Surprise! Big D Plays Acoustic Show Today in Allston
They’ll be doing an acoustic in-store performance at Mass Apparel Concept Store in Allston
Bands
Boston, Cambridge, and Allston are home to some of the greatest ska bands in the states, to include those who helped pioneer the American ska sound, and those up-and-comers who continue to make this scene what it is.
Interview: Big D and the Kids Table Talks Reunion and Future Plans
At their “Good Luck” reunion show, we got to talk with Big D and the Kids table about the “Good Luck” era, recording then versus recording now, and what’s coming up next for the band.
Watertown’s The Syzlaks Announce Syzfest 2014
Watertown band The Syzlaks have announced that the 10th annual Syzfest will take place on Saturday, July 19th at Watertown’s Hibernian Hall.
A Guy Named Guy Bids Boston Farewell After Strong Four-Year Run
On May 25, 2014, Boston ska/punk band A Guy Named Guy played their last show. We talked with them about how they got their start, some highlights from their four-year run, and what’s next for the band members.
What Are David McWane’s Favorite Boston Music Venues?
Today in the Boston Globe, David McWane, frontman for Boston ska/punk band Big D and the Kids Table, shared his 5 favorite music venues.
Throwback Thursday: The Toasters Perform with Westbound Train “Matt Davis” in Vegas
In this video, The Toasters perform their instrumental “Matt Davis” with help from Westbound Train at the 2007 International Ska Circus in Las Vegas
The Takeaways Release Split EP With Hoser In Preparation For Weekend Tour
The Takeaways have released a split EP with Philly punk band Hoser to prepare for the two band’s weekend tour together.
[From the Vault] Johnny Too Bad and the Strikeouts: 100% Pure CT Mod Ska
Johnny Too Bad and the Strikeouts will reunite in New York City for what almost was the Apple Stomp. Here is a profile of them from 2006 in the short-lived CT-based Upbeat Ska Zine
Big D Reveal Shirt Designs, Another Special Guest For Upcoming “Good Luck” Show
Big D & the Kids Table reveal limited edition shirts and a special guest for their upcoming “Good Luck” anniversary shows
Poor Jeremy Announce “One More Beer” Tour
This June, hardworking Boston ska/punk band Poor Jeremy hits the road for a week-long tour across the northeast U.S.