Episode 60 - Going Off World with the Flying Vipers
Sitting down with Marc, John, Kellee, and Zach of Flying Vipers. On the episode the band and myself are chatting all the nerdy topics. Highlights include Sun Ra covers, Cobra Style, Kaiju, Tape Recording, and much more. We dig deep into their newest release Off World a dystopian dub heavy excursion between time and space. Available now on Easy Star Records.We talk all about Flying Vipers catalogue, the evolution from Destroy Babylon, the band's label Music ADD, and many side projects.Flying VipersSpotify PlaylistMusic ADDFlying Vipers Linktree
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Episode 59 - Flying Vipers Off World Mixtape (mini-episode)
I recently sat down with the members of the Flying Vipers to chat about their newest release Off World available on Easy Star Records. The band and I made a playlist at the end of the interview and here it is. It's a mix of classic vintage funky reggae, deep dub cuts, and some modern stuff thrown in for good measure. If you dig any of the tunes check out the links below. Flying Vipers WebsiteSpotify PlaylistKellee's tune - 不可说 (《百妖谱·京师篇》 动画主题曲)Tracklist 1. Flying Vipers - Show Me2. Justin Ngonda - Just As Long As We're Together3. Flying Vipers - Cloudkill (underneath)4. Prince Buster - Funky Jamaica5. Glen Brown and King Tubby - The Collie Man6. Glen Brown and King Tubby - Leggo the Herb Man Dub7. Hollie Cook - Angel Fire8. The Frightnrs - Nothing More To Say9. The Pomps - That's Not a House10. 不可说 (《百妖谱·京师篇》 动画主题曲)11. Flying Vipers - I'm Gone
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Episode 58 - The Players Band Mixing Up their Melting Pot
Charm City's own the Players Band chat about surviving without a single front person and developing their unique blend of musical styles. TPB has been driving force in the Baltimore ska scene for 25 year history playing Jamaican ska & reggae. On today's episode go through their latest release Skazilla and chat through a handful of the tracks. Please support them on Kickstarter and don't miss them at Nick's Fish House this summer.Kickstarter for SkazillaThe Players Band WebsiteTickets to Zen West with the Toasters May 16Spotify Playlist for Episode
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Episode 57 - Dan Looks Back on his High School Ska Backstory
My old buddy Dan Johnson jumps in on this episode to go back to our high school ska backstory. Dan talks about discovering ska in high school, memories seeing Mobtown Beat, forming The Unidentified, singing for the Players Band, and getting back to his Jamaican roots in the Rootworkers. The UnidentifiedThe RootworkersThe Midnight NarrativeEpisode 57 Ska Dads Dan J Playlist
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Episode 56 - Hotter Than Scorcher A DJ to DJ Conversation
Full episode featuring Brian and Simon of Hotter Than Scorcher. Washington DC's newest DJ night playing ska, rocksteady and other boss selections. We discuss records, dj backstories, interests outside of djing and much more. I had the honor of doing a couple gigs with these guys and they were a lot of fun to chat records with. Please check them out follow their page and if you are in DC area checkout their night.
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A podcast hosted by dads that have a love of ska/reggae music. We will be digging deep into the music we love. This show will focus on the music, history, style, and everything about the music and people we love.
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