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World Ska Radio: Episode 30: The Hiatus Episode

After much thought, I’ve come to the conclusion that I just can’t do World Ska Radio on a regular basis. And so, while not the end, Episode 30 is that last episode of World Ska Radio for a while. BIG "Thanks" to Gabe at The Pressure Drop Soundcast for designing WSR’s home page and logo. And "Thanks" to Jason Boyd for teaching an old dog how to use Audacity. But most of all, THANK YOU! to the over 5,000 people who listened to World Ska Radio each month! Will I return to podcasting on a regular… Continue

Added by Andrew Lyons on February 27, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

We interrupt this broadcast for a special 3FOS bulletin!

FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST!! Bucket Hingley http://www.myspace.com/3fos On February 7th, Bucket Hingley, front man of NYC ska legends, The Toasters, will be presenting, The 3 Floors Of Ska Festival. This festival, in tandem with the Ska Is Dead tour, brings to the Knitting Factory thirteen of the best ska bands from the American ska scene: The Toasters - ska legend… Continue

Added by Andrew Lyons on January 11, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

WSR Episode 28: Skalloween!

http://ca_ska.podomatic.com/entry/2008-10-13T14_16_58-07_00 1. Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Frankenstein 2. The Kinky CooCoo's - 40 Miles 3. Skavoovie & The Epitones - Frog Spirit 4. Deal's Gone Bad - In The Land Where No One Walks 5. The Uptones - Radiation Boy 6. Madness - Time For Tea 7. Amparanoia - Don't Leave Me Now 8.… Continue

Added by Andrew Lyons on October 13, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

WSR Episode 26: A Podcast For Adam

WSR Episode 26 1. The Busters - Come On 2. Skavoovie & The Epitones - Aquaman 3. Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston 4. Madness - Driving In My Car 5. Jim Murple Memorial - Jim Murple Walk 6. The Tennors - Ride Your Donkey 7. Undercover S.K.A - Super Nice Guys 8. The Big Sound - Stand So Tall 9. Dub Str… Continue

Added by Andrew Lyons on August 11, 2008 at 6:19pm — No Comments

WSR Episode 21: Ska y Reggae en Espanol!

A podcast in 3 parts. World Ska Radio 1. Rebelation - High Noon edit 2. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Mal Bicho 3. Senor Flavio - Ministra 4. Celestina - Fiesta del Mundo 5. Kongo - A Danca 6. Mandorico - Cada Vez 7. Charanga Cakewalk - Carmela 8. Black Gandhi - Pateras 9. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Strawberry Fields Forever 10. Mandorico - Not Your Own 11… Continue

Added by Andrew Lyons on May 16, 2008 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

Ska History Month is here!

Ska History Month was started by myself back in 2003 to honor and educate Ska's roots. Each week this month, I will be posting a podcast highlighting a distinct era of Ska. And hopefully, some of my partners-in-crime at Music Is Our Occupation will be posting podcasts this month as well.… Continue

Added by Andrew Lyons on April 3, 2008 at 6:09pm — No Comments

WSR Episode 16: Salutations and Lamentations

World Ska Radio: Episode 16 Looking Back At 5 Years Of War 1. The Pinstipes - Groovin' 2. Mandorico - Last Time Around 3. Jim Murple Memorial - Song For Tommy & Roland 4. Lily Al… Continue

Added by Andrew Lyons on March 20, 2008 at 3:30am — No Comments

WSR Episode 15: CA Showcase

http://ca_ska.podomatic.com/entry/2008-02-10T19_47_56-08_00

New epsiode of World Ska Radio featuring bands from around California!

1. Chris Murray - California Time

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Added by Andrew Lyons on February 10, 2008 at 11:13pm — No Comments

Open call for mp3's from CA bands

I'm going to do a podcast featuring bands from California.

If you'd like to be included, send me an mp3 to:

ca_ska@podomatic.com

Thanks!

-Andrew

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Added by Andrew Lyons on January 25, 2008 at 1:01pm — 2 Comments

My Interview with Ska Spot member, Dan Cowan.

Dan Cowan is a 61-year old ska enthusiast and manager of The Villains.

He took some time to answer some questions.

Read about it at Music Is Our Occupation

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Added by Andrew Lyons on January 8, 2008 at 8:38pm — No Comments

Help rebuild A Southern Ska Scene.

Charleston, SC. USA

Sometime in early 2001, I had an idea.

If I could connect and network with other ska enthusiasts around the Charleston area, maybe ska bands would come back and play in the area again.

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Added by Andrew Lyons on January 4, 2008 at 2:37am — 1 Comment

WSR Episode 14 - 3 Floors Of Ska LA

http://ca_ska.podomatic.com/entry/2007-12-23T13_18_33-08_00

Bucket Hingley, frontman for T

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Added by Andrew Lyons on December 28, 2007 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

World Ska Radio: Holiday Podcast.

World Ska Radio Episode 13: Holiday Mix

http://ca_ska.podomatic.com/entry/2007-12-09T15_55_23-08_00

1. Las Cabriolas - Here She Come
2. Go Jimmy Go - Christmas Morni

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Added by Andrew Lyons on December 23, 2007 at 9:39pm — No Comments

World Ska Rdio and The Pressure Drop Soundcast: Do The Dog!

http://ca_ska.podomatic.com/entry/2007-11-18T22_26_44-08_00

Gabe and I pick some of our favorite tunes from the Do The Dog catalog.

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Added by Andrew Lyons on November 22, 2007 at 3:44am — No Comments

World Ska Radio - Episode 10

http://ca_ska.podomatic.com/entry/2007-09-26T11_39_34-07_00

First of all, I would like to send my condolences

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Added by Andrew Lyons on September 26, 2007 at 3:12pm — No Comments

Never one to shy away from controversy...

I wasn't crazy about the new "Ska Is Dead" compilation from Asian Man Records, only liking 11 out of 23 tracks. My main gripe is that I thought that the bands selected were too punk-ish. But having only paid $6.99, it's not like I didn't get my money's worth. So, if you see it at your local retailer, feel free to "pick it

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Added by Andrew Lyons on August 29, 2007 at 3:34pm — No Comments