Contributed by the-ice-master, Posted by Ska and Reggae Break-ups

us that after almost 7 years, 1 EP, 2 Full length albums and constant touring New Paltz / Poughkeepsie NY's The Schematics are calling it quits. In a statement, trumpet player Chris Lafave stated "This is something that has meant more to all of us than you could ever imagine, but when it came down to it, we all decided that we weren't able to give this band what we thought it deserved or needed to survive any longer, and rather than hang on painfully too long just going through the motions, we recognized where it was going and wanted to end things on good terms."

The band has three final shows in February and March playing with bands like The Toasters, The Pietasters, The Planet Smashers and others. Click below for the details.

Sunday Feburary 22 - Ska is Dead (and you're next) tour with Mustard plug, Catch 22, the Pietasters, Big D and the Kids Table and the Planet Smashers at the Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY

Saturday, Feburary 28 - North Haven Congregational Church - North Haven CT with the Toasters, Infamous Jake and more!

And the farewell show Saturday March 13 at the chance in Poughkeepsie with Next II Nothing and more TBA