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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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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Bomb The Music Industry! mastermind Jeff Rosenstock is taking to the road this Spring for a unique solo tour!  Dubbed the “Bring Your Own Band” tour, Jeff is encouraging people to bring instruments to the show to help back him (and his trusty iPod) up.  BTMI! will be making a stop at Station 4 in St. Paul, MN on Wednesday, March 23rd.  Tickets for this All Ages show are $5 and doors open at 5 pm.  Grab an instrument and join in the insane ska-influenced frenzy!

Also playing this show is Minneapolis band Stop Drop (folk-punk band consisting of members from MNSKA band 2 Tone Runts), Minneapolis quartet Brilliant Beast (alt-country and power-folk band consisting of members of MNSKA band The Prizefighters) and Animal Attack! (St. Paul hardcore punk band).

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Frantic punk/ska/electronic project known as Bomb The Music Industry! has released a brand new EP that is short on songs but long on exclamation points Adults!!!… Smart!!! Shithammered!!! And Excited By Nothing!!!!!!! Jeff Rosenstock and co. have crafted 7 strong songs featuring organs, horns, bells, and synthesizers that was recorded, mixed, and released in the span of 5 days.  Like all of BTMI!’s albums, you can download the whole thing for free over at Quote Unquote Records, but donations are always accepted.