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The New Limits Cover Darkbuster and The Specials Live
Listen to The New Limits perform the Darkbuster song “Rudy” with Lenny Lashley

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

Roddy Radiation, Guitarist for The Specials, to Perform Intimate Set in Providence
The Specials’ guitarist Roddy Radiation will perform an intimate set at The Parlour in Providence backed by The Scotch Bonnets

The Specials’ “Gangsters” Is 35 Years Old Today
Today is the 35th anniversary of the release of “Gangsters,” the first single by two-tone era ska band The Specials

VIDEO: Big D and the Kids Table Perform Acoustic Set in Allston
Last Friday night, an intimate crowd was treated to a surprise acoustic Big D and the Kids Table set at Allston’s Mass Apparel

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.

CONTEST: Win Tickets to The Specials Pre-Party with King Django and Version City Party
King Django’s Version City Tour provides the pre-show festivities for The Specials on Thursday night at House of Blues Boston. Win a pair of tickets from Boston Ska (dot) net!

The Specials Play Boston July 11
Legendary British ska revivalists The Specials announced that they’ll be stopping by the House of Blues Boston on July 11