Friday, July 31, 2009

Michelle Golding Documents The Specials 30th Anniversary Tour

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If you happen to attend one of The Specials upcoming shows (the band are in Australia at the moment with stops planned for New Zealand and ...
Sunday, July 26, 2009

N.Y. Beat: Hit & Run - The Record That Helped Define and Launch the American Ska Scene

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This past Friday night saw the closing of yet another venerable club here in New York City. The Knitting Factory joined CBGB's, The Cont...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The Birth Of The 1980's NYC Ska Scene: Shot Black & White

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Though it may have been short-lived, Britain's Ska Records (a sideline to its more popular cousin Oi Records) deserves credit for releas...
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Monday, July 20, 2009

Madstock 2009: The Sun and The Rain & The Return Of Jerry Dammers

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Despite unseasonable weather for summer that may have dampened the spirits of most bands, Madness performed a jubilant set in windy conditio...
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Exclusive: Interview with Charley Anderson of The Selecter

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Sadly missing from the 2-Tone celebrations taking place this summer across the UK are The Selecter. Like their compatriots in The Specials ...
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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Times Of London Include Free CD of The Specials Brixton Academy Show With Sunday Paper

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Sellout or fan appreciation? Whatever you may think of the free CD available in today's Sunday Times of London newspaper (which is owned...
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The Birth of the 1980's NYC Ska Scene - Interview with Carmelo DiBartolo of Beat Brigade

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As part of my ongoing quest to document the origins of the NYC ska scene of the early and mid-80's I am profiling key musicians and band...