Ska

[Jessizzle]

Yep, Over The Top. I was supposed to go with them on their tour as I normally go to just about every show with them out of town but my work schedule wouldn't allow it. :(
If you can get to Toronto you should check them out on the 30th. They're pretty tight live and put on a good show as do the other bands on the tour.
Oh how I would love to see them, with the knockouts right? but, I work Tuesdays.. Alex, from OTT I think he told me that they were playing the Ajax date for the 27th, I guess He, ( or I) was mistaken.

[sweboy]

Oh yeah, 1000 posts in the ska thread!

[Jessizzle]

Yessss I so had the 1000th post!

[Chilly-Bean-Bop]

any1 like less than jake, they r a good ska band, they are genuine

i love ltj. :D

[Tails]

Oh how I would love to see them, with the knockouts right? but, I work Tuesdays.. Alex, from OTT I think he told me that they were playing the Ajax date for the 27th, I guess He, ( or I) was mistaken.

I'm not sure who they are playing with.

It was probably Alex who was mistaken. They only had 3 or 4 dates confirmed until last week when the rest fell into place. I'm pretty sure they were trying to get the Ajax show but I guess it didn't go through.

[Kithkin]

I was just watching the first season of the Shield. In the season finale they played a Jaya the Cat song. It was obviously the most awsome event in television history.

[sketchyjoe]

The Shield is cool.

[sweboy]

What the funk is The Shield?

[Kithkin]

Its a cop show on Fx. It's like NYPD blue only... you know... good.

[sketchyjoe]

Vic kicks arse.

[mosaic]

Does any1 no wtf has happened to less than jake? They have been gone for awhile now and i dont no if they have split or wotever? And b4 any smart *** comes on and says check there site i allready have lol

and does any1 here like five knuckle? There not ska as much but they do a few ska songs but they more punk. But still good!

[sweboy]

Has anyone else noticed that the Manifesto used this chord progression all the time?

10---5---7---3-5-

In like every song. What's up with that?

[Jessizzle]

Has anyone else noticed that the Manifesto used this chord progression all the time?

10---5---7---3-5-

In like every song. What's up with that?
Its still amazing everytime I hear it.

[Leftover Jello]

Yo Ihatecelebrities,
I think that I'm going to skip the slm show in Seattle and go see the one in Portland, so maybe I'll see you there. (Because my mom wants me to start visiting colleges, so I'm going to visit Reed and then go to the show)

Ps. Do you know where it is?

[Weezerfan_returns]

Great job with the suicide machines...who kick ***. But you only gave a sample to Your Silence, which isn't a ska song at all. anyone who hasn't heard them (living under a rock?) check out New Girl, Did You ever Get a Feeling of Dread, or the kick *** Vans Song.

[pedro durruti]

Yo Ihatecelebrities,
I think that I'm going to skip the slm show in Seattle and go see the one in Portland, so maybe I'll see you there. (Because my mom wants me to start visiting colleges, so I'm going to visit Reed and then go to the show)

Ps. Do you know where it is?
Not yet, they've posted info on every show of their tour except the Portland one. But last year they played at the New Paris Theatre, so they'll probably play there or at the Loveland.

I checked kingbanana.net and it looks like they're playing at New Paris Theatre for $8. If you know where Burnside is it's pretty easy to find, right next to the bridge on I think 2nd. What's your real name?

[andyhainey]

Great job with the suicide machines...who kick ***. But you only gave a sample to Your Silence, which isn't a ska song at all. anyone who hasn't heard them (living under a rock?) check out New Girl, Did You ever Get a Feeling of Dread, or the kick *** Vans Song.

i agree, suicide machines kick *** songs like, hey ska, s.o.s. no face and what i like about you. oh and the red flag.

[pedro durruti]

My new avatar courtesy of lynch_me productions

[Kithkin]

Yeah, but when I wrote it, that was the only song I could find for free download by them. I took it over nothing.

[Chilly-Bean-Bop]

i agree, suicide machines kick *** songs like, hey ska, s.o.s. no face and what i like about you. oh and the red flag.

:thumb: i like new girl and high anxiety.....wahoo........:D

[Black Ink]

Does any1 no wtf has happened to less than jake? They have been gone for awhile now and i dont no if they have split or wotever? And b4 any smart *** comes on and says check there site i allready have lol
I saw them in concert in April I think it was. I think they're still touring.


Pie Tasters are coming by Hartford again and Big D and the Kids Table is opening for them so since I missed Big D when I missed Warped I'm definitly checking out that show. That and my girlfriend loves the Pie Tasters.

[Jessizzle]

So, Ska Is Dead is comming up. Sounds reallly fun, but its on a school night, so I dont know if i'll be able to make it.

And this weekend, I was at the best ska show, I mean normally you have a group of kids that skank the whole night, then the rest just watch the band right? Welll at this show, Everyone skanked to every song. We had the band members out there with us and everything. It had a really cool vibe, Its something that you dont feel at punk shows.

[Kithkin]

I saw them in concert in April I think it was. I think they're still touring.


Pie Tasters are coming by Hartford again and Big D and the Kids Table is opening for them so since I missed Big D when I missed Warped I'm definitly checking out that show. That and my girlfriend loves the Pie Tasters.

Big D are opening for the Pietasters in CT...

That seems odd. Unless they insisted that the older band get the top billing.

[Kithkin]

So, Ska Is Dead is comming up. Sounds reallly fun, but its on a school night, so I dont know if i'll be able to make it.

And this weekend, I was at the best ska show, I mean normally you have a group of kids that skank the whole night, then the rest just watch the band right? Welll at this show, Everyone skanked to every song. We had the band members out there with us and everything. It had a really cool vibe, Its something that you dont feel at punk shows.


What band played?

When I see bands like the Toasters or the Slackers or the Pietasters everyone skanks. The faster the band the less people that skank.

[Jessizzle]

What band played?

When I see bands like the Toasters or the Slackers or the Pietasters everyone skanks. The faster the band the less people that skank.
Keepin 6 http://www.myspace.com/keepin6
The Johnstones http://www.myspace.com/thejohnstones
Skratch3 http://www.myspace.com/skratch3
Usual Bunch Of Idiots http://www.myspace.com/usualbunchofidiots
( Me Whores)
The faster the bands played, the faster we skanked!

[metallicapeppermint27]

can any one send me some ska? i like the music but i dont know what bands are good... :upset:

[Jessizzle]

can any one send me some ska? i like the music but i dont know what bands are good... :upset:
http://www.myspace.com/themakeshiftheroes ;)

[Kithkin]

www.turnuptheska.com

[the-UK-ska-scene]

I saw Bedouin Soundclash last Friday. I happened to get at the front, on the bar, just cus my friend got there early and had a big space. I was disappointed with their set to be honest, it was only half an hour long cus they were the first band onstage at a festival. All they played off Sounding A Mosaic was When The Night Feels My Song, Jeb Rand, Criminal, Shelter, and Gyasi Went Home I think. They played a Clash cover as well which was cool, and another couple of songs I didn't know (one was off their 'new CD' - they haven't officially released Sounding A Mosaic here yet but it was a song I haven't heard so maybe a UK extra?). They were a good live band, though, even though the sound was terrible for the first couple of songs, the vocals were hardly audible. I wanna see them play a longer set, though.

I'm worried about how big they are getting here though, they are getting massive airplay on Radio 1 (the biggest national station), Radio 1 DJs really love them. Also they're supporting The Ordinary Boys on their next tour, so they will probably get huge. All a bit weird!

Anyhow, here's my pictures from when I saw them (not great quality, all taken on my phone)

1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/jazm2/Reading%20Festival%202005/DSC00068.jpg) - 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/jazm2/Reading%20Festival%202005/DSC00069.jpg) - 3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/jazm2/Reading%20Festival%202005/DSC00070.jpg) - 4 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/jazm2/Reading%20Festival%202005/DSC00071.jpg)

[whatthedeath?!?]

they change their line up so much. i think they still have a saxophone though and mayb a keyboard. but yeah they play ska.

Ahh...no they don't. They play Devo-rock.

Good (local) ska bands...

http://myspace.com/superhero
http://myspace.com/hbtmusic
http://myspace.com/swill - They broke up, but they still rock
http://myspace.com/dubbed - More Reggae/Dub/Punk, but they friggin' rock.

[Black Ink]

I gotta say thanks Kithkin since I've taken countless albums from you on AIM these last two days since I'll be going to school next week and I wont be able to connect with as high speeds as I've been getting.

