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 that matter). That changes, of course, this October, when Mr....
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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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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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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 few songs. Check your local listings for the exact time!...
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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 to be lucky enough to be in any of these...
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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 fan event thing in Hawaii for the week of October...
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In case you guys missed it, The Caroloregians and Moon Invaders toured the eastern half of the United States earlier this year. (Read Andrew Barker’s account of the Chicago show.) For the rest of us who weren’t lucky enough to see them, however…here’s a video of the Caroloregians! The songs are “Super Bikini” from...
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Two Tone stars The English Beat and the Bad Manners will be touring the States along side Chris Murray starting next week (August 10)! Be sure to check them out if they’re hitting a town near you! Though for those west of Salt Lake City, we’re more or less out of luck! Dave Wakeling’s...
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So the Moon Invaders just released a split album with the Caroloregians (essentially the same band)…titled “Hot Blood in Cold Weather” (you guys can pick up the album on Jump Up Records). And on that album, one of my favorite tunes happens to be the very first track of the album, titled Rocking Chair....
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