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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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01:06:12

Episode 73: Vernon "Maytone" Buckley (The Maytones)

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

2023/12/26

Host Junor Francis talks with singer, songwriter and producer Vernon "Maytone" Buckley of legendary roots duo, The Maytones.

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01:27:35

Episode 72: Mario Fuentes, Erick Troncoso, Mila Cruz...

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

2023/12/12

Host Junor Francis talks with four members of Los Angeles' Blanco y Negro - singer/guitarist Mario Fuentes, guitarist Erick Troncoso, saxophonist Mila Cruz, and trumpeter Ivan Mazas. We also preview their upcoming SkaMania show at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on January 13, 2024, where they will open for Ken Boothe.

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01:46:52

Episode 71: John Avila (Oingo Boingo Former Members)

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

2023/11/26

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary bassist, vocalist, producer, composer, and music educator, John Avila, of Oingo Boingo fame, and now of the group, Oingo Boingo Former Members. John has also produced an array of ska acts, including Reel Big Fish, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Pilfers, Madness, Neville Staple, Save Ferris, and Sekta Core.

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01:04:32

Episode 70: Roddy "Radiation" Byers (The Specials,...

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

2023/11/11

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter, Roddy "Radiation" Byers of The Specials fame, who now fronts his own group, The Skabilly Rebels.

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01:27:53

Episode 69: Latin Ska Roundtable - Part 2 with "Senor...

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

2023/10/25

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three key players from Southern California's massive Latin ska scene - "Senor Kalaca" Jaime Hernandez (8 Kalacas), Azael Hernandez (La Pobreska, Concrete Jungle Ent), and Jimmy Mercado (Red Store Bums).

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01:39:23

Episode 68: Roger Apollon Jr. & Marc Wasserman...

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

2023/10/08

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two veterans on the east coast ska scene - singer/multi-instrumentalist Roger Apollon Jr. and bassist Marc Wasserman - both of Bigger Thomas, Rude Boy George, and now, The Phensic. Marc is also author of Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History and Roger is founder of Copper Son Brewing.

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01:33:42

Episode 67: The Donkey Show Alumni - David Hillyard,...

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

2023/09/24

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with five alumni from San Diego's highly influential and beloved The Donkey Show - David Hillyard, Matt Parker, Creedy Bates, Kent Graves, and Rob Dominguez.

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01:32:19

Episode 66: Brit Luna & Tim Hildebrand (Catbite)

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

2023/09/10

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two members of Philadelphia's own, Catbite - lead singer Brit Luna and guitarist/singer Tim Hildebrand.

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01:40:05

Episode 65: Wally Caro & Mark Morales (Angel City...

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

2023/08/27

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two veterans on Southern California's ska, vintage reggae and soul scenes - guitarist/songwriter/bandleader Wally Caro (Mobtown) and DJ/record collector Mark Morales - who are partners in Angel City Records. We also preview the upcoming Mobtown reunion show taking place at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on October 20, 2023 where they will share the stage with The Pioneers, The Steady 45s, Thee Scufflers, and others!

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01:00:58

Episode 64: Tim Receveur (Supernova International Ska...

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

2023/08/12

Host Junor Francis talks with promoter Tim Receveur, co-founder of Supernova International Ska Festival, which takes place September 14-17, 2023 in Fort Monroe, VA

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01:16:06

Episode 63: Opie Ortiz (Long Beach Dub Allstars)

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

2023/07/27

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Opie Ortiz, vocalist/songwriter from Long Beach Dub Allstars and talented tattoo/visual artist.

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01:43:12

Episode 62: "MC Bat Commander" Christian Jacobs (The...

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

2023/07/02

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with front man of The Aquabats and co-creator of Yo Gabba Gabba, "MC Bat Commander" Christian Jacobs.

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02:12:10

Episode 61: SkaMania's Jamaican Independence Festival...

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

2023/06/13

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with four talents who are woven into the fabric of Southern California's ska and reggae scenes -- bassist Jeffrey Govan (Smoke & Mirrors Soundsystem, Mobtown, Rude Boys Outta Jail, Angel City Allstars), singer Brian "Spanky Kingston" Settles (Kingston A Go Go, Rude Boys Outta Jail), drummer Chris "Krees" Borbon (The Capsouls, The Aggrolites, The Steady 45s), and singer/guitarist Colin Giles. We preview SkaMania's

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01:47:52

Episode 60: Boss DJs Roundtable - Part 3 with Boss...

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

2023/05/27

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with 4 popular selectors from Southern California and Mexico - "Boss Harmony" David Orlando, Ian "Mr. EN" Olivera, Miss Ivy Satana, and "Soul Station #1" Donald Lewis.

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01:21:23

Episode 59: Monty Montgomery Neysmith (Symarip, The...

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

2023/05/12

Host Junor Francis talks with legendary singer/musician Monty Montgomery Neysmith of Symarip and The Pyramids fame. We also preview his upcoming appearance at SkaMania's Jamaican Independence Festival at The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA on August 5, 2023.

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01:35:12

Episode 58: Latin Ska Roundtable - Part 1 with Jose...

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

2023/04/28

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two key players on the Latin ska punk scene - singer/guitarist Jose Padilla of Matamoska and singer Bernie Leos of Los Kung Fu Monkeys.

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01:03:32

Episode 57: "Agent Jay" Jayson Nugent (The Slackers,...

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

2023/04/08

Host Junor Francis talks with guitarist, songwriter, DJ, and dub master, "Agent Jay" Jayson Nugent of The Slackers, who's also known as "Crazy Baldhead."

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01:58:48

Episode 56: Heather Augustyn (Rude Girls: Women in 2...

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

2023/03/24

In celebration of Women's History Month, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with author/lecturer Heather Augustyn and filmmaker Joanna Wallace. Heather's 8th book, Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone & One Step Beyond, was just released and Joanna's documentary, Blue Beat Baby: The Untold Story of Brigitte, is continuing to enlighten fans around the world.

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01:59:53

Episode 55 - Joe Nieves, Eric Crucial & Ian Jacks...

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

2023/03/10

Host Junor Francis talks with three members of one of Los Angeles' most talented and buzzing ska/rocksteady/reggae groups, The Steady 45s - guitarist Joe Nieves, bassist Eric Crucial, and saxophonist Ian Jacks. We also preview the March 18, 2023 show at the El Rey Theatre where The Steady 45s will be backing ska legend, Stranger Cole.

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01:51:25

Episode 54: Jon Pebsworth & Jonas Kleiner (Buck-O-Nine)

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

2023/02/18

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer Jon Pebsworth and guitarist Jonas Kleiner of San Diego, CA-based, veteran ska punk group, Buck-O-Nine.

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