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On The Upbeat

A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!

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00:46:05

EP.169-Ska City

On The Upbeat ·

2023/08/02

Oh hey there! It's yr old pal RJ, coming at you with a brand new episode, and this week I'm talking w/ the members of Ska City from Asheville, North Carolina! I'm joined by Gabe, Garrick, and Julia to talk about their recent album, what the Asheville ska scene (or lack there of) is like, and we get some specifics on their song "Ska City." All that and our usual Ska News and Ska Picks coming at you! Ska City Social Media &

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00:58:08

EP.168-Live with Chase Long Beach

On The Upbeat ·

2023/07/26

This week’s episode was recorded live from Orange County, California. It features local ska punk legends, Chase Long Beach. CLB joins us to to break down three of their songs. We hear the stories behind We’ve Got Pockets Like Nobody’s Business, Joe vs The Cricket and Mammoth. Chase Long Beach also plays each of these songs live. The band takes questions from our live audience and we play a game called Real Ska Band, Fake Ska band. Chase Long

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01:24:01

EP.167-Suburban Legends

On The Upbeat ·

2023/07/19

This week, Aaron Bertram, Brian Klemm, Vince Walker and Brian Robertson from Suburban Legends join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rump Shaker. We take a deep dive into the early days of this legendary Orange County ska band. We learn the history of how Suburban Legends came to play a full summer of shows at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California and how that lead to the creation of their first full length album, Rump Shaker. Join us, as Suburban Legends tell the story behind this amazing

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00:49:38

EP.166-Epic 18

On The Upbeat ·

2023/07/12

This week Logan and Adam from Epic 18 join us. First, they tell us how they each got into ska music and how Epic 18 got their start. We hear about the band’s early days and we listen to a song off the new record. Logan and Adam tell us how the new record, Stop Procrastinating, was written and record. We also discuss playing live shows and video games. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Epic 18: epicxviii.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com •Ska News……. 1)-Space

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00:54:50

EP.165-Eric Abbey (J. Navarro and The Traitors)

On The Upbeat ·

2023/06/28

This week Eric Abbey from J. Navarro and the Traitors joins us. Eric tells us how he got into ska music and where that love for ska has taken him. He also discusses how J. Navarro and the Traitors got their start and we listen to a song of the new record. Eric talks about the writing and recording of the new record and what has changed in the ska scene over the years. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Eric

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01:07:50

EP.164-The Prizefighters Return

On The Upbeat ·

2023/06/21

This week Aaron and Courtney from The Prizefighters join us. Courtney first tells us how he got into ska music and how lead to him joining the band. Next, Aaron and Courtney discuss the meaning behind their new album’s title, Punch. They also discuss the recording of the new album , we hear a track off the record and so much more. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Prizefighters: https://theprizefighters.net/ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska

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00:52:33

EP.163-Max Beckman from Half Past Two

On The Upbeat ·

2023/06/14

This week Max Beckman from Half Past Two joins us. Max tells us about the band’s upcoming shows, what it’s like to be playing outside of Southern California and what it has been like to work with Reade from We Are The Union. We listen to Half Past Two’s song. Max also tells us about working on the new Amy Gabba album and some favorite ska memories. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Half Past Two: halfpasttwoska.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…… -Amy

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00:54:17

EP.162-Minivandal

On The Upbeat ·

2023/06/07

This week Ben Fortosky from Minivandal joins us. We learn his ska origin story, how he started playing music and how Minivandal got their start. We also hear a new song of their upcoming album, what we can expect from the new record and their future plans. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Minivandal: http://minivandal.com/ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News -Epic 18 On June 1, Epic 18 released a new song called Stop Procrastinating. It’s the first single of

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00:52:21

EP.161-Super Tiger AKA Gain Stages AKA Eric Mazurak

On The Upbeat ·

2023/05/31

On this episode RJ sits down to talk w/ Eric Mazurak AKA Super Tiger AKA Gain Stages. He's an all around great dude, as well as a writer, performer, and producer. That's right listeners, Eric is a triple threat! We get a bit into how his new album "Super Duper Sampler" came about, his history in and out of the ska community, as well as how he met many of the vocalists that contributed to the "Super Duper Sampler" On The Upbeat Social

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01:03:20

It's The On The Upbeat Charity Telethon! A Very...

