I refuse to call this the “summer of ska” because I’m still not quite sure what it means, but there’s no denying that there has been a noteworthy number of ska releases over the last few months
Tag: The English Beat
The English Beat Releases New Single from “Here We Go Love”
Dave Wakeling started a funding campaign for this record in 2014. We’ve finally got a single!
REVIEW: The English Beat and Pressure Cooker at Brighton Music Hall
The English Beat performed to a sold out Brighton Music Hall with support from Pressure Cooker and DJ Panda.
The Ska Scene Has An Obligation to Fight Racism
Our legacy and professed values demand action.
RECAP: The English Beat Play Packed House at Brighton Music Hall
This past Wednesday night The English Beat performed to what appeared to be a packed house at Brighton Music Hall in Allston.
Noisey Documentary Takes Close Look at Influence of Two Tone Ska
This short film narrated by Tim Armstrong takes a close look at what made British ska revival of the late 70s and early 80s so unique
The English Beat Announce May Show at Johnny D’s, More Dates in Summer
General admission tickets are still available for Johnny D’s in May, while the band has announced two New Hampshire dates in August
The English Beat Funds New Record on Pledgemusic; Sells Out Local Show
All things considered, The English Beat is having a great summer. The two-tone era ska band kicked off a crowdfunding campaign for a new album, their first since 1982’s Special Beat Service.
Spring Thaw: Ska Comes Out of Hibernation
A spring ska news round up with updates from The Planet Smashers, Fishbone, NY Ska Jazz, The Specials, Mad Caddies, The Pinstripes, Jesse Wagner, and Jump Up Records
The Selecter Rocks High Energy Crowd at Paradise Rock Club
The Selecter played to a small but high-energy audience at Paradise Rock Club. Original members Pauline Black and Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson, backed by stellar musicians kept us dancing and singing start to finish.
