This week is a host only episode. First, Gary talks about living in snow and Matt talks about his birthday weekend. Next, they give you ska news and RJ breaks downs the ska history of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Than Gary gives us his list of five NFL team names that would make good names for ska bands. Lastly, Matt and Gary give you their ska picks of the week.

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•ska News…….

—SGT. Scagnetti

Sgt. Scagnetti released a music video for their contribution to the tenth album in The Specialized Project’s tribute series. They are covering One More Parade by Phil Ochs. ‘VIVA! The Freedom Songs’ contains 70 songs recorded by bands across the globe spanning over 100 years of music history. Produced by saxophone player Mike D's production company.

Video:

https://youtu.be/SvfbvsyZbP4

Album:

https://specializedproject.com

-Dissidente

On February 11th Pittsburgh ska-core/punk band Dissidente, released their new record, The War on Two Fronts on Bad Time Records. The album is available on streaming, but you can order it on bad time or the bands bandcamp.

https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/717549-dissidente-the-war-on-two-fronts-12-vinyl-lp-bundle

https://dissidente.bandcamp.com/album/the-war-on-two-fronts

Tours

-Monkey and Simple Minded Symphony started a west coast tour on February 24 thru March 12. They will hit cities in WA, OR, CA, NV and AZ.

-We Are The Union, Half Past Two, Eichlers west coast tour

- 4/1 San Francisco at Bottom of the Hill

- 4/2 Anaheim at Chain Reaction

- 4/3 San Diego at House of Blues San Diego

Tickets on sale now

https://bio.fm/halfpasttwoska?fbclid=IwAR2O-mUjpjgkbHVdQg8Fd3aRKCR6lMlL2wWbzxIAAs3k2D0Nxx55VvN2uvc

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Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

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