http://skasource.com Ska Music News From the Inside Out Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:23:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Last night was the culmination of the holiday weekend, and what a way to end the season - first the dramatic overtime victory for the San Diego Chargers over the Indianapolis Colts, and then a ska show at San Diego's famous Casbah. Opening the show were San Diego locals, Self-Made Men. ... http://skasource.com/show-review-the-slackers-the-impalers-self-made-men/ Craig Yarnold and Jeff Hawthorne of Buck-O-Nine have recorded a Christmas song entitled "Christmas (Where Are You This Year)" and released for free download via MySpace. The song was written and performed by Craig, with additional backing vocals by Jeff and Craig's wife Cinthia. The two arranged, recorded and mixed ... http://skasource.com/two-members-of-buck-o-nine-release-free-christmas-song/ Whoever knew that Donny Osmond (or at least his evil twin) was a pioneer of the Christian ska movement! Via YouTube: http://skasource.com/vintage-christian-ska-video/ Boston's Pressure Cooker has been performing and recording for over 10 years now, and has five albums under its belt, quite an accomplishment for just about any band, let alone one that focuses on old-school reggae and ska. From the opening notes of just about any of their songs, the listener ... http://skasource.com/pressure-cooker-simmering-ska-and-reggae-from-beantown/ If you're in the Los Angeles area this Wednesday, August 6th, be sure to head over to The Knitting Factory for the latest Bluebeat Lounge presents... "...a great bill of California roots ska, rock steady and reggae. No big surprise - Chris Murray Combo will be headlining. We'll come up ... http://skasource.com/bluebeat-lounge-presents-california-roots-ska-rock-steady-and-reggae/ Coming out this summer, "The Upbeat" is a documentary chronicling the Utah ska scene, and features interviews with Toots Hibbert, Robert "Bucket" Hingley, Buster Bloodvessel, and well-known Utah ska bands like Stretch Armstrong and Model Citizen. According to producer/director/editor Brandon Smith, the film's genesis was initiated by "...an interview ... http://skasource.com/the-upbeat-a-utah-ska-documentary/ Vancouver's Rude city Riot are one of the newest ska bands to grace the North American music scene, yet their recently recorded EP shows all the signs of a tight-knit group of musicians who simply gel together, even though they come from varying musical backgrounds. When listening to their music, ... http://skasource.com/9-questions-withrude-city-riot/ I'm starting to sense a buzz about this band, and there is a good reason for it. GRR is producing some of the best soul-inspired reggae and ska in the US right now, and they're about to embark on a west coast tour that will sees the band dip into ... http://skasource.com/green-room-rockers-indianas-next-big-thing/ We're really pleased to present the third installment in our interview series; a quick chat with one of the midwest's longest-running ska bands, Mustard Plug. Guitarist/vocalist Colin Clive was kind enough to spend his valuable travel time answering these questions, and has our thanks! Q: You guys have been ... http://skasource.com/9-questions-withmustard-plug/ In anticipation of The Specials upcoming reunion, you may find yourself wanting to get up-to-speed on the band's music, videos and even do some light reading. Check out the following sources and you'll be able to impress friends at cocktail parties in the months leading up to this highly anticipated ... http://skasource.com/its-up-to-you-get-ready-for-the-specials-reunion-2008/