This isn't stickied anymore?
or was it ever stickied... :amaze:

Capdown = best band in the world
Less Than Jake = ****iest band that people call ska
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So has anyone of you ska-people heard of the bands "Dog Almighty" and "USCB Allstars"? They're both straight out of Sweden, the first one from my own town.

[QUOTE=i_luv_i_jah]Capdown = best band in the world[/QUOTE]

Hehe. Umm. No :)

I haven't heard them, Swedish Boy... Any links to their sites/sites that host their MP3s?

Missed seeing Suicide Machines last night :( I was down at Brighton, and they were playing there last night, but I had to go home before they played. Dammit. Really awesome bill, too. Grrrr.

I need ska show!

I know what you mean, dude. I saw some pop-punk/post-hardcore type bands last night, and they were awesome they really were, but I kept just thinking how much fun I have at ska shows and I need another one.

Luckily it's Capdown in about a week or so. Need to get a ticket.

I've checked a site for my local scene several times and I haven't seen any ska shows for at least a few months. Thank god for Ska is Dead :D

thsi is a good list, u have meainly kept to ska-punk/ska-core but ist still cool.

Anyone have albums on Soulseek from Undercover S.K.A. and Punch the Clown?

I got this EP of a UK band called APB the other day. I'll put a track or two up for download on my site, they're good, you should hear them.

I'm going to make a UK ska comp for my friend for Christmas, so I'm in the process of ripping more UK ska if anyone's interested.

this should be stickied

ne one play ska that can recomend an amp that gets the good clean sound?
cause I'm learning to play ska and I can't get that good sound outa my crappy little crate, ne suggestions?

[QUOTE=Kithkin][b][u]The Blue Meanies[/b][/u] - A sick sick band. Unfortunatly... I do not think they are still together because I can't find a website for the life of me. Kiss Your *** Goodbye is a fuc[size=2]king[/size] crazy album. Imagine polka and ska and techno synth speed horns. Confused? Here, 4 songs (already uploaded them;)) [URL=http://e.1asphost.com/Kinswick/Songs/Blue%20Meanies%20-%20Vote%20No.ace]Vote No ACE[/URL], [URL=http://e.1asphost.com/Kinswick/Songs/Blue%20Meanies%20-%20Grandma%20Shampoo.ace]Grandma Shampoo ACE[/URL], [URL=http://e.1asphost.com/Kinswick/Songs/Blue%20Meanies%20-%20Johnny%20Mortgage.ace]Johnny Morgage ACE[/URL], [URL=http://e.1asphost.com/Kinswick/Songs/Blue%20Meanies%20-%20Tread.ace]Tread ACE[/URL]. Their other albums aren't (in my opinion) nearly as good as KYAG, but full throttle is often listed as their groundbreaking work. So if you like these songs, get Full Throttle and decide for yourself. EXTRA SONG: [url=http://www.asianmanrecords.com/media/Blue_Meanies-Acceleration_5000.mp3]acceleration 5000[/url]
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So I checked this band out and I really really liked it. :thumb: I downloaded full throttle and liked it, then I downloaded KYAG and liked that too.
Turns out this band is still together. I think that they may have just reunited or something. They're playing a snow in chicago sort of soon. Sadly, they say that they're changing the music, or something of that sort, which is too bad. I'd love to see them in concert, but I can't. Oh well.

What kind of amp do you have TheFitz? and what kind of guitar?

Does anybody have a link where it shows how to skank? I read one, but without the visuals i'm totally lost. :confused:

Could someone give me some Rock Steady bands?

[QUOTE=LifeIsDandy]Does anybody have a link where it shows how to skank? I read one, but without the visuals i'm totally lost. :confused:[/QUOTE]

Just skip with your arms flying, tis quite simple. It's just defined as a danc e anyone can do.

[QUOTE=LifeIsDandy]Does anybody have a link where it shows how to skank? I read one, but without the visuals i'm totally lost. :confused:[/QUOTE]

Watch the Rancid video for Red Hot Moon, there's this guy dancing in what looks like a garage (i think... Haven't watched it in a long while) check that out, he's skanking.

Hey where in the bloody blue hell is My fav ska band of all time.... THE SPECIALS!!!!!!!!
REEL BIG FISH, Less Than Jake... Jezze im younger than you are and i at least know the good ska bands Oh yeah and the PLanet Smashers!!!! dont for get me.

[QUOTE=LifeIsDandy]Does anybody have a link where it shows how to skank? I read one, but without the visuals i'm totally lost. :confused:[/QUOTE]

just go to a show.

Toasters or Slackers or Madness or Hepcat or something if you want to learn to do the ska properly, or some 3rd wave band if you want to learn the weird ska-on-crack skank.

