23min of Ska

Step up to play! Life is a game, so have fun before the board gets folded up and put away. Somedays I can get so pretentious about life and music, but I just need to step back and remember how everything is supposed to be. Don’t get so hung up on things, remember life is what you make of it, don’t get hung up on things, learn how to move and play the game.

the Moon Invaders – Pick Up the Pieces (the Fine Line ’11)
Stop the Presses – Sweatheart (Does it Still Look Pretty ’11)
the Dropsteppers – When the Band Plays (Get Up In It ’11)
Sonic Boom Six – Play On (Play On: Arcade Perfected & Rare and Rejected ’08)
Chris Murray – Pieces (Pieces ’11)
the Boss Beats – Cogs (the Boss Beats II ’11)
Victor’s Lament – Prelude (To a Life Well Lived) (Ghosts & Gamblers ’10)
Small Town Get Up – Bigger than Buddha (Bigger than Buddha ’12)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

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I asked the listener base what their favorite ska songs were, just as a general curiosity. After seeing their answers, I knew this had to be an episode! So I got to mixing it late last night and here it is for all to enjoy. A program created by the 23min of Ska listners! Thanks to Kevin Lustrup, James Volpe, Evan Roy, Tracy Sandford, 'Tracy Kedge, Salvador Rios, Paul Kerner and Clay Spires!

Fishbone – Skankin’ to the Beat (Party at Ground Zero ’85)
the Insteps – Shotgun Jimmy (Ska: the Thrid Wave ’95)
the Pinstripes – Alright Girl (I ’12)
the Ethiopians – Train to Skaville (Train to Skaville/You are the Girl ’67)
the English Beat – Can’t Get Used to Losing You (Just Can’t Stop It ’80)
Goldfinger – Superman (Hang Ups ’97)
the Planet Smashers – SK8 or Die! (No Self Control ’03)
the Aquabats – Pizza Day (The – Myths, Legends And Other Amazing Adventures Vol. 2 ’00)

Also thanks to Ryan Woolwine, Matt Flood, Cesar Alonso Sanchez and Kamil Krajewski who's favorite songs have already been played on an episode of this podcast already. And to Dave Polk, who loves MU330 and Big D & the Kids Table but I just played them on the last episode, so he'll have to wait.

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

Here’s a fine collection of ska where you get two people singing lead! It is like 2 episodes in one for you here! Whatta a bargain! I hope you all enjoy this episode, as I enjoy myself in the wilds of Hawaii!

MU330 – State O Mind (Chumps on Parade ’96)
the Heat Machine – Housebreaker (No Coast Dance Party ’09)
the Fabulous Rudies – Sushi (Keep On Movin’ ’04)
Tip the Van – Cherry Red (Passion, Love & Pride ’09)
On Your Marx – Friends (Resound ’10)
the Amphetameanies – Sunday Driver (Now! That’s What I Call… ’06)
Big D & the Kids Table – Fatman (Good Luck ’99)
Sounds Like Chicken – Take One Down (…Like a Cannonball to the Ocean Floor ’04)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

In this awesome interview episode I’m talking to Toby Kremple, bass player for the Georgetown Orbits. We talk about how the band got together, Toby’s background in ska music, what it is like to tour with the Slackers and more! Including the song “Heavyset” off of the latest Georgetown Orbits album “Super Sonic.” Toby lets us all in on why “Heavyset” sounds like it does. Trust me, you’re gonna wanna hear this! And after the interview Toby sent me this message: “The response from that song alone has been a real inspiration to my thoughts about the next Orbits album… to try one in a more lo-fi setting is something I want to shoot for; the guys all in the same room with as few mics as possible and keeping that wide dynamic range by not compressing the final tracks so much.” I told you this was an awesome episode!

Check out the Georgetown Orbits’ website : http://www.GeorgetownOrbits.com

The intro for this episode is “Make Me Bread” also by the Georgetown Orbits, off of their album “Super Sonic.”

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

Oh yeah, back with the first new full music episode of 2012! We have a lot here! A bunch of newer songs and a bit of older stuff thrown in. I mean we go way back w/ some Desmond Dekker before speeding up to some late 90's jams from Johnny Socko and the Agents. Then it is a quick stop from Monkey on the way up to the present with the Upsessions and Do It With Malice, two of my favorite more resent bands. And we also get smacked with A Guy Named Guy's killer new song, that should be an anthem for the new year! Ska music's not going to die, it just had no direction, now that we have a plan of action, I just want to hear the music's personality, give me action and some dancing! This is what it all about, new ska, old ska, traditional ska, punk ska, pop ska, super mind-bending hybrid ska! It gets me up in the morning and sets the day right! Hope it does the same for you. It is good to be back!

the Upsessions – Prince Naseem (Below the Belt ’11)
Johnny Socko – She’s Righteous (Full Trucker Effect ’97)
Desmond Dekker & the Aces – 007 (Shanty Town) (007 Shanty Town ’67)
A Guy Named Guy – Ska’s Not Dead (A Guy Named Guy Sampler ’11)
the Agents – I Don’t Wanna (401 ’00)
Monkey – Trailer Park Love (Cruel Tutelage ’05)
Do It With Malice – 6-18 (the Burned Over District ’10)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

In the first new episode of 2012 I bring you 4 ska bands talking about 4 songs! Hurrah! Haven't you always wanted to know what is behind the songs of Rude City Riot, Lockstep, Green Room Rockers and the Action League? Here's your chance to find out!

