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Dance Craze two tone book
If you are (or were) a fan of the two tone movement, you might want to pick up a copy of Dance Craze by Garry Bushell, which is published by Acid Jazz and available now. According to the write up...
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Clarks Desert Boots – Ska Edition
I know you all love a mod-related fashion talking point, so the Clarks Desert Boots – Ska Edition should keep you going for a little while. On the face of it, a classic Clarks Desert Boot. But this...
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Shake n Bake – Manchester
Fans of ska (in the Manchester area) might want to check out the upcoming Shake n Bake night at Band on the Wall. It takes place on 11th February, with a live set from Manchester’s own Baked A La...
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Interview: Doug Hadgraft meets Steve Barrow
Steve Barrow back in the 1960s Doug Hadgraft speaks to Steve Barrow – original 1960s mod, reggae authority and founder of the Blood and Fire label about mod in the 1960s and the Jamaican music scene....
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The Skatalites 48th anniversary UK tour
The Skatalites 48 years seems a strange milestone to celebrate, but that’s exactly what The Skatalites are doing on their upcoming tour. The ska legends are doing a 15-date tour of the UK over May and...
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Trojan Records release rare and classic music for Jamaican independence
Treasure Isle Presents Original Reggae To mark 50 years since Jamaican independence, Trojan Records is releasing a clutch of albums, including rarities and a tasty vinyl 45. The reissue series kicks...
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Discussion: What are you listening to?
The Artwoods – Art Gallery Ok, another popular discussion thread is back – what are you listening to? So, just what are you listening to? Personally, out of the pile of things I’m listening to right...
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Andy Smith mixes on Mixcloud
Andy Smith Trojan Document Do you use Mixcloud? You should, as there there are some cracking little mixes on there – with DJ Andy Smith producing a good number of them. Andy Smith seems to be prolific...
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Spotify playlist: Ska Night
Ska Night This playlist is a bit random, as it’s a mix of tracks between myself, Dave Edwards and a number of you via the Facebook and Twitter pages. The result is a Spotify playlist called Ska Night....
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Video: This Is Ska documentary (1964)
This Is Ska documentary Love original ska? Well, we recommend you take around 40 minutes out of your busy lift and check out the complete This Is Ska documentary, which is on YouTube right now. It is...
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New band: The Temperaments
The Temperaments Love a bit of rocksteady? You might love what The Temperaments are doing then. The band is releasing its first single on the Bluestone label soon, two original recordings, but both...
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Out now: Various Artists – Studio One Ska Fever! on Soul Jazz
Various Artists – Studio One Ska Fever! on Soul Jazz Just out on the Soul Jazz label (today in fact) is the Studio One Ska Fever! compilation. It’s a collection of ska tunes from Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’...
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Out today: Studio One Rocksteady on Soul Jazz Records
Studio One Rocksteady on Soul Jazz Records It’s out on vinyl and CD, but most importantly of all, Studio One Rocksteady on Soul Jazz Records is out today. This is the latest instalment of Studio One...
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Coming soon: Get On the Right Track mod, R&B, jazz and ska box set and...
Get On the Right Track mod, R&B, jazz and ska box set The first of a few mod-related box sets coming your way, this one being the Get On the Right Track mod, R&B, jazz and ska box set, which is...
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Coming soon: Blue Beat three-CD box set
Blue Beat three-CD box set Another mod-related box set on the market and like many others of late, Blue Beat is a budget one too. It’s isn’t a complete rundown of the Blue Beat label (that would cover...
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Duke Vin and the Birth Of Ska screening at Somerset House
Duke Vin and the Birth Of Ska screening at Somerset House It’s part of the Return of the Rudeboy exhibition, so perhaps you can take that in when you check out Duke Vin and the Birth Of Ska at Somerset...
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Official Studio One label t-shirts
Official Studio One label t-shirts Not sure it’s t-shirt weather right now, but if you are willing to brave it (and wear t-shirts), then you might want to check out these official Studio One label...
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Coming soon: Studio One Jump Up – The Birth of a Sound: Jump-Up Jamaican R&B,...
Coming soon: Studio One Jump Up – The Birth of a Sound: Jump-Up Jamaican R&B, Jazz and Early Ska (Soul Jazz) Interesting compilation landing next week, which is Studio One Jump Up – The Birth of a...
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The Specials debut album reissued on limited edition white vinyl
The Specials debut album reissued on limited edition white vinyl There seems to be a clutch of classic album reissued on coloured vinyl tomorrow (9th October), including The Specials debut album, which...
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New book: Too Much Too Young by Steve Piper (Old Dog Books)
New book: Too Much Too Young by Steve Piper (Old Dog Books) This actually sneaked out just before Christmas, but I’v4 only now got my hands on Too Much Too Young by Steve Piper, which is published by...
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