[Forest_Fire]

So, Ska Is Dead is comming up. Sounds reallly fun, but its on a school night, so I dont know if i'll be able to make it.

And this weekend, I was at the best ska show, I mean normally you have a group of kids that skank the whole night, then the rest just watch the band right? Welll at this show, Everyone skanked to every song. We had the band members out there with us and everything. It had a really cool vibe, Its something that you dont feel at punk shows.


But it's THE TOASTERS. You have to go.



I saw The Kodiaks (http://www.myspace.com/thekodiaks) the other night, they were great.

[Kithkin]

Keepin 6 http://www.myspace.com/keepin6
The Johnstones http://www.myspace.com/thejohnstones
Skratch3 http://www.myspace.com/skratch3
Usual Bunch Of Idiots http://www.myspace.com/usualbunchofidiots
( Me Whores)
The faster the bands played, the faster we skanked!


The Johnstones are hot.

I gotta say thanks Kithkin since I've taken countless albums from you on AIM these last two days since I'll be going to school next week and I wont be able to connect with as high speeds as I've been getting.

You are a bastard!

[Black Ink]

You are a bastard!
:o


If I end up doing my Ska Radio show I'll dedicate a song for you.

:-*

[Tails]

Keepin 6 http://www.myspace.com/keepin6
The Johnstones http://www.myspace.com/thejohnstones
Skratch3 http://www.myspace.com/skratch3
Usual Bunch Of Idiots http://www.myspace.com/usualbunchofidiots
( Me Whores)
The faster the bands played, the faster we skanked!

I'm going to this show in a couple days, Over The Top is extra on the bill that day as well so it should be pretty sweet.

http://www.myspace.com/overthetopska

/whores my friends out some more. :p

[Jessizzle]

The Johnstones are hot.


**** I know, Have you seen their drummer? ...mmmsexy.

[Kithkin]

Yeah... the drummer... thats who I was talking about...

:p

[Jessizzle]

Yeah... the drummer... thats who I was talking about...

:p

Do you live in the toronto area?

If so, have you seen their live show, So muchh fun.

[pimpy the pirate]

what are some good catch 22 song keasby nights era

[Jessizzle]

what are some good catch 22 song keasby nights era
Dear Sergio
Keasby nights
9mm and a three peice suit
Supernothing.. ( Well gimp-c22)
Sick And Sad

[comptonassrobert]

what are some good catch 22 song keasby nights era

Walking Away!!!!




Soo i need some help. I want to make the perfect ska mix for when im in the ska mood, so i can just pop that cd in and enjoy it the whole way through. I need about 12-15 more songs so any suggestions? So far "walking away" is going to be on there, "little bitch" by the ordinary boys, and a few others. :)

[Kithkin]

Do you live in the toronto area?

If so, have you seen their live show, So muchh fun.

Nope, I'm from central PA, USA. I'm judging them just by their myspace songs.


Ska song list:

Reel Big Fish - Beer
Big D and the Kids Table - Sound System
Streetlight Manifesto - Point Counterpoint
The Stray Bullets - Wretched Refuse
Suicide Machines - What I Like About You
The Suburban Legends - Powerful Game
The Impossibles - Priorities Intact
Bomb the Music Industry - Future 86
Mu330 - Fried Chicken
The Hippos - Your Time Has Come
Common Rider - The Classics of Love
Sublime - Date Rape
The Flatliners - Broken Bones
Randy - TV Freak
Jaya the Cat - Basement Style
Howards Alias - One Wish
King Apparatus - Marbles
King Django - Reason
King Prawn - Crackhead
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Impression that I Get
Yum Yum Orange - Cartoon Heroes
No Doubt - Total Hate '95
One Cool Guy - Urban Ninja
Rx Bandits - Overcome
The Taj Motel Trio - Woo!
Sonic Boom Six - Monkey See Monkey Do
The Slackers - Sarah
Pain - Comeback
Undercover SKA - Souvenir

[maco]

Walking Away!!!!




Soo i need some help. I want to make the perfect ska mix for when im in the ska mood, so i can just pop that cd in and enjoy it the whole way through. I need about 12-15 more songs so any suggestions? So far "walking away" is going to be on there, "little bitch" by the ordinary boys, and a few others. :)
I thought Little Bitch was the Specials.

[comptonassrobert]

Ahh Kithkin, you=the best ever.

And hmm, mine is labled as The Ordinary Boys. I don't know who it's originally by, but i know that Big D and the Kids Table did a cover of it.

[maco]

It was on the Specials' self-titled album in 1979. Are the Ordinary Boys pre- or post-Specials?

[sketchyjoe]

The Ordinary Boys are a current band. They covered it. The Specials version is far superior.

[sweboy]

Big D and the Kids Table has also covered. It's decent, but it can't touch the original.

[Jessizzle]

Little bitch is my favourite Specials song. And I also enjoy Big D's version

[Jessizzle]

Ska song list:

The Flatliners - Broken Bones


You're My Idol <3

[Kithkin]

Big D and the Kids Table has also covered. It's decent, but it can't touch the original.

So does a band called Bus Stop. Some technoish band. Its on one of the DDR mixes. 4th I think.

[pedro durruti]

Mustard Plug does too

[Kithkin]

You're My Idol <3

Yeah, I get that a lot:)

[maco]

Big D and the Kids Table has also covered. It's decent, but it can't touch the original.
I saw them play it last night. I didn't even know they were gonna play cuz they weren't listed on my ticket, so that was a nice surprise (I wasn't expecting anything skankable). As soon as he said "This one's called Little Bitch" I screamed "Specials!" Oh, yeah, and there was a skin with 2tone braces and pair of Docs.....I was like O.O

[HendrixRules321]

Big D is pretty orgasmic, the only thing is, they're usually on the same bill as hard, crazy punk bands. Like the last time they came to Buffalo, they opened for the casualties and anti flag, so i had to put up with these insane and violent skinhead kids, but big d is totally worth it. And they're lyrics are funny and cool, not really immature but i do have to say, the like 600 F bombs in LAX is a little excessive.

If you wanna check out a cool local ska band: Mechatama (http://www.myspace.com/mechatama)

[maco]

That's who I saw them with. I didn't know they were on the bill. I just went for Anti-Flag and was like "Huh? Big D's playing? Cool"

[EightMilesHigh]

I'm seeing the Karmakanix next week. Anyone listen to them?

[Jessizzle]

Bump.

To keep it spam free.... Im going to a ska show next weekend, and Im happy cause I can finally get the New Heatskores cd. Iv been waiting forever for this cd release party. But I hear the cd is more punk now. So I dont know, I'll have to listen.

[Kithkin]

The only thing coming near me anytime soon is Badfish: Tribute to Sublime.

In philly they brought SGR and the Distorted Penguins. Here they are bringing a Rage Against the Machine tribute band.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Guys I just thought some of you might be interested in this:

Howards Alias are splitting up.

"We have all decided that playing music as Howards Alias has, because of
circumstances stopped being fun a lot of the time, and is jeopardising
friendships in or outside the band. Therefore we have decided that Howards
Alias will soon cease to exist as a band. Both myself and Nick decided we
would like to tour one last time, not only to savour the taste of what has
been our lives for the past 5 years, but also to give something back to you,
the people that buy our music and come to watch us play live. The tour will
be in October. There are dates soon to be confirmed across October finishing
with a final Southampton show sometime in the first week of November." < Matt, from HA.

Big shame, they are a local band that made it big and I appreciate them a lot. However I don't think I'll be able to make it home for the last gig which is a shame. But I think I might be seeing them in about 2 weeks in London, with Adequate Seven and Captain Everything!, which will be an amazing show.

[I've Got Rude Bones]

Haven't been to a show for awhile, but I may go to Hempstalk today and I'm definitely going to see Streetlight next week.

[Jessizzle]

The only thing coming near me anytime soon is Badfish: Tribute to Sublime.

In philly they brought SGR and the Distorted Penguins. Here they are bringing a Rage Against the Machine tribute band.
I should be seeing SGR again soon, I love them so much.

[blacklungfever]

Bump.

To keep it spam free.... Im going to a ska show next weekend, and Im happy cause I can finally get the New Heatskores cd. Iv been waiting forever for this cd release party. But I hear the cd is more punk now. So I dont know, I'll have to listen.

I want to go to that show, but I can't... I love the Heatskores. go to http://www.purevolume.com/theheatskores for 3 new songs. Ive also heard a 4th, they played it on the radio and they played it live a while ago. Its called New, New, Newmarket Blues. They wrote it about Newmarket, The town just north of the town I'm in, which is pretty cool.

