Ska Meltdown!
PIMPBOT
with The Dropsteppers, The Thundertones, Ska-Skank Redemption
The Red Sea, Minneapolis
June 4th, 2013

Show Review by MNSKA contributor Adam Vermillion

One of the many things I love about being part of the ska scene, and MNSKA specifically is that not only do most people locally know each other, but there are connections established throughout on both the national and even international levels.  This allows for some bands to come through town that may normally not think about adding Minneapolis as a potential stop on a tour.

Thanks to Jay “Jayder” Kalk of the legendary 3 Minute Hero, those connections brought his old band mate Fernando Pacheco, and his current band, PIMPBOT (from Waikiki!) to the fans here in Minneapolis.  Both of them had previously performed together with Go Jimmy Go.

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We have a loaded ska show coming up Tuesday night at The Red Sea in Minneapolis.  You won’t want to miss this one!  Coming all the way from Waikiki, Hawaii, PIMPBOT (ex-Go Jimmy Go) will be performing their brand of ska tunes (see above video) as well as Ska Skank Redemption from Fargo, North Dakota.  Plenty of local flare to be had as well with MNSKA bands The Dropsteppers and The Thundertones.  Special guests Shitpony (members of 3 Minute Hero).  The 18+ show is only $7 and starts at 7pm.

You can check out the PIMPBOT video on YouTube HERE

Related show

• Band: The Dropsteppers / PIMPBOT / Shitpony / The Thundertones / Ska Skank Redemption
• Date: Tuesday, June 4th 2013
• Time: 7:00pm
• City: The Dropsteppers / PIMPBOT / Shitpony / The Thundertones / Ska Skank Redemption in Minneapolis, MN
• Venue: The Red Sea
• Address: 320 Cedar Ave S
• Country: US
• Admission: $7
• Age restrictions: 18+
• Notes: SKA Meltdown!
  featuring PIMPBOT (ex Go Jimmy Go) from Waikiki!
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Omaha ska/reggae band The Bishops are back in town, playing this Saturday, July 14th at The Red Sea in Minneapolis, MN.  The show also features MNSKA bands Rocksteady Breakfast and a special acoustic set by The Prizefighters.  The 18+ show starts at 10pm.

Be sure to pick up The Bishops EP at the show!

Related show

• Band: **The Bishops / Rocksteady Breakfast / The Prizefighters (acoustic)
• Date: Saturday, July 14th 2012
• Time: 10:00pm
• City: **The Bishops / Rocksteady Breakfast / The Prizefighters (acoustic) in Minneapolis, MN
• Venue: The Red Sea
• Address: 320 Cedar Ave S
• Country: US
• Admission: $5
• Age restrictions: 18+
• More information
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Earlier this month, Cincinnati band The Pinstripes returned to the Twin Cities as part of their tour celebrating the release of The Pinstripes/I, their latest full-length album.  The Red Sea was packed and rocking that night.  For those who weren’t there, this video is a taste of what you missed!  It features the songs “Might Be Her Fool,” “Alright Baby” and the beginning of “Come On In.”  Can’t wait for these guys to come back to Minneapolis!

Special thanks to my brother Cameron Klos for shooting the video!

You can check out the video on YouTube HERE

MNSKA band The Prizefighters had a blast last October at their vinyl release show at The Nomad World Pub.  Here’s the band playing a retooled version of their song “Lost At Sea.”

Be sure to check them out TONIGHT at The Red Sea with The Pinstripes (Cincinnati), Dred I Dread, and Umbrella Bed!!

You can check out the video on YouTube HERE

Here’s a video of MNSKA band Umbrella Bed at their performance last October at the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis, playing their song “Captain George.”  This long-running ska band will be playing THIS SATURDAY at The Red Sea in Minneapolis with The Pinstripes (Cincinnati) and MNSKA bands The Prizefighters and Dred I Dread.

You can check out the video on YouTube HERE

Making a triumphant return to the Twin Cities, Cincinnati’s very own The Pinstripes are making a tour stop at The Red Sea in Minnapolis, MN on Saturday, March 3rd to promote their brand new full-length “The Pinstripes/I.”  The band will be in good company with MNSKA bands The Prizefighters, Dred I Dread, and Umbrella Bed!  This ALL AGES show will only cost you $7 and a legendary Happy Hour (w/ ID) that goes until 9pm!  If you missed out on The Pinstripes when they came to town last year, you HAVE to come this year.  If you are a fan of smooth soulful 3-part vocal harmonies and sweet reggae tunes, you won’t want to miss out!

I am looking for volunteers to help put up posters for this event!  I have a stack of glossy 11X17 posters, so please contact me at mnskanews@gmail.com to pick them up!

RSVP for the show on Facebook HERE

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!

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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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You can download this episode HERE or subscribe to the show on iTunes.

In case you missed it, on Jan 27th, The Pinstripes were invited to the studios at WNKU (89.7 FM), one of Cincinnati’s finest public radio outlets. A real gem of an opportunity. This was recorded direct from a radio receiver, so it has all the warmth and charm of Frequency Modulated audio coming into your antenna.

Their new album “The Pinstripes/I” drops this Friday, February 3rd.  Don’t miss The Pinstripes when they play Saturday, March 3rd at The Red Sea!

Cincinnati band The Pinstripes are gearing up to promote and tour behind their upcoming full-length debut.  In the meantime, the band et up the tape machine in their practice space and spent an afternoon putting down some new ideas to tape through the mixing board.  This video features John on drums, Leonardo on bass, Matt and Sean on guitars, Mike on keys, and Chris doing the dub.

Be sure to catch The Pinstripes at The Red Sea in Minneapolis on March 3rd!

You can check out the video on YouTube HERE