Big D and The Kids Table at The Pinhook
Date: Wed, Sep 2, 2026
Time: 7 PM - 11 PM
Venue: The Pinhook, Durham
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Category: Music
Big D and the Kids Table have spent decades carving out their own lane in the American ska and punk underground, blending high-energy brass, breakneck rhythms, and raw, street-level songwriting with a restless DIY spirit. Led by frontman David McWane, the Boston-born band has built a reputation for explosive live shows and a sound that refuses to sit neatly inside any one genre, pulling from ska, punk, reggae, rock, and whatever else fits the moment. Through constant touring and an unwavering commitment to making music on their own terms, Big D and the Kids Table have become one of the enduring names in American ska-punk.As McWane puts it, “There are people who want to be in a band and then there are musicians.” Once in a while, a group comes along that makes music simply because they have no other choice—they are addicted musicians. McWane describes Big D and the Kids Table as “Modern American gypsies.”