[Jessizzle]

I want to go to that show, but I can't... I love the Heatskores. go to http://www.purevolume.com/theheatskores for 3 new songs. Ive also heard a 4th, they played it on the radio and they played it live a while ago. Its called New, New, Newmarket Blues. They wrote it about Newmarket, The town just north of the town I'm in, which is pretty cool.
That songs pretty old. I THINK... Im not good at remember names of songs, but yes im pretty sure theyve played it live. You should of gone to the Toronto date, ( unless you did...) last night. And iv heard thoes songs, they made me sad so im not listening to it till I get the final cd.( Pleassssseee have ska:() Go to the showww!!!

Ugh I missed ska party! I was like OK 10 mins till heatskores live!! then my friends showed up at my house, and I forgot about it, then i came home and found my sticky note telling me to listen, It was bad.

[asdf]

Ska Is Dead III for me tomorrow. :cool: Anyone else going to the show in Grand Rapids? I doubt it, but I just thought I'd ask.

[blacklungfever]

That songs pretty old. I THINK... Im not good at remember names of songs, but yes im pretty sure theyve played it live. You should of gone to the Toronto date, ( unless you did...) last night. And iv heard thoes songs, they made me sad so im not listening to it till I get the final cd.( Pleassssseee have ska:() Go to the showww!!!

Ugh I missed ska party! I was like OK 10 mins till heatskores live!! then my friends showed up at my house, and I forgot about it, then i came home and found my sticky note telling me to listen, It was bad.

Yeah they played it live a long time ago, but its on the new cd, isnt it? I always forget about ska party. Which pisses me off cause ska party is amazing.

[EightMilesHigh]

I'm just getting into ska, and I can tell I'm really liking it. I went to a local show Friday night and it was amazing.

[Jessizzle]

Yeah they played it live a long time ago, but its on the new cd, isnt it? I always forget about ska party. Which pisses me off cause ska party is amazing.
THIS IS A REMINDER SKA PARTY TONIGHT 6-7!!!!!!!!!!!1 F'uck i wont be home.

EDIT; Yesssss i listened to it in the carrr!!!

[Kithkin]

Howards Alias are splitting up.



****

Tell your bands to stop breaking up and start coming to America.

[AlkoholikMouse]

I saw Reel Big Fish a couple of days ago. They were incredible.

[pedro durruti]

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/ska

[blacklungfever]

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/ska

Haha thats amazing!

[sweboy]

Nice. That song seriously is the ****.

[Kithkin]

"I can't wait to be a rock star, so I can do lots of drugs/
And I know you think I'm kidding and I know you think I'm kidding"

I don't know the song that starts the flash...

[KillTheEmo101]

Aquabats, Catch 22, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, MU330, Streetlight=THE SAIXXXXXXXXXXXX :thumb: :thumb:

[Rise Me Up]

I bought Jump With Joey- Ska-Ba tofay, amazing.

[pedro durruti]

Just got back from Streetlight, bitches. There was one song that I didn't recognize, but they I don't recall Tomas announcing a new song, so, I don't know. It was awesome though, even though Bedouin Soundclash weren't there :(

Ahh, I thought it was border issues but this is what they're site says:

September 14 2005

Cancelled US Shows, message from Jay:

Hey everyone, I just got into Vancouver from Denver, and I want to apologize to everyone who was waiting for our shows on the first leg of the Streetlight Tour. I learned today of a family emergency and had to go home to be with my family. Bedouin doesn't like to cancel on dates but sometimes life gets in the way of plans, and you have to let it take its course. I hope you all understand, and I promise that we will be back to the area shows where we missed when we can. We are going to start again next week doing press in the UK and then rejoin the tour in Orlando, we will still be doing our waterloo/laurier dates as well. See you guys soon, peace.

[Mr Benners]

Hey folkies,

Just a little request here, to see if anyone has a MIDI version of Cardiac Arrest by Madness. A friend and I intend to cover it, but there are no tabs out there for it (that I can find). So if anyone with the MIDI file of it is feeling warm and loving, could they possibly upload it?

Many thanks :)

PS, Streetlight Manifesto are teh secks *Listens to Everything Went Numb*

[Gypsy Campervan]

Hey folkies,

Just a little request here, to see if anyone has a MIDI version of Cardiac Arrest by Madness. A friend and I intend to cover it, but there are no tabs out there for it (that I can find). So if anyone with the MIDI file of it is feeling warm and loving, could they possibly upload it?


No, sorry. I went to see them in a few months ago though, very cool.

[Kithkin]

Just got back from Streetlight, bitches. There was one song that I didn't recognize, but they I don't recall Tomas announcing a new song, so, I don't know. It was awesome though, even though Bedouin Soundclash weren't there :(

Ahh, I thought it was border issues but this is what they're site says:


Were people around you singing along?

If they weren't, then it was probably a new song (or possibly a BOTAR song they never released).

If they were, it may have been a cover song.

[Jessizzle]

So update on the new heatskores cd.. Wellll It is alot more punk then ska. Reminds me alot Of Loc/Cv heatskores style. It grows on you fast. took me a couple listens to like it this much. Anyone that has the chance pick it up. But if you dont already F'uck Em all Big Or Small, is better( more ska) but im glad, Smile Tomorrow Will Be Worse ( new cd) Still has the upstroke ska guitar sound.

[pedro durruti]

Jessica, do you have Soulseek?

Were people around you singing along?

If they weren't, then it was probably a new song (or possibly a BOTAR song they never released).

If they were, it may have been a cover song.
I'm having trouble remembering, but I don't think anyone was singing. I'm pretty sure it was a somewhat upbeat song, cause I remember more skanking and less moshing

[Jessizzle]

No, But if you wanted the heatskores cd Shane ( Religionisascam) might put it up for you.

[VictorVomit14]

hey everyone im pretty new to the ska scene and im lookin for some bands to listen to. Right now im into catch 22, streetlight manifesto, big d and the kids table, suicide machines, mustard plug stuff like that so if anyone can give me like a really good ska band(s) to get into id love it.

[Permanent Solution]

hey everyone im pretty new to the ska scene and im lookin for some bands to listen to. Right now im into catch 22, streetlight manifesto, big d and the kids table, suicide machines, mustard plug stuff like that so if anyone can give me like a really good ska band(s) to get into id love it.
Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution, MU330, Suburban Legends, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Five Iron Frenzy, The Aquabats, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, RX Bandits, sooo many more, but there's a start.

[KillTheEmo101]

Favorite for the moment= MU330-Hoosier Love

Also quick question, any crazy a$$ ska bands similar to the toasters?

[maco]

Victor:
If you can find it, Rude Bones is a good Japanese ska band. Definitely check out the Toasters and the Specials.

[Kithkin]

Favorite for the moment= MU330-Hoosier Love

Also quick question, any crazy a$$ ska bands similar to the toasters?

I don't know that I would call the Toasters crazy a$$...


The Blue Meanies are more along the crazy line.

[KillTheEmo101]

^^^ crazy a$$ in the sense that they are great :)

thanks for the help

[lessthanjackie22]

the forces of evil?...what do u think

[pedro durruti]

Better than Reel Big Fish.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Fresher than Reel Big Fish. They were getting a bit stale, although the last album had a little bit more ooomph than the one before. I reckon Forces of Evil remind me of a TTRO era Fish, which was my favourite era, and that's why I like it so much. It's a shame you can't really get away with comparing them with Fish, though, there are too many similarities!

[SynthesizedRudeboy]

we <3 Kithkin

come to cleveland our ska shows rock so hard

[KillTheEmo101]

favorite ska song at moment=Aquabats-Pizza day.... so catchy :p

[Jessizzle]

Everyone check out The Cat Empire, Ska/funk band

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395116

[EightMilesHigh]

favorite ska song at moment=Aquabats-Pizza day.... so catchy :p

The Aquabats are so great.

Come fight along, we're The Aquabats
We're super guys, we're The Aquabats
Join our journies to battle our foes
Watch us every week on our TV show

:-D

[Kithkin]

Everyone check out The Cat Empire, Ska/funk band

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395116

That is an impressive band.

[Kithkin]

Listen to Pain (http://www.thepainpage.com/media.html)

Then buy (download) everything else by them.

You can download songs from (http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=51415&) these (http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=52797&) four (http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=51937&) links. (http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=52670&)

[sweboy]

I'm on it, Kith-rock.

[lessthanjackie22]

on the streetlight and botar site there's a link for the risc group...clicking on it brings u nowhere and i have no idea what it is...anyone???

