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Ska

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    KUKQ Phoenix Locks in Programming Schedule

    See also: KUKQ Returns to Phoenix (Via the Internet) See also: KUKQ Phoenix Launches Online; We Speak With Nancy Stevens, Craven Moorehead, and Jonathan L KUKQ Phoenix -- the internet radio station bearing the classic call letters of a bygone Phoenix institution -- launched back in March, but as st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    Gwen Stefani Rules (As a Rude Girl and/or Pop Princess)

    I'm glad I grew up in the '90s. I had strong, independent, beautiful women as musical role models, and they ruled the airwaves. The Spice Girls preached girl power, Lilith Fair paraded feminine gusto across the country, and No Doubt , fronted by Gwen Stefani, assured us that being treated like "just ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    7 Seconds and More Added to Punk Rock Bowling Lineup

    ​Today is a big day for fans of Las Vegas, punk, and/or bowling. The full lineup for the 14th Annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival will come out sometime today. We're guessing it's going to happen in the afternoon since three-day passes go on sale today at 1 p.m. Pacific. Once again BY ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Roddy Radiation of The Specials on Rocking Steady with Skabilly Rebels

    Roderick James Byers -- known to two-tone fanatics as Roddy Radiation -- has got ska credentials locked down. Not only did he play guitar in the seminal rude boy band The Specials, but he wrote some of the band's catchiest tunes, like "Concrete Jungle" and "Hey Little Rich Girl." Radiation kept bus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Our 21 Top Picks for Arizona Beer Week

    Arizona Beer week starts Saturday and we are so freakin' excited! After spending hours looking at each and every of the more than 150 events that will take place between Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25th we have come up with a list of our favorites. We tried to narrow it down to se ... More >>

  • Music

    January 19, 2012

    The Toasters @ Martini Ranch

    Arizona Beer week starts Saturday and we are so freakin' excited! After spending hours looking at each and every of the more than 150 events that will take place between Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25th we have come up with a list of our favorites. We tried to narrow it down to se ... More >>

  • Music

    October 6, 2011

    Phoenix Music Heads to Tortilla Flat

    Arizona Beer week starts Saturday and we are so freakin' excited! After spending hours looking at each and every of the more than 150 events that will take place between Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25th we have come up with a list of our favorites. We tried to narrow it down to se ... More >>

  • Music

    July 7, 2011

    Streetlight Manifesto @ Marquee Theatre

    Arizona Beer week starts Saturday and we are so freakin' excited! After spending hours looking at each and every of the more than 150 events that will take place between Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25th we have come up with a list of our favorites. We tried to narrow it down to se ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2011

    Toots and the Maytals @ Marquee Theatre

    Arizona Beer week starts Saturday and we are so freakin' excited! After spending hours looking at each and every of the more than 150 events that will take place between Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25th we have come up with a list of our favorites. We tried to narrow it down to se ... More >>

  • Music

    May 19, 2011

    Voodoo Glow Skulls @ The Rhythm Room

    Arizona Beer week starts Saturday and we are so freakin' excited! After spending hours looking at each and every of the more than 150 events that will take place between Saturday, February 18th and Saturday, February 25th we have come up with a list of our favorites. We tried to narrow it down to se ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Strong Beer Fest Names Captain Squeegee Headliner

    Captain Squeegee has the tough task of filling 2 Tone Lizard Kings checkerboard shoes at this year's Strong Beer Festival.​First, some sad news: 2 Tone Lizard Kings will not be playing this Saturday's Strong Beer Festival at Steele Indian School Park. When organizers approached the Mesa ska band t ... More >>

  • Music

    January 27, 2011

    Ska Parade Tour @ The Clubhouse Music Venue

    Captain Squeegee has the tough task of filling 2 Tone Lizard Kings checkerboard shoes at this year's Strong Beer Festival.​First, some sad news: 2 Tone Lizard Kings will not be playing this Saturday's Strong Beer Festival at Steele Indian School Park. When organizers approached the Mesa ska band t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    The Toasters, Monkey, and Go-Go 13 Headline Two-Day Ska Fest at The Clubhouse in January

    The Toasters​Ska kids and rude boys from throughout the Valley will definitely be skanking up a storm at this news: alt-rock station X103.9 and local promoter Jeremiah Gratza (a.k.a. President Gator) are bringing a massive two-night ska festival to the Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe next month. T ... More >>

  • Articles

    December 9, 2010

    2 Tone Lizard Kings Carry the Torch for Arizona's Ska Scene

    The Toasters​Ska kids and rude boys from throughout the Valley will definitely be skanking up a storm at this news: alt-rock station X103.9 and local promoter Jeremiah Gratza (a.k.a. President Gator) are bringing a massive two-night ska festival to the Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe next month. T ... More >>

