Walter Teperino plays drums in the hard rocking crew of King Django.



A seminal force in the East Coast ska scene, King Django has made his name as a songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist (trombone, ukulele, harmonica, melodica), producer, and label owner. A self-avowed workaholic, he has made a name for himself by tirelessly applying his various skills in many situations, encompassing punk rock, rhythm & blues, ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub and dancehall.



King Django is the chief creative force behind pioneering skareggae/soul/punk/jazz experimentalists Skinnerbox as well as the quintessential masters of US "traditional ska," Stubborn All-Stars.



Django cut his teeth as trombonist and singer with seminal old-school NY Ska band The Boilers (1986-’88), and has also graced New York City bands The Slackers and Skadanks. He founded the Stubborn Records label, which has released eleven CDs and eight 7" vinyl records. In 1997 Django built Version City Studio, a focal point for New York ska and reggae and a hotbed of dub science. He has a rich touring history under his belt and spent the summer of '96 playing with Rancid on the Lollapalooza tour. He has also toured internationally with Skinnerbox, Stubborn All-Stars, The Toasters, and legendary New York City hardcore band Murphy's Law.