This week Josh from the Backyard Superheroes joins Matt and Gary (who also plays in the band) to discuss the band’s 10th anniversary show. We talk about the highs and the lows of playing in a band for 10 years. We also learn what the future holds for the Backyard Superheroes. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.

Backyard Superheroes:

https://linktr.ee/Backyardsuperheroes

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Ska News…..

1. Catbite

On August 26 Catbite released their cover of Everybody Talks off their split with Mike Park. Let’s listen to a clip.

-play Everybody Talks

https://open.spotify.com/track/3CNdWKbwCy2XNyHF5PVy8M?si=53DjXmjFQnS4j-Dwh2AsJQ

2. Something to Do

On August 12 Something to Do released their EP called Assemble! Let’s listen to a clip of Dilemma of Choice

https://open.spotify.com/album/4fwunwyFQUm9sMLKxIO92F?si=qGCdplBvRrS-vvrbf4syBw

3. In Defense of Ska Tour.

On Thursday, September 8th the In Defense of Ska tour starts its way through the west coast. This tour features Omnigone, Buck-O-Nine and Mustard Plug. Also the tour will feature Aaron Carnes reading highlights of his book In Defense of Ska. The tour starts on September 8th in San Diego California and moves up the west coast and ends on September 17th in Portland Organ. Tickets to all dates can be found at linktree.com/indefenseofskatour

4. Rudy Reboots

On August 30 Rudy Reboots released A ska and ska punk tribute to the Barenaked Ladies on bandcamp.

Rudy Reboots: Naked-A Ska/ Ska Punk Tribute to Barenaked Ladies | Rudy Reboots

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat