Looks like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones have been working on a new record, pretty much since “Pinpoints & Gin Joints” came out. It is titled “the Magic of Youth” and I’m pretty excited about it! For more information and an interview with Dicky check out this article from Alternative Press.
Seriously, I couldn’t be more excited. The Bosstones were one of the few ska bands I heard (along w/ the Toasters and Skankin’ Pickle) back when I was a kid and they’ve always held a special place in my heart. After the excellent new songs from “Medium Rare,” the killer “Pinpoints & Gin Joints” album & the 7″s they’ve put out lately, I’d say they’re on a roll. I can’t wait to hear what “the Magic of Youth” has in store!
Ska music, ever over flowing with happiness and mirth. It is not music for wallowing in a bad mood. It is music for cheering up or just keeping your happy going. It is music for dancing, celebrating and generally having a good time. That’s what we have here, a bunch of songs about throwing parties, having a great night out and the joys of mysterious ladies. Seriously listeners when you’re out this weekend may your fun and drinks be over flowing as well.
If you’re in a ska band and would like to be interviewed or have a song featured, please email me at radjose[at]gmail[dot]com.
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This episode’s theme is songs that have only appeared on compilations. Say you’re a big fan of a band and have all of their albums, you still may have never heard these songs! That’s a shame, because there are some classic tracks on here! Seriously, I believe this is the only song from the Silencers that had ever been released. If I’m wrong, tell me, I really would like to know! Also, I think I may’ve stretched it with the final song but it is classified as a “video compilation” so I’d say I’m in the clear!
MU330 – Please Don’t Run (Ska is Dead ’07) the Toasters – the Stage (Ska Island ’97) Johnny Socko – Art Show (A Polka) (Misfits of Ska ’94) Red Soul Community – Anymore (the Soul of Pum Pum Hotel Vol. 1 ’11)
the Silencers – Policeman (Give ‘Em the Boot ’97)
Blind Spot – As Far as Thieves Go (This is Raj and This is Ska ’95)
Greenhouse – 822 Anywhere (Smash Your Radio! ’98) the Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Common Decency (Video Stew ’97)
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Dustin Lionhart III (vocals) from Rude City Riot takes a moment to talk to Rad Jose about his band, their upcoming tour and their brand new album “Nothin’ But Time” They also discus what makes a ska show fun to be at as well as why ska bands just have to be big. Dustin also tells us all about the song “25 Years” which is played at the end of this episode. I made a mistake while talking about writing credits on a song and Dusting corrected me like it wasn’t a big dea, whatta nice guy!
Upcoming Rude City Riot Shows in September:
* Friday September 2nd at 8:30 at the Shark Club in Vancouver (BC, CA)
w/ Giraffe Aftermath & B-Monster
* Wednesday September 14th at 8 PM at the Monte Cristo in Ste-Therese (QC, CA)
w/ the Real McKenzies
* Thursday September 15th at 9 PM at Ritual Nightclub in Ottawa (ON, CA)
w/ the Real McKenzies
* Friday September 16th at 8 PM at the Opera House in Toronto (ON, CA)
w/ the Planet Smashers, the Real McKenzies and Random Hand
* Saturday September 17th at 8 AM at KOI Fest in Kitchener (ON, CA)
w/ the Planet Smashers, the Real McKenzies, Random Hand, the Wormwood Scrubs, the Odessa Steps Sequence, the Little Black Dress, the New Cities, Wildlife, Protest the Hero and Zealots Desire
* Monday September 19th at 9 PM at the Casbah Lounge in Hamilton (BC, CA)
w/ the Real McKenzies
* Tuesday September 20th at 9 PM at Call the Office in London (ON, CA)
w/ the Real McKenzies and Random Hand
* Wednesday September 21st at 8 PM at Time to Laugh in Kingston (ON, CA)
w/ the Planet Smashers, the Real McKenzies and Random Hand
* Thursday September 22nd at 8 PM at L’AgiteE in Quebec City (QC, CA)
w/ the Real McKenzies and Random Hand
* Friday September 23rd at 8 PM at Willy’s Pub in Valleyfield (QC, CA)
* Saturday September 24th at 8 PM at Club Soda in Montreal (QC, CA)
w/ the Planet Smashers and the Real McKenzies
* Monday September 26th at 9 PM at Crock’s in Thunder Bay (ON, CA)
* Thursday September 29th at 8 PM at Louis’ Pub in Saskatoon (CA)
w/ the Pack a.d. and the Real McKenzies
* Friday September 30th at 8 PM at the Distrikt in Regina (SK, CA)
w/ the Real McKenzies
* Saturday October 1st at 9 PM at LB’s in Albert (AB, CA)
Rude City Riot’s song “Impostor Man” was featured in the episode “Open Secret” from February 23rd, 2010 and their song “Bonnie & Clyde” was featured in the episode “Dynamic Duos” from August 11th, 2011.
This episode and all episodes can always be found here. You can also subscribe to the podcast by going to your advanced tab on iTunes, then select “subscribe to podcast…” and entering this address: http://23minofska.podomatic.com/rss2.xml into the box that opens. Also if you’d like, find & like us on facebook. You can also download this episode for safe keeping.
The intro and outro for this episode is the song “DC Riot Stomp” also by Rude City Riot.
