Welcome to another Flyover Ska Show exclusive!  The Dropsteppers return to the program to share tracks off their upcoming 7-inch split on Megalith Records.  Courtney chats with Tom, Albert, and Eric about their songwriting process and how YouTube played an important role.  They also described their experience in the studio with the aid of local engineers and talents as well as why it’s important for Courtney to remain single.  Find out why along with previewing the songs “Bring It On Home To You,” “Foolish Pride,” and “Extraordinary Woman” on the latest episode of The Flyover Ska Show!

Head over to TheDropsteppers.com to stream the tracks heard in this episode!  Look for the new 7-inch coming in early Summer!

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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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Wow, that year went by quickly!  A brief glance at the calendar has shown that this show has been going for a full year, and for our 30th episode Courtney had the privilege to talk with DIY mastermind Jeff Rosenstock.  Jeff is currently on a solo tour for his band Bomb The Music Industry! and spent some time bopping around the Twin Cities on a Wednesday night after his show in St. Paul.  Along the way, Jeff tells Courtney of his humble beginnings, why the Triple Rock in Minneapolis makes the best poboys, and the bittersweet realization of growing up means becoming a sports fan.

You can download all of Bomb The Music Industry!’s  albums and EPs for FREE (or donate if you’re so inclined) over at Quote Unquote Records.  Be on the lookout this summer for their new album Vacation!

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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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Time flies when you are playing ska!  It’s been a busy couple months for our fearless host, so Courtney takes some time get us all up to speed on his whereabouts before presenting his interview.  The esteemed guest is a veteran to this show and to the American Ska scene, the one and only Bucket from the NYC band The Toasters.  The band is finishing the first leg of their 30th Anniversary tour, so Buck fills us in on what he’s been up to these past 3 decades.  He chats with Courtney over a pint of Surly some of the history of producing ska music, gives some tips to the up-and-coming bands, and describes the honor of having a beer named after his beloved band.  Indeed, no better pairing in the world than ska music and beer!

If you missed the show at the Triple Rock Social Club or any of the tour dates, be sure to check out some videos from that show at the MNSKA YouTube Channel.

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The Flyover Ska Show is now available on Stitcher, the free podcast radio app for all your better smartphones. Like ska and beer, so too podcasts and smart phones.

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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You can never sing out of tune if you don’t have a singer!  Which brings me to our guests this week Bob Timm and Jacob WakeUp! from instrumental NYC reggae/roots/soul band The Hard Times.  They tell Courtney the story about how the band was formed out of ska and reggae musicians from New York, Connecticut, and Florida.  Living up to their name, a down economy has prevented the group from touring outside the five boroughs but thanks to veteran bands like The Slackers and The Toasters, the band is able to take advantage of playing in a rich musical community.  Make sure to check out their hot new EP Two Bucks For Bob (which is oddly available for 3 bucks).

If you’re in the Minneapolis area, be sure to check out our first live event at The Red Sea, featuring performances by Green Room Rockers, The Pinstripes, The Dropsteppers and Secondhand Ska Kings.  Head to mnska.com for more information.

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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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Keep your reading glasses handy as this week, Courtney interviews author Heather Augustyn to discuss her brand new book Ska: An Oral History.  Her book contains numerous first-hand accounts from notable ska legends from every era of the genre.  Heather has been gathering interviews for the past 14 years and tells of the inspiration behind the book as well as the struggles of putting them all into a wonderfully written narrative for new found and long-time fans of music.  From the tales of the eccentric yet genius Don Drummond to the reason why Elvis Costello and The Specials parted ways, take a listen to this, the latest episode of the Flyover Ska Show!

Be sure to pick up a copy of Ska: An Oral History by going to Heather’s website.

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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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As Mother Nature blows a nightmarish blizzard across the Midwest, we at the Flyover Ska Show recommend putting on wool socks, throw another log on the fire, and curl up with our latest episode.  This week, Anthony Abbinanti of Chicago bands The Drastics and Deal’s Gone Bad calls in to give us an update on his latest reggae-dub creations.  Anthony also shares stories of how The Drastics first gathered, his theories on the recent resurgence of instrumental music, and the apparent voodoo-gypsy like curse he and his bandmates seem to be under.  There is a lot of great music to look forward to in the coming year, courtesy of Anthony and The Drastics.

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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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It’s not everyday you get talk with royalty!  This week’s guest King Django calls in from the Stubborn Records office in New Jersey for part one of the two-part interview with Courtney.  The two discuss the early beginnings of Django’s past, the origins behind his name and how Rocker-T is to blame for its longevity, and a personal PSA about the real consequences of Sex, Drugs, Ska and Reggae.  King Django also shares his theory about music based on values and the turmoil of independent ska labels around the turn of the century.  So listen in and stay tuned for the epic conclusion of the King Django interview coming soon.

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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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Party time! Excellent!  Prior to the first big MNSKA house party, local reggae-rocksteady band The Prizefighters sat down to chat about their brand new debut full-length Follow My Sound.  The band also debates whether or not Less Than Jake is a gateway drug, how King Django’s ability to lose footwear is second only to his audio mastering skills, and their Subway-style pricing for their upcoming CD release show at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, December 4th.  The band was also kind enough to preview some the tracks from their new record, so quit stalling and start listening!

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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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This past weekend, Fancy Pants Gangsters, the netcast network that has brought you great ska podcasts like Midwest Ska Moment and the Flyover Ska Show, was featured in Twin Cities Metro Magazine.  The article, entitled “Meet The Gangsters Of Internet Broadcasting” had this to say about MNSKA.com admin Courtney Klos and his podcast:

The group’s downloadable shows, or netcasts (it’s not technically a not a “podcast” unless you’re using an iPod), include “The Well-Fed Guide to Life,” in which Pedersen and Dave Bergen host a talk show from a different restaurant every week, (in a recent show they reminisced about shopping at IKEA while eating hot dogs and seeing the movie Saw while eating “pig parts”);  “Yet Another Gaming Show,” where Pederson joins Mike Deneen, Courtney Klos and Ashley Hay to discuss gaming news (like Playstation phone releases and facial recognition in video games) and “Flyover Ska Show,” where Klos interviews artists, bloggers and DJs involved in the ska revolution — and more. The Fancy Pants Gangsters cover a wide spectrum of pop-culture topics, and they’re still evolving.

You can read the entire article HERE

We’re back!  Not only has the show returned from a small break, but Sammy Krajkowski from The Forthrights has also returned to talk about the upcoming releases and tours of his band.  Courtney also discusses the differences in cost of living in the Midwest compared to New York with regards to cheapest booze, the pros and cons of going vegan, and why items you can double-fist are definitely better than those you cannot.  Sammy brings us up to speed on what the past year has been like for The Forthrights by sharing stories about their tour with Chris Murray and Vic Ruggiero, recording the tracks for the upcoming full-length and 7″s, and the band’s first legitimate “rockstar moment.”  This interview is for those who love Bruce Springsteen and all things Jersey (except the Jersey Shore…that’s a tale for another day).

Be on the lookout for The Forthrights on the Ska Is Dead 7″ of the Month release and a 4 song 7″ this year and 2 U.S. tours to support their upcoming full-length in 2011.

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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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