Browsing all 4 posts tagged with ska.
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
It’s been a long time since I’ve raved about a band I’m into… well, online at least. From the first verse I heard, The Aggrolites hit home with me and I just fucking love that band! They bring traditional 1960s reggae with a blend of funk and soul like no other.
Thursday, March 24th, 2005
I never thought I’d get the chance to see a living legend live. I mean, the bands/artists most of us listen to that shaped genres are long gone. Last Tuesday I saw Toots And The Maytals at Lee’s Palace.
Reggae music hits this nerve that no other has. I can’t quite put my finger on it. I think it’s somewhere between the honesty and sincerity that can be clearly heard in every word of an old reggae album. It’s genuine. Those dudes were playing music because they absolutely loved it. They meant every word…
Monday, March 21st, 2005
Who knew? I went and checked out Bedouin Soundclash last Saturday when they played at Lee’s Palace in Toronto. I was surprised to find that an alarming amount of college jocks would be in attendance. Not that I have anything against jocks… ok, maybe a little left-over hate from high school. I just didn’t expect to see dudes in kakis at a Bedouin Soundclash show.
The show, in my opinion, was quite disappointing. I’ve been pretty into BC for the past few months, listening to them on a regular basis. I find they’re good…
Wednesday, March 16th, 2005
Last Fall I saw The Suicide Machines in Toronto for the 9th time. They played a killer mix of old and new in what can be best described as a ‘best of’ collection. A few times between songs, Jay (singer) mentioned how grateful they were that so many people had come out as it’ll be the last time they’ll be around for quite some time. I though for sure they were done after the tour.
When I was at HMV yesterday picking up the John Butler Trio album that finally got released in…