Hey kids!  Thanks for checking out another episode of Ska’s The Limit!

Last night was an odd mix of groovy rocksteady and early reggae with a heaping helping of fun 80′s ska.  What’s odd about that?  You tell me- how does The Boilers sound, following Lee Perry?  Is it odd to chase The Cimerons with Oingo Boingo?  You be the judge:

As always, this episode is archived and streaming over at KDHX.org, for the next two weeks.

Desmond Dekker & The Cherry Pies – King Of Ska – Trojan Ska Box Vol 2 – Trojan

Spring Heeled Jack (USA) – Electric – Static World View – Moon Ska

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Hepcat – Thank You – Skauthentic – Steady Beat Recordings

The Groovers – You Were Meant for Me – Ready Steady Go Rocksteady – Pama – [I can't find out too much about The Groovers, but this tune is like the JA answer to Bob Dylan- until there is a reissue of this Pama LP this link is the best you can hope for]

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8º6 Crew – Harmoniska – Bad Bad Reggae – Mad Butcher

The Slackers – How It Feels – The Great Rocksteady Swindle – Hellcat

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Bobby Pins and The Saloon Soldiers – Place In The Sun – Dancing On The Moon – Redstar 73

The Offenders – Hooligan Reggae – The Offenders – Redstar 73 – [Check out this live cut of Hooligan Reggae]

The Nintendolites – Live Injection – The Nintendolites – Self – [If you dig this Nintendolites track, you might also enjoy Rude Boy 8 Bit]

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Casino Royal – Bonnie & Clyde – Skaravanpetrol – KONO

The Impalers feat. Alan Turner – Darling I Will Stay – Darling I Will Stay/Version 7″ – Axe Records – [This is one hot 7"]

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Ed Rome – Non Relationship Rant – A Life In Minutes – Rockers Revolt

Lee “Scratch” Perry – Siperano – For A Few Dollars More – Trojan – [One listen just ain't enough, bookmark this classic Scratch/Glen Adams cut]

The Boilers – Bal’Man Jump – Ska-Ville USA Vol. 3 – Ska Records – [You didn't hear it from me... ]

The Marvels – Rock Steady – 100% Dynamite – Soul Jazz

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Oingo Boingo – Violent Love – Boingo Alive – MCA

The Cimerons – We Are Not The Same – 400% Dynamite – Soul Jazz

Chercher le Chameau – $400000 – Let’s Skank! – Patate Records

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Ocean 11 – Miss Understanding – The Good The Bad and The Ugly – Stiff Dog

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Hepcat – Positive – Scientific – BYO

The Slackers – Leave Me – Self Medication – Hellcat

The Supertones – Real Gone Loser – Studio One Early Reggae – Studio One/Soul Jazz

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The Impalers – On The End Of A Rope – Blood, Rum and Reggae – Axe Records

The Ethiopians – Train To Skaville – Don’t Call Me Ska Face Vol 1 – Dressed To Kill

Blind Blake – The Monkey Song – Legends of Calypso – Arc Music – [Blake's interesting and largely forgotten story has now been turned into an online Graphic Bio]

Prince Buster – Cincinatti Kid – The Outlaw – Prince Buster

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The Pepper Pots – Dream Guy – Now! – Black Pepper

Mr. T-Bone – Since I Met You – Mr. T-Bone Sees America – Megalith / Jump Up

The Drastics – Here Come The Bass/Earl Warren – Here Come The Bass digi 7″ – Self

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Ska’s The Limit was strictly old school, last night.  If I wasn’t spinning Jamaican oldies like, 54-46, I’m in a Jam and Rudies All Around, you were hearing ASPO, New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble and The Impalers playing in an authentic fashion. Keep your ears up for King Django’s recent return to Ska in his nostalgic trip down Avenue A.

An added feature throughout, several modern artists who’ve taken a ride on classic JA riddims- Bitty McLean, Stephanie McKay, Dave Hillyard and most recently, Roger Rivas- all add their musical destinciveness to the beats you already love.  If you missed it, last nite, head on over to KDHX.or for the online version.

Deal’s Gone Bad – Movin’ On – The Ramblers – Jump Up – [Official Video for Movin' On]

Roger Rivas – Cold Serenade – Organ Versions Vol 1 – Self* – [Download Organ Versions Vol 1 for free at RogerRivas.com]

King Django – Avenue A – Avenue A 10″ EP – Stubborn* – [This new Ep is like a vow renewal between Django and Ska]

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The Skalars – Black Raven – Change Up – Moon

Dave Hillyard – Slip and Slide – Plays Hits of Jackpot – Jump Up

The Drastics feat. Fadda Dougu and Zulu – Every Ready Dub – Ever Ready Digital 7″ – Self* – [Free Digital 7" are available from TheDrastics.com]

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Desmond Baker and The Clarendonians – Rude Boy Gone To Jail – Single – Island

Toots and The Maytals – 54-46 Was My Number – Time Tough – Island – [It doesn't get any better than this, Toots Live!]

