1. Local Web Series Looking for Ska Band
(News/News)

...39;s Garden, a DC-based web series about teens growing up and getting down in the 90s, is looking for a local ska band to play in one of our Season 3 episodes. Filming begins June 20th and ends July ...

2. Bluebeat DC - A New Ska Night in DC!
(News/News)

...Solly's U St. Tavern in Northwest, DC. We're hoping this regular night will provide a place for local and touring ska/reggae bands to play and DJs to spin, since there really hasn't been ...

3. The Aggrolites - IV (Hellcat)
(Reviews/Music)

The Aggrolites - IV (Hellcat Records) The band’s fourth studio album, aptly titled IV keeps up with their funky reggae sound they have crafted since their debut Dirty Reggae.  The band

4. Voodoo Glow Skulls @ Fletcher's 06.14.08
(Reviews/Shows)

...I'll actually catch them live at some point.  I'll put that on my bucket list. Before WWB, local guys S1ngleton and California's Knockout opened.  I wanted to see both of them, ...

5. Band Profile #104: the Bombawallies
(News/Band Profiles)

Band Name: The Bombawallies Current Line Up: Ian Taylor (bass/vocals), Nick Nazmi (guitar/vocals), Julian Jacobson (tenor and alto saxophone/vocals), Nathaniel Adragna (trumpet/vocals), Matt Becker (d

6. Pietasters Apologize to L.A. Fans
(News/News)

...ate night disco that was booked into the Avalon on March 1, 2008. Upon our arrival and check in with the local LiveNation/Avalon production manager we were informed of the schedule which was contrary ...

7. The Only Column That Matters About the Only Band That Matters
(Features/Bob\'s Column)

... one side, some skinheads, two girls who wanted to hear Joy Division, John Waters, a couple neighborhood locals, some mods.  And what can I possibly play to quench the thirst of these people with...

8. Holiday Gift Guide 2007
(News/News)

...ute: Sound Garden in Fells Point.  They have a good selection of music and it's good to support local businesses that sell music, because there aren't that many left. For the movie nut: ...

9. Ska Photo Frames
(Features/Michelle\'s Column)

...ares, but I wouldn't go bigger unless you have a bigger frame.    I found these at my local craft store in the mosaic section.  You can use the fancy tiles, but they're pri...

10. A Guide and Testimony to Chasing the Vinyl Dragon
(Features/Bob\'s Column)

...; This store always smells kind of funky. What they have: All types of weird Baltimore music.  Big local section.  Good reggae CD section.  Their reggae vinyl section is usually lackin...

11. West Siiide Update - Nov. 07
(News/News)

...gae, and rocksteady. Vocal/guitarist Esco Chris has started a monthly club with Boss 501 supporting both local and touring bands.  So far they have put on shows with Deal's Gone Bad, the Impa...

12. Go Jimmy Go - Holiday Hell Yeah!
(Reviews/Music)

...nd reggae.  They do a ska version of "Sleigh Ride" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas Local Style" is complete with Hawaiian references.  One of my faves is "Christma...

13. Rudy's Post #2 - Escape from Beer City!
(Features/Rudy\'s Column)

...change. The April and forthcoming episodes will be assigned as shows happen. I hope to get quite a few local band episodes started before I leave for tour with the Kennedy Center in December. Cheer...

14. SIAFU - Good Vibes
(Reviews/Music)

...ere they won a contest by vote to open up the festival.  Good for those guys -- they are one of the local bands fighting for ska/reggae band in this area to be taken seriously. ...

15. What to do with those old flyers? #1
(Features/Michelle\'s Column)

...you can use a special decoupage brush. Step 1. Copy your flyers onto vellum paper. Head over to your local copy shop or office supply store like Staples.  Copy the flyers onto vellum paper.&n...

16. The Aggrolites vs. East Coast 2007
(Reviews/Shows)

...we caught of the Rudie Crew's set was very impressive. They've been opening and holding down the local NYC side of the scene for many ska shows in the area and were a perfect choice to represe...

17. Ska Weekend 2007 (08.25.07) - Knoxville, TN
(Reviews/Shows)

...riends from all over all at once.  For more on Ska Weekend, there were a few articles done in their local paper, which you can check out here.  (It's a tad long, and they did incorporate...

18. Ted Leo & the Pharmacists - Living w/ the Living
(Reviews/Music)

...fine this album--once when I was looking for his record I could not find a copy in the punk section at a local record shop (which will remain nameless).  I asked a person at the counter of the st...

19. The Pietasters - All Day
(Reviews/Music)

...n five years, All Day has definitely been worth the wait. This album will surprise long time fans of the local ska champions. You will find a much smoother, soulful sounding groove going on in this al...

20. Info for Bands and Promoters
(FAQs/FAQs)

...e you want people to go when they click on the flyer.  (Usually the headlining band's web site, local band's site, venