World Ska Radio

Episode 26 - A Podcast For Adam

World Ska Resource — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:10:36 GMT

What does it mean to be a part of a community? Recently, while browsing some topics on The Special's forum, I came across a repost about a boy named Adam from Edinburgh, Scotland. Adam has Pontine Glioma, a form of brain cancer so rare that only 40 cases are diagnosed each year, globally. Because Potine Glioma occurs around the brain stem, it is inoperable...and incurable. Adam is 5 years old. This article further details Adam's condition: http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/features/Adams-illness-turned-familys-world.4315541.jp His mother is writing a blog about Adam's illness and how their family and their community is dealing with it. http://www.ajourneywithadam.blogspot.com This organization is helping Adam's family and other children in Scotland who have cancer. http://craigmyles.com/cclasp/start.php So, what does it mean to be a part of a community? To me, it means, when someone is faced with an extraordinary plight, that they, eventhough they are half a world away, are not alone. 1. The Busters - Come On 2. Skavoovie & The Epitones - Aquaman 3. Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston 4. Madness - Driving In My Car 5. Jim Murple Memorial - Jim Murple Walk 6. The Tennors - Ride Your Donkey 7. Undercover S.K.A - Super Nice Guys 8. The Big Sound - Stand So Tall 9. Dub Street Rockers - The Lion 10. Deals Gone Bad - Pirates 11. Contra Coup - Rainbow Dub (Ft. Victor Rice) 12. The Slackers - Every Day Is Sunday 13. Firebug - Strange But Nice 14. Madness - The Sun And The Rain 15. Oreskaband - Shall We Dance 16. The Aquabats - For Your Own Safety 17. The Aquabats - Waterslides 18. The Cat Empire - Saltwater 19. 7 Seconds Of Love - Ninja

Episode 25

World Ska Resource — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:12:06 GMT

NR-13 NOTE: Due to language and content of a couple of songs in this podcast, this podcast is not recommended for children under the age of 13. When I was making this podcast, I was not specifically thinking of the new Batman movie. But after I was finished, I couldn't help but notice the two songs by Crazy Baldhead and two songs by Madness, and the eerie dub feeling of "Drugs And Booze" and "Anxiety". So it's entirely possible that I was influenced on a sub-conscious level. So, come on. Let's put a smile on that face! 1. Dance Hall Crashers - Babushka 2. The OTT Band - You, Drugs & Booze 2 3. Ruder Than You - Few Dollars More 4. Crazy Baldhead - Penguino 5. The Moon Invaders - Can't Keep A Good Man Down 6. The Pinstipes - Africa 7. Madness - Grey Day 8. Lily Allen - Take What You Take 9. Firebug - Anxiety 10. Johnny Socko - "Tobaccy In Paree" 11. Johnny Socko - Tired & Happy Life 12. No Doubt - Just A Girl 13. Ruder Than You - Self 14. Crazy Baldhead - California 15. Monkey - You Don't Know 16. Johnny Socko - Vinnie's Hooch 17. Madness - Time For Tea 18. Smoke Like A Fish - Death Of An Angel PS: If you haven't seen "Batman: The Dark Knight", it's awesome!!

Episode 24

World Ska Resource — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:46:11 GMT

If you were to go to Yahoo! Answers and pose the question, "What are some good ska bands?", you would get the same, nauseating responses, over and over and over again. "Less Than Jake! "Catch-22!" "Streetlight Manifesto!" "Save Ferris!" "Sublime!!!" Clearly, the youth of America who claim to be into ska music have no sense of where ska came from or that the rest of the world has moved on from the "Third Wave" of the 1990's. Hopefully, this "Best of WSR" episode will serve as a friendly reminder of where ska and reggae came from, and where it's going. 01. Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Frankenstein 02. Toots & The Maytals - 54-46 Was My Number 03. The Skatalites - Freedom Sounds 04. Dandy Livingstone - Rudy, A Message To You 05. Prince Buster & The Maytals - Jamaica Ska / Dog War 06. Desmond Dekker - 0.0.7. (Shanty Town) 07. Stranger Cole And Patsy Todd - When I Call Your Name 08. The Ska Kings - Oil In My Lamp 09. Derrick Morgan & Patsy Todd - Housewives' Choice 10. The Allstonians - Mickey Dee 11. Hepcat - Dance Wid Me 12. Police & Thieves - Love For My Baby 13. Ska Cubano - Babalu 14. The Scorchers (NYC) - Walk On By 15. Ventilators - Try Me One More Time 16. Satelite Kingston - Dificultes Con Las Chicas 17. Jim Murple Memorial - Hey Man ! 18. Deal's Gone Bad - Take Time 19. See Spot - Trade It In 20. The Vessels - The Love You Need 21. The Pietasters - Triflin' 22. Hepcat - Bobby & Joe 23. Westbound Train - Seven Ways to Sunday 24. The Debonaires – Interrupted The following is a trailer for an upcoming ska documentary:

WSR Episode 23: It's a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World!

