October Ska Shows [And Other News]
Originally posted at jacobwakeup.com So I sort of blinked and noticed there’s a handful of great ska shows in Boston this month. And then I noticed they weren’t all listed anywhere. In the event that...
View ArticleBoston Ska News Roundup October 2012
Originally posted at jacobwakeup.com So the Obi Fernandez CD release show was awesome. Soul Rebel Project was tight but didn’t quite move me, Riki Rocksteady was a blast, and of course Obi Fernandez...
View ArticleThe English Beat Comes to Johnny D’s in Somerville, Jan 29
The English Beat visit Johnny D's in Somerville. Tickets ain't cheap but the show will be great.
View ArticlePresidents’ Day News Round Up
A Reader's Digest of Boston-area ska news; Big D's Kickstarter gets funded, Record Store Day hits in April, and more
View ArticleThe Toasters Call Boston Home, Perform at TT The Bear’s March 1
They bill themselves these days as "The Longest Running U.S. Ska Band," but I always think of them as "The Hardest Working Band in Ska." I was able to have a few words with Rob "Bucket" Hingley in...
View ArticleBoston’s Own Pressure Cooker Heats Ups Johnny D’s in Somerville, Sept 7
So maybe it's starting to feel a little bit like fall. Maybe the temperature dropped a little and the wind is picking up. Maybe it's that much more important to check out a show before you start using...
View ArticleBim Skala Bim Announces New England Winter Tour, Releases Split 7-inch
Bim Skala Bim returns to Johnny D's this month. Last month they released a split 7-inch with King Hammond.
View ArticleVIDEO: Two Full Bim Skala Bim Sets from Recent New England Gigs
Bim Skala Bim has posted video of complete sets from two of their recent New England dates
View ArticleThe English Beat Announce May Show at Johnny D’s, More Dates in Summer
General admission tickets are still available for Johnny D's in May, while the band has announced two New Hampshire dates in August
View ArticlePressure Cooker to Play Johnny D’s Before It Closes
This could be the last time to see Pressure Cooker perform at Johnny D's before they close up shop
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