Roots Rock Rebel Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 10pm-12am CKUT, 90.3FM, Montreal! Greetings! This week on the program, our special guest was New Orlean’s self-proclaimed queen of rocksteady, Maddie Ruthless! Maddie has a brand new album out called “Hold the phone” with her backing band, The Secret Affair. The album mixes the sweet sounds of...
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Maddie Ruthless back on Roots Rock Rebel! September 1 podcast
‘Hey rude boys and girls, let’s party like it’s 1979′
Here’s a good review of the recent Specials concerts in Toronto, taken from the Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail. Enjoy! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/music/hey-rude-boys-and-girls-lets-party-like-its-1979/article1689196/ Alan Niester From Monday’s Globe and Mail Published on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 1:55PM EDT Last updated on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010...
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Roy Ellis AKA “Mr. Symarip” in Northern California!
Roy Ellis AKA “Mr. Symarip” has played in the United States a couple of times, though as far as I can tell, he’s never been west of the Rockies and enjoyed the beautiful weather of California (or the rest of the West Coast for...
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GO FEET! Radio#98 Rock and Come In
GO FEET! RADIO presents … Rock and Come In Episode 98, 25 August 2010 Episode title says it all! Laying back, getting over a head cold thats been hard to shake. Enjoy … 1. Katchafire – J Dubb Remix 2. The Black Seeds...
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The Specials on David Letterman, in case you guys missed it!
Here’s the Specials performing one their hit songs, “Nite Klub” on the David Letterman show on 8/26/2010, incase you guys missed it. Good stuff! What do you guys think?
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The Class War Kids on Roots Rock Rebel! August 25 podcast
Roots Rock Rebel Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10pm-12am CKUT, 90.3FM, Montreal! Greetings! As I write this, I’m on a westbound train from Montreal to Toronto to go see the Specials play. Can’t wait! So I kick off the podcast in true 2-tone spirit this...
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Video Selections: The Moon Invaders in America
Last time it was the Caroloregians, this time…the Moon Invaders! Essentially the same band, really, though the Moon Invaders are more ska and rocksteady focused. Anyways, this is my favorite song from their latest album, so I hope you guys enjoy it too!
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Catch The Specials on David Letterman this Thursday!
America…we may have to wait a little bit longer than expected to see the Specials return for another tour in the States…but not all is dead! They’ll be on the Late Show with David Letterman this Thursday (August 26)…I’m expecting them to play a...
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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra announces month long European tour
Another year, another European tour….and another year fans in America (more importantly, myself) miss out. Yes, folks, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra have recently announced via Facebook the dates and locations for their 12 city European tour for the month of September. If you happen...
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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra coming to AMERICA!! (kinda)
Now that I’ve built up your hopes, allow me to destroy them. Technically, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra ARE coming to America, but it’s not exactly like you think. To celebrate the 21 years or so of Tokyo Ska, TSPO have set up a little...
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Ska-T’s Scene-ik Drive Podcast #207
Podcast #207 - a few tech problems- but alls well. bare with me and you'll hear some great music.....
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GO FEET! Radio#97 Shiverdown Festival Updates from Bianca and Reti
GO FEET! RADIO presents … SHIVERDOWN FESTIVAL updates with Bianca and Reti Episode 97, 18 August 2010 It was so good having Bianca and Reti in the studio with me for this episode, they are Shiverdown organizers and coodinators. They fill us in on Shiverdown...
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Green Room Rockers New Single- “You and I”
Our good friends the Green Room Rockers are close to releasing their new album. They sent a message to their fans on facebook and thought I would pass it along to you. Hey GRR fam, Check out their new music video produced and edited...
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Jah Cutta and Moss Man on Roots Rock Rebel! Aug. 18 podcast
Roots Rock Rebel Wednesday, August 18, 2010 10pm-12am CKUT, 90.3FM, Montreal! Greetings! Welcome back to another batch of Roots Rock Rebel! Your weekly healthy dose of reggae, ska, and rocksteady. Contains complete proteins, fibres, and iron shirts. This week on the program, we heard...
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