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 36 – Brotherhood by Sans Pants
Today’s band shows us that hard work, dedication, practice, and “dropping trou” can lead to some really catchy ska music! They are of course Sans Pants from Minneapolis, MN. Let’s just hope they don’t translate the last skill to their daily lives!
Track of the Day: A live recording of “Brotherhood” by Sans Pants
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 35 – There’s A Metalhead In The Parking Lot by Slapstick
It’s another Fallen Hero Friday on MSM! Today’s band, Slapstick from Chicago, IL, existed in the mid-1990’s which happened to be my formative years. They were only around for limited time, like the McRib, but went on to form about a dozen other bands.
Track of the day: “There’s A Metalhead In The Parking Lot” by Slapstick from the collection Slapstick on Asian Man 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 34 – It’s My Life by We Are The Union
Detroit’s We Are The Union are a band that has a lot going for it. Independent record label support, a driving punk sound, catchy vocal hooks, a never-ending youthful energy, and red-hot horns to take the edge off. Makes me want to quit my job and tour full-time!
Track of the Day: “It’s My Life (And It’s Ending One Minute At A Time)” by We Are The Union from the album Who We Are
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 33 – Messin’ Around by Deal’s Gone Bad
Some of the best music to ever come out of the Windy City, it’s the reggae-soul sounds of Deal’s Gone Bad. They were one of the first reggae bands I ever saw live. Speaking of live shows, I don’t know what’s better, their laid back grooves or Todd’s handlebar moustache!
Track of the Day: “Messin’ Around” by Deal’s Gone Bad from the album The Ramblers on Megalith 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 32 – Fun With Amanda by Rocksteady Breakfast
It’s times like these I wish I stayed awake in Spanish class and paid more attention to bands like Rancid and Voodoo Glow Skulls. Today’s band is the bilingual ska-punkers Rocksteady Breakfast out of St. Paul, MN. They party hard, so you don’t have to.
Track of the Day: “Fun With Amanda” by Rocksteady Breakfast from the album Served All Day
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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