Newest MNSKA band Blue Waffle just headlined a show in Uptown Minneapolis last week at Cause Spirits and Soundbar.  Here’s a video of the group performing their song “Die.”  Although their band name is not great for a Google search (turn on SafeSearch!), they are playing more and more shows in the Twin Cities area.  Be sure to check them out this Saturday at The Red Sea in Minneapolis with The Bishops, The Prizefighters, and Small Kitchen Appliances.

Check out the video on YouTube HERE

Teenage angst.  It affects us all at one time or another.  It confuses adults but spreads through high school halls like an epidemic.  Today’s band, the youngsters known as Small Kitchen Appliances, have channelled their angst into their self-recorded skacore tunes.  I can think of much worse things to do with angst.

Track of the Day: “Zombie Revolution II” by Small Kitchen Appliances from the album Versus Billy Mays

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MNSka.com’s own Patrick Larson had a chance to catch up with RJ and Kabel from MNSka band Small Kitchen Appliances after their recent show at The Vault in Buffalo, MN.  The guys talked about their first summer tour, the technical issues with their new album Versus Billy Mays, and the limited performances in the near future as the band members are college bound this fall.  This interview was filmed by Ryan Klegin.

NOTE: We apologize for the audio.  There are more MNSka interviews slated for the near future so stay tuned.

You can check out a video of Small Kitchen Appliances performing their song “Pockets Full Of Gold” at The Vault after the jump.

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MNSka band Small Kitchen Appliances have posted a report from the road!  The band embarked on a Midwest tour from July 10th – July 20th and have a couple pictures and stories from their first couple of days, including playing a house party located above a meat locker and rocking out a bandshell in Sheboygan, WI.

You can read all about it in their MYSPACE BLOG.

MNSka band Small Kitchen Appliances have been really busy the last few months preparing for the release of their first full-length album Versus Billy Mays and booking their weeklong midwest tour to support the CD release.  The tour kicks off with their show this Friday, July 10th at the Red Sea with fellow MNSka bands The Prizefighters, Rocksteady Breakfast, and Moving To Pluto.

You can check out new tracks “Nick Schauer” and “Zombie Revolution II” on the Small Kitchen Appliances Myspace Page.

You can see the tour dates after the jump.

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MNSka band Small Kitchen Appliances will be releasing their first full-length album Versus Billy Mays on Friday, July 10th at an ALL AGES show at the Red Sea in Minneapolis, MN.  The show will also kickoff the band’s midwest tour.  Opening acts will include MNSka bands The Prizefighters, Rocksteady Breakfast, and Moving To Pluto.   The doors will open at 5pm and it’s only $5 cover!  Small Kitchen Appliances have promised games and prizes between sets and don’t forget to bring some extra cash to pick up their brand new CD!

Special thanks to Miss Upsetter for another kickass show poster!

Boston, MA reggae/soul band Westbound Train is back in the Twin Cities tonight for an ALL AGES show at the Triple Rock.  Show starts at 5pm and features the Fear Nuttin Band, MNSka rocksteady band The Prizefighters, and MNSka youngsters Small Kitchen Appliances.  Here’s a WBT video to get you in the dancin’ mood:

MNSka band Small Kitchen Appliances have announced that they are entering the studio to record their first full-length album Versus Billy Mays.  The band has posted a blog on their myspace page detailing their recent hiatus and their upcoming plans.  You can view the blog post HERE.

Be sure to catch Small Kitchen Appliances Friday, May 8th at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis, MN when they open for Westbound Train, Fear Nuttin Band, and The Prizefighters.

MNSka is hosting the biggest ska show of the fall on November 8th at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis.  To celebrate the release of their new album, Go, Umbrella Bed is playing with an all MNSka bill, consisting of Sajak, 2 Tone Runts, Rocksteady Breakfast and Small Kitchen Appliances.  Tickets for this show are on sale now, so buy them online here.  You may want to get tickets to this show in advance to guarantee admission to this giant ska explosion!

Kabel and Jimmy, from the MNSka band Small Kitchen Appliances, dropped by Rude Radio (Radio K 770 AM) last Sunday and played a live acoustic set in Studio K.  The two stuck around for an interview with Reverend Evan to promote the upcoming Umbrella Bed CD release show coming up on Saturday, November 8th at the Triple Rock Social Club.

You can check out the Sunday’s entire 2-hour Rude Radio program below:

Rude Radio 10-12-2008

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Next week on Rude Radio, MNSka band Sajak will be live in-studio!  Check it out on Sunday, October 19th at 12 pm (770 AM Minneapolis-St. Paul or on the web at www.radiok.org)