Midwest Ska Moment
Brought to you in part by MNSka.com, Courtney gives you your daily dose of the midwest’s finest ska, reggae, rocksteady and more. From the latest young bands to fallen favorites, the Midwest Ska Moment is here to get your day started in the rudest way possible.
The Midwest Ska Moment Episode 40 – No Face by The Suicide Machines
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One of the highlights of the mid-90′s ska-core scene and one of the notable bands on the early Tony Hawk video games was Detroit band The Suicide Machines. After a grueling 15 year career, they called it quits in 2006, making them our featured band on Fallen Hero Friday. Break out your skateboard and do some kick-flips in honor of this great band.
Track of the Day: “No Face” by The Suicide Machines from the album Destruction By Definition
This episode is brought to you by MNSKA, Minnesota’s Ska Community. If you are in a ska or reggae influenced band and would like to be featured on the show, email Courtney at MSM@fancypantsgangsters.com.
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The Midwest Ska Moment Episode 39 – Wake Up by The Invaders
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The saying is true, things do get better with age…especially when it comes to Two Tone ska veterans The Invaders. Their party has been rocking since 1987 and they just don’t stop. At the end of a long day, sometimes the only way to take the edge off is with a little bit of Brew Town Ska!
Track of the Day: “Wake Up” by The Invaders
This episode is brought to you by MNSKA, Minnesota’s Ska Community. If you are in a ska or reggae influenced band and would like to be featured on the show, email Courtney at MSM@fancypantsgangsters.com.
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The Midwest Ska Moment Episode 38 – Falling In Trust by Matt Wixon
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We’re halfway through the week and you just want to power through to the weekend? How about an exclusive interview with Michigan songwriter and ska-enthusiast Matt Wixson to get you through? Matt and I discuss his musical career, why hip-hop and reggae go together like chili and milk, and the future of ska music!
NOTE: You can download the full-interview in the FORUMS or you can stream it at MNSKA.com
Track of the Day: “Falling In Trust” by Matt Wixson from the album Best Intentions (you can get it FREE from Open Hand Records)
This episode is brought to you by MNSKA, Minnesota’s Ska Community. If you are in a ska or reggae influenced band and would like to be featured on the show, email Courtney at MSM@fancypantsgangsters.com.
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The Midwest Ska Moment Episode 37 – Love Is War by The Drastics
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Chicago is home to many a good thing: Chicago-style hotdogs, Wrigley Field, the Sears Tower…and some of the hottest reggae-dub in the country. Today we feature The Drastics and how they have changed the landscape of dub improvisation over the last 5 years. Look forward to new innovative releases from this band in the coming year.
Track of the Day: “Love Is War” by The Drastics
This episode is brought to you by MNSKA, Minnesota’s Ska Community. If you are in a ska or reggae influenced band and would like to be featured on the show, email Courtney at MSM@fancypantsgangsters.com.
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