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Boston, Cambridge, and Allston are home to some of the greatest ska bands in the states, to include those who helped pioneer the American ska sound, and those up-and-comers who continue to make this scene what it is.

MUSIC VIDEO: The Doped Up Dollies – “Me, Fireman & Lion”

December 8, 2015 by Jacob Wake Up!

The Doped-Up Dollies have made a music video for “Me, Fireman & Lion,” the third track off of their debut record “The New Way Out.”

Categories Bands, Video Tags David McWane, The Doped Up Dollies

RI Ska Productions Hosts New England Ska Showcase After Throwdown

December 1, 2015November 30, 2015 by Jacob Wake Up!
Rhode Island Ska Productions will be hosting showcase of current New England ska bands on December 26th featuring The Copacetics, Sonic Libido, and Hobo Chili.

Rhode Island Ska Productions will be hosting showcase of current New England ska bands on December 26th featuring The Copacetics, Sonic Libido, and Hobo Chili.

Categories Bands, Shows Tags Hobo Chili, House of Blues, RI Ska Productions, Sonic Libido, The Copacetics

The Pomps to Release New Record and Tour

November 25, 2015 by Jacob Wake Up!

Earlier this month, The Pomps announced they would be releasing a new record through the Rarebreed Recording Company.

Categories Bands, News Tags Rarebreed Recording Company, The Pomps

BostonSka.net’s Guide To The 2015 Hometown Throwdown Line-up

November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 by Alex Chiasson

A (roughly) comprehensive guide to the opening bands of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ 18th annual Hometown Throwdown.

Categories Bands, Featured, News, Shows Tags Hometown Throwdown, House of Blues, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Stranglehold, The Neighborhoods, The Outlets, The Queers, The Real Kids, The Upper Crust

AUDIO: Jahriffe and Jah-N-I Roots Movement – “Warrior”

November 17, 2015 by Jacob Wake Up!
Jahriffe photo by QB Bright

Boston roots reggae act Jahriffe and Jah-N-I Roots Movement recently shared their new song “Warrior” on Soundcloud

Categories Bands, Tunes Tags Jah-I-Roots, Jahriffe

Throwback Thursday: Big D and the Kids Table Perform “Noise Complaint” in 2007 in Germany

November 12, 2015 by Jacob Wake Up!

The year was 2007 and Big D and the Kids Table had released their fourth studio full-length “Strictly Rude” on SideOneDummy Records. The following video captures them while they were touring in support of that record.

Categories Bands, Throwback, Video Tags Big D & The Kids Table

VIDEO: Spiritual Rez Perform “Stand By Me” at The Sinclair

November 11, 2015 by Jacob Wake Up!
Spiritual Rez Header

Watch Boston reggae/ska band Spiritual Rez perform a cover of the Ben E. King classic “Stand By Me”

Categories Bands, Video Tags Kickstarter, Spiritual Rez, The Sinclair

Big D’s Gypsy Hill EP Available Now on iTunes, Autographed Physical Copies Via Interpunk

November 9, 2015 by Alex Chiasson

Long sought-after EP/LP joins the rest of the band’s catalog in iTunes, and limited edition two-tone signed vinyls are available at Interpunk.

Categories Bands, News Tags Big D & The Kids Table, Interpunk, Strictly Rude

The New Limits Release Live Record

November 9, 2015 by Jacob Wake Up!
The New Limits Perform Live on the Air at WEMF

The New Limits just released an album of songs recorded live on the air at WEMF Cambridge earlier this year

Categories Bands, Tunes, Video Tags Andrew Lowrey, The New Limits, WEMF Radio

This Week in Alex Stern: Somber Acoustic Ska

November 7, 2015 by Jacob Wake Up!
Alex Stern by Mark Stern Photography

This week’s song is a stripped down acoustic ska song reminiscent of Chris Murray’s style complete with hand claps and melodica

Categories Bands, Tunes Tags Alex Stern
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