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Cloverdale Ska? But yes!

Buster the Ska Doggie — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:59:51 +0000

The songs stuck in my head is a super shweet skinhead reggae and ska podcast from Cloverdale Dave outta (u guessed it) Cloverdale, CA, the 2nd coolest small town in America. Have a listen, you’ll be glad you did. This is all str8 from Dave’s gr8 collection of original vinyl sides, and we’re talking some [...]

The Upsessions – “You Done Me Wrong” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:51:12 +0000

The Upsessions – “You Done Me Wrong” mp3 Dutch reggae ska lovers The Upsessions have been slingin’ their own take on early Jamaican pop music since 2005. In that time they’ve amassed an impressive little discography and put on a lot of well received shows in Europa. Here’s one of their studio cuts, a personal [...]

Dub City Rockers and Chris Murray – “Do The Ska” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:44:41 +0000

Dub City Rockers and Chris Murray – “Do The Ska” mp3 Fittingly, I start my set of paw-selected SKA music with an ode to SKA! UK’s marvelous Dub City Rockers lay it down, as Chris Murray – longtime champion of ska music and pioneer of acoustic solo ska – sings the praises of ska. What [...]

The Planet Smashers feat. Neville Staple – “Explosive” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:05:12 +0000

The Planet Smashers feat. Neville Staple – “Explosive” mp3 Montreal, Canada’s own ska heroes The Planet Smashers, rockin’ it with Neville Staple (yes the Neville Staple) on a killer anthem whose mission is no less than to save the world. It’s a worthy cause this ska doggie can support. Two paws up! You just finished [...]

The Uptones – “Get Out Of My Way” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:35:07 +0000

The Uptones – “Get Out Of My Way” mp3 The classic Berkeley punk ska anthem from my favorite band. The Uptones used to open their set with it back when I was a puppy. I play the recording whenever I’m stuck in traffic. Do ska doggies drive cars? But yes. Ska doggies can do anything. [...]

The Rudimentals – “Big Boss” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:01:25 +0000

The Rudimentals – “Big Boss” mp3 Rudimentally speaking, “Big Boss” by The Rudimentals is some big boss sounds about a big boss. Tight, well arranged horns bust a soulful ska line and the riddim section mashes it ‘tup old skool style, all backing a slew of great vocal lines. Plus a wikkid trombone solo, for [...]

The Aggrolites – “Lunar Eclipse” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:00:39 +0000

I can only go so many ska doggie days without some Aggy’s. Formed originally as a one-off backing band for the legendary Derrick Morgan, The Aggrolites have since become internationally known as one of the tightest ska/reggae bands on the live music scene. Always a great show, go see ‘em when u get the chance. [...]

The Specials – “A Message To You, Rudy” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:00:13 +0000

The Specials – “A Message To You, Rudy” mp3 Christmas!! The Specials, it seems, are sharing a mp3 of their classic take on “A Message To You, Rudy.” How happy can one ska doggie be? Pinch me. No, don’t. I bite. This sooo is awesome! Go see ‘em while the goin’s good. They re-formed after [...]

The Uptones – “Bad Men Of Bodie” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:37:20 +0000

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! You just [...]

Toots and the Maytals – “Pressure Drop (live)” mp3

Buster the Ska Doggie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:20:12 +0000

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. [...]