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History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions

Junor Francis and Eric Kohler

Hosted by veteran radio DJ/emcee/promoter Junor Francis, we celebrate Southern California"s ska, rocksteady and vintage reggae scene through insightful conversations with the legends and modern-day players, including those behind-the-scenes. Produced by Eric Kohler for Rockery Radio. Follow us @HistoryofLASka and @Rockery_Radio on Instagram. Subscribe to our History of L.A. Ska channel on YouTube. Join our History of L.A. Ska group on Facebook.

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01:27:40

Episode 93: Roy Ellis (Symarip, The Pyramids)

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/12/08

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Jamaican music legend, Roy Ellis, a.k.a. Mr. Symarip and The Boss Skinhead.We also preview Roy's upcoming SkaMania show on January 18, 2025 at La Santa in Santa Ana, CA where he'll be backed by The Aggrolites and share the stage with Mobtown and The Steady 45s.

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01:28:39

Episode 92: Hornpod Ska Podcast Crossover with JJ Loy...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/11/23

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with fellow ska enthusiasts Matt Wixson and JJ Loy for our very special Hornpod Ska Podcast Crossover episode. Visit www.hornpod.org.

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01:00:41

Episode 91: Jeremy Peña (The Bandulus)

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/10/26

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jeremy Peña of The Bandulus.

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01:29:50

Episode 90: Sarah-Jane Owen (The Bodysnatchers, The...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/10/06

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary singer, songwriter, musician, fashion designer, yoga instructor, and spiritual healer, Sarah-Jane "SunJay" Owen of The Bodysnatchers and The Belle Stars fame.

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01:07:30

Episode 89: Daniel Rachel (author of "Too Much Too...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/09/22

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Daniel Rachel, UK-based author of "Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story."

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01:01:35

Episode 88: Raylin Joy, Clarence "Pocket" Kidd III &...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/09/07

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Raylin Joy, Clarence "Pocket" Kidd III, and Adam Porris of Hellcat recording artists, The Calamatix.

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01:43:58

Episode 87: Rich Carlstedt (The Israelites) & David...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/08/22

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two veteran singers, songwriters, musicians, bandleaders, promoters, and label operators from Southern California's traditional and Christian ska scenes - Rich Carlstedt of The Israelites and David Hawkins of Kingston Beat All-Stars.

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00:57:23

Episode 86: Mike Sosinski (Bad Time Records, Kill...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/07/28

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Mike Sosinski, owner/operator of Bad Time Records, filmmaker of This Is New Tone, and singer/songwriter/guitarist of Kill Lincoln.

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01:18:32

Episode 85: Susan Cadogan (Jamaican music legend)

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/07/13

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary reggae singer Susan Cadogan, who's celebrating 50 years in music. Susan's responsible for such hits and fan favorites as "Hurt So Good," "Do It Baby," "Nice 'N' Easy," and "Fever"We also preview Susan's upcoming SkaMania show where she'll be backed by The Debonaires and share the stage with fellow legends, Stranger Cole and Rudy Mills, on August 10, 2024 at The Glass

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01:31:42

Episode 84: Roberto Angotti (Reggae Revolution, 3...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/06/28

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with their longtime friend, Roberto Angotti, a radio DJ pioneer ("Reggae Revolution" on KROQ and KNAC, "3 O'Clock Reggae" on KWIZ, "Roberto, Rock, Reggae" on KSPC), artist manager, promoter, journalist, filmmaker, professor, and baseball aficionado.

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01:17:10

Episode 83: Latin Ska Roundtable - Part 3 with Don...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/06/13

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two key players from Southern California's Latin ska scene - Don Diavlo of Chencha Berrinches and Adrian Gonzalez of Raskahuele.

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01:23:57

Episode 82: Tara Hahn & Max Beckman (Half Past Two)

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/05/31

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer/songwriter Tara Hahn and guitarist/songwriter Max Beckman of Orange County, CA's Half Past Two.

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01:57:08

Episode 81: Jonas Cabrera, Paul Hampton, Kip...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/05/15

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with four members of Riverside, CA's veteran group, The Skeletones - Jonas Cabrera, Paul Hampton, Kip Wirtzfeld and Woody Diaz.We also preview their upcoming performances at No Values Festival on June 8, 2024 at Pomona Fairplex and on June 9, 2024 at The Glass House, where they will support The Selecter. Visit www.theskeletones.com. This exclusive intro jingle is written, performed and recorded by Jesse Wagner of The Aggrolites. Drums courtesy

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01:47:54

Episode 80: The Cover-Ups & Women of L.A. Ska with...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/04/28

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with 7 members of The Cover-Ups and women of the Los Angeles ska scene - Nina Cole, Stacey Iguchi, Mini Kurhan, Sarah Lundeen, Nessa Roffredo, Gina Rodriguez, and Cris Verso.

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01:57:35

Episode 79: Chris Murray (King Apparatus, Bluebeat...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/04/06

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Canadian-born, veteran singer, songwriter, musician, producer and promoter, Chris Murray. He was also the front man for King Apparatus and curator of the Bluebeat Lounge.

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01:20:56

Episode 78: Darren Fletcher, Dean Olmstead & Paul...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/03/10

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three members of Fresno, CA's veteran ska group, Let's Go Bowling - Darren Fletcher, Dean Olmstead and Paul Miskulin.

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01:35:48

Episode 77: Gaz Mayall (The Trojans, Gaz's Rockin'...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/02/25

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with veteran British singer, musician, producer, label operator, DJ, promoter, Gaz Mayall, of The Trojans and Gaz's Rockin' Blues Club.

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02:05:57

Episode 76: Gabrial McNair (No Doubt, Gwen Stefani,...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/02/11

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist, Gabrial McNair, best known for his work with No Doubt, Gwen Stefani and Sublime With Rome.We also preview Cali Vibes festival in Long Beach, CA where Gabe will be on double duty on February 17, 2023.

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02:06:50

Episode 75: Drummer Roll Call - Part 1 with Willie...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/01/28

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three incredible drummers from the Southern California ska scene - Willie McNeil (Jump With Joey, Big Willie's Burlesque, The Solsonics, Sono-Lux, The Untouchables, Tupelo Chain Sex), Korey "Kingston" Horn (Gogol Bordello, The Aggrolites, Shuffle & Bang, Kingston 10, The Rhythm Doctors), and Fritz Zar (The Steady 45s, Thee Illusions, The English Beat, Chris Murray Combo).

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01:59:47

Episode 74: 2023 Year in Review Roundtable with Brian...

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions ·

2024/01/11

For this 2023 Year in Review Roundtable, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler are joined by musician/producer/dub master Brian "Dub Robot" Wallace (Mobtown, Long Beach Dub Allstars, See Spot, Western Standard Time), DJ/promoter/journalist Middagh Goodwin (This Is Ska), and music enthusiasts Dub Sisterz (Alice Christensen and Sheila Rene).

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