[Jessizzle]

Does anyone have links to sites with free sheet music for trumpet.. I know of a tab site, But I find tabs confusing right now since im very new at the instrument.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Saw Howards Alias for (probably) the last time last night. Was weird, they just like played all newer stuff off the last 2 albums, and the only song from Chameleon Script was Rob Wants You Dead. It's a class song, but that was the only one they played, which I was a bit disappointed about but it was understandable as they only had a short set. Captain Everything! played, wow I love that band, haven't seen them in over 2 years but oh my, I am gonna try see them more now....They're such funny guys and their music is awesome. Adequate Seven came on, and they just stormed it. They played about 3 or 4 new songs (Splitting Up, Now It's Time, Set Your Sights) and then just played most of the amazing songs from the old album including Choices, Protest Beat, and The State We're In......Ah was just awesome. Worth the £6 travel and mission it took to get there! ACE! :D

[Libertine.Tom]

joshmay, how can u have no knowloge of ska its only the greatest music about and u must know who Madness are, well if u o thats ska!

hey i know this is off the theme of ska but does anyone know how to get a pic next to ur name and also how did u forget the porkers *tut tut*

Bet noone here has seen madness live i saw them in bedgebury pinetum in jusly and suggs (lead vocals) told everyone to move back cz i was gettin squashed lol
i was honered:D

[Kithkin]

Howards Alias, Captain Everything! Adequate Seven, blah, blah, blah, 6 pounds

I know the dollar sucks, and that means probably like $120 to me now, but screw you and your stories where you're doing awsome things.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

I know the dollar sucks, and that means probably like $120 to me now, but screw you and your stories where you're doing awsome things.

;) You love it. £6 is about $10. I've got a bunch of Americans living in my halls (one from Wisconsin and one from Philadelphia in my kitchen) and the exchange rate is killing them. Everything is totally expensive compared with 'back home', apparently. It's easily true, I mean a night out here (London) costs a LOT of money.

I suppose this isn't the best time to say I might be seeing Adequate 7 & Howards Alias again next week for £6.50 10 minutes away in Camden :cool: ... Ok so I won't tell you that.

[lessthanjackie22]

streetlight in 3 hours:)

[LifeIsDandy]

Who else has been to the Ska is Dead tour this year? I went on September 10th in Chicago. It was simply amazing. The only disapointment was the fact that The Toaster's trumpet player as well as organ player were no where in sight. They played amazingly just the same, but it was sort of a let down.

[Daniel!]

I'm going on monday. Should be pretty cool.

[Kithkin]

YOu people need to stop letting this drop to the second page.

2 things.

Hey Jas, remember the Vicars who posted on Skascene? I finally got them a show at my college:) November 12th if anyone lives near central PA.

Also www.myspace.com/bombtown

New Jersey decent ska/reggae/punk

I get a lot of random ska bands looking to add me for some reason on myspace. I add most of them for the hell of it, but this one is actually pretty good.

[Jessizzle]

Suicide Machines, Catch 22, The Flatliners, at the Kathedral, November 5, 05,
Sweet f'ucking show.. Kinda sucks its on a school night.

[maco]

So I was filling out a job ap for a cd store and it asked "name 3 artists in these genres" and had a list. When it got to reggae I went with "they did trad ska and anyone that's not a ska freak won't know the difference" :D So I put Toots & the Maytals (on the basis that their song is where the word reggae came from) and Laurel Aitken and Bob Marley. I can't name any reggae artists that didn't originally do trad anyway.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Awesome news about the Vicars, Kith, I keep seeing them plugged on some other website but I can't remember what one it is...

I just got back from seeing Adequate Seven & Howards Alias again - this time it cost me £8 on the door! Ouch! Luckily it only cost £1 to get the bus there. However even though the venue is only about a 20 minute bus journey from where I live, it was a mission to get back and it took us over 2 hours :eek:... It was all fun, though. And I got Ad7's setlist, was very awesome. Had exactly the same spot as last time as well, so I took a couple more cool photos. Yeah.

[-Superman-]

After looking over a few pages i was wondering a few things (please excuse me if i overlooked some post discussing what i'm about to inquire)...

Does anyone know where I can download some My Dad Is Big? I didnt hear about them till a few weeks ago and cant find any of their music anywhere. Do sites like amazon still sell their cds?

This for the list on the first page (I dont know if they were mentioned anywhere else in this thread), what about the bands:

Smoke Like A Fish & Streetlight Manifesto?

[pedro durruti]

WHEN'S THE NEXT SKA SHOW?? Guys, I need some new easily accessible ska bands that you can assume I haven't heard before (Trad, two tone mostly). I haven't been checking out many ska bands lately, and I'm lazy so I need your help.

I also heard about a band Sanddollars, anyone have an album of theirs??

[Berserker!]

I might be seeing Streetlight soon :D

[the-UK-ska-scene]

what about the bands:

Smoke Like A Fish & Streetlight Manifesto?

Streetlight Manifesto are mentioned far too often both in this thread, and over on the punk board in their very own Catch22/Streetlight/BOTAR thread :thumb:

I mention Smoke Like A Fish about every.....5 seconds. In this thread and in real life. I like you a lot already.



I think I just threw up when I saw the new "updated thread" graphic things. They're so orange.


I am kind of sad cus I just found out today that the Ordinary Boys date I was gonna go to (Bedouin Soundclash are supporting) has already sold out. But that's cool I guess, it was another £14 I can't really afford...... :upset:

[pedro durruti]

I think I just threw up when I saw the new "updated thread" graphic things. They're so orange.
They should be black and white, shouldn't they Jas?

[-Superman-]

I cant find any My Dad Is Big or Smoke Like A Fish for sale, does anyone know where i can find some? Please exclude dothedog for the Smoke Like A Fish Cds cause my dad wont let me buy something in the UK, my mom might, but i'd like to try to keep it in the states...

[the-UK-ska-scene]

They should be black and white, shouldn't they Jas?

Yes Peter, everything should always be black and white.


-Superman-, dude, I don't know if/where you can get any My Dad Is Big stuff nowadays, aren't they split up now? However, there's a couple places you can get Smoke Like A Fish stuff. PunkerMentality (http://www.punkermentality.com) has all of their albums for £7 each. It is in England, but it ships to all over the place and takes credit/debit cards or you can send money/cheque etc. and I know the guy personally and he's incredibly reliable and a real good bloke. Their second album is also available here (http://catalog.spitshine.org/viewProduct.cfm?item_id=673946), I don't know where this website is based, but all the stuff seems to be marked up in dollars!

[Kithkin]

Yeah, but it says their form england...

Not exactly proffessional.

And it's not listed in the bbb.

If your dad won't let you order from the uk because he doesn't trust overseas shipping, well... he shouldn't. punkermentality is far more reliable than that spitshine catalogue.

[-Superman-]

I don't know if/where you can get any My Dad Is Big stuff nowadays, aren't they split up now?

Yes they did split up, but i dont understand why their cds still wouldnt be for sale... I just need to find somebody that has their cds and have them burn me a copy...

[Kithkin]

I'm Jamming with two dudes on Friday. They're both ska kids.

I should probably learn how to play some ska on bass...

Superman - It depends on what kind of band they are and what label they were on. Some bands, like Op Ivy, are sold long after they break up because their records keep selling. But if a band doesn't have an album that sells, then there isn't much reason for a label to keep printing the cd, making it much harder to find.

I mean, My Dad is Big isn't even keeping their website around.

All I can find is a song on a "Know Your Skalphabelt" comp.

http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=56357&

http://punkermentality.com/moreinfo.php?id=3005&PHPSESSID=385b4f767d9ad8a08c75f19c02f61b43

If you know the album title, you'll have more luck.

[-Superman-]

I mean, My Dad is Big isn't even keeping their website around.

Its a shame... They were a great ska band...

[pedro durruti]

There need to be more bands like The Slackers. ****! I love them

[-Superman-]

Are there any screamo-ska bands?

[Kithkin]

I hope not...

[gastery6]

Suicide Machines, Catch 22, The Flatliners, at the Kathedral, November 5, 05,
Sweet f'ucking show.. Kinda sucks its on a school night.
You fool, the 5 is a saterday, I dont know what school you go to but I dont have it on that day

[pedro durruti]

Haha.. I am pretty sure there's one over here. Seen them twice, they have a COUPLE songs that are good, and had some fun horn lines, but otherwise they suck.

http://www.purevolume.com/thewhistlepigs

[psychobillybitchface]

Maybe I misread, but I saw no mention of The Specials or Bad Manners? What type of ska list is this?

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Our ska list. And yes, we do know who they are. :rolleyes:


Are there any screamo-ska bands?

