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REVIEW: The Pomps Play To Their Strengths On Indie Rock Is Dying

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016 Alex Chiasson Leave a comment

Five strong tracks and a dub that are fit to soundtrack your summer activities.

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This Week in Alex Stern: Somber Acoustic Ska

November 7, 2015November 7, 2015 Jacob Wake Up! Leave a comment

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

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Tuesday Tuneage: Big D, Mad Caddies, and more

August 4, 2015November 7, 2015 Jacob Wake Up! Leave a comment

Here’s five new tracks to get you through the week

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Learn Ska Guitar with Big D’s Alex Stern

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015 Jacob Wake Up! Leave a comment

As part of the Boston Herald’s Guestlisted Guitar Series, Jed Gottlieb sits down with local guitarist Alex Stern for a guitar lesson.

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REVIEW: RareBreed Recording Co. Sampler Warms Up Ska Fans for the Summer

May 18, 2015November 27, 2015 AG Sorette Leave a comment

Right off the bat, the sampler, put together by the founders of the RareBreed label Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train) and Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake), immediately draws eyes because of its killer line-up of bands.

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The Pomps Record New Songs with RareBreed Recording Company

April 25, 2015April 25, 2015 Jacob Wake Up! Leave a comment

The Pomps announce they’ve recorded 6 new songs with the RareBreed Recording Company

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More Ska from Alex Stern; Song Features Reel Big Fish Trombone Player

March 31, 2015March 31, 2015 Jacob Wake Up! Leave a comment

True to his word, Boston song-smith Alex Stern is cranking out the tunes on a weekly basis.

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Nick and the Adversaries Cover The Specials’ “Gangsters” at Midway Cafe

March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 Jacob Wake Up! Leave a comment

Nick and the Adversaries features guitarist Nick Bacon of Pilfers fame, bassist Steve Foote of Big D and the Kids Table, Alex Stern of Big D and The Pomps on keys, and drummer Corky Evans of Spring Heeled Jack USA.

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Listen to 6 New Songs from Alex Stern

March 22, 2015March 22, 2015 Jacob Wake Up! Leave a comment

Since we last checked in with him in January, Big D guitarist and Pomps frontman Alex Stern has released another six songs as part of his song-a-week-in-2015 campaign.

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Ska In the News: January 2015 Winter Warmer Round Up

February 3, 2015December 1, 2015 Jacob Wake Up! 1 Comment

Sometimes a bunch of stuff stacks up and we can’t give it all the attention it deserves. January was a busy month so there’s enough in here to keep you busy.

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