Saturday, November 30, 2013

The New Specialized 7″ Series Featuring Music From Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger & 2-Tone Stars Is Here!

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The Specialized 2 - Beat Teenage Cancer 7" series is now available! The brainchild of Paul Williams, author of " You're...

The Next Electric Avenue Show: King Django, Rude Boy George and The Royal Swindle on Saturday, December 7, 2013

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The final  Electric Avenue show of 2013 will kick off next Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Characters NYC in the heart of midtown Manhat...
Friday, November 29, 2013

Thanksgiving Reflections On UB40

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While visiting home for Thanksgiving this week, my mother handed me a box of old family photos to sort through.  As I was flipping throu...
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

UB40 Vocalist Astro Reunites With Ali Campbell

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Days after announcing his split from UB40 , vocalist Astro (Terence Wilson) has announced he will join the band's former lead vocalis...
Sunday, November 24, 2013

New York Loves Brandt Abner Ska/Reggae Benefit Show on 11/25/13 at B.B. King's in N.Y.C.

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New York ska musician, vocalist, and songwriter Brandt Abner tragically passed away from thymic cancer on September 13, 2013 at age 43 . ...
Saturday, November 23, 2013

The Beat vs Fun Boy Three!

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I came across this fantastic photo of Dave Wakeling of The Beat and Terry Hall of Fun Boy Three battling for a loose soccer ball, while ...
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Friday, November 22, 2013

UB40 Vocalist Astro Announces Split From Current Line-Up Ahead Of U.K. Tour

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The trials and tribulations of UB40 continue.  Astro, the iconic frontman, toaster and sometime trumpet player  released a statement toda...
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