La Famillia Torelli – Quizas, Quizas, Quizas – Beyond Organic – Liquidator* – [Live Vid of The Torelli Family doing their version of Perhaps]

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The Caribs – Bangalou – Caribbean Capers with The Caribs – Trade Winds

Stephanie McKay – Take Me Over – Stephanie McKay EP – Astralwerks – [Proof that her voice is not Stephanie McKay's most beautiful quality]

ASPO – The Stone Marten Meets The Chink – Love Potion no1 – Patate

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Joe White – Rudies All Around – Rudies All Around – Trojan

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble – Buttah – Moonshot – Moon

The Pietasters – Can’t Stand It – Give Em The Boot Vol II – HellCat

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Firebug – The Quest – On The Move – Deckdisc Brasil – [Check out the Video for this Brazillian dub hit]

The Impalers – Replacement Boy – Blood, Rum & Reggae – Axe Records

Bitty McClean – Tell Me – On Bond Street – Peckings

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Dave Hillyard – Live in Room – Plays Hits of Jackpot – Jump Up

Ronnie Davis with The Stubborn All-Stars – You’re The One To Be Sorry – Version City Sessions – Stubborn

The Aggrolites – Ever Want To Try – The Aggrolites IV – Stubborn

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Royal Roost – The Connection – Royal Family Blues – Megalith

Derick and Patsy – I’m in a Jam – Trojan Mod Reggae – Trojan

Roger Rivas – Organ Shakedown – Organ Versions Vol 1 – Self

The Drastics feat King Django – Fistfulla Riddim – Premonition – Jump Up

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Stubborn All-Stars feat. Vic Ruggiero – Thankful – Back With a New Batch – Stubborn

One Blood – Be Thankful For What You Got – Hustle! – Reggae Disco – Soul Jazz

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I started last night’s show with the debut of the new Ska’s The Limit Theme Song, by Matt Wixson.  Wixson also makes music under the name Babylon Party Machine, and I offer up two of his mash-ups right off the bat.  Then, after a quick overview of Symarip we got into some Cops and Robbers themed ska and reggae.  Then I finished you off, with a whole lotta aggressive dub.  And, once again, I completely forgot to mention this site on the air.  What is wrong with me?

If the playlist looks good to you, head on over to STL’s page on KDHX.org and stream it to your brain.

Matt Wixson – Ska’s The Limit Theme – NA – NA*  – Matt Wixson Link

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Babylon Party Machine – Body Upsettin’ – Riddim and Flow – Self Released* – BPM Page

Babylon Party Machine – The Secret Message – Riddim and Flow – Self Released* – Wixson Vid

Symarip – Try Me Best – Skinhead Moonstomp – Trojan – Wiki Link

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Mr. Symarip – The Skinheads Them Crash The Moon – Skinheads Dem A Come – Liquidator

Prince Buster – Sit and Wonder – 200% Dynamite – Soul Jazz

The Piramids – Shotgun – Deep Ska – Proper/Treasure Isle

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Bim Skala Bim – Chief Inspector – Mashin’ Up The Nation – SQUARE

Dennis Brown – Johnny Too Bad – Studio One Rude Boy – Soul Jazz

Laurel Aitken and The Skatalites – Rude Boy Dreams – Clash Of The Ska Titans – Moon Ska

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Dirty Revolution – Police – It’s Gonna Get Dirty – Do The Dog – Dirty Revolution Vid

Sublime – STP – Robbin’ The Hood – Skunk

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The Clash – Police On My Back – Sandinista! – Epic

Joe Strummer – Police and Theives – Live 10/17/01 – NA – Strummer Vid

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Jackie Opel – You’re Too Bad – Studio One Rude Boy – Soul Jazz

Andy Capp – The Law – Trojan Skinhead Reggae Box – Trojan

Smiley Culture – Police Officer – Mash Up The Place – Rhino – Smiley Culture Vid

Mephiskapheles – Rank & File – God Bless Satan – Moon Ska

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The Impalers – Judge and Jury – Blood, Rum and Reggae – Axe Records – Official Site

The Specials – Stupid Marriage – The Specials – Two Tone/Chrysalis

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The Pinstripes – The Boot – Demo – NA

The Void Union – Atlas – The Void Union – Megalith

The Pinstripes – Evening Dub – The Decay – Self Released

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Bombtown feat. Dr. Ring-Ding – Lyrics By The Ton – Interrobang! – Stubborn – Bombtown Vid

Dub Trio – Fur Boots On The Party Moose (live) – Exploring the Dangers Of – ROIR – Dub Trio Vid

Beastie Boys – Dub The Mic – Anthology – Capitol

King Django – Precipice – Reason – HellCat

The Drastics feat Dr. Ring-Ding – Satet Version – Chicago Massive – Jump Up – Jump Up’s Site
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