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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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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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 by danny Purdue (I believe he does video work for...
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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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That’s right! The Montreal Ska Festival is back for its second annual edition this fall, and the dates have just been announced. We hope to see you up here in Montreal from October 14-16 for what is sure to be another amazing ska fest! So far, 3 local bands have been announced as part...
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So during the Musical Occupation’s blackout this past month, a Jamaican legend passed away. This post is about two weeks too late, but better late than never. At only 54 years young, Sugar Minott left this world far too early, and he will be surely missed. R.I.P. Sugar Minott Yahoo! Article
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Last year, in celebration of their 20 years, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra held the first Tokyo Ska Jamboree, basically a music festival dedicated to ska music. Two of America’s finest ska bands, the New York Ska Jazz Ensemble and See Spot, were there to partake in the first Tokyo Ska Jamboree, and by all...
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