Road warrior and jack-of-all-trades Sammy Kay returns to the show to discuss many things, including his brand new EP Sammy Kay and the East Los Three. Courtney and Sammy chat about life on the road, the differences between East Coast and West Coast ska and reggae (hint: it has to do with the way people walk), and the benefits of recording music in one take! Tune in and find out why Sammy refers to Courtney as his “Midwest Mama”
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This show is brought to you in part by MNSKA.com, Minnesota’s Ska Community. You can contact Courtney atFOSS@fancypantsgangsters.com or find him onTwitter or on Facebook and Google+. Also be sure to subscribe to us using RSS or iTunes, or you might miss something. And wouldn’t that be just sad?
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Jamaican Rocksteady is a genre of music that only held prominence for a couple of years back in the late 60′s. So why do we find it so fascinating and rewarding? To get to the bottom of this riddle, Courtney talks with none other than the “Rocksteady Queen of New Orleans,” Maddie Ruthless. Maddie also discusses her recent move to New York, the collaborations on her latest album Maddie Ruthless featuring The Forthrights and Friends, and what it is like playing in a new band. Sit back as Courtney and Maddie take you to Rocksteady School.
To find out more about the latest in all-things Ruthless, head to Maddie’s website HERE.
The Flyover Ska Show is now available on Stitcher, the free podcast radio app for all your better smartphones. Stream more than just the latest Midwestern Ska.
This show is brought to you in part by MNSKA.com, Minnesota’s Ska Community. You can contact Courtney at FOSS@fancypantsgangsters.com or find him onTwitter or on Facebook andGoogle+. Also be sure to subscribe to us using RSS or iTunes, or you might miss something. And wouldn’t that be just sad?
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Something To Do is one of the nicest bands in all the Midwest. So nice, in fact, that they agreed to perform a do-over interview when host Courtney fails to hit the record button! Kenny, guitarist of S2D, had a few spare minutes prior to their CD release show to call in to the podcast and talk all about the new album Music For Fine Dining. The band has made some changes to the line-up since the last time Kenny was on the show and talks to Courtney about some big time shows the band has played recently.
You can check out Something To Do on Facebook and at their website. You can get Music For Fine DiningHERE
The Flyover Ska Show is now available on Stitcher, the free podcast radio app for all your better smartphones. Stream more than just the latest Midwestern Ska.
This show is brought to you in part by MNSKA.com, Minnesota’s Ska Community. You can contact Courtney at FOSS@fancypantsgangsters.com or find him onTwitter or on Facebook andGoogle+. Also be sure to subscribe to us using RSS or iTunes, or you might miss something. And wouldn’t that be just sad?
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After 6 months of hiatus from podcasting, Courtney makes a triumphant return to the Flyover Ska Show. While he is lining up guests for upcoming episodes, we will bring you an interview he conducted with maker of the upcoming film Legends Of SkaBrad Klein (aka General Moses). Brad takes us on the journey of his life in music, which includes creating reggae-inspired workout tapes, immersing himself in Jamaican music as a radio DJ, and throwing the quintessential concert that reunited all of the forefathers of ska music. Amongst the interesting anecdotes and life lessons, Brad describes the struggles and realities of making a music documentary. I’ll give you a hint: it costs a lot of money to make a movie!
Big ups to King Django for creating our new theme song!
The Flyover Ska Show is now available on Stitcher, the free podcast radio app for all your better smartphones. Stream more than just the latest Midwestern Ska.
This show is brought to you in part by MNSKA.com, Minnesota’s Ska Community. You can contact Courtney at FOSS@fancypantsgangsters.com or find him onTwitter or on Facebook andGoogle+. Also be sure to subscribe to us using RSS or iTunes, or you might miss something. And wouldn’t that be just sad?
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The BEACON Moment music series posted this excellent interview with Dave Wakeling of The English Beat. In it, Wakeling shares some incredible stories regarding his unorthodox guitar playing methods and performs “Save It For Later” acoustically.
Everybody loves new music, right? Mike from Cincinnati band The Pinstripes calls in to the show to talk to Courtney about their brand new record The Pinstripes /I. The two discuss the benefits of Kickstarter, why this album may not be their debut record, but sounds like a completely different band, and how to get lost in the rabbit-hole of Jamaican music. Check out the brand new album, which drops on February 3rd on their website. And if you’re in the Twin Cities area, check out The Pinstripes atThe Red Sea in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 3rd with special guests The Prizefighters, Dred I Dread, and Umbrella Bed!
