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Moose Goes Postal 4 Ska!

Eric Din — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:06:49 +0000

Musashi “Moose” Lethridge, Uptones guitarist and builder of the world’s first Ska Shrine, recently demonstrated Proper Shrine Use and Etiquette, to help publicize the Ska Shrine Ska4Ever Postage Stamp. On hand to witness the first Solo Ska Shrine Skankfest, were Official Ska Shrine Videographer Jake Small, and assistant Shrine builder and Ska Music DJ Eric [...]

Skanking Miles Creates A Second Ska Shrine!

Eric Din — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:43:35 +0000

The “Ska Shrine” trend continues to grow Skanking enthusiast, Miles Gehm has built a Mobile Ska Shrine in San Jose, California. He skanks at this Ska Shrine to “Ridiculous”, a song coincidentally, written by the original Ska Shrine’s builder Moose Lethridge, and performed by The Uptones, the first band to skank at the Ska Shrine. [...]

The Origin of the Word “Ska”

Eric Din — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:18:56 +0000

There are various theories about how the word “ska” came to be. Here is a fascinating discussion that tries to get to the heart of the matter. You just finished reading The Origin of the Word "Ska"! Consider leaving a comment!11GB Free Music Locker!Elephant Backup has the best deal on Livedrive. Sign up now for [...]

Version City Episode 8

Eric Din — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:00:25 +0000

Check out Episode 8 from one of the hotter podcasts in the skank-0-sphere, Version City. Hosted by King Django and Steady Rocker, this hi-res stream boasts some gr8 new ska, reggae, dancehall and dub trax ya prolly aint heard b4. What’s cooler than that? High herbal content rudie radio. You just finished reading Version City [...]

It Ska Mod Mod Mod Mod Mod World!

Eric Din — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:37:13 +0000

There has long been a connection between the fashion and music of Mod and Ska. Though Mod was born in England, and Ska was born in Jamaica, they have shared certain looks, sounds and attitudes, over time. In Los Angeles in the early 1980s these styles came together in a new and big way. Here’s [...]

The Concrete Jungle – Ska Dj Nite in SF

Eric Din — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:07:31 +0000

If you’re in the San Francisco area, check out the hottest ska Dj night on the left coast. The Selecter Dj Kirk, Prince Omar (Popscene) and Adam (Revival Sound System) spin the 2Tone, Ska, Rock Steady and other unstoppable rhythms. Joe Silva provides the visuals. Bring yr skanking shoes. ~ The Concrete Jungle ~ Saturday [...]

Win a suit from Ace Face Clothing Company at the Specials site!

Eric Din — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:56:00 +0000

Our favorite mod ska rudie tailors Ace Face Clothing Company are having a contest at www.specials.com. You can win one of their bad ass classic tonic suits. All you gotta do is answer a few questions to test your ska apparel knowledge, and you’re in the running! Here’s a few shots with some of our [...]

Ska’s Not Dead!

Eric Din — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:14:43 +0000

Since we launched this site, we’ve been getting emails from ska bands from every corner of the globe. So far we have over 200 bands on our Ska Bands page, and we know that’s just the tip of the iceberg, so keep ‘em coming! Thanks everyone, for letting us know ska is alive and well [...]

East Bay Skanking Express

Eric Din — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:14:04 +0000

Today’s East Bay Express features a great story about Friday’s contest by Nate Seltenrich. Nate captured the energy of the event beautifully, and the quotes are priceless. Here’s MC Eric Cash with some of the winning skankers on stage right before the finale. You just finished reading East Bay Skanking Express! Consider leaving a comment!11GB [...]

iTones! Skanking Foolz, Unite!

Eric Din — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:06:36 +0000

Yay! We are totally thrilled that today of all days, the Uptones first studio album, Skankin’ Foolz Unite! on Fun Fun Fun Recordings is available at iTunes. This makes us very happy. However! It’s listed, as we feared, as “Alternative” music! How can they call our ska music “alternative?” It’s a travesty. Skankin’ Foolz Unite! [...]