World Ska Resource — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:47:38 GMT

This episode was originally going to be tagged on to the end of Ska History Month, but time just ran away from me. This podcast focuses solely on Northern Soul and Mod Rock. Northern Soul got its name from the Soul music that was popular in the dancehalls of Northern England in the mid to late 1960's. Aside from Ska, Northern Soul is my second favorite genre of music. And while the two are not really related to one another, there are connections. The biggest connection came in 1979 when Jerry Dammers was trying to nail down a look for his revival of ska music. Many of his cues came from the Mod culture of the 1960's. In fact, the origin of the 2 Tone label came from the two-tonic suits that Mods used to wear. Also, the assoiation of ska music and scooters was lifted straight from Mod culture. Another connection came in the late 1960's. Soul music had an impact on the burgeoning Rocksteady movement that was popular in Jamaica from 1966 to 1968. Hopefully, this impact will be made clear in Track 10. For info on Northern Soul, visit Northern Soul UK Led by bands like The Untouchables, Mod and Scooter culture became very popular in California in the late 80's and early 90's, as explained in this video: This is Northern Soul! 1. Mr Floods Party - Compared To What 2. Detroit Party - We're Gonna Party 3. The Flirtations - Stronger Than Her Love 4. Otis Redding - Mr Pitiful 5. (Oops. I forgot this track. Will fix soon!) 6. Joe Mathews - Aint Nothing You Can Do 7. Larry Santos - You Got Me Where You Want Me 8. The Younghearts - A Little Togetherness 9. The Staple Singers - This World 10. Busty Brown - Aware Of Love 11. Inciters - Something's Got A Hold On Me 12. The Anydays - Don't Go 13. The Pietasters - Set Me Up 14. The Untouchables - I Spy (For The FBI) 15. The Anydays - Monday Morning 16. The Pietasters - Rachel 17. Andy Lewis and Paul Weller - Are You Trying To Be Lonely 18. Lord Large feat. Dean Parrish - Left Right & Centre 19. The Pietasters - Every Afternoon

WSR Episode 22: Skinhead Reggae 101

World Ska Resource — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:12:24 GMT

Thanks to bands like The Aggrolites, The Pedal-tones, and Los Granadians, skinhead reggae is undergoing a renaissance. This podcasts is a sequel, of sorts, to Episode 2, "The Spirit of 1969". If you like what you hear, check out this great website: UK Skinheads and this MySpace Group: Skinhead Reggae Clocking in at 1 hour and 1 minute, this is "Skinhead Reggae 101". 1. Boss 501 - Two Gunned Down 2. Green Smatroll - Skinhead With Soul 3. The Aggrolites - Lunar Eclipse 4. Derrick Morgan - Hold You Jack 5. Red Soul Community - s/t 6. Nevil Banton - Man Cool Man 7. Erin Bardwell Collective - The Last Wilderness 8. The Destroyers - Straight To The Head 9. The Erin Bardwell Collective - Spray It And Burn It 10. Steve Taylor - High Noon 11. The Impalers - Uppercut 12. Jimmy The Squirrel - This One's For You 13. Pama International - Neither High Nor Dry 14. The Impalers - Nachmittag 15. The Aggrolites - Burning Bush 16. The Kinkky CooCoo's - Pum Pum 17. The Impalers - Mission Strut 18. The Impalers - Judge & Jury 19. The Gadjits - Skinhead Girl

WSR Episode 21: El final espectacular!

World Ska Resource — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:14:33 GMT

In this final part, I pull out all the stops for the grand finale! Your ears may not understand the words, but your feet will understand the beat! This is "Ska y Reggae en Espanol"! 26. Senor Flavio - Retirada Murguera Portena 27. Mandorico - Prision Mental 28. Ozomatli - Creo 29. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Carmela 30. Los Skanarles - Juarez 31. Discípulos de Otilia - Ecuación 32. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - El Matador 33. Sarazino - Desbaratado 34. Celestina - Un Cancion Para Ti 35. Johnny Socko - Tortugas Some of the recored labels featured on this podcast are: Radiola Records: http://www.radiolarecords.com.br Nacional Records: http://www.nacionalrecords.com Putumayo Records: http://www.putumayo.com

WSR Episode 21, Despida Dos

World Ska Resource — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:05:43 GMT

In Part 2, I change gears a bit. This part has focuses more on Latin Reggae and Cuban Son. 14. Ska Cubano - Tabu 15. Don Segundo - Mentirosa 16. Almalafa - Mexico Libre 17. Ticklah Feat. Mayra Vega - Si Hecho Palante 18. Si*Se - Mariposa en Havana 19. Macaco - Mulata Descolora 20. Cultura Profetica - Reggae Rustico 21. Senor Flavio - Cristina 22. Ska Cubano - Soy Campesino 23. Satelite Kingston - Dificultes Con Las Chicas 24. Mandorico - Distancia 25. Los Pies Negros - Te Olvidaste De Mi

WSR Episode 21, Despida Uno

World Ska Resource — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:00:04 GMT