Check out The Too Toos (http://www.purevolume.com/thetootoos), it's ages since I listened to them and they're not exactly screamo-ska but they might be slightly what you're looking for.

[Kithkin]

If you read the whole thing, you'll see mention of them.

But it clearly states in the beginning that this is mostly a third wave ska list. Though it hasn't been updated in a while because I'm not a very reliable person.


Anyway, last night I jammed with a drummer and a guitarist. Well, that could have gone better, I assume. But first practice is more about meeting each other htan anything else. Anyway, later that night I ran across a guy I knew who was with some friends, told him I had jammed with some kids playing ska and one of the other guys lights up. Turns out they were all going back to one of their rooms to jam. So I went with them and sort of recruited the trumpet player.

We're learning the Planet Smashers - Explosive and The Specials/Big D - Little Bitch for next week.

[few_dollars_more]

Excellent man. My only problem is the lack of Streetlight Manifesto, I know this has been mentioned. But they are, in my opinion, the best ska band there has been. And Ryan Dallas Cook RIP, hopefully we can find the bastard that killed him.

[Kithkin]

Streetlight and early Catch 22 are included with Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution.

[-Superman-]

Check out The Too Toos (http://www.purevolume.com/thetootoos), it's ages since I listened to them and they're not exactly screamo-ska but they might be slightly what you're looking for.

Thats sorta what im looking for... I was thinking more along the lines of like From First To Last + Catch 22 = Screamo-Ska... Or simply put Screamo with horns.. But the only reason i was wondering is cause Screamo and Ska are 2 of my 4 favorite genres right now..

In other news we are trying to get permission to skate on our school campus (i go to a quaker private school and they arent that into the idea)... They said they wanted to see us be more active (its funny cause we are the most active club in the school) and they said a band would be a good way to do it... So i am now one of 2 bassists/ 2 trumpeters in "The Skate Club Band"... We are gonna play some ska along with some punkish stuff and some indie stuff...

[HitHardDrums55]

ska and screamo would sound like crap together, no offense

and you have a skate club at your school? thats amazing!

[few_dollars_more]

That is pretty crazy. The name of my name lol(Few Dollars More) is my ska band. I'm lead guitar and maybe vocals right now. We still need to get all the horns though...too bad most of my school hates ska...

[few_dollars_more]

Still don't get how u can hate ska, its so fun

[HitHardDrums55]

i concur...and surf rock is fun too...and rockabilly....i dont see how ANYBODY can hate these 3 styles...theyre all fun and make me happy :)

[few_dollars_more]

lol yeah, surf rock is pretty fun too. I hate the people that dont even giv ska and stuff a chance.....ignorant ppl are annoying

[HitHardDrums55]

i need some more surf rock..im in love with that Dick Dale song...i think its called Miserlou...it's from Pulp Fiction i think...im not much into those type of movies, but the songs sweet! the living end are a good surfy-punk/pop band

a lot of australian ska bands ive heard are good too

[-Superman-]

It doesnt suprise me how many people dont like ska... At first glance a lot of the music doesnt sound that good and it takes some getting used too...

Hahaha... Did anyone here know Gwar had a ska song?

[few_dollars_more]

No i didnt...and yeh I understand when ppl hear like Reel Big FIsh and Aquabats and dont like it...BUt once u hear old Catch 22 and Streetlight, theres no going back

[HitHardDrums55]

i think either aquabats or rx bandits were my first ska band...streetlight manifesto is good too i like them a lot and BotAR is sick

[-Superman-]

No i didnt...and yeh I understand when ppl hear like Reel Big FIsh and Aquabats and dont like it...BUt once u hear old Catch 22 and Streetlight, theres no going back

I dunno... There are a lot of big ska bands that i dont like at all (Reel Big Fish)... I try to stick to Catch22, Streetlight, Smoke Like A Fish, Aquabats, My Dad is Big, and other small ska bands... For a while the only ska band I knew was Catch 22... I didnt know about Streetlight till i was searching music.download.com for some ska music and they just happened to turn up...

[few_dollars_more]

Yeh, its true Streetlight is relatively new...But they r just so damn good BotAR is pretty kik *** too, ill agree with that...

[mosaic]

anyone manage 2 catch the big on tur yet? See them supporting No comply and Captain everything! They wrere amazing! So random and funny. The big rule!

[Kithkin]

Who are the Big? Real Big Fish? Abbreviate that RBF.

[-Superman-]

Use correct spelling or don't come back.

And who are the Big? Real Big Fish? Abbreviate that RBF.

The Big are one of the UK's top ska bands, who are on tour right now..

[few_dollars_more]

Yeh please try to spell a bit better, took me a couple trys to read that one.

[Black Ink]

Hey guys.

Little bit of an update: I missed the Ska is Dead tour due to my school schedule being hectic. I also missed Big D and the Kids Table so I'm uber :upset:

But I did get a radio show like planned. I do the show with my friend and we rotate songs. I play a lot of ska so if anyone wants to listen we're on Tuesdays 2-4 (Eastern time) and you can go to www.wvof.org and listen to the FM webstream. Enjoy.

[few_dollars_more]

Yeh I missed ska is dead too, I have seen it the past couple years but I'm kind of tied up aswell, so I missed it...

[pedro durruti]

Hey guys.

Little bit of an update: I missed the Ska is Dead tour due to my school schedule being hectic. I also missed Big D and the Kids Table so I'm uber :upset:

But I did get a radio show like planned. I do the show with my friend and we rotate songs. I play a lot of ska so if anyone wants to listen we're on Tuesdays 2-4 (Eastern time) and you can go to www.wvof.org and listen to the FM webstream. Enjoy.
Everyday? If so, I'll try to remember to listen tomorrow, I get home around 11.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

anyone manage 2 catch the big on tur yet? See them supporting No comply and Captain everything! They wrere amazing! So random and funny. The big rule!

:lol: You guys I don't see the big deal, I could read that perfectly fine.

I missed the C*E!/NoComply gig at London because I don't like NoComply much, it's a shame I didn't know The Big were supporting cus I definitely would've gone if I knew they were!

However I might be seeing Captain Everything! on Sunday at my friend's Uni, and I will be seeing The Big at the Xmas Ska Explosion at Camden in December. It's such a shame they can't record as they're awesome :upset:

[Kithkin]

Why can't they record?

I've never heard of the Big, and what with the other problems with the series of exclamations, I assumed it was simply an abbreviation.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Weellllll I can't remember all the details but through the fuzzy haze of pre-gig banter we had ... 3 months ago (so this is a very fuzzy haze) I think it was something like, the bassist of The Big also plays for The Beat, so he has contractual obligations to them meaning that his record company won't let him record with any other bands. The buggers.

[EightMilesHigh]

Anyone listen to a ska band from Vancouver called the Karmakanix? They're really sweet, and I'm seeing them for the second time next weekend.

[Kithkin]

That's a strange contract...

Let that be a lesson, read contracts and don't let them put in stupid, pointless limitations like that.

[-Superman-]

:lol: You guys I don't see the big deal, I could read that perfectly fine.

I missed the C*E!/NoComply gig at London because I don't like NoComply much, it's a shame I didn't know The Big were supporting cus I definitely would've gone if I knew they were!

However I might be seeing Captain Everything! on Sunday at my friend's Uni, and I will be seeing The Big at the Xmas Ska Explosion at Camden in December. It's such a shame they can't record as they're awesome :upset:

Or its more like not... I dont see how you got half of that stuff...

And by the way... The Big are horrible...

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Why must people antagonise me when I'm being nice?! Do to others as you would have done unto you and all that guys. Be nice.

[-Superman-]

Why must people antagonise me when I'm being nice?! Do to others as you would have done unto you and all that guys. Be nice.

I'm not antagonizing you im just saying i dont think you properly "translated" what that guy said...

[Black Ink]

Everyday? If so, I'll try to remember to listen tomorrow, I get home around 11.
Only Tuesdays.

[Jessizzle]

http://photobucket.com/albums/v302/PSG/?action=view&current=Nov26thShow.gif

http://photobucket.com/albums/v302/PSG/?action=view&current=oshawaflyerbig.jpg

Iv done my job.

[Kithkin]

http://www.bombthemusicindustry.com/#

site back up with all the songs available again.

If you didn't download these songs before, DO IT NOW!

[Jessizzle]

http://www.myspace.com/theheatskores
New heatskores tracks are up on myspace.

[sweboy]

http://www.bombthemusicindustry.com/#

site back up with all the songs available again.