Rude City Riot : http://RudeCityRiotSquad.com
Lockstep : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lockstep/165875323432186
Green Room Rockers : http://greenroomrockers.com
the Action League : http://www.theactionleague.com

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

It is that time again, the end to an other year, the end of another session of 23min of Ska and soon the end of the holiday season... but we're not there yet folks! There's plenty of music and festivities to dance for and because of. So put your dancin' shoes on, bundle up, get out to a show, or your grandparents house, and kick it up and have some fun! It doesn't matter what you celebrate, as long as you are having a celebration!

Skavoovie & the Epitones - Nut Monkey (Fat Footin' '95)
Mr. T-Bone & the Young Lions - Then I Saw You (Nothing to Lose '11)
Cartoon Violence - Overtime (Christmas Bonus) (Christmas Special '10)
the One Droppers - Shake Your Legs (the Big One '11)
Ruder Than You - Pussy Cat's Revenge (Philly Stylee '05)
Eli Whitney & the Sound Machine - Objective (Mickey '11)
Hepcat - Open Season... Is Closed (Right On Time '98)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

Woah, a lot of great and awesome music came out this year! Seriously! Here's a small selection of it! This is not a highlights reel, heck, a lot of great music that came out in 2011 that's not even represented here! This is just a reminder that even in 2011, ska is still well and good and very much vibrantly alive! Keep it up, I love doing these episodes!

the Forthrights - Stay Out Late (Camp Birdman '11)
Less Than Jake - Goodbye, Mr. Personality (Greetings from Less Than Jake '11)
Maroon Town - Bullit (Urban Myths '11)
the Boss Beats - Get Movin' (the First E.P. '11)
Big D & the Kids Table - Clothes Off (For the Damned, the Dumb & the Delirious '11)
the Grittys - Frustration (the Great American Mosh Pit '11)
Yum!Yum!Orange - Dan!Dan!Dan! (Dan!Dan!Dan! '11)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

This is a very special and awesome interview, I'm talking to the Pinstripes! Specifically Leonardo Murcia (Trombone/Vocals), John Bertke (Drums), Chris Grannen (Bass)and Mike Sarason (Vocals/Saxophone) about their forthcoming record "I". Not only do we find out what went into recording this album, but we also get a sneak listen at the songs "the Wokkabout" and "the 1070 to 1963" and also a bit about the meaning behind the songs.

the Pinstripes can be found at:
http://www.thePinstripes.net

Upcoming Pinstripes Shows:

* Friday December 2nd at 9 PM at Victory's in Columbus, OH
w/ Team Danger

* Saturday December 3rd at 10 PM at the Kinckerbocker in Lafayette, IN
w/ Circle City Deacons

* Friday December 16th at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, IN

* Saturday January 21st at the Beat Kitchen at in Chicago, IL
w/ the Green Room Rockers and the Dyes

* Friday February 3rd in Cincinnati, OH

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com. This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

The intro song used was "Rest Your Head" by the Pinstripes from their split 10" (with the Green Room Rockers) "Midwest Soundclash"

When getting into new ska bands, it is always a gamble. They could be good, they could be great, or they could outright suck. In this case, each of these albums I got with little to no knowledge of the songs on them, and everything turned out awesome! Totally awesome! I'm more than extremely pleased to share all these songs with all the listeners. Pay attention to the 3rd track by Infamous Jake & the Pinstripe Mafia, if you like it, check out the kickstarter campaign to re-release the album this track comes from on vinyl. All the proceeds go to charity, so not only are you rocking out, you're rocking out for a good cause. Time to do some good and dance, let's roll!

Catch-It Kebabs - Bluelight (Return of the Kebabulance '07)
the Action League - Mundo Loco (Mundo Loco '10)
Infamous Jake & the Pinstripe Mafia - If Assholes Got Awards, I'd Have a Trophy Case (This is the Beginning of the End '03)
the Georgetown Orbits - On My Good Days (Super Sonic '11)
Beat the Red Light - the Scene is Under Attack (Beat the Red Light '10)
the Nix86 - Step on the World (Relate, Reject, Repeat '10)
the Articles - Dragonfly (Flip F'real '97)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

the Infamous Jake & the Pinstripe Mafia Kickstarter:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/59430281/the-infamous-jake-and-the-pinstripe-mafia-lp-proje

In celebration of my recent wedding I cooked up this podcast. Is it a little mushy? Sure, but man, that's what makes weddings a fun time. OK, maybe I'm getting a little personal with this episode, but heck, can you blame me? Get up, dance, drink a beverage, eat some cake and pretend you were there.

the Pepper Pots – the Garden of Love (Shake It! ’07)
doctormanette – Something I’ve Been Meaning to Say (the Same Thing Over & Over ’99)
the Pinstripes – Sweet Lovin’ (Sweet Lovin’ ’10)
New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble – You are My Love (Step Forward ’08)
Prince Buster – My Girl (My Girl/Here Comes the Bride ’65)
Isaac Green & the Skalars – I Love You (Skoolin’ with the Skalars ’96)
Reel Big Fish – We Close Our Eyes (Dead Band’s Party ’05)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

Hot off their new album, "Get Up In It!" I get a chance to talk to Tom McDowall and Albert C. Perez of the band the Dropsteppers. We talk about what brought the band together, how they developed their sound and what it was like to get an e-mail from Bucket Hingley. We also discus the inspiration behind the song "Bring It On Home To You" and take a listen to it in this episode.