Lat year, I posted a "Cinco de Mayo" episode featuring Latin Ska and Reggae artists. But this year, I just didn't have the time. Then a couple days ago, I got an email from this website: http://www.thebeatfusions.mx.vg asking me if they could play episodes of World Ska Radio overnight when they were off the air. Naturally, I was honored. But then I started thinking...what if I did an all-Spanish podcast that they could play at night. The only problem is that most of my podcasts are only an hour long. So I would have to do something big. This is big. Clocking in at 2 hours and 10 minutes long, this podcast is so big that I had to break it up into 3 parts. While each part can be enjoyed individually, the intention is that they be listened to as an ensemble. Y así, sin cualquier demoras de firther, aquí está la música! 1. Rebelation - High Noon edit 2. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Mal Bicho 3. Senor Flavio - Ministra 4. Celestina - Fiesta del Mundo 5. Kongo - A Danca 6. Mandorico - Cada Vez 7. Charanga Cakewalk - Carmela 8. Black Gandhi - Pateras 9. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Strawberry Fields Forever 10. Mandorico - Not Your Own 11. Almalafa - Son para mi corazó 12. Los Pericos - Pupilas Lejanas 13. Raskahuele - Bola De Cristal

WSR Episode 20: Ska History Month 2008: Ska in The New Millennium

World Ska Resource — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:59:52 GMT

After 1999, while ska flourished all over the globe, Ska music in the US looked pretty bleak. But things soon started to change. From the ashes of Moon Ska Records came a new label, Megalith Records. In 2003, over 10,000 ska enthusiasts invaded Las Vegas for the Ska Summit concert. Soon after, Chris Murray and Brian Dixon would launch a weekly ska show in Los Angeles called, "The Bluebeat Lounge". With festivals like the Victorian Ska Fest in Canada, Rudecat Festival in Spain, and the brand new Ska Splash in the UK, ska music is clearly enjoyed world-wide and stronger than ever. This is Ska in the New Millennium. 1. Streetlight Manifesto - Everything Goes Numb 2. Bomb Town - Dirty Dancehall Sex Party 3. Ska Cubano - Chango 4. Deal's Gone Bad - City City 5. Ska-D-Lite - Special Request 6. The Pietasters - Late Nite Call 7. Go Jimmy Go - The Govenor's Daughter 8. Los Furios - 1977 9. Oreskaband - 20 Tips 10. Westbound Train - Don't Cry Ska Joe looks back at the Ska Summit concert of 2003 at Music Is Our Occupation And check out this video by Pannonian Allstar Ska Orchestra!

WSR Episode 19: Ska History Month: The 90's

World Ska Resource — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:41:43 GMT

One of my favorite books as a kid was "Flowers For Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, in particular the idea of The Algernonic Curve or The Algernon Effect. If you've never read the book, you should...for the book is a perfect allegory for the American ska scene in the 90's. The 1990's would see ska hit the American mainstream like never before. From underground obscurity in 1990 to mainstream TV and radio by 1997 to utter implosion by 1999. In other parts of the world, ska fared better, with bands springing up in Europe, Latin and South America, and Japan. This is Ska in the 90's 1. The Busters - Come On 2. Hepcat - Bobby & Joe 3. The Ventilators - Try Me One More Time 4. The Slackers - Run Away 5. Chris Murray - Ex-Darling 6. The Pietasters - Night Before 7. No Doubt - Stricken 8. Reel Big Fish - She Has A Girlfriend Now 9. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get 10. Sublime - What I Got Also, check out my interview with Dave Hillyard! And this video from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs!

WSR Episode 18: Ska History Month Week Two

World Ska Resource — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:25:01 GMT

Jamaican Ska lasted from roughly 1958 to roughly 1966. Then the more soulful, Rocksteady, was all the rage until 1968. In 1969, Toots Hibbert had a hit with "Do The Reggay", and Jamaica never looked back. Ska was dead. In 1978, some young punks from Coventry, UK, dusted off some classic ska and added a decidedly punkish flavor. The Specials were born and other acts soon followed. 1. The Specials - Gangsters 2. Madness - The Prince 3. The Bodysnatchers - Let's Do Rocksteady 4. Bad Manners - Ne-Ne, Na-Na, Na-Na, Nu Nu 5. The Beat - Hands Off She's Mine 6. The Selecter - Three Minute Hero By 1983, most of the 2 Tone bands had broken up. But ska began to take root outside the UK. Ska was back, and the world never looked back. 7. The Loafers - Living In A Suitcase 8. The Villains - Ska Music 9. Fishbone - Party At Ground Zero 10. The Toasters - Recrimination(s) In case you haven't heard, The Specials are going to attempt a re-union later this year! BBC reports on a possible Specials re-union

WSR Episode 17: SKA HISTORY MONTH, Week 1

World Ska Resource — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:30:20 GMT

Huzzah! Now that I've gotten my April Fool's Day silliness out of my system, it's time to celebrate SKA HISTORY MONTH! Ska History Month was started by myself back in 2003 to honor and educate Ska's roots. Each week this month, I will be posting a podcast highlighting a distinct era of Ska. And hopefully, some of my partners-in-crime at Music Is Our Occupation will be posting podcasts this month as well. And so, without further ado, this is...JAMAICAN SKA!
1. Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Frankenstein 2. The Skatalites - Freedom Sounds 3. Prince Buster - Rude Rude Rudee 4. The Silvertones - True Confession 5. Baba Brooks - Musical Communion 6. Lord Tanamo - I'm In The Mood For Ska 7. Don Drummond & The Skatalites - Don De Lion 8. Laurel Aitken & The Unitone - Rudi Got Married 9. Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica 10. Toots & The Maytals - Pressure Drop Don't forget to check out World Ska Resource for articles and essays on Ska's History!

