The Uptones – “Bad Men Of Bodie” mp3
A fine gold-country ska nugget from The Uptones. Jeanne Geiger’s trombone solo always brings down the house when they perform this song live. From the Skankin’ Foolz Unite! CD, on Fun Fun Fun Recordings. They even put my ska doggie mug on the front cover!
Toots and the Maytals – “Pressure Drop (live)” mp3
The one, the only, the original, the champion, the last man standing, and the greatest singer in any ska band living or dead, Toots, ladies and gentlemen, and the Maytals. Live and direct performance, a slightly poppier take than the original, and very suitable for skanking. Buster not only approves, he piddles himself.
Unsteady is such a fine name for a ska band. And this song rocks the ska from Godzilla’s stomping ground all the way to sunny skalifornia. What could be better? Download and surf this, ska peeps.
Zen Baseballbat – “I Am The Champion Concrete Mixer” mp3
How many bands would think to write a song called “I Am The Champion Concrete Mixer”? But one, dears, only but one: Zen Baseballbat is the only group on earth capable of such a feat.
A ruff and tuff ride thru rudieville with the UK’s Maroon Town. Ska instrumental rocksteady for yr ready heady, Freddie. Buster approved.