The first big MNSKA show of the year is happening THIS SATURDAY at The Red Sea (316 Cedar Ave S.) in Minneapolis!  It marks the triumphant return of Green Room Rockers, the first MN show by The Pinstripes, and will feature 2 outstanding MNSKA bands The Dropsteppers and Secondhand Ska Kings.

Here are the details:

• Doors open at 5pm
• Secondhand Ska Kings: 6:00 – 6:45
• The Dropsteppers: 7:00 – 7:45
• The Pinstripes: 8:00 – 8:45
• Green Room Rockers: 9:00 – 10:00

Host of the Flyover Ska Show and contributor to MNSKA.com, Courtney Klos, will be the MC for the night.  There will also be door prizes!  Everybody loves those!  Also, if you have until Thursday to win a pair of tickets to the show.  Just email mnskanews@gmail.com with ‘GRR and Pinstripes’ in the subject line!

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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The Flyover Ska Show is now available on Stitcher, the free podcast radio app for all your better smartphones. It even has shows with no talking.

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.

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. Podcasts are better than books anyway, right?

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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MNSKA and The Flyover Ska Show are proud to bring you the first BIG show of the New Year: Green Room Rockers (Indiana) and The Pinstripes (Cincinnati) on Saturday, January 22nd at The Red Sea in Minneapolis.  You can win a pair of tickets to the All Ages show by emailing mnskanews@gmail.com with “GRR and Pinstripes” in the subject line.  I will randomly select a winner on Thursday, January 20th.

Doors open for the show at 5pm and will feature special guest performances by MNSKA bands The Dropsteppers and Secondhand Ska Kings.  Just by coming to the show, you will be eligible for door prizes including music and merchandise from Green Room Rockers, The Pinstripes and MNSKA.

Tune in to the Flyover Ska Show every Monday on FancyPantsGangsters.com for additional information on this upcoming show!

MNSKA and the Flyover Ska Show are bringing two of the best up-and-coming reggae bands to Minneapolis on Saturday, January 22nd!

The Green Room Rockers just released a brand-new album on Jump Up Records and are gonna bring their driving soulful live show back to town. They’ll be bringing The Pinstripes with them, Cincinnati’s finest ska and reggae group; don’t miss their first show in MN!

We like to hold our own in Minnesota, so also on the bill are local dynamos The Dropsteppers and Secondhand Ska Kings! Four killer ska and reggae bands in one show, can ya dig it?

The show is ALL AGES, drinks with ID. Happy Hour until 9:00!
Doors at 5:00, $7.
@ The Red Sea – 316 Cedar Ave S.

Stay tuned to this site for chances to win free tickets!

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.

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. This is not a deal gone bad. God I love puns.

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.

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. Don’t be stubborn (get it?).

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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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.

Do you want instant access to the Flyover Ska Show?  Then get the free Stitcher App already! All the rude boys and girls are doing it.

Check out our sponsors Copycats Media.  If you mention The Flyover Ska Show, they will get you 100 FREE 11X17 full-color posters.

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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The Flyover Ska Show, your all-time favorite ska podcast, just got a whole lot better!  How? Well the podcast is now available via Stitcher.  If you own an iPhone, Android, Blackberry or Palm Pre, you can get the FREE Stitcher app and begin streaming The Flyover Ska Show.  No more waiting for downloads or synching, no more wasted space on your smart phone!  Once you have the Stitcher app on your phone, you can immediately stream new episodes.

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