The Midwest Ska Moment Episode 22 – Left In The Dark by CbJ
There must be something in the water over in Michigan since this week we seem to be focusing on some really cool bands from that area. Detroit area punk-ska...
LISTEN HEREBrought 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 21 – Rise Of The Fallen by 1592
Blending together the reggae vibes of Jamaica with the smooth soul of Detroit, the Motor City rocksteady group 1592 is at the head of the class. Don’t believe me? ...
LISTEN HEREThe Midwest Ska Moment Episode 20 – Three Days ‘Til Rome
Fallen Hero Friday is here again! Madison, WI touring juggernauts I Voted For Kodos (nice Simpsons reference, guys) were one of the biggest ska acts from the Midwest in...
LISTEN HEREThe Midwest Ska Moment Episode 19 – Come On In by The Pinstripes
There has been a plethora of soulful reggae and rocksteady groups pop up in the Midwest. Today’s show features the cream of the recent crop, The Pinstripes. Cincinnati, OH...
LISTEN HEREThe Midwest Ska Moment Episode 18 – Closer To Me by Dred I Dread
It’s winter in Minnesota, which means sub-zero temperatures, icy roads, and cars that won’t start. Today’s band Dred I Dread heats up this frozen state with their reggae/hip-hop sound...
LISTEN HEREThe Midwest Ska Moment Episode 17 – On The Front Line by 2 Tone Runts
Raise a fist in the air…and wave it ’round like you just don’t care. Time to take to the streets and speak out for human rights with Twin Cities...
LISTEN HEREThe Midwest Ska Moment Episode 16 – Night Of The Living Dead by Gunday Monday
Killing zombies, battling robots, fighting crime. Are these merely plot points in comic books? According to Ann Arbour, MI band Gunday Monday, this is their daily routine. Saving the...
LISTEN HEREThe Midwest Ska Moment Episode 15 – White Trash by The Skamish
There are moments in our lives that hold personal significance: first love, first kiss, first time driving an automobile, first ska-punk concert. The last of which brings us to...
LISTEN HEREThe Midwest Ska Moment Episode 14 – Hombre de Ojolata by Skalaticians
Minnesota is known for cold weather, Prince, and crazy accents (see the movies Drop Dead Gorgeous and Fargo). However, this state also has a plethora of ska-influenced, Spanish-speaking bands,...
LISTEN HEREThe Midwest Ska Moment Episode 13 – Brown Eyed Guy by Something To Do
There’s nothing better than the catchy, bouncy, happy sounds of third-wave ska! Well, there might be a handful of better things, but in the terms of this episode, punchy...
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