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Jacob Wake Up!

Jacob Wake Up! is managing editor of Boston Ska (dot) net. He's been going to ska shows since high school and never looked back. Jake lives in Roslindale and works in communications by day. You can see him perform with The New Limits or strike up conversation with him at a local ska show.

Brazillian Ska/Punk Band Abraskadabra Begin U.S. Tour in Boston

March 8, 2018 by Jacob Wake Up!

Brazillian ska/punk band Abraskadabra kicks off their U.S. Tour right here in Boston. We think you’ll like their new album.

Categories Shows Tags Abraskadabra, O'Brien's Pub, The New Limits

Vans Warped Tour Announces Lineup for Final Summer

March 5, 2018 by Jacob Wake Up!

The Vans Warped Tour recently announced the lineup for their final summer tour.

Categories News, Shows Tags Warped Tour

Hollie Cook Brings Her Big Reggae Sounds to Somerville

March 3, 2018 by Jacob Wake Up!
Hollie Cook

Hollie Cooke’s new record is flawless. She performs at ONCE Ballroom on March 24.

Categories Shows, Video Tags Hollie Cook, ONCE Ballroom, The Flying Vipers

Bim Skala Bim Release New Song and Mix to Kick Off Tour

March 3, 2018 by Jacob Wake Up!
bim skala bim tour mix cover and track list header

Bim Skala Bim kick off their upcoming tour with a new song and mixtape-style sampler

Categories Bands, News, Shows, Tunes Tags Bim Skala Bim

Fender Made a Checkerboard Tim Armstrong Acoustic Guitar

January 10, 2018 by Jacob Wake Up!
fender tim armstrong checkerboard acoustic guitar

Do you find, local ska fans, that you need more checkerboard stuff?

Categories News, Video Tags Hellcat Records, Rancid, Render, Tim Armstrong

Regional Bands Featured on 2nd Expansive Ska Compilation

January 9, 2018 by Jacob Wake Up!
what do you know about ska punk vol 2 header

We highlight New England bands featured on the 2nd volume of the giant “What Do You Know About Ska Punk?” compilation

Categories News, Tunes Tags Sweet Babylon, The Copacetics, The Hempsteadys, Threat Level Burgundy, Zeme Libre

Overlooked in 2017: Destroy Babylon’s “Shapeshifters”

January 5, 2018 by Jacob Wake Up!
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Last June, Destroy Babylon’s released “Shapeshifters,” an adventurous 12-song album with the perfect blend of reggae, dub, and rock.

Categories Bands, Tunes Tags Destroy Babylon, Overlooked in 2017, The Flying Vipers

Boston Mayor Declares Dec 27 Mighty Mighty Bosstones Day

January 5, 2018December 27, 2017 by Jacob Wake Up!
Mighty Mighty Bosstones, boston ska

The Boston Globe reported that Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had declared December 27 to be Mighty Mighty Bosstones Day.

Categories Bands, News Tags Mighty Mighty Bosstones

The Slackers Perform Fan Favorite Album Redlight at Thunder Road

November 13, 2017 by Jacob Wake Up!
Head graphic with cover art from The Slackers album Redlight

The Slackers have announced they’ll be performing their 1997 album “Redlight” in full this Friday in Somerville

Categories Shows Tags Sammy Kay, The Slackers

REVIEW: The English Beat and Pressure Cooker at Brighton Music Hall

November 7, 2017 by Jacob Wake Up!

The English Beat performed to a sold out Brighton Music Hall with support from Pressure Cooker and DJ Panda.

Categories Reviews, Shows Tags Brighton Music Hall, DJ Panda, Pressure Cooker, The English Beat
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