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WSR - Poisson d'Avril

World Ska Resource — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:38:02 GMT

Special guest-host, Blue Mickey, spins some upcoming, unreleased tracks from today's best ska bands. 1) Russkaja - Circus Party Time 2) PASO - Skoulasch 3) The Slackers - Too Hot Latte 4) The Pietasters - Drunk Again 5) Chris Murray Combo - Hazardous Farts 6) Deal's Gone Bad - That's Not A Pillow 7) The Toasters - I Wasn't Going To Text You Anyway 8) Reel Big Fish - Forces Of Baldness 9) Raskahuele - Dos Cervesas Frias 10) Planet Smashers - So Long And Thanks For The Fish!

WSR Episode 16: Salutations and Lamentations

World Ska Resource — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:03:17 GMT

5 Years... 5 long years since the start of The Iraq War, and there's no end in sight. At this point, it's pretty useless to protest the war, or write a letter to your Congressman. With the death toll approaching 4,000, the protests get smaller and smaller, and chances are your Congressman isn't going to do anything anyway. I do recommend watching a dvd called, "The Ground Truth". http://www.thegroundtruth.net It highlights the plights of six soldiers who have returned from the War In Iraq. Their stories are sobering. So is the statistic that 23% of all US homeless are veterans. Not only were our Troops lied to by their President, but they are coming home to a country whose citizens are more interested in what's going on with American Idol than the American Government. Our Troops deserve more than apathy. 1. The Pinstipes - Groovin' 2. Mandorico - Last Time Around 3. Jim Murple Memorial - Song For Tommy & Roland 4. Lily Allen - Friend Of Mine 5. Contra Coup - Ship Of Fools 6. Pama International - It's All About The Money 7. Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra - Ignorance 8. Johnny Socko - Hey Hey Hi 9. Mandorico - Waiting 10. The Upsessions - Rudie, Cool It Down 11. The Pioneers - Let Your Yeah Be Yeah 12. The Greenhornes with Holly Golightly - There Is An End 13. Bedouin Soundclash - Gunships 14. Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Don't Worry Desmond Dekker 15. Deal's Gone Bad - Movin' On (Note: Inclusion in this podcast doesn not necessarily reflect the opinion of the artists towards the War.)

WSR Episode 15: California Showcase

World Ska Resource — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:47:56 GMT

The recent Bluebeat Lounge Anniversary show and the 3 Floors Of Ska show highlighted some of the best bands from around California. This podcast expands that theme to include even more great bands from around California. If you play in a band from California and would like to be included in future podcasts, email me an mp3 to: ca_ska@podomatic.com Thanks! -Andrew Also, check out CA SKA on MySpace.com, http://groups.myspace.com/CASka or, CA SKA on The Ska Spot Network. http://skaspot.ning.com/group/caska Not from California? Check out World Ska Resource, http://groups.myspace.com/WorldSkaResource Playlist files: 1. Chris Murray - California Time 2. The Aggrolites - Funky Fire 3. The Suppressors - Small Time Hustler 4. See Spot - Trade It In 5. Sloedub Experience - La Tierra 6. Upground - Skanking Monkeys 7. The Bohunks - Mama (live at BB Kings) 8. The Vessels - Tall in the Saddle 9. Esco Chris - Put it on the side 10. Gadfly - One More Time / Hundred Years 11. Raskahuele - Bola De Cristal 12. The Pedaltones - Lunar Grave 13. Monkey - Shanty Party 14. The Untouchables - Wild Child 15. The Upbeat - Going Through The Motions 16. Los Hooligans - Any Other Day 17. Fishbone - Skank N' Go Nutts 18. Chris Murray - Steady Beat Convention 19. Debonaires - See You Again --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WSR Episode 14: 3 Floors Of Ska - Hollywood!

World Ska Resource — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:18:33 GMT

