Posted on September 19th, 2008 by JJ Loy
I didn’t get the chance to promote the episode of Roots Rock Rebels that featured Gabe Pressure, Bobby Babylon and myself, but I was very happy with Aaron’s troicket of podcaster interviews. Right on the heels of his media spectacular comes another interview- this time with King Django!
Django and his Version City and Stubborn Records institutions have fallen on some hard times and several tragedies have plagued Mr. Baker, this summer. But on the bright side of things, it sounds like some really killer records are on their way out. Look forward to new Sic and Mad as well as a new Victor Rice Dub record.
While your at it, go ahead and listen to the show: Listen to Roots Rock Rebels interview with King Django
And if your still in an interview listening mood, surf over to Pressure Drop and check out Gabe’s new chat with Horrace Painter from the Specials.
Sep 19 2008
Posted on July 21st, 2008 by JJ Loy
I’ve come to the end of another series of interviews. Small Talk concluded with just as much punch as it began with- and I am honored to have spoken with each and every artist featured within.
I know the site has been wonky with Safari and Opera, lately- and I think that issue is resolved at the moment. Please let me know if you are still having trouble viewing SkaBlahBlah.com. A site overhaul is in the works. Until then, here’s a complete hunk of links- everything I’ve produced for Ska Blah Blah:
Series One – Conversations on a Revivalist Movement
01.Chris Murray
02.Victor Rice
03.Dave Hillyard
04.Joey Altruda
05.Vic Ruggiero
Series Two – Cut the Chit Chat
01.New Ska
02.Skinhead Reggae
03.Hard Edged Dub
04.Ska Rap
05.Ska Demos
06.Even Newer Ska
Series Three – Small Talk
01 – Victor Axelrod
02 – Green Room Rockers
03 – Babylon Party Machine
04 – The Impalers
05 – The Aggrolites
Special Episodes
00 Field Trip to Ska Weekend ‘07
00 A Look Back at The Skatalites Middle Period
New episodes aren’t in the near future, but the blog side of Ska Blah Blah will continue to bring you lots of Ska Links and Videos. If you haven’t already, please subscribe with your favorite feed reader.
Thank you all so much for reading the blog and listening to the podcasts, especially those of you who have really contributed by commenting on the various posts. I encourage everyone to leave a comment or drop me a line with your thoughts on all things Ska.
Thanks,
-JJ Loy
jjloy@skablahblah.com
Jul 21 2008
Posted on July 17th, 2008 by JJ Loy
Brian Dixon has been a major influence in LA’s Ska and Reggae scene for years now. He’s been a key player in the Rhythm Doctors and the After Hours project- his latest thing is a little band you might have heard of- called The Aggrolites.
Brian and I discuss The Aggro’s writing process and their belief that everyone can love good Reggae, on this, the last episode of Small Talk.
Get The Aggrolites newest record Reggae Hit LA Link
Watch The Aggrolites Videos on YouTube Link
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Jul 17 2008
Posted on June 26th, 2008 by JJ Loy
Lars Nylander, once the great valve T-bone player for Skankin’ Pickle and now the (even greater) keyboadist to the Impalers, talked to me at length for this episode of Small Talk. We discuss the maturation of his music as well as the production techniques that distinguish The Impalers from their Skinhead Reggae brothers, The Aggrolites.
The Impalers are an impressive band and Axe Records is a quality label, I encourage everyone to check them out.
Links:
Axe Records Link
Impalers MySpace Link
Buy Blood, Rum & Reggae from iTunes Link
Bobby Bobson’s review at Musical Occupation Link
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Jun 26 2008
Posted on May 29th, 2008 by JJ Loy
This episode, Matt Wixson- former keyboardist to the Flaming Tsunamis. He’s the one and only member of Babylon Party Machine, an electro-Ska experiment who (last year) released two albums online. For free. At once, Wixson’s music can seem contradictory and more than a little controversial, but then all forward thinking music is.
Link to Babylon Party Machine MySpace
Link to Matt Wixson’s MySpace
Link to Free Copy of The Back of My Hand EP
Link to Free Copy of God Hates Babylon Party Machine
Link to Free Copy of Matt Wixson’s solo album, Best Intentions
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May 29 2008