On The Upbeat ·

2023/05/24

It's Telethon time! Join RJ, Matt, Epic 18, Foolish Relics, The Prizefighters and 2 super-fans in an attempt to raise money for charity! Which charity? Which ever charity you'd like! Take a screen shot of your donation and e-mail it to OnTheUpbeatSka@gmail.com and be entered to win a prize full of ska merch! If you have trouble picking out a charity, here's suggestions from our hosts and guests! RJ: the Purple Leash Project - https://www.purina.com/about-purina/purple-leash-project Matt: Wayfinder

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01:01:31

EP.159-Bite Me Bambi 6: Return of the Bambino

On The Upbeat ·

2023/05/17

This week Tahlena Chikami from Bite Me Bambi joins us. Tahlena tells us about the band’s upcoming tour, their Prince cover and taking a fake bath in front of your friends. We also discuss Summer Sizzler 3, playing different instruments live and being in a band with your partner. And of course we have Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. -Bite Me Bambi: https://www.bitemebambi.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News -Fishbone On May 10th Fishbone released a new song called

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01:02:05

EP.158-Chase Long Beach Returns

On The Upbeat ·

2023/05/10

This week Karen and Joe from Chase Long Beach join us. First, Joe tells his ska origin story and how he came to be in Chase Long Beach. Next, we discuss how it’s been for the band to be back together after 10 years. We also premiere their new song, Mammoth. Karen and Joe tell us how this song came together and we discuss the Orange County ska scene. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Chase Long

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00:48:35

EP.157-The Filthy Radicals

On The Upbeat ·

2023/05/03

This week Kyle Jewitt from The Filthy Radicals visits the podcast. Kyle talks about how he got into ska music and how he starting playing music. We learn about the early days of The Filthy Radicals and how the band became who they are today. Kyle also talks about the ska punk scene in Toronto, Canada and making pizza for his friends during the covid lockdown. Lastly, we give you some ska news and are ska picks of the week. The Filthy

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01:03:33

EP.156-Secret Cajun Band

On The Upbeat ·

2023/04/26

This week we chat with Josh, Matt and Miguel from Secret Cajun Band. We learn how the band got their start and what early shows were like. We discuss their 1994 album Big House coming out on vinyl and their reunion show. We also discuss what’s different about the scene from we they started. Lastly, we give you you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Secret Cajun Band- Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretcajunband?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Big House on

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01:02:51

EP.155-Heather Augustyn

On The Upbeat ·

2023/04/19

This week we are joined by author Heather Augustyn. Heather has written seven books on ska music and she joins us to discuss her eighth, Rude Girls: Women in 2Tone and One Step Beyond. Heather tells us how she got into ska music and why she started writing about ska. We also learn about the women of the 2Tone movement and the challenges they faced. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks on the week. Heather Augustyn skabook.com On The Upbeat ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. Ska

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00:59:31

EP.154- Middagh Goodwin

On The Upbeat ·

2023/04/12

This week Middagh Good from This is Ska Radio. Middagh tells us about how he got in ska music and about his first few ska shows. We also discuss the upcoming Maximum Ska n’ P festival and we announce new bands. Also, Middagh gives us some inside info into what it’s like to be a concert promoter. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Middagh Goodwin: https://www.facebook.com/maximumskanp?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.facebook.com/thisisskaradio?mibextid=LQQJ4d On The

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00:58:16

EP.153-Devon Kay and The Solutions

On The Upbeat ·

2023/04/05

This week Devon Kay from Devon Kay and The Solutions joins us. Devon tells how he got into ska music and how the band got its start. We also learn about the band’s musical progression and why they are finally making a ska record. We also discuss song writing and how they came to work with Bad Time Records. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Devon Kay and The

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00:57:47

EP.152-Old Dudes React to Viral Ska Video

On The Upbeat ·

2023/03/29

This week is a host only episode. RJ and Matt spend much of the episode discussing a video of teens reacting to ska music. In Ska Around the World RJ tells us about a ska band from Indian. Lastly, we give some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat

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00:56:42

EP.151-The Pandemics

On The Upbeat ·

2023/03/22

This week Chris Malone from The Pandemics joins us. Chris tells us how he got into ska music and about the early days of The Pandemics. We hear a new song from the band and we discuss song writing. Chris also tells us about all the bands he has shared the stage with and the places he has been able to tour. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Pandemics: https://thepandemics.bandcamp.com/music https://thepandemics.bigcartel.com/?mibextid=uc01c0 On The Upbeat

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01:01:01

EP.150-The Return of Amy Gabba

On The Upbeat ·

2023/03/15

This week we are joined by Amy Gabba. Amy tells us about her recent trip to Dubai and we learn all about the Kickstarter for her new album. We learn what all went into writing and recording the new record. Amy discusses what drives her to write and preform music and we hear two songs off the new record. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Amy Gabba

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