Bucket Hingley, frontman for The Toasters, brings his 3 Floors Of Ska to The Knitting Factory Hollywood once again on January 25th, 2008! The line-up* is as follows: Stage 1 - Main Room One Pin Short http://www.myspace.com/onepinshort The Johnstones http://www.myspace.com/thejohnstones The Fabulous Rudies http://www.myspace.com/fabrudies Deal's Gone Bad http://www.myspace.com/dealsgonebad Hub City Stompers http://www.myspace.com/hubcitystompers Buck 0 Nine http://www.myspace.com/buckonine The Toasters http://www.myspace.com/toasters 2 and 1/2 White Guys http://www.myspace.com/twoandahalfwhiteguys Stage 2 - Front Bar The Skank Agents http://www.myspace.com/theskankagents The Ifficials http://www.myspace.com/theifficials The Roundabouts http://www.myspace.com/theroundabouts Raskahuele http://www.myspace.com/raskahuele The Soulutionaries http://www.myspace.com/soulutionaries Rice Rokit http://www.myspace.com/ricerokit Police & Thieves http://www.myspace.com/policeandthievesla Natalie Wouldn't http://www.myspace.com/nataliewouldnt Stage 3 - Alterknit Lounge DJ Soundclash featuring The Double Barrel Soundsystem http://www.myspace.com/dubwise89121 * Line-up and set times are scheduled to change. See you on the 25th! http://www.knittingfactory.com/show.php?event_id=105963 1. The Toasters - Dog Eat Dog 2. The Roundabouts - Return To Me 3. Hub City Stompers - Skinhead Boi 4. One Pin Short - Warm Embrace 5. RiceRokit - Castles Made of Sand 6. The Skank Agents - Ghost 7. Police & Thieves - Love For My Baby 8. The Ifficials - I'm Covered (live) 9. Deal's Gone Bad - Good Old Days 10. Soulutionaries - World Leaders Clash 11. The Fabulous Rudies - Keep On Movin 12. The Johnstones - I've Been Gone For A Long Time 13. The Toasters - Weekend In L.A. 14. Buck-O-Nine - I'm Not Dead

WSR Episode 13: Holiday Mix

World Ska Resource — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:55:23 GMT

I created this podcast because the Christmas music we play at work sucks. And chances are, you're pretty sick of the Christmas music that's been bombarding your ears since September. Thankfully, there's ska and reggae Christmas music to the rescue. This podcast features a group of musicians out of Northern California that call themselves Strange Manor. Strange Manor has, for the past two years, put out holiday music that is honest, sincere, well-crafted, and actually enjoyable to listen to. For more info about Strange Manor, go here: http://www.thesoulcaptives.com/strangemanor/07 and here: http://www.thesoulcaptives.com/strangemanor/06 and here: http://www.myspace.com/strangemanorproductions Merry Christmas! Frohe Weihnachten! Joyeux Noel! Feliz Navidiad! -Andrew 1. Las Cabriolas - Here She Come 2. Go Jimmy Go - Christmas Morning 3. Strange Manor - Bluebeat Christmas 4. The Israelites - Wise Man 5. The Pietasters - Step Right Up 6. Deal's Gone Bad - Run From Me 7. Squirrel Nut Zippers - Carolina Christmas 8. Strange Manor - Santa, Go Straight To The Ghetto 9. Los Hooligans - This Thing of Ours 10. The Pietasters - Mellow Mood 11. Strange Manor - Sleigh Ride 12. The Israelites - Angels 13. Go Jimmy Go - Mele Kalikimaka 14. Strange Manor - Christmas All Over Again 15. Pama International - Fisherman

WSR Episode 12: Do The Dog!

World Ska Resource — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:26:44 GMT

There are special episodes of World Ska Radio, and then there are SPECIAL episodes of World Ska Radio. This is the latter. This episode is special for two reasons. The first being that it's a collaborative episode with Gabe from The Pressure Drop Soundcast, something we haven't done in a long time. The second reason is that this podcast is an all-label podcast, meaning all the artists are from the same record label. In this case, it's the Do The Dog label out of the UK. Kevin Flowerdew was kind enough to send Gabe and I several cd's from the Do The Dog catalogue. This podcast features Gabe's and my favourite tracks. For more info on the bands featured today, visit: http://www.dothedog.com http://www.myspace.com/dothedogmusic http://www.dothedogforum.com/forum/index.php Many thanks Kevin! Andrew's Prologue 1. Robb Blake - Foot In Mouth 2. World Ska Radio - Do The Dog promo 3. The Specials - Do The Dog Gabe's Picks 4. The Good, The Bad & The Grande (Rebelation - High Noon edit) 5. Skylar - Wings 6. New Town Kings - Don't Be Deceived 7. Rebelation - Minor Incident 8. Splitters - Stolen Reciever 9. Squid 58 - Strangers On A Train 10. Four0 - Broken Springs 11. Robb Blake - There She Blows 12. Gabes WSR Promo Andrew's Picks 13. Splitters - Medals For Misery 14. Robb Blake - I'll Be There 15. Four0 - Fight For Life 16. Too Many Crooks - Tie Me Up 17. Splitters - Work Faster 18. Rebelation - Waiting For You

WSR Episode 11

World Ska Resource — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:19:37 GMT