  • Music

    December 9, 2010

    2 Tone Lizard Kings Carry the Torch for Arizona's Ska Scene

    The Toasters​Ska kids and rude boys from throughout the Valley will definitely be skanking up a storm at this news: alt-rock station X103.9 and local promoter Jeremiah Gratza (a.k.a. President Gator) are bringing a massive two-night ska festival to the Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe next month. T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    2 Tone Lizard Kings, Everlast, the Gay Blades, and More in This Week's Issue

    2 Tone Lizard Kings: Spicing up the AZ ska scene.​Although there isn't particularly an abundance of ska bands in Arizona, local ska band the 2 Tone Lizard Kings are keeping the genre fresh. They incorporate the energy of Fishbone frontman Angelo Moore, a maturing sound, and the vibes of a raucous ... More >>

  • Music

    November 25, 2010

    The Expendables @ Marquee Theatre

    2 Tone Lizard Kings: Spicing up the AZ ska scene.​Although there isn't particularly an abundance of ska bands in Arizona, local ska band the 2 Tone Lizard Kings are keeping the genre fresh. They incorporate the energy of Fishbone frontman Angelo Moore, a maturing sound, and the vibes of a raucous ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 4, 2010

    Ska Wars

    2 Tone Lizard Kings: Spicing up the AZ ska scene.​Although there isn't particularly an abundance of ska bands in Arizona, local ska band the 2 Tone Lizard Kings are keeping the genre fresh. They incorporate the energy of Fishbone frontman Angelo Moore, a maturing sound, and the vibes of a raucous ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Less Than Jake to Play Losing Streak in its Entirety Live: Has the 'Whole Album Live' Thing Jumped The Shark?

    ​Less Than Jake, the Florida ska-punk outfit you may remember from such hits as "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "History of a Boring Town" and "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts" will play their 1996 major label debut Losing Streak live in its entirety at a Riot Fest in Chicago next month.E ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    Skank You Very Much

    ​Less Than Jake, the Florida ska-punk outfit you may remember from such hits as "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "History of a Boring Town" and "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts" will play their 1996 major label debut Losing Streak live in its entirety at a Riot Fest in Chicago next month.E ... More >>

  • Music

    February 25, 2010

    Beastie Boys, The Rolling Stones, and America's Other Oldest Bands

    ​Less Than Jake, the Florida ska-punk outfit you may remember from such hits as "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "History of a Boring Town" and "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts" will play their 1996 major label debut Losing Streak live in its entirety at a Riot Fest in Chicago next month.E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    2010 Strong Beer Festival: 10 Clues You Were There

    Jonathan McNamaraYup. There was a ton of beer at the Strong Beer Festival as evidenced by these jokers. Slideshow here. ​Were you at the 2010 Strong Beer Festival in downtown Phoenix Saturday?Seriously, this is not a rhetorical question. If you were at the annual fest -- relocated from Mesa to Cen ... More >>

  • Music

    December 3, 2009

    Less Than Jake

    Jonathan McNamaraYup. There was a ton of beer at the Strong Beer Festival as evidenced by these jokers. Slideshow here. ​Were you at the 2010 Strong Beer Festival in downtown Phoenix Saturday?Seriously, this is not a rhetorical question. If you were at the annual fest -- relocated from Mesa to Cen ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Less Than Jake

    Jonathan McNamaraYup. There was a ton of beer at the Strong Beer Festival as evidenced by these jokers. Slideshow here. ​Were you at the 2010 Strong Beer Festival in downtown Phoenix Saturday?Seriously, this is not a rhetorical question. If you were at the annual fest -- relocated from Mesa to Cen ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    Captain Squeegee

    Jonathan McNamaraYup. There was a ton of beer at the Strong Beer Festival as evidenced by these jokers. Slideshow here. ​Were you at the 2010 Strong Beer Festival in downtown Phoenix Saturday?Seriously, this is not a rhetorical question. If you were at the annual fest -- relocated from Mesa to Cen ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2009

    Skank You Very Much

    Trunk Space gets a little rude

  • Music

    June 18, 2009

    The Dendrites!

    Trunk Space gets a little rude

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2009

    The Aggrolites Make 'Em Sing And Skank At The Clubhouse

    Victor PalaganoThe Aggrolites on stage at The Clubhouse.In it's pure, island-bred, form reggae tends to make pretty poor sing-along music for white people. Sure, "Buffalo Soldier" seems like a good sing-a-long, given it's perfect pace and easily learnable lyrics, but when push comes to shove, in t ... More >>

  • Music

    June 4, 2009

    The Aggrolites

    Victor PalaganoThe Aggrolites on stage at The Clubhouse.In it's pure, island-bred, form reggae tends to make pretty poor sing-along music for white people. Sure, "Buffalo Soldier" seems like a good sing-a-long, given it's perfect pace and easily learnable lyrics, but when push comes to shove, in t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 4, 2009

