band was a hit on college radio before gaining mainstream success behind their blend of ska, pop, reggae, and soul. Longtime fans heard all their favorites including hits “Rough Rider,” “Twist and Crawl,” and “Mirror in the Bathroom.”

WUN Photographer Rick Farrell was there are shares these photos.

  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The English Beat (Photo: Rick Farrell)

​Rick Farrell of Mojo Photography has been drawn to music his entire life. Maybe it was growing up in Newport, RI, host to the venerable Newport Jazz and Folk festivals. Or maybe it was the countless hours listening to his older siblings' classic LP's and 45's on the stereo in the 1960's. Whatever the reason, there has always been a strong connection. He had originally taken up photography as a hobby, eventually gravitating towards shooting professionally in 2007. Never knowing what his true...