On Tuesday, July 30, The Prizefighters from Minneapolis, MN will make their first Boston appearance.
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Our coverage, previews and reviews, of ska shows and gigs in Boston and the Boston area.

BostonSka.net’s Guide To The 2018 Hometown Throwdown Lineup
Better late than never, right? Ever since The Bosstones announced the dates for this year’s Throwdown, we’ve been clamoring for any info on openers, which to us are one of the key perks of the annual tradition. This year’s lineup announcement came later than in years past, which could have been the result of anything from scheduling conflicts to the band actively wanting to make us sweat over the details.

The Copacetics Release Festive Christmas EP
Providence ska band The Copacetics are helping us kick off the holiday season with a brand new EP entitled “A Very Copacetic Christmas.”

The Mighty Mighty BossToneS Announce Hometown Throwdown 21
This year’s annual festivities, again at the House of Blues, will be December 28th to the 30th.

Street Dogs Announce 13th Annual Wreck The Halls
Will the 13th iteration of this annual festival be appropriately spoOoOky? Only time can tell.

PREMIERE: Senior Discount Releases New Album on July 13
Providence punk band Senior Discount will be celebrating the release of their new album, “The Best Revenge,” at Providence’s Whiskey Republic on July 13th.

VIDEO: The Doped Up Dollies Perform Shirley Ellis Classic “The Clapping Song” at Hometown Throwdown
Watch The Doped Up Dollies perform the Shirley Ellis classic “The Clapping Song” at the House of blues at the 2017 Mighty Mighty Bosstones Hometown Throwdown

The Perceptionists Meet Dub Apocalypse at Lizard Lounge
Mr. Lif and Akrobatik, aka The Perceptionists team up with Dub Apocalypse for an upcoming show!

FESTIVAL: Back to the Beach Brings Big Ska/Punk Bands Together
2-day ska festival in Southern California features just about every U.S. legacy ska/punk band

PLAYLIST: Get Ready For St. PadDIY’s Day At The Midway Cafe
Check out a playlist of the five local acts playing the all-ages matinee show.