November 2011 Archives
Can’t Miss: Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, Lionize and Rodeo Ruby Love at Marathon Music Works Dec. 3
The fourth, fifth or whatever wave of ska music we’re on right now has been wild and surprisingly sustainable. The third wave is gone (Reel Big Fish said so themselves), but the bands carrying the torch of the Reel Big Fish, Mustard Plug and…
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David McWane of Big D and the Kids Table diagnosed with Throat Cancer
Poet, author, songwriter and lead vocalist of the ska punk band Big D and the Kids Table, David McWane, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. The news was first reported by Hidden Talent Booking…
Read moreJohn K. Samson announces solo album on Epitaph Records
The Canadian punk rock wordsmith behind the genesis of Propagandhi and the Weakerthans, John K. Samson, has announced a solo full-length entitled Provincial. Check out the preview video below. Provincial is slated to come out on January 24, 2012…
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Bruise Cruise announces launch parties, Damian Abraham of Fucked Up as fest director
As if the nautical combination of sun-drenched music fans and loud wind-blow music that is the Bruise Cruise festival wasn’t enough (check out our coverage of the 2011 fest), we recently peeked the Facebook event page for the 2012 Bruise Cruise…
Read moreParachute Musical perform “Kill It Cut It Down” for Off The Ave.
Parachute Musical made the most of their recent stop in Orlando, Florida when they particiapted in North Ave. Studios’ Off The Ave. project. Watch their unique rendition and video of the title track from their latest full-length Kill It Cut It…
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Infinity Cat’s got your Cyber Monday fix with rarities on Ebay
Happy Cyber Monday! Surely, you’re scavenging the Amazon’s of the world for the best deals on things you never thought you’d need (and probably still don’t). A curve ball is in order, so here’s a change of pace to your online retailer…
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Vinyl: The Yah-Mos: Undefeated
At long last we conclude our look at the Sacramento, Calif. punks that taught hipsters how to party. Ask most people who saw the Yah-Mos play a gig what they thought and most all of them will talk about the greatness of their live performances.…
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Can’t Miss: David Bazan comes to Mercy Lounge Sun. Nov. 27
David Bazan at Mercy Lounge Sun. Nov. 27
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Cove On the Local
To find any measure of success in music, you have to be dedicated. Albeit, just because your dedicated (even if combined with talent) doesn’t mean your guaranteed success. But we can all agree success is impossible without dedication. …
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Win tickets to see Streetlight Manifesto, Reel Big Fish, Lionize and Rodeo Ruby Love at Marathon Music Works on Dec. 3
There a few epic ska tours nowadays and, despite a burgeoning local scene (see Soul Radics), there are fewer tours that make a stop in Music City. Well, our luck hits a positive note on Dec. 3, because we’ll be celebrating the opening of the…
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