[QUOTE=Old_Ska_Mster]Hey where in the bloody blue hell is My fav ska band of all time.... THE SPECIALS!!!!!!!!
REEL BIG FISH, Less Than Jake... Jezze im younger than you are and i at least know the good ska bands Oh yeah and the PLanet Smashers!!!! dont for get me.[/QUOTE]

The Specials arn't on here because everyone already knows who they are. RBF and LTJ arn't on here because in the grand scheme of things, they arn't *that* good.

[QUOTE=TheNowhereman42]just go to a show.

Toasters or Slackers or Madness or Hepcat or something if you want to learn to do the ska properly, or some 3rd wave band if you want to learn the weird ska-on-crack skank.[/QUOTE]
hehe, I love the ska-on-crack skank. Unforunately I don't think a two tone or trad band has been to Portland for some time so I don't even know how to do the traditional skank

[QUOTE=ihatecelebrities]hehe, I love the ska-on-crack skank. Unforunately I don't think a two tone or trad band has been to Portland for some time so I don't even know how to do the traditional skank[/QUOTE]

As far as I know, the more trad you go, the less your legs move... And the more your arms move... Or something like that. Some kids round here do it, I did it specially at a Chris Murray show, but I think I prefer the ska-on-crack skank anyways cus I move easier that way.

I saw Bad Manners on TV last night, and I remember how I missed them playing here the Thursday before last :upset: If the show cost less than £16 to go to, I would've gone!

On a happier note, I bought Mu330 - Winter Wonderland yesterday for £5, it's so d[SIZE=2]a[/SIZE]mn festive even a scrooge like me can't help but think Christmas is ok :thumb:

all i have to say is : the mighty mighty bosstones are awesome.

[QUOTE=Scorch]all i have to say is : the mighty mighty bosstones are awesome.[/QUOTE]

:thumb: Agreed.

I don't like them :o

[QUOTE=LifeIsDandy]:thumb: Agreed.[/QUOTE]

for true.

Im just getting into ska and i had a couple questions, 1. Where can i download some free mp3's of good ska bands like the specials and madness, 2. what the hell is a rudeboy and 3. is the ska man how you all dress or just a symbol of ska like the leather jacket is for punk. thanks

[QUOTE=NerveAgent16]Im just getting into ska and i had a couple questions, 1. Where can i download some free mp3's of good ska bands like the specials and madness, 2. what the hell is a rudeboy and 3. is the ska man how you all dress or just a symbol of ska like the leather jacket is for punk. thanks[/QUOTE]
1. P2P Network. 2. I believe it was some kind of gangster at some point, now a term describing fans and m musicians alike. 3. The Ska Man is a generic Rude Boy. And he is cool.

[QUOTE=Grateful Undead starring Jerry]3. The Ska Man is a generic Rude Boy. And he is cool.[/QUOTE]

And his name is Walt Jabsco. And some people dress like him.

[url]http://ska.about.com/library/2000/aa013000p.htm[/url]

[QUOTE=the-UK-ska-scene]And his name is Walt Jabsco. And some people dress like him.[/QUOTE]

And he was based off an early picture of Peter Tosh from the cover of "The Wailing Wailers" S/T (The band Bob Marley came from)

And drawn by Jerry Dammers

And I dress like him.

get this ska forum back up
 

i think everyone should start posting more about ska..it seems very under viewed in this site

bands
 

what are all of you top 5 favorite ska bands

The Specials
Operation Ivy
The Toasters
Catch 22
The Aquabats (when they'r live)

bands
 

i would almost agree about everything with you

the specials
catch 22
streetlight manifesto
sublime(they're more punk ska)
reel big fish

The Specials
Link 80
Operation Ivy
Streetlight Manifesto
The Slackers

[QUOTE=asdf23]So I checked this band out and I really really liked it. :thumb: I downloaded full throttle and liked it, then I downloaded KYAG and liked that too.
Turns out this band is still together. I think that they may have just reunited or something. They're playing a snow in chicago sort of soon. Sadly, they say that they're changing the music, or something of that sort, which is too bad. I'd love to see them in concert, but I can't. Oh well.[/QUOTE]


Yeah, they got back together after I made this.

Unfortunatly I think it is just for those few shows out in IL:(

catch 22
 

does anyone know what catch 22 is palying the the NY/NJ area?

^^Yeah, they are coming to Sayreville in 3 days on the 28th I believe, and also somewhere in New York(Poughskeepsie?) on the 29th. Those two shows are with Punchline and Socratic...I dont know if you can still get tickets.

(I just saw you in S&L. Sweet.)