The Regulars: Weekly and Monthly ska/reggae/punk happenings in Boston
We do our best to highlight events as they happen, but it’s important we also give a little love to the events happening on a regular basis
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The Planet Smashers Celebrate 20th Anniversary with New Album, Music Video, Tour Dates
Watch the band get their asses handed to them by a Roller Derby square in their music video.
LISTEN: The Snails Share “Strong Foundation” From Upcoming Album
Philadelphia ska mainstays The Snails have shared a track from their upcoming album out May 2014 via Asbestos Records
LISTEN: Todd Fausnacht and the Well Whiskey Wind Whistlers’ Self Titled Album
The lead singer/guitarist of the great Philadelphia ska group The Snails has released a new album under the name Todd Fausnacht and the Well Whiskey Wind Whistlers.
REVIEW: “The Perils of Basement Culture,” from Folk-Punk/Ska Super-Group Meracula
Featuring members of FORT! The Band and The Takeaways, Meracula is made up of veterans of the Boston basement culture.
Upon first listening, this band clearly put in the effort to make their energetic and interesting live show translate on record
Five Dollar Bill: An Intimate Evening in Cambridge with Members of The New Limits and of Westbound Train and The Pomps
Rogue 617 and Middlesex Lounge in Cambridge will host a semi-acoustic evening with some of the best talent and musicianship in the Boston ska scene
GWAR Vs. The Aquabats
Circa 1998, GWAR invaded the Ska Parade’s studio, but thankfully The Aquabats were there to defend it. This is a small testament to Dave Brockie AKA Oderus Urungus.
Free Download: A Fools’ Night Out with The Allstonians, The Screw-Ups, The New Limits and The Copacetics
Download a free track by 4 Boston-area Ska bands performing April 4th at Midway Cafe in JP
Big D and The Kids Table Perform Live on WAAF Bay State Rock Show
Earlier this week, Boston ska/punk band Big D and the Kids Table paid WAAF a visit for an in-studio performance.
REVIEW: The Takeaways Release Folk-Tinged Ska/Punk Album “The City”
In the current Boston ska scene, third-wave ska-punk holds a considerable market share. It is becoming increasingly apparent that a band has to hold their own in terms of both energy and songwriting.