You can find the Dropsteppers at:
http://www.theDropsteppers.com

Upcoming Dropsteppers shows in November
* Saturday November 5th at 8 PM at Club Garibaldi's in Milwaukee, WI
w/ the Beatdown and Something To Do

* Sunday November 6th at 8 PM at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, MN
w/ the Beatdown.

* Wednesday November 30th at 9 PM at the 331 Club in Minneapolis, MN

The Dropsteppers song "Hot Mess" was featured in the episode "So Ace" from October 23rd, 2011.

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com. This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

The intro music for this episode is the song "When the Band Plays" also by the Dropsteppers.

Here we go another fresh off the presses (presses?) episode! How fresh is this episode? That second song, the one by the Dropsteppers, that song hasn't even been out for a week and here it is for you to enjoy! That's not the only song that's good, there's plenty of great ska, ska/punk & rocksteady to enjoy. Seriously get excited for it, every week I'm discovering more and more great bands to share with you all, I just can't get sick of finding great songs from fantastic bands for this podcast. So get ready to dance or sit back, it is time for some more music hand picked by me, for you, my respected listener.

the Resignators - See You in Hell (See You in Hell '10)
the Dropsteppers - Hot Mess (Get Up In It! '11)
Original Middle Age Ska Enjoy Club - Unlicensed, Untitled, and Unwise (Live from the Queen of Hearts '11)
Don't Mess With Winkie - Tea Taxes and War Clouds (Self Titled '11)
Son of Dad - Lost (Straight Outta Brompton '09)
the Pietasters - Triflin' (All Day '07)
the Offenders - Last One of My Friends (Shots, Screams & Broken Dreams '11)
the Scorchers - Shotgun Wedding (Stuntin' 05)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

What's this? A bunch of songs about the ladies? Hells yeah it is! Go crazy! But, for reals, several odes to women, how awesome they are, how much they are missed and even a few about how they've done ya wrong. Oh, and that little guy in the picture, that's my lil two tone cat Mr. Pants. He's always tryin' to seduce the ladies. Oh, that Mr. Pants!

Rude City Riot – Victoria (Nothin’ But Time ’11)
Squid 58 – Maria (Dismantled ’07)
Unsteady – Sally (Tightrope ’96)
the Forthrights – Carla (live in Chicago) (Thanks! ’11)
Spring Heeled Jack – Jolene (Songs from Suburbia ’98)
Cartoon Violence – Teresa (Whatever Happened to the Likely Lad? ’09)
the Agents – Sally Brown (401 ’00)
Hub City Stompers – Jenny Whiskey (Dirty Jersey ’06)

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.

This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

How lucky am I to interview, and you to hear my interview with Mark B. Cooper (Keys/Vocals) from the Green Room Rockers! This episode was a ton of fun to do, in fact, I ditched most of the formal interview and stuck in a lot of just the two of us talking because it is a lot more fun! Find out how Mark started the band, the fun of recording their self titled album and the true story behind the song "Confession"!

You can find the Green Room Rockers at:
http://www.GreenRoomRockers.com

Upcoming Green Room Rockers shows in October:
* Thursday the 13 at 1 AM Tequila Restaurante Crown Point, IN
w/ Obi Fernandez, Public Divide & DJ Jay Sa

* Friday the 14th at 7 PM at the Drinkery in Cincinnati, OH
w/ Obi Fernandez & the Pinstripes

* Saturday the 15th at 8 PM at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, MI
w/ Mustard Plug, Obi Fernandez & the Pinstripes

* Sunday the 16th at 7 PM at LBC in Lafayette, IN
w/ Obi Fernandez & the Pinstripes

* Friday the 21st at 9 PM atCowboy Monkey in Champaign, IL
w/ the Skalitabs

* Saturday the 22nd at 7 PM at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL
w/ the Slackers

* Monday the 24th at 7:30 PM at the Melody Inn in Indianapolis, IN
w/ the Slackers & Deals Gone Bad

Green Room Rockers' song "Irony" was featured in the episode "Midway" from June 11th, 2010, their song "Broke" was featured in the episode "Dimed" from November 23rd, 2010 and their song "Twenty Five" was featured in the episode "We Survive" from May 23rd, 2011.

If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com. This episode and all episodes can always be found at http://23ska.com You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you'd like, find & like us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/23minofSka

The intro episode is the song "Irony" also by Green Room Rockers.

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