Episode 21 will feature a special interview with King Django and Matt Wixson about the Still Stubborn compilation.   Before we post the full interview the Ska Dads sat down and had to capture some of our favorite things about Stubborn Records.  For 30 years this label has been putting out some of the best ska, reggae, and all things in between.   So give us a moment to gush and enjoy.  The interview should be posted in a couple day.

Here is a playlist of the tunes we played throughout the episode. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xI2TAFOnjD3LhevOdtmg7?si=7eb6ad9525e9430b

Eddie Macintosh is a modern day renaissance man.   He chats with us about his music, art, and podcast on this episode.   Eddie played in a number of ska bands in his formative days including The Preschoolers and Checkered Cabs.  After playing in those bands he started two phenomenal rockabilly bands in the Baltimore area, The Boom Boom Cats and Garnet Hearts.   During the pandemic he has started a podcast and has released a number of solo tunes where you can find  links below. 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4m6C2HysZZHTxiQFHUmfmz (The Bruttobhoy Podcast with Eddie Macintosh)

https://nakedarttattoos.com/section/376314-Eddie-MacIntosh.html

https://towsonglenarmfreakouts.wordpress.com/category/preschoolers-ska/ 

https://www.discogs.com/release/1685371-The-Preschoolers-Angela 

Also check out this Spotify playlist where I selected songs played throughout this episode.   A mix of ska, reggae, rockabilly, and much more. 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4z0jv3JZY8jQJFlt0vgFyC?si=e4d539bd095b41d1

On this episode of the podcast we connect with John Roy from the Smoke & Mirrors Soundsystem to chat about about their masterplan to take over the ska scene.   John is a true ska veteran who has worked with and collaborated with everyone.   Also he chats about Unsteady's latest release on Mix Tape Records and his time in the English Beat.   

https://smokeandmirrorssoundsystem.com/

https://www.mixedtaperecords.com/

https://www.liquidatormusic.com/tienda/en/ska-actual-7/12277-mi-vida-sin-tu-amor-i-m-a-man-8445162477857.html

Throughout this episode we play some of our favorite tracks from Smoke & Mirrors Soundsystem first release "Strength in Numbers."

https://smokeandmirrorssoundsystem.bandcamp.com/releases

On our last episode of the 2021 the gang digs deep into their collective knowledge of ska/reggae holiday music.   We discuss the implicit nature of this genre in our scene.  Throughout the episode we play tracks from the Scotch Bonnets, Bad Manners, Toots and the Maytals, Go Jimmy Go,  the Skatalites, Strange Manor and much more.

On this episode of the Ska Dads podcast - Ryan, Mike, and Bob select a couple of tunes off an early ska label, Kentone Records.  This label was a subsidiary label of Federal Records and released recordings throughout the early 60's to mid 60's.    On the show we dig into some speculation about the history behind the label.  Also the hosts discuss the legacy of the songs and impact of the label on the development of ska throughout the 60's.  

The dads plus regular guest Mike Cuesta discuss their favorite Halloween theme ska/reggae tunes on this episode.  

https://jamminjasounds.blogspot.com/2015/10/happy-halloween-from-distinctly.html

AJ, Ryan, Mike, and Bob discuss Supernova ska festival.  AJ talks about his experiences at the festival.   Come hangout with the dudes and take it all in!

Below is the article referenced in the episode. 

Three Days of Skinheads, Hawaiian Shirts and Cider: Supernova Ska Fest - Recommend If You Like (riylmag.com)

AJ, Ryan, and Bob go through the Supernova lineup and select their top picks.  Joined by special guest from the West Coast Mike Cuesta.

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More fashion talk on this episode.   Go check out

https://www.missupsetterdesigns.com/

Joanna's fashion playlist

The Gaylads "I Wear My Slanders"

The Fugitives "Put On Your Best Dress"

Skandulous Allstars "American Psychopath"

Althea & Donna "Uptown Top Ranking"

Alton Ellis "Ain't That Loving You"

The Specials "Do Nothing"

The Mellotones "Fat Girl in Red"

Wailers "Dancing Shoes"

During this show we also play music by the 45 Adapters, the Skatalites, Dub Specialist, the Upsetters, Smoke and Mirrors Soundsystem, and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. 

Joanna Wallace from Miss Upsetter Designs joins us to discuss fashion trends and history of fashion in the ska scene.

https://www.missupsetterdesigns.com/

Pork pie hats, boots, heels and suits are all discussed. Joanna also runs the facebook group "Rudies All Around".  Music on this episode featuring the Specials, Let's Go Bowling, Slackers, Hepcat, Madness, the Pepper Pots, Bodysnatchers, the Toasters, Suicide Machines, and Rolando Random and the Soul Rebels.