Hello! And welcome back to World Ska Radio! I took a little break, but I am back with an exciting new episode! First I want to welcome all my new listeners at the Do The Dog forum, http://www.dothedogforum.com/forum/index.php Hope you like what you hear! Secondly, I want to say "Merci beaucoup!" to Jace from One Night Band for doing a World Ska Radio promo while they were in Los Angeles. Some piece de merde stole some of their stuff at a show in Canada. So if you don't already own their debut cd, you can check it out, here: http://www.myspace.com/theonenightband Enough chat. On to the music!! 1. Kingston Kitchen - Kroska 2. Dance Hall Crashers - State Of Mind 3. Monkey Shop - Make It Work 4. Madness - In The City 5. One Night Band - One Night Band WSR Promo 6. One Night Band - Rescue Me 7. Skaville UK - (I Wish It Was) 1973 8. Bluekilla - Horseman Style 9. Contra Coup (ft. Victor Rice) - Rainbow Dub 10. Maria de Barros - Riberonzinha 11. Freetown - The Funnyman 12. The Upsessions - Cool Ska Time 13. Inciters - Something's Got A Hold On Me 14. Hepcat - Hooligans 15. Steady Ernest - Scrumpy 16. The Pinstipes - We Come Apart 17. Bedouin Soundclash - Until We Burn In The Sun 18. The Pietasters - oolooloo 19. Tony Tribe - Red Red Wine

WSR - Episode 10

World Ska Resource — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:39:34 GMT

First of all, I would like to send my condolences to Hepcat and the Fuentes family for the loss of Dave Fuentes. A memorial fund has been established to help his family. Please spread the word to friends and fans who may wish to do something in his honor. Contributions can be made via PayPal by logging onto http://www.paypal.com. Enter davidfuentesmemorial@gmail.com as the recipient's email. This podcast episode marks the end of summer and is intended to mirror Episode 1. 1. The Upbeat - Space Case 2. The English Beat - Twist And Crawl 3. The Toasters - Why Oh Why 4. Johnny Socko - Next Big Thing 5. Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra - PASO 6. The Movement - Down Down 7. Boss 501 - Boss 501 8. Discípulos de Otilia - Ecuación 9. The Pietasters - What I Do 10. Go Jimmy Go - 808 P.D. 11. Monkey - Summertime Sun 12. Jim Murple Memorial - Jim Murple Walk 13. Dance Hall Crashers - Othello 14. Phenomenauts - I Am Robot 15. SKWZBXX - Shine 16. Oreskaband - Shall We Dance 17. Kingston Kitchen - Sealed With A Kiss 18. Johnny Socko - Hasselhoff

WSR - Episode 9

World Ska Resource — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:40:27 GMT

Just got back Sunday from the ISC in Las Vegas. Had a blast, but it was damn hot. This podcast features the songs off of the "Ska Is Dead" compilation that I liked as well as my first celebrity WSR promo, courtesy of Todd Hembrook from Deal's Gone Bad! You can order the "Ska Is Dead" cd through Asian Man Records http://www.asianmanrecords.com And you can check out the remaining West Coast tour dates for Deal's Gone Bad, here: http://www.myspace.com/dealsgonebad 1. Bedouin Soundclash - Bells Of 59 2. The Porkers - Too Big For Your Boots 3. Todd Hembrook - DGB WSR Promo 4. Deal's Gone Bad - The Cost 5. The Heptones - Message From A Black Man 6. Hepcat - Earthquake And Fire 7. Go Jimmy Go - Don't Stop Everything (Dancehall Version) 8. Big D & The Kids Table - Noise Complaint 9. Chris Murray - Dangerous Hearts 10. King Django - Hard, Hard Thing 11. The Sensations - Born To Love You 12. The Aquabats - For Your Own Safety 13. The Aquabats - Waterslides 14. The Staggers - Do The Ripper 15. The Pietasters - G to F 16. Almalafa - Mexico Libre 17. The Planet Smashers - Raise Your Glass 18. Mu330 - Please Don't Run 19. Bedouin Soundclash - Walls Fall Down

WSR Episode 8 - Pop-Punk-With-Horns Is DEAD!!!

World Ska Resource — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:36:37 GMT

This podcast is a supplemental podcast to a review I did of "Ska Is Dead", a new compilation by Asian Man Records. So it might be best if you read my review first. And you can do that, here: http://musicaloccupation.blogspot.com Ska music is syncopated, meaning it's played on the offbeat. Rock and punk are played on the beat. 1..2..3..4..1..2..3..4.. Ska is played on the offbeat. ..1..2..3..4..1..2..3..4 I don't care if ska is played slow or fast. In my opinion, if it doesn't have that syncopated beat, it's not ska. The purpose of this podcast is to show that around the world, many acts are putting out quality ska. And, that the bands that are "ska punk" aren't just adding a horn section to a punk band. (Note to long-time listeners: In order to list the best ska bands today, I have had to repeat songs that appeared on CA SKA Soundcast episodes.) 1. Ska Cubano - Tabu 2. Upground - Accept It 3. Lily Allen - Friday Night 4. The Special Guests - Waiting 5. One Night Band - When I Fall In Love (My Space version) 6. The Amphetameanies - Say Something Special 7. Skarabazoo - Rudy scopre l'amore 8. Monkey - Attraction 9. The Pietasters - Sketch Dub 10. Don Segundo - Mentirosa 11. Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra - Ignorance 12. The Pietasters - Triflin' 13. The Liptones - Dressed In Pink 14. The Toasters - Bits And Pieces 15. Oreskaband - Yeah! Ska Dance 16. Firebug - Finding My Way

WSR Episode 7: The Great White North

World Ska Resource — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:58:39 GMT

This podcast contains a groan-inducing joke. All apologies in advance. 1. Inciters - Don´t Make Me Wait 2. Victor Rice - FCC 3. The Skatalites - Lucky Seven 4. La Loi Des Cactus - Tout Pour 5. One Night Band - Le Monde 6. This Is England - Al Barry & The Cimarons - Morning Sun 7. The Adjusters - Armstrong 8. The Skatet - I'm Getting Sentimental Over You 9. Celestina - Fiesta del Mundo 10. St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review - Under The Big Top 11. Russkaja - Gopstop 12. Dr. Ring Ding - The Needle 13. The Uptones - Bonnie Dub 14. The Dualers - Traveling 15. SKWZBXX - Stay Awake 16. Planet Smashers - Blind 17. The Makeshift Heroes - Demons 18. O-Shen - Siasi Want your band to be included in a future podcast? Send an mp3 to: ca_ska@podomatic.com

WSR: Episode 6

World Ska Resource — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:14:34 GMT

This episode featured a litlle ska, a little soul, and some reggae. Featured in this episode is a new band out of Austin, TX called "Contra Coup". Their lead singer Billy Geoghegan is also in The Stingers ATX. So check out their My Space page and many thanks to Billy for the tunes! http://www.myspace.com/contracoup 1. The Upbeat - 17 @ 17 2. Contra Coup - Godot Never Showed 3. The Anydays - Rollercoaster 4. Dance Hall Crashers - Java Junkie 5. Los Hooligans - True Love 6. New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble - Hawaii 7. Desorden Publico - Black Market Man 8. The Robustos - Purse String Blues 9. Jim Murple Memorial - Keep Cool 10. Go Jimmy Go - In-Between Times 11. Contra Coup - Wrong Street 12. Dengue Fever - Ethanopium 13. Skavoovie & The Epitones - Wildfire 14. Deal's Gone Bad - Take Time 15. Firebug - Strange But Nice 16. The English Beat - Save It For Later 17. Matisyahu - Jerusalem

World Ska Radio Episode 5

World Ska Resource — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 08:29:09 GMT

Welcome to Episode 5 of World Ska Radio. This podcast features some bands signed to the UK label Do The Dog, as well as great bands from Brazil, Canada and Japan. Enjoy! 1. St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review - Policy Of Truth 2. Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston 3. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - Theme From Enter The Dragon 4. Fishbone - Ma And Pa 5. Lily Allen - Alfie 6. Satelite Kingston - Dificultades Con las Chicas 7. King Hammond - Skaville UK 8. The Liptones - Dressed In Pink 9. One Night Band - Can't Stand It 10. New Town Kings - La La World 11. The Specials - Stupid Marriage 12. The Kinky Coo-Coo's - Message From Me 13. St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review - Babysitter Stomp 14. Boston Sidecar - If You Only Knew 15. Monkey - Trailer Park Love 16. Pama International - Penny Wise, Pound Fool 17. Rebelation - Reggae Woman 18. Squid 58 - Whitewash 19. Madness - Lovestruck 20. 7 Seconds Of Love - Ninja

WSR Episode 4: ISC Las Vegas

World Ska Resource — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:44:21 GMT

The International Ska Circus is making a stop in Las Vegas for the second time on Sept 8th, 2007. I went last year and had a blast! (Eventhough it was freezing cold...) This year's line-up looks even better with some of the best ska and reggae acts around, including: Dave Wakeling's English Beat The Toasters The Pietasters The Slackers Deal's Gone Bad Westbound Train MU330 Mustard Plug Hub City Stompers & more! Be there September 8th! http://www.myspace.com/internationalskacircus 1. MU330 - Lincoln 2. The Beat - Best Friend 3. Deal's Gone Bad - Shame and Humiliation 4. The Pietasters - Don't Wanna Know 5. Westbound Train - I've Got This Feeling 6. The Toasters - El Chopo 7. The Slackers - Propaganda 8. MU330 - San Francisco 9. Mustard Plug - Beer Song 10. The Slackers - Sydney's Dub 11. The Beat - Hands Off She's Mine 12. Deal's Gone Bad - City City 13. The Pietasters - Dream of You 14. Hub City Stompers - Skins Don't Cry 15. Westbound Train - Seven Ways to Sunday 16. Buck-O-Nine - My Town 17. The Toasters - I'm Running Right Through the World

World Ska Radio: Episode 3

World Ska Resource — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:52:55 GMT

OK. I know what you're gonna say... "The Arctic Monkeys aren't ska!!!" You're just gonna have to trust me. The song works. Welcome to another episode of World Ska Radio. This episode has some great tracks from around the world, including Brazil, Hungary, Canada, and The UK. If you're tuning in via The Ska Toolbar, welcome! Be sure to check out these sites as well: http://groups.myspace.com/WorldSkaResource http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldSkaResource 1. Yardbeat - Wild Honey 2. Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra - All Night Long 3. Kongo - A Danca 4. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Surfer Calavera 5. Bim Skala Bim - Murky Water 6. The Dead 60s - You're Not The Law 7. New Town Kings - Somebody 8. Streetlight Manifesto - If And When We Rise Again 9. Madness - Baggy Trousers 10. The Specials - Friday Night, Saturday Morning 11. 2 and 1/2 White Guys - Eye for an Eye 12. Radio Freedom - King Of The Dancehall 13. Monkey - Voice Of America 14. Arctic Monkeys - Teddy Picker 15. The Upbeat - Lies & Greed 16. The Toasters - Thrill Me Up 17. The Kiltlifters - Nanoose Bay 18. Deal's Gone Bad - Run From Me Want your band to be included in an upcoming episode? Send an mp3 to: ca_ska@podomatic.com

