Overproof Radio episode 11 is now live; get some boss ska and reggae in your ears via the stream below or the show page on Podomatic — there are new tunes from the Moon Invaders, Chris Murray, Iba Mahr and more!

Check out the tracklist for this episode after the jump, and don’t forget to keep an ear on the show via Facebook and Twitter.

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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 at The 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 on Twitter 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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Overproof Radio is now on the air at MNSKA.com! Starting with this, our 10th episode, you’ll be able to find this biweekly podcast of Jamaican-inspired music right here, as well as at overproof.podomatic.com. Listen to the stream below, and read on for track listings and more about the show.

I’m Matt, host of the Overproof Radio podcast, and I’m thrilled to be the newest member of the MNSKA.com team. I played in my first ska-punk band in about 1996 — and first bookmarked MNSKA.com when it was a list of band names on, like, a Geocities page — and while I have pretty much retired the trumpet, I’ve been in love with Jamaican music ever since. You’ll find that love reflected in each Overproof Radio episode; I try to capture anything and everything that catches my ear — reggae, rocksteady, dub, traditional ska, roots, dancehall, ska-punk and more are all fair game. I’d love to get your feedback on this or any episode, so make sure and keep an ear on Overproof Radio via Facebook and Twitter, or just drop me an email!

Check out the tracklist for this episode after the jump

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Boston ska-core vets The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released their latest full-length album The Magic Of Youth last week.  To promote the album, longtime friend and Bosstones fan Adam Carolla invited lead singer Dicky Barrett as a guest on his wildly successful podcast The Adam Carolla Show.  The two discuss the new album and share a funny story about a delayed text message.  If you are not a fan of Carolla’s rants and nasally drone, it may be hard to sit through, but I definitely recommend checking out this episode if you are a fan of Dicky and the Bosstones.

You can check out the podcast episode HERE

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.

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 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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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.

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 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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Everything Off Beat Radio – Ska Music From All Across The Globe

Sunday, September 25 2011 – WLUW-FM 88.7 (Loyola University, Downtown Chicago)

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Nic & Vic “Saoul” SOUL OF PUM PUM (GROVER)
JAMAICA 69 “Nostalgia Del Ayer” 7″ (Steady Beat)
Los Bullets “Crystal Ball” 7″ (Steady Beat)
THE PRIZEFIGHTERS “Take Some Time” FOLLOW MY SOUND (JUMP UP)
KING HAMMOND “Reggae Movemnet” FLOORSHAKER (JUMP UP)

MR T BONE “Then I Saw You” NOTHING TO LOSE (JUMP UP)
DELERIANS “Move Around” 7″ (Steady Beat)
BABYLOVE & THE VAN DANGOS “Taxman Ska” MONEY & THE TIME (JUMP UP)
VOID UNION “The Revenge” HIGHER GUNS LP (JUMP UP)
ONE DROPPERS “The Upbeat” THE BIG ONE (Rockin’ Steady)

RATAZANAS “Mission Apollo 11″ LICK IT BACK (Grover)
HOLLIE COOK “Body Heat” S/T (MR BONGO)
AGGROLITES “Trial & Error RUGGED ROAD (YOUNG CUB)

INTENSIFIED Heart “Heart Stoping” LUNAR CITY GROOVE (Rockers Revolt)

You can download this episode of Everything Off Beat Radio HERE

Overproof Radio is back with another hour (and change) of full-strength ska, rocksteady and reggae — guaranteed. Plus a brand new feature: the Overproof Radio Cocktail of the Week!

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On the show:
Simmertones, “One Time Soon”
New Town Kings, “Stringalong”
New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, “Buttah [Jack Ruby Version]”
The Moon Invaders, “Congo Square”
Hepcat, “Tek Dat”
Eastern Standard Time, “Barbados”
Babylove and the Van Dangos, “More of a Blessing”
The Aggrolites, “Camel Rock”

The Overproof Radio Cocktail of the Week: Three Little Birds (Rum Bar, Philadelphia, PA)

The Caroloregians, “Alton Knows”
Common Rider, “Classics of Love”
Joya Landis, “Angel of the Morning”
Alton Ellis, “Can’t Stand It”
The Slickers, “Johnny Too Bad”
Mos Dub (DJ Max Tannone), “Johnny Too Beef”
Natty Nation, “Cool and Proper (Dumate Remix)”
Los Pericos feat. Pato Banton, “Groovy Vampire”
Maroon Town, “Ya Ya (Lemme Tell Dem)”
The Barrymores, “Think Straight Again”
Liberator, “Kick the Bucket”

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Introducing a brand new ska podcast from Minneapolis, here is the debut of Overproof Radio hosted by Matt Konrad.

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Straight out of Minneapolis, MN comes the world’s next hour of reggae and ska. Overproof Radio is on the air!

On this episode:
The Skatalites – The Master’s Call
Intensified – You Don’t Know What You’ve Got
The Steady Ups – Soulless Device
Simmertones – Warm Your Bones
Chris Murray – Rastaman Reggae
Kolohe Kai – This Is The Life
Dan Sherrill – d’Milestone
Tommy McCook – Heat Wave
Mr. T-Bone – Never Get Enough
Babylove and the Van Dangos – Number One (feat. Doreen Shaffer)
The Slackers – Don’t You Want a Man
The Prizefighters – Outside My Window
The Hangers – Just My Luck
Thorpedians – Hurt So Badly
The Aggrolites – Reggae Hit L.A.
The Toasters – Weekend in L.A.
Undercover SKA – Music To Watch Girls By
The Pietasters – Girl Take It Easy
Let’s Go Bowling – Take A Walk
Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Don’t Worry Desmond Dekker

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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.

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.

This show is brought to you in part by MNSKA.com, Minnesota’s Ska Community and the Fancy Pants Gangsters podcast network.  Become a fan of the show on Facebook, follow Courtney on Twitter, or email him at FOSS@fancypantsgangsters.com.

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