If you didn't download these songs before, DO IT NOW!

Omigad, that's hot! I have all the songs already though. I wish they would record more... those lazy bastards.

[D1ck Cheney's D1ck]

Ska for me is the three S rule.

Skatalites
Specials
Slackers

wooo!

[few_dollars_more]

Any1 listen to Captain Squeege and the Soap-Suds? They're a local band from AZ, they r awesome live...

[-Superman-]

Any1 listen to Captain Squeege and the Soap-Suds? They're a local band from AZ, they r awesome live...

Never heard of them...

In my opinion local bands always preform better live than big name bands...

[few_dollars_more]

Never heard of them...

In my opinion local bands always preform better live than big name bands...

Yeh, thats very true in most cases.

[mr.k]

i think its true in almost all cases

[few_dollars_more]

i think its true in almost all cases

Most = Almost All

[HitHardDrums55]

burn

[few_dollars_more]

lol, wasnt meant to be a burn, just what i thought the definition of "most" was...

[LifeIsDandy]

I understand when ppl hear like Reel Big FIsh and Aquabats and dont like it...BUt once u hear old Catch 22 and Streetlight, theres no going back

I always thought the exact opposite. I had a few of my friends who had very little knowledge of ska listen to The Aquabats, and they all seemed to enjoy it. As for Reel Big Fish, they're a decent third wave band, but often times once people hear that, they start looking deeper for better bands in the same genre, such as older Catcher 22. That's just my opinion though :rolleyes:

[HitHardDrums55]

lol, wasnt meant to be a burn, just what i thought the definition of "most" was...
haha well burn was kind of a joke, i havent seriously said it in years...but in a way it was kind of serious but oh well i just confused myself...

[-Superman-]

Chill... There are a lot of huge or big bands that sound incredible live... Green Day, The Offspring, and Funeral For A Friend... To name a few...

But then again, a lot of bands suck a lot live: Blink 182 (i still think they are insainly talented but Tom just can't sing live) and I dont think My Chemical Romance or Fall Out Boy sing well live either...

Most does not = Almost All...

[few_dollars_more]

here I'll look up the OFFICIAL def of most. Most - 1.Greatest in number.
2. Greatest in amount, extent, or degree. So yes, most does pretty much mean almost all. And its ok Hitharddrums, I confuse myself all the time...

[few_dollars_more]

I always thought the exact opposite. I had a few of my friends who had very little knowledge of ska listen to The Aquabats, and they all seemed to enjoy it. As for Reel Big Fish, they're a decent third wave band, but often times once people hear that, they start looking deeper for better bands in the same genre, such as older Catcher 22. That's just my opinion though :rolleyes:

Yeh, I agree most ppl hear aquabats and RBF first, and most are then hooked. I'm talking about the ppl that firmly hate ska FROM listening to those two bands, but then they hear Streetlight, Catch, BotAR and change their view. I hope u can understand that, cause it does look kinda confusing

[Kithkin]

Big ska bands aren't usually fun live. Mostly because they pack the house and there's no room to dance.

[Jessizzle]

Big ska bands aren't usually fun live. Mostly because they pack the house and there's no room to dance.
Oh so true.
Local Ontario ska is my favourite genre!

[shamed-angel]

Adequate 7 are the greatest brass driven band I've ever heard/seen/met.
Big ska bands aren't usually fun live. Mostly because they pack the house and there's no room to dance.
That's very true. I saw Reel Big Fish and there were a load of Pop-Punk fags like pushing and screaming and stuff, and all the ska fans were just there for a good skank.

[pedro durruti]

Heh, well here pretty much every ska band isn't that big. Actually, this seems to be changing.. Streetlight was pretty crowded, now granted I was able to skank every now and then, but when I did there wasn't a lot of room. When I saw the Aquabats back in June there was no room at all. On the other hand, I saw Suicide Machines and there was plenty of room.

By the way, Slow Gherkin rules.

[LifeIsDandy]

Yeh, I agree most ppl hear aquabats and RBF first, and most are then hooked. I'm talking about the ppl that firmly hate ska FROM listening to those two bands, but then they hear Streetlight, Catch, BotAR and change their view. I hope u can understand that, cause it does look kinda confusing

I understand. If people don't enjoy pop punk, and they hear band like Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake, they will automatically turn away from the entire ska genre. The reason why they hear those bands first though is simply because they're most popular, while the "better" ska bands hardly get any mention. Yet what is considered "better" ska is merely a matter of opinion. If people were exposed to several bands from the different waves, they would be more likely to enjoy ska. Unfortunatley this doesn't usually happen, and ska is overlooked.

Big ska bands aren't usually fun live. Mostly because they pack the house and there's no room to dance.

I'll agree with this. I went to an Aquabats concert this summer, and while the show was amazing, the place was backed and there was very little room to speak of, and The Aquabats are hardly the most popular band. Kids were simply jumping around and pushing each other, and those who really enjoyed the music had zero room to skank. On the other hand entirely, when I went to the Ska Is Dead Tour in September, there was a much smaller crowd, and the bands did a great job of helping the audience interact. Everyone was able to skank with plenty of room, and it was much more enjoyable.

[-Superman-]

Big ska bands aren't usually fun live. Mostly because they pack the house and there's no room to dance.

Catch 22 is always fun live...

And i missed the apparent "best show ever" w/ the Aquabats...

And well honestly i've never seen a ska show where there isnt room to dance...

[few_dollars_more]

Catch 22 is always fun live...

And i missed the apparent "best show ever" w/ the Aquabats...

And well honestly i've never seen a ska show where there isnt room to dance...

Yeh, Catch 22 is a very good band live, they even sing the Keasbey stuff pretty good even tho Tomas left.

[-Superman-]

Yeh, Catch 22 is a very good band live, they even sing the Keasbey stuff pretty good even tho Tomas left.

Catch 22 is amazing... I really want to see them again...

[Kithkin]

I don't know if I like Howards Alias's new cd...

[SickBoy]

im seeing the Selecter next week
i can tell youre all jealous

[sweboy]

So, people, what's the deal with Keasby Night 2 anyway? I heard that someone broke into their van and stole all their stuff, so I suppose that this would delay everything. And if I'm not mistaken, they're out on tour at the moment. But is there no information at all about the new album?

[Jessizzle]

So, people, what's the deal with Keasby Night 2 anyway? I heard that someone broke into their van and stole all their stuff, so I suppose that this would delay everything. And if I'm not mistaken, they're out on tour at the moment. But is there no information at all about the new album?
No one in punk believed me. BUT My friend said his friend found some leaked songs from keasbynights two.. I know nothing for fact.. Just there is claims that it has been leaked.

[blacklungfever]

Oh so true.
Local Ontario ska is my favourite genre!

Word.

Also, General Rudie + tiny venue + even smaller crowd = best concert I have ever been to. There was tons of room to dance, and so the skankin' never ended. The One Night Band and local band the Donuts also played.

[pedro durruti]

I wish General Rudie would come to the US.

[Kithkin]

I wish US ska bands would tour the country.

Instead of keeping their "jobs"

[the-UK-ska-scene]

And well honestly i've never seen a ska show where there isnt room to dance...

You've never been to a Reel Big Fish show then? :lol: Well that's not true, they usually play quite large venues with room to dance at the back, but if you want to get within 40 feet of the stage you're in with the sardines.

I don't know if I like Howards Alias's new cd...

Beat Heart, Beat? I didn't like that one, or The Answer Is Never. It's the whole part of Rx Bandits and Workin Lunch that I can't really get - the 'progressive rock alternative' angle of things. I am still a huge fan of their first album, though. They played their last gig on Wednesday but it would have cost quite a bit to come down and see it, and cus I knew they'd only play a couple songs from Chameleon it wasn't really worth it. Apparently it was pretty epic though. Lot of my mates went, buggers.

Kith you need all of Skylar's CD, if you like the track(s) I sent you so far. What do you think of them? I could gmail you the rest if you like.


They played Specials in the pub last night, I was well happy, quite drunk & singing along.


ps I see Streetlight Manifesto in a week and a day. I'm seeing them 3 times again :upset:

[Kithkin]

The rest of Skylar would be awesome.

I really liked "The Answer is Never" and the Rx Bandits newest cd. If done well that combination can make some really good music. This cd just didn't do it as well. But I only listened to it once and not very hard.

[few_dollars_more]

ps I see Streetlight Manifesto in a week and a day. I'm seeing them 3 times again :upset:

Nice, I've only seen them once, and thats only because they never come down to AZ. They are a damn good band live aswell.

[HitHardDrums55]

The rest of Skylar would be awesome.

