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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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

MNSKA rude boys Rocksteady Breakfast have put together a new video for their song “Hooligans” to promote their upcoming album release on September 3rd.  The video is their best to date and features footage from multiple gigs and basement shows around the Twin Cities.  The audio is taken from a live show they did at The Red Sea in Minneapolis.  Can’t wait to check out the new album!

The band is releasing their new CD at The Rat Hole in Minneapolis on September 3rd!

You can check out the video on YouTube HERE

Fall 2011 is looking to be a solid season for MNSKA!  There are going to be a whole truckload of new releases from bands in the MNSKA community.  Let me give you a run down of what you can look forward to:

Rocksteady Breakfast will be releasing their new CD on Saturday, September 3rd at The Rat Hole in South Minneapolis.  The band has spent the past year and a half working on this album.  It is a must-have for fans of raw energetic underground punk-ska!  Details for the release show can be found HERE

The Prizefighters have been busy this past year putting together a special-edition vinyl LP of their recent release Follow My Sound via Jump Up Records.  Along with songs from the album, side B of the vinyl will include new unreleased songs, instrumental versions, and even a dub from Anthony Abbinanti (The Drastics).  The band will be releasing the album at special double release show with MNSKA band The Dropsteppers on Friday, October 21st at The Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis.  The Dropsteppers spent the early part of 2011 in the studio to create their debut full-length CD Get Up In It via Megalith Records.

Veteran third-wave ska band 3 Minute Hero recently announced their triumphant return to the Twin Cities music scene.  To commemorate being back in the saddle, they are hard at work on a new release that should be out this Fall.  Stay tuned to MNSKA.com for more details!

Long-time Twin Cities reggae band Dred I Dread will be releasing their much anticipated follow-up to 2009′s Tribulation sometime in early 2012.  The band previewed some of their new songs at the recent Jamaican Independence Day party at The Red Sea.

MNSKA band Dred I Dread played a set at the Jamaican Independence Day party at The Red Sea in Minneapolis.  The band closed out their set with the song “Free Mama Earth.”

You can check out the video on YouTube HERE

The Prizefighters will be there, bringing their Minnesota-bred hard-hitting rough and tough reggae, rocksteady and ska tunes.  The band has been supporting their latest CD Follow My Sound.  Be sure to be on the lookout for their special-edition vinyl LP on Jump Up Records in the Fall.

Dred I Dread are one of the most diverse reggae bands in the Twin Cities, including artists from Jamaica, New Orleans, Minnesota, Turkey, and Mexico.  The band is hard at work on their much anticipated album due out in 2012.

The Dropsteppers have been making a name for themselves in the American reggae and ska scene with their smooth soulful vocals and chugging rhythms.  Look for them on tour in the Midwest this Fall in support of their upcoming 7-inch split on Megalith Records.

Stop Drop are a new folk-punk band from the Twin Cities, featuring members of the MNSKA band 2 Tone Runts.  This show is their official EP release show, so be sure to pick up their new music!

The Prizefighters (Jump Up Records)
Dred I Dread (Rapidfire Records)
The Dropsteppers (Megalith Records)
Stop Drop (EP Release Show)

The Red Sea
316 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Doors 5pm | ALL AGES | $5

Mustard Plug are celebrating their 20th year as a band this year! These ska-punk veterans hail from Grand Rapids, MI and make a point of bringing their upbeat sounds to the Twin Cities annually. The band released In Black And White in 2007.

Moving To Pluto is an MNSKA band have been playing their alternative style of punk, pop, and ska-reggae in the Twin Cities for quite a while. The band is celebrating the release of their latest EP!

The Waffle Stompers are making the trip from New Jersey to kick it with the MNSKA scene! This band is busy playing shows and bringing their pop-ska sounds to all that will hear.

Stop Drop is the latest music project from MNSKA band 2 Tone Runts. This band brings raw energy in the form of folk-punk anthems. Check out their latest single “Caffeine Culture” on their website

Mustard Plug
Moving To Pluto
The Waffle Stompers
Stop Drop

The Red Sea
316 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Doors 5pm | ALL AGES | $10

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

It’s that time of year again!  MNSKA’s raucous rude boys Rocksteady Breakfast are throwing their annual Pachanga show on Saturday, May 7th at The Red Sea in Minneapolis.  This year’s lineup includes Chicago bands Thirty Case Chase and The Pervert Preachers along with St. Paul band Code Green.  This ALL AGES show starts at 5pm and it’s just $5 at the door.  Drinks with ID, including the legendary Red Sea Happy Hour!

Rumor has it there’s an after party show featuring The Scum Boys.  Only way to get in on that action is to get down to the Rocksteady Breakfast Pachanga!

Details can be found on the Facebook event HERE