    The Aggrolites

    Victor PalaganoThe Aggrolites on stage at The Clubhouse.In it's pure, island-bred, form reggae tends to make pretty poor sing-along music for white people. Sure, "Buffalo Soldier" seems like a good sing-a-long, given it's perfect pace and easily learnable lyrics, but when push comes to shove, in t ... More >>

  • Music

    May 21, 2009

    No Doubt

    Victor PalaganoThe Aggrolites on stage at The Clubhouse.In it's pure, island-bred, form reggae tends to make pretty poor sing-along music for white people. Sure, "Buffalo Soldier" seems like a good sing-a-long, given it's perfect pace and easily learnable lyrics, but when push comes to shove, in t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2009

    Because Every Beer Festival Needs Music

    Not only do The Crown Kings love beer, but they love playing beer festivalsFor those of you who have been keeping tabs on the Arizona Brewer's Guild recent run of beer festivals, you know, full well, that the 21st Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival is this Saturday and Sunday at Tempe Beach Park fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    2 Tone Lizard Kings: Try Not To Like Them After Two Beers

    2 Tone Lizard Kings provide entertainment at Saturday's Strong Beer Festival in Mesa.Like a lot of people, I really, really need to be in the mood to listen to third wave ska. And by "in the mood" I mean I need to be in high school again. Still, I kinda dig Tempe's 2 Tone Lizard Kings. Sure, the tim ... More >>

  • Music

    February 5, 2009

    Ska is Dead Tour

    2 Tone Lizard Kings provide entertainment at Saturday's Strong Beer Festival in Mesa.Like a lot of people, I really, really need to be in the mood to listen to third wave ska. And by "in the mood" I mean I need to be in high school again. Still, I kinda dig Tempe's 2 Tone Lizard Kings. Sure, the tim ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2009

    Reel Big Fish's Marquee Gig Was Fantastic...If You Were Under 25

    Reel Big Fish's trombone player Dan Regan (left) and vocalist Aaron Barrett. See more shots in our Reel Big Fish slide show. Dear Reel Big Fish, I never thought it would end like this, but I think we're gonna have to call it quits. After more than a decade, I don't think I can call myself a fan an ... More >>

  • Music

    January 1, 2009

    Reel Big Fish

    Reel Big Fish's trombone player Dan Regan (left) and vocalist Aaron Barrett. See more shots in our Reel Big Fish slide show. Dear Reel Big Fish, I never thought it would end like this, but I think we're gonna have to call it quits. After more than a decade, I don't think I can call myself a fan an ... More >>

  • Music

    January 1, 2009

    The Slackers

    Reel Big Fish's trombone player Dan Regan (left) and vocalist Aaron Barrett. See more shots in our Reel Big Fish slide show. Dear Reel Big Fish, I never thought it would end like this, but I think we're gonna have to call it quits. After more than a decade, I don't think I can call myself a fan an ... More >>

  • Music

    December 11, 2008

    The Aquabats

    Reel Big Fish's trombone player Dan Regan (left) and vocalist Aaron Barrett. See more shots in our Reel Big Fish slide show. Dear Reel Big Fish, I never thought it would end like this, but I think we're gonna have to call it quits. After more than a decade, I don't think I can call myself a fan an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2008

    Just Announced Shows: Dressy Bessy, Icy Demons, Reel Big Fish, Young Buck

    Reel Big Fish's trombone player Dan Regan (left) and vocalist Aaron Barrett. See more shots in our Reel Big Fish slide show. Dear Reel Big Fish, I never thought it would end like this, but I think we're gonna have to call it quits. After more than a decade, I don't think I can call myself a fan an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2008

    Brew Review: Nefarious Ten Pin Imperial Porter

    Reel Big Fish's trombone player Dan Regan (left) and vocalist Aaron Barrett. See more shots in our Reel Big Fish slide show. Dear Reel Big Fish, I never thought it would end like this, but I think we're gonna have to call it quits. After more than a decade, I don't think I can call myself a fan an ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 3, 2008

    'Scuse Us While We Kiss the Ska

    Rocksteady with the Rude Boys in Tempe

  • Calendar

    June 19, 2008

    The Ska's the Limit

    Rocksteady with the Rude Boys in Tempe

  • Music

    June 5, 2008

    1... 2... 3... 4!!!

    Rocksteady with the Rude Boys in Tempe

  • Calendar

    May 1, 2008

    Skank You Very Much

    Rocksteady with the Rude Boys in Tempe

  • Music

    March 13, 2008

    The English Beat

    Rocksteady with the Rude Boys in Tempe

  • Music

    January 24, 2008

    The Toasters

    Rocksteady with the Rude Boys in Tempe

  • Music

    December 28, 2006

    Skanking to the Oldies

    Doing the waves

  • Music

    May 4, 2006

    The Slackers

    Big ska country

  • Music

    March 9, 2006

    Ska Brawl 2006

    Big ska country

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