Last night started off in a little post-Two Tone, contemporary UK Ska, kind-of-place-  but things quickly turned back towards the States, where we spent most of the rest of the night.  3rd wave Neo-Trad was the order of the day, with non-Hepcat tunes from Alex Desert and Greg Lee;  NY Ska from The Slackers, Stubborn All-Stars and The Checkered Cabs; and tons of STL tunes from the likes of The Skalars, Murder City Players and The Urge.

There was much dancing and merriment, but if you missed it all is not lost-  this episode will be archived and streaming at KDHX.org for the next two weeks.

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Hey kids!   I was out of town this weekend and Professor Skank, from Positive Vibes, stepped in and ran Ska’s The Limit on Saturday.  I’m always excited to hear what another DJ will bring to the show; and now that I’ve heard Skank’s take, I’m eager to share it with you all.  You’ll hear lots of Traddy, classic ska cuts, with plenty of The Clash, 2 Tone and 70′s punk.   The Professor programs a good ska set, for sure.

If you missed it on Saturday, you’ve still got two weeks to catch the archived stream over at KDHX.org.  Thanks for listening!

Ken Boothe and the Wailers – The Train Is Coming – Wailers and Friends – Heartbeat
[ Professor Skank sitting in for JJ Loy tonight ]

Don Drummond – Man In The Streets – Downbeat The Ruler – Heartbeat

Ken Boothe and Stranger Cole – Artibella – Respect To Studio One – Heartbeat

(I’m Gonna) Put It On – The Wailers – Greatest Hits At Studio One – Heartbeat

Tilt A Whirl – NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble – Get This! – Moon Ska

SKAndalous All Stars – 1969 – Punk Steady – Shanachie
[ Cover of the Stooges classic ]

Stiff Little Fingers – Doesn’t Make It Allright – mp3 -

Maytals – Dr. Lester – From The Roots -

Baba Brooks Band with Lyn Tait – Twighlight Zone – Knock Out Ska – Heartbeat

Justin Hinds And The Dominoes – Carry Go Bring Home – The History Of Ska – Receiver

The Clash – 1-2 Crush On You – Clash On Broadway – Epic

SKAndalous All Stars – Rock The Casbah – Punk Steady – Shanachie

Maytals – Never Grow Old – Never Grow Old – Heartbeat

Blue Rivers and the Maroons – Seven Steps To Power – The History of Ska, Bluebeat & Reggae – Crocodisc

Specials – Gangsters – The 2 Tone Story – 2 Tone

The Beat – Ranking Full Stop – The 2 Tone Story – 2 Tone

Peter Tosh – Shame And Scandal – The Toughest – Heartbeat

Skatalites – Confucious – Nucleus Of Ska – Music Club

The Clash – Wrong Em Boyo – London Calling – Epic

Skandalous All Stars – Take The Skinheads Bowling – Punk Steady – Shanachie

Maytals – You Really Got Me – Ska Father – AO!

Alton Ellis and the Flames – Dance Crasher – The History Od Ska – Receiver

Murder City Players – Dance Crasher – Speak No Evil – Nighthawk
[ Local band's fine cover of previous tune. The played a dub, "Half Ounce," from the Ja Man All Stars on Heartbeat ]

Jimmy Cliff – Miss Jamaica – History Of Trojan Records – Trojan

Delroy Wilson and the Wailers – I Want Justice – Wailers And Friends – Heartbeat

Tommy McCook and the Skatalites – Silver Dollar – History Of Trojan Records – Trojan

Lee Perry – Tighten Up – Tighten Up Vols 1 & 2 – Trojan

Marcia Griffiths – Feel Like Jumping – Feel Like Jumping       – Heartbeat

The Ruts – Jah War – Wild Dub – Dread Meets Punk Rocker – EMI

Skatalites – Middle East Dub – The Legendary Skatalites In Dub – Motion

Tosh – Sinner Man – The Toughest – Heartbeat

Justin Hinds – Lion Of Judah – Knock Out Ska – Heartbeat

Gaylads – Africa – Mojo Rock Steady – Heartbeat
[ Give thanks for all the calls. Great time spinning the Ska. Now time for "Positive Vibes," crucial reggae til 11 p.m. ]

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February is looking promising when it comes to ska and reggae events in St. Louis.  Here’s what’s lined-up so far, possibly more to come…

Stoopid Records recording artists Outlaw Nation will be coming to Pops on Wednesday February 3rd click here for more info.

For 2 nights, Murder City Players will be hosting their annual tribute to Bob Marley at The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill.  Marleyfest 6 will not only feature the Murder City Players but also DJ Ranx, Ashaka, Desirae & Gypsy and many more!  It all happens Feb. 5th & 6th-  Click here for more information on this 2 night event.

Finally, on Feb 19th- smack dab in the middle of Mardis Gras in Soulard- Cincinnati Ska/Reggae sensations, The Pinstripes, bring their soulful sound to the carnival.  The Pinstripes will share the stage with Team Relevance at The Library on Lafayette.  Click here to learn more about this event.

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