LA band The Aggrolites brought their patented dirty reggae sound back to the Twin Cities this past weekend, making their second show here in 7 months. This time, the band played a big show at the Cabooze, featuring New Jersey ska-punk band Hub City Stompers and MNSKA’s own The Prizefighters. Here is The Aggrolites covering Delroy Wilson‘s hit “Once Upon A Time.”
You can check out this video on YouTube HERE
Last Sunday, New Jersey ska-punk band Hub City Stompers made their official MN debut at The Cabooze. The band opened for The Aggrolites and are currently on their Beerpocalypse Now! Tour through the rest of the month. We are already in the process of having them play here again to headline an MNSKA show in the future.
You can check out the video on YouTube HERE
Last year, Brooklyn rocksteady band The Forthrights recorded a number of tunes with Vic Ruggiero (The Slackers), Chris Murray and Maddie Ruthless at Treehouse Studios in Niles, OH. The result? A 7-track self-titled album that will brighten up your day! Preview the tracks and download the album The Forthrights HERE
The May edition of Boss Sounds Downtown is upon us! Beautiful late Spring weather in Minneapolis is only made sweeter by the heavy 60s Jamaican beat pumping through the sound system, and it’s all going down at Grumpy’s downtown this Thursday. Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae all on original 45 for your dancing and listening pleasure.
Music starts at 10, no cover! Come on down and have a drink with friends and dance the night away.
Local ska/punk band Rocksteady Breakfast have announced their Midwest Summer Tour which starts in June. The band is still working on some of the dates but here are the confirmed ones so far:
6/14 @ Mr. Roberts in Madison, WI w/ 4 Aspirin Morning and Pervert Preachers
6/16 @ Cobra Lounge in Chicago, IL: w/ Mustard Plug, Dropsteppers and Los Vicios De Papa
6/17 @ the Fremont in Des Moines, IA
6/18 @ Louis’ Bar & Grill in Omaha, NE w/ DSM-5
6/20 @ Soundpony in Tulsa, OK
6/22 @ the DIY Event Center in Colorado Springs, CO w/ Tater Twat and tba
6/24 @ Nameless Cave in Rapid City, SD w/ Wax Bananas abd tba
6/27 @ Triple Rock in Minneapolis, MN w/ Curious Volume, Roots in Stereo and tba
Stay tuned to MNSKA.com for updates!
MNSKA band The Prizefighters have been added to the bill for the Sunday, May 20th show at The Cabooze! The show includes headliner The Aggrolites along with special guests Old Man Markley and New Jersey ska/punk band Hub City Stompers. It is nice to see some local support on such a big show and gives you all more of an excuse to head out on a Sunday night!
You can RSVP for the show on Facebook HERE
You can buy discount tickets in advance HERE
Cincinnati ska/reggae band The Pinstripes played a spirited set at the Motr Pub on Cinco De Mayo. The band was nice enough to post their hour long set on YouTube for those of us who weren’t able to enjoy the festivities.
You can check out the video on YouTube HERE
This Sunday at The Cabooze in Minneapolis, LA’s The Aggrolites will be once again bringing their dirty reggae party to the Twin Cities! That alone would make any fan of reggae and soul shout for joy, but as a special treat, New Jersey ska/punk band Hub City Stompers are sharing the stage for their first ever show in Minnesota! This 18+ show starts at 7pm and features special guests Fat Wreck Chords artists Old Man Markley. Be sure to get there early!
Tallgrass Brewing Company, makers of fine beers like Oasis and 8-Bit Pale Ale, is bringing you a Friday night of ska, folk and punk at the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis! Local ska-punkers Rocksteady Breakfast are headlining a bill of great bands, including other locals Stop Drop and Secondhand Ska Kings! Special guests include Michigan folk-punk band Matt Wixson’s Flying Circus, who are making their Twin Cities debut! Just $5!
New England ska-punk band Brunt Of It posted this live video for their new song “T.H.C.” from their upcoming album All Aboard The Cannabus
You can check out the video on YouTube HERE
