There is a growing number of people in the Midwest that are fans of ska music and its derivatives. The Flyover Ska Show is here to give those fans a diverse look at ska and reggae music in the US through a series of interviews between host Courtney Klos and artists, musicians, bloggers, and DJs as they paint a picture of American ska music for those who live right here in flyover country.
Since the weather has been so nice, this week’s episode is entirely outdoors. Courtney journeys to the South Minneapolis backyard patio of Eric Johnson, a ska-musician turned music teacher....
LISTEN HERESpring is in the air, and in Twin Cities that typically means that its citizens come out of their winter hibernation and go out to see some live music. ...
LISTEN HEREWhen a band calls it quits, you got to send them off in the proper fashion. According to Courtney, it’s interviewing them backstage at their farewell show. This week’s...
LISTEN HEREThe New York ska scene seems to be kicking into full-gear lately, so it’s only appropriate that we take time to check in with Sammy Kay from the sizzling...
LISTEN HEREAfter about a month of manly testosterone, it’s time for a little female perspective! This week’s guest is none other than the prolific photographer of the American ska scene,...
LISTEN HERESeems to be a lot of sax players on the show lately! This week, Less Than Jake sax-man Pete “JR” Wasilewski graces us with his presence to talk about...
LISTEN HEREToday’s guest has been in more bands than you can count and is coming up on his 25th year of playing saxophone. Strap in for a nice long episode...
LISTEN HERESometimes, the best stories and most interesting theories come from our elders. You know, people who have been there and done that; the battle-tested veterans in the ska realm. ...
LISTEN HEREThis week’s guest hosts the longest running ska radio program in the country and writes a blog with one of the funniest names. Join Courtney as he talks to...
LISTEN HEREWelcome to the first episode of the Flyover Ska Show! Join us as Courtney chats it up with Gideon Blumenthal of the soulful ska band Westbound Train. The two...
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