This is "The Spirit of '69"

World Ska Resource — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:31:34 GMT

There's a fantastic movie by Shane Meadows coming out in America next month called "This Is England". The movie centers around a young lad who gets swept up in the world of skinheads in Thatcher's England. I recently bought the soundtrack at Amoeba Records and it's awesome. So this podcast is kind of like "Skinhead Reggae for Beginners". Hope you enjoy it. The Spirit of '69 1. The Cats - Swan Lake 2. The Aggrolites - Black Lung 3. Desmond Dekker - Israelites 4. Eric "Monty" Morris - (Strongman) Sampson 5. The Aggrolites - Fury Now 6. Pama International - It Aint Funny 7. Vessels - The Love You Need 8. Stranger Cole And Patsy Todd - When I Call Your Name 9. THE Kinkky Coocoo's - No Mess No Fuss 10. A Brief Word From Our Sponsor - "Are You English?" 11. The Pietasters - Crying Over You 12. Lee Perry - The Night Doctor 13. Take 5 - Incomplete 14. The Hotknives - Cryin' (live) 15. The Uptones - Bad Men from Bodie 16. Pama International - One Step 17. Bad Manners - Lip Up Fatty 18. The Specials - You're Wondering Now 19. Gavin Clark - Never Seen The Sea For more info about the movie, visit: http://www.thisisenglandmovie.co.uk/# Also, check out: http://groups.myspace.com/soulskinsandmods http://groups.myspace.com/skinheadreggae

World Ska Radio Episode 1: Summer of Ska

World Ska Resource — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:37:24 GMT

Summer's here and that can only mean one thing: great summer tunes. This inaugaral podcast of World Ska Radio should keep your head bobbibg and your feet tapping all summer long. 1. Go Jimmy Go - Radio KWSR? 2. The Movement - Hola 3. Lily Allen - Smile 4. Johnny Socko - She's Righteous 5. The Pietasters - Crawl Back Home 6. The Toasters - Life In A Bubble 7. See Spot - Right Now. Kick It Up 8. Go Jimmy Go - Feed This Hunger 9. Deal's Gone Bad - Things Are Gonna Get Better 10. Infinite - Pass To Paradise 11. Dissociatives - Paris Circa 2007 Slash 08 12. Boss 501 - Reggae 69 13. The Movement - Cold Outside 14. Johnny Socko - Full Trucker Effect 15. Skandalous All-Stars - One Way Or Another 16. Los Hooligans - Any Other Day 17. Phenomenauts - Neptune City 18. Fishbone - Everyday Sunshine 19. Deal's Gone Bad - Messin' Around 20. Firebug - Finding My Way Photo courtesy of Jason Boyd.

The Pietasters Jukebox - Ska, Soul, Rock & Roll

World Ska Resource — Tue, 22 May 2007 21:52:17 GMT

If you've ever read MOJO Magazine, you'll know that every once in a while they will include a cd in which they pick an artist, or a group, and they will create a playlist of tracks that is supposed to capture the "essense" of the artist, or group they've selected. So this podcast aims to capture the "essense" of The Pietasters. Some of the tracks are obvious influences; some are...inspired choices. And while I left out, for various reasons, bands like The Specials, The Rolling Stones, Bad Manners, and 4 Skins, I think this podcast is a fitting profile of The Pietasters. This is The Pietasters Jukebox. 1. The Untouchables - The Lonely Bull 2. The Beat - Tears Of A Clown 3. Fishbone - Lyin' Ass Bitch 4. Boss 501 - Night Shifter 5. Laurel Aitken w/ The Skatalites - Rudeboy Dreams 6. Baba Brooks - Duck Soup 7. The Loafers - Skinhead 8. The Clash - Rudy Can't Fail 9. Madness - The Return Of The Los Palmas 7 10. Delroy Wilson - It Hurts 11. James Brown - Don't Be A Dropout 12. Four Tops - Reach Out (I'll Be There) 13. A Brief Message From Our Sponsors. 14. The Anydays - Monday Morning 15. Eels - Rotten World Blues 16. The Clash - London Calling 17. Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Rascal King 18. Arctic Monkeys - Fluorescent Adolescent 19. Phenomenauts - Where is the X-38? 20. The Aggrolites - Time To Get Tough Picture of The Pietasters, courtesy of Judd Irish Bradley. http://www.juddirishbradley.com New Pietasters album "All Day" coming August 21st, 2007! http://www.thepietasters.com The Pietasters on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pietasters