I’ve never been skeptical, but some of you might need a little nudge.
Here’s a great introduction to one of my favourite kinds of music, including MP3s. I got into the second-wave (ie. British) of ska music around 1980, listening to bands like The Specials, The (English) Beat, The Selecter and Madness. I generally despise the third-wave (ie. Orange County) ska bands like No Doubt and Reel Big Fish, but here’s a chance to check out the origin of the music as well as its evolution. When I describe it to people, I say it’s like reggae you can dance to.
(via boingboing)
I’ll have to send you some music by The Cheap Suits. Our next door neighbour has a Ska band that plays all over eastern Canada.
In the summer we get a free concert every other weekend when they’re practicing in the basement next door.