The Flyover Ska Show is now available on Stitcher, the free podcast radio app for all your better smartphones. Stream more than just the latest Midwestern Ska.
This show is brought to you in part by MNSKA.com, Minnesota’s Ska Community. You can contact Courtney at FOSS@fancypantsgangsters.com or find him onTwitter or on Facebook andGoogle+. Also be sure to subscribe to us using RSS or iTunes, or you might miss something. And wouldn’t that be just sad?
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Welcome to a very special episode of the Flyover Ska Show that finds Courtney venturing outside of Flyover Country to cover the Asian Man Records 15th Anniversary Fest in San Francisco, CA. The week-long celebration hosted tons of ska and punk-rock bands from past and present from the label’s storied catalog. Special guests on this episode include Dan Potthast (MU330), Curtis Meachem (Monkey), Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb The Music Industry!), Gabe Pressure (Pressure Drop Soundcast), and Mike Park himself! You can check out tons of videos from Courtney’s trip to the Bay Area, featuring ska bands new and old, over at the MNSKA YouTube page. Strap in for a special extended episode that feels so real, it will seem like you actually went to the Asian Man Records Fest.
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Hola (or should I say Bienvenue?) to the newest season of the Flyover Ska Show! We kicked it off right with a big party at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis with French-Canadian reggae stars The Beatdown. The Montreal band is currently on a North American tour marking their first time in the North Star State. After their amazing set, the band relaxed over at Courtney’s house and told him all about the origins of the group, their love for “reggae with an edge,” and why it’s okay to rag on Milwaukee. Polish off a plate of poutine while you enjoy the latest episode!
Whether you are an old fan welcoming our return or a new listener just discovering us, you can enjoy that new page smell of our Google+ Page. Mmm, socially.
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This show is brought to you in part by MNSKA.com, Minnesota’s Ska Community. You can contact Courtney at FOSS@fancypantsgangsters.com or find him on Twitter or on Facebook and Google+. If you’d like to discuss this week’s show, be sure to check out the forums.
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Hey ska fans! I wanted to take the time to remind you that our friend Brad Klein (aka General Moses) is still hard at work on the upcoming Legends Of Ska documentary. His Kickstarter campaign is coming down the homestretch with only 16 days left, he is a little over $1,000 dollars short of his $15,000 goal. We at MNSKA feel that this is a very important film and a piece of history, so we encourage you to please contribute HERE.
Back in 2000, General Moses was the host of Rude Radio (Radio K, KUOM 770AM/100.7FM/104.5FM, Minneapolis, MN) and he conducted a phone interview with ska legend Derrick Morgan. Check out his 4-part interview HERE.
Holy exclusives, Batman! On this episode of the Flyover Ska Show, Courtney sits down with Jay Kalk from the unstoppable ska force 3 Minute Hero to exclusively announce the detailed future of the once defunct band. Jay takes us on a journey through his vast musical career, discussing life as a constantly touring musician, travelling the world, and why he has made his return to Minnesota, the state the birthed him. Along the way, the guys discuss the appeal of female fronted bands, why Minnesotans should be proud of Prince, and what it’s like to introduce ska music to the Chinese.
All you Twin Cities folk should make sure to head over to Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill in Minneapolis on Friday, June 17th to catch Jay and the rest of 3 Minute Hero!
The fine folks at Copycats Media have a deal for you, the loyal listener. Mention the Flyover Ska Show and they’ll add 100 FREE 11X17 full color posters to your order.
The Flyover Ska Show is now available on Stitcher, the free podcast radio app for all your better smartphones. Stream more than just the latest Midwestern Ska.
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Road warrior and jack-of-all-trades Sammy Kay returns to the show to discuss many things, including his brand new EP Sammy Kay and the East Los Three. Courtney and Sammy chat about life on the road, the differences between East Coast and West Coast ska and reggae (hint: it has to do with the way people walk), and the benefits of recording music in one take! Tune in and find out why Sammy refers to Courtney as his “Midwest Mama”