I really liked "The Answer is Never" and the Rx Bandits newest cd. If done well that combination can make some really good music. This cd just didn't do it as well. But I only listened to it once and not very hard.
the new rxbandits cd kinda sucked compared to progress...im in love with that cd

[Kithkin]

I disagree. I like progress as a ska album, but it isn't something I would recommed to someone who didn't already have a background in ska.

The Resignation, on the other hand, is an album you can give to someone who likes rock (just about everybody) and say, "this is what you can do with ska."

"Overcome - The Recapitulation" is probably one of my favorite songs of all time. The way it builds, it's lyrics, the danceability. The best part about the song, from an introduction standpoint is that it follows 3 songs that no rock listner can deny are quality songs. The song arrangements remind me more of Propaghandi or a Wilhelm Scream than Reel Big Fish or Less than Jake.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Hey guys I just sorted out a .tk for the skascene website, been too lazy to do it until now! The website hasn't been updated since it went down, I'll be buggered if I know how to update it at all...I didn't design the site and I'm crap at html. But check it out and please post on the forum or something, I changed the links on the main page so they will work to the forum. Cheers lads.
http://skascene.tk/

I also sorted out a .tk for my zine Scuffed Culture, as I had no money when domain renewal time came around and it's gonna lose it's domain real soon
http://scuffedculture.tk
so save that baby in your browser something interesting should be happening there soon! Well if I sort it out in the next couple of days (but it won't necessarily be up for the while)

Anyone going to the Xmas Ska Explosion at in Camden? I think someone said they were.
It's gonna be immense, line-up so far is:
THE TOASTERS
THE BIG
GOLDMASTERS ALL-STARS
THE SCRUB
CHIEF LIBIDO
BIG HAND

Also is anyone going to the show on the 18th December at Clapham Grand? I'm probably missing seeing The Beat so I can go. Skylar are playing that's why.
The line-up for that so far is:
Crack Howard
Not Shibby
3dbs Down
Phinius Gage
Kenisia
The Fat Cats
Fireapple Red
Mouthwash
Skylar
Pama International


& Kith I will sort you out with those mp3s when I get back to halls tonight

[few_dollars_more]

Kind of off-topic but does any1 know a good site with alot of ska tablature (for guitar). I've found some OK ones but most are for just RBF, LTJ and such.

[-Superman-]

OMG when i was in London, i went to Camden and i loved it soooo much... (you are talking about Camden in London right?)... So i've already decided that this summer im going to go see The Aquabats and Time Again when they stop by my area... Its soo far away, but im already really excited...

[jimbob2222]

i think u forgot the Insyderz theyre like a kickass ska/christian band check em out theyre one of the few ska bands i like to listen to

[LifeIsDandy]

i think u forgot the Insyderz theyre like a kickass ska/christian band check em out theyre one of the few ska bands i like to listen to

I heard a few songs by the Insyderz, and I must say, from the little bit that I heard, I enjoyed it. I'm in the process of creating a list of ska cds I'd like to purchase, and I was considering picking up one by them. Anyone have any suggestions on which cds I should buy? I'm always looking for new bands and such to listen to, so any suggestions are apprechiated.

[sketchyjoe]

ps I see Streetlight Manifesto in a week and a day. I'm seeing them 3 times again :upset:
I'm seeing them at the Underworld.

[SickBoy]

Hey guys I just sorted out a .tk for the skascene website, been too lazy to do it until now!

want me to send in a review of the selecter show?
if i can remember it

[pedro durruti]

Shutup Welshy.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

I'm seeing them at the Underworld.

Wicked me too, if you see a small blonde girl hanging around with a REALLY lanky 6ft6 bloke (Vallely), a guy with a blue mohawk, and a suspiciously emo looking lad, come and say hi.

want me to send in a review of the selecter show?
if i can remember it

Yeah sure you could do, you could post it on the forums? As I don't know how to post it on the website (sad but true)


Hey Toots & Maytals are playing on Saturday but it's like £30-£45 to go so I can't go :upset: & Skatalites are playing for 3 nights in a row 15 mins bus ride away from me but it's £25 a ticket so I can't go there either :upset:

[DaveToopes]

Wicked me too, if you see a small blonde girl hanging around with a REALLY lanky 6ft6 bloke (Vallely), a guy with a blue mohawk, and a suspiciously emo looking lad, come and say hi.



Yeah sure you could do, you could post it on the forums? As I don't know how to post it on the website (sad but true)


Hey Toots & Maytals are playing on Saturday but it's like £30-£45 to go so I can't go :upset: & Skatalites are playing for 3 nights in a row 15 mins bus ride away from me but it's £25 a ticket so I can't go there either :upset:

That would be so worth it though!!

[sketchyjoe]

Wicked me too, if you see a small blonde girl hanging around with a REALLY lanky 6ft6 bloke (Vallely), a guy with a blue mohawk, and a suspiciously emo looking lad, come and say hi.
I'll be the 6ft2 scruffy looking guy with a piss-poor excuse for a beard and floppy hair (unless I can be bothered to shave and get a haircut first) probably wearing a yellow DK Holiday in Cambodia shirt or a brown Bob Dylan shirt.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

That would be so worth it though!!

I know man :(

I'll be the 6ft2 scruffy looking guy with a piss-poor excuse for a beard and floppy hair (unless I can be bothered to shave and get a haircut first) probably wearing a yellow DK Holiday in Cambodia shirt or a brown Bob Dylan shirt.

Cool is your brown Bob Dylan shirt the one with a Subterranean Homesick Blues video screenshot on the front of it? Cus if so I have the same one. I guess I'll be wearing either a black/white 'ska' t shirt or a yellow t shirt with the BOTAR guitar/wings stencilled onto the back, as those are the only shirts I seem to wear to gigs nowadays....

[Kithkin]

Streetlight Manifesto were robbed again:(

[pedro durruti]

Wow.. what's with the bad karma? Maybe Tomas is really a serial killer. A genius, sexy serial killer.

But seriously, this is ridiculous.

[Kithkin]

If you were a serial killer, being the leader of an underground ska band would be great cover. What detective would ever like brutal ritualistic slaying with Streetlight tour dates.

[few_dollars_more]

Streetlight Manifesto were robbed again:(

Again!? Thats crazy ridiculous.

[-Superman-]

Streetlight Manifesto were robbed again:(

You'd think they'd go to extra precautions so that wouldnt happen again...

Anyone here ever heard of Patent Pending?

Check out their song Cheer Up Emo Kid at www.purevolume.com/patentpending

[pedro durruti]

Man this is a great local band. http://www.upritedub.com/

But they never play all ages shows! Just like every other trad band.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Mahate. Streetlight were AMAZE. They played Here's To Life with the BOTAR intro (NICE), a cover iof Radiohead - Creep, and then they just played a similar set to last time but with a song or two off EGN they didn't play last time. Was too good mate.



EDIT: OH & Uncle Brian (ew) played a Billy Bragg cover (A New England) punk stylee fast, which made me respect them just a little bit. & it gave me a practice at singing along with all the words really fast before Streetlight came on.


Ahhh, Streetlight :)

[Kithkin]

Uncle Brian's still around?

Why do the best bands break up and the bad ones just keep keeping on.

[sketchyjoe]

Mahate. Streetlight were AMAZE. They played Here's To Life with the BOTAR intro (NICE), a cover iof Radiohead - Creep, and then they just played a similar set to last time but with a song or two off EGN they didn't play last time. Was too good mate.



EDIT: OH & Uncle Brian (ew) played a Billy Bragg cover (A New England) punk stylee fast, which made me respect them just a little bit. & it gave me a practice at singing along with all the words really fast before Streetlight came on.


Ahhh, Streetlight :)That was a good gig. I was drenched in sweat by the end though and absolutely knackered.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Kith, I know.

sketchyjoe, yeah man I was SOAKED, I got out of the crowd and straightaway was freezing it was gross. I was right at the front in the middle, I don't know if you were anywhere round there. I ache so bad today.

& I went to bed 5am last night & got up at 10am, not fun.

Anyhow enough bitching, my pictures (not amazing quality, taken on phone)....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/skaskaskaska/DSC00296.jpg
My mates Mike & Vallely before Uncle Brian came on

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/skaskaskaska/DSC00307.jpg
Chris's drumstick ooooh yeah :p

[Kithkin]

I hate it when ska bands don't tour with other ska bands.


Reel Big Fish is coming with Transistor and the Tossers. And while the Tossers should be fun, Transistor is pretty guitar work and talented singing...

Who wants that?

Last time they brought the Littlest Man Band and some other punk band the time before that they did bring the Suburban Legends and I can't thank them enough for that. But before that they brough Homegrown (freshman year, first show I ever paid for). The Toasters brought a melodic hardcore band. The last time I saw Streetlight it was with Whole Wheat Bread and Gym Class Heroes. The Pie Tasters never bring anything ska.

It isn't that surprising for Reel Big Fish though. They've been through here every year I've been here (4 and a half years) and this town has never had a ska band to open for them. I'm gonna try to change that.

[pedro durruti]

Heh, yeah. I think the only show I've been to with more than one ska band playing is Big D and Streetlight last year and Ska is Dead.

[sketchyjoe]

Kith, I know.

sketchyjoe, yeah man I was SOAKED, I got out of the crowd and straightaway was freezing it was gross. I was right at the front in the middle, I don't know if you were anywhere round there. I ache so bad today.

I was around there. It was like dancing in a sauna. My jeans chafed so badly on the walk home.

[Kithkin]

Thats why I never go to shows in jeans;)

[pedro durruti]

Whenever I wear shorts to a show, it always feels like the stuff in my pocket is going to fall out

[the-UK-ska-scene]

I went to the show in jeans, but it was only really my top half that got sweaty for some reason! I had to have all my money + my phone in my pocket the whole time :eek: cus the cloakroom wasn't open so I left my bag in the corner of the bar hoping it wouldn't be stolen....& it wasn't!

Speaking of all-ska bills (or ska bands touring with semi-ska bands....Or bands that are mildly related to ska or play ska songs playing together), I've gone to some awesome ones :p Rx Bandits/Howards Alias/Desa/Blame It On Edd // Rx Bandits/Chris Murray // Chris Murray/Sadies Doll/Zen Baseballbat/Smoke Like A Fish/Catch-It Kebabs // Reel Big Fish/Fandangle (ew) // Howards Alias/NoComply/Mighty Snortin' Powder Rangers/Harpoon Larsen // Mighty Snortin' Powder Rangers/Wiservice/The Racketeers // Adequate Seven/The Filaments/Sonic Boom Six // Capdown/Adequate Seven // Capdown/3DayBenda // Lightyear/Gameshow Host/Captain Everything! // Adequate Seven/Howards Alias/Captain Everything! // Adequate Seven/Howards Alias // Streetlight Manifesto/Uncle Brian/$up/The Redshift // Speaking Of Losers/Catch-It Kebabs/Workin Lunch/The Lock-Up/Random Hand // Streetlight Manifesto/Duff Muffin // Streetlight Manifesto/Speaking Of Losers // Mad Caddies/NoComply // [spunge]/Whitmore/Solabeat Alliance // PsycheOut/The Klopeks/The Lock-Up/Catch-It Kebabs // Midnight Crazies/Random Hand/The Lock-Up/The Junglists/The Scrub/Splitters // The Lock-Up/The Klopeks/Splitters/$up/Catch-It Kebabs/Sonic Boom Six/Smoke Like A Fish

......Err sorry got a bit carried away.....you get the idea. Ahem.

[pedro durruti]

It's not like that in America

[Kithkin]

I've seen:

Big D/Mustard Plug/ASOB
Streetlight/Voodoo/Mu330
Streetlight/ASOB
RBF/Lucky Boys Confusion (well, at one point they were...kinda)/Suburban Legends
Bosstones/Voodoo/Catch 22/Pietasters
Slackers/Supervillians

[R_buckley87]

I need some help with playing ska basslines
i have no gatdang idea where to start ive been playin bass for 2 years now
i can slap primus doesnt give me a challenge, play some jaco but ska evades me : /
i listen to suicide machines and aquabats and a couple other ska bands
any suggestions on songs to listen to thatll help me think more ska

thanks

[Kithkin]

Theory.

They're walking basslines. Just know your scales and keys and play a bunch of 3rd and 5ths and few 7ths...

Catch 22's Walking Away, aside from the intro, is an improved bassline in the key of A# major using roots at A#, C , D# and F.

[R_buckley87]

thanks man... any other suggestions for songs?

[lessthanjackie22]

awesomeness...streetlight is playing @ my school w/ the tossers on dec 1st its gonna be awesome cus its so cheap and i get to help out:)

[few_dollars_more]

awesomeness...streetlight is playing @ my school w/ the tossers on dec 1st its gonna be awesome cus its so cheap and i get to help out:)


Damn your lucky. They play at your school. What the hell, Streetlight never comes to my damn school.

[pedro durruti]

Did Streetlight go there when they were in high school?

[lessthanjackie22]

Did Streetlight go there when they were in high school?
i don't understand ur question but the old members of catch 22 grew up near new brunswick and the first streetlight show @ rutgers

[Kithkin]

thanks man... any other suggestions for songs?

Pretty much anything by Operation Ivy is pretty simple. Unity's bassline is pretty good, so is Sound System.

Other stuff by catch 22 is pretty good. It's mostly major songs. The outro to 1234 1234 is another good bassline.

Reel Big Fish - Beer or She has a Girlfriend Now


If you want really basic ska baselines, then go with the Planet Smashers - Coolest Guy in the Whole World or Explosive or anything else. Their stuff is stupidly simple.

[Jonny]

Hey guys I'm trying to find some pretty rare ska albums which neither play.com, bittorrent, ares, my local independant cd shop or anywhere else seem to have. So is there any chance someone could MSN messenger them to me or something? Sorry if I shouldn't be asking in this thread, please don't get mad! :(

Anyway, they're:
Forces of Evil- Friend or Foe (I already bought this once but my sister broke it :upset: )
The Hippos- Forget the World (Been searching for it for like 3 years)
Lightyear- Call of the Weasel Clan (Impossible to track down)

[pedro durruti]

Soulseek! http://www.slsknet.org/download.html

I have Friend or Foe and a Lightyear album, but not that one. So if you get Soulseek you can get anything from me, my name is International War Criminal (name has to be exact)

[Ghostfire3]

awesomeness...streetlight is playing @ my school w/ the tossers on dec 1st its gonna be awesome cus its so cheap and i get to help out:)

I love both bands. They both kick a'ss. Should be a good show.

[Kithkin]

Lightyear I can sort of understand... but if you haven't been able to find the Hippos or Forces of Evil then you haven't been looking very hard.

[Jonny]

Lightyear I can sort of understand... but if you haven't been able to find the Hippos or Forces of Evil then you haven't been looking very hard.
I already bought Forces of Evil once though. Don't wanna buy it again. And I can find the second Hippos album (Heads are gonna roll) fairly easily, but I've already got it.

I could try Soulseek, but I'm not sure how it works- I gave it a try yesterday and didn't find anything.

[the-UK-ska-scene]

Forces of Evil- Friend or Foe (I already bought this once but my sister broke it :upset: )
The Hippos- Forget the World (Been searching for it for like 3 years)
Lightyear- Call of the Weasel Clan (Impossible to track down)


Here's the Lightyear one for 8 of your English
http://www.punkermentality.com/moreinfo.php?id=433

PM used to have FoE as well but no more I guess. They also have another Hippos album but not the one you want.

EURGH I have the detoxes so bad I can hardly type, wish I hadn't been drinking whiskey last night :upset:

Saw Streetlight with Skylar on Thursday :D Was AWESOME. Truly. WOW. Loved it.

Seeing Pickled Dick tonight up the road. SHIP AHOY.....hahaha no really I'm sure they have more than one song.....

[Jonny]

Ok thanks everybody! I've actually found them on Soulseek. I should use it more often...

[Relmar]

Ok thanks everybody! I've actually found them on Soulseek. I should use it more often...
np. what is your soulseek id?

[Jonny]

np. what is your soulseek id?
Jonzey

:cool:

[Relmar]

Jonzey

:cool:
You know the reason you're here though?

[Jonny]

You know the reason you're here though?
What reason I'm where?

[Time]

where are The Specials??!!

[asdf]

Wow, I just looked at the first page of this thread for the first time in a long time. Why aren't the specials mentioned? That's a little silly.

It's also crazy that you put up me talking about the local band "the cheapskates" when they don't exist anymore, and have a better band. Also my sound files for them don't even work anymore.

[Kithkin]

I haven't updated the first page in a long while.

And the front page is pretty much all third wave bands. That's why there are no specials.

[asdf]

I haven't updated the first page in a long while.

And the front page is pretty much all third wave bands. That's why there are no specials.
That makes sense. Still, you might want to delete the cheapskates off the front page.

And I just found out their second band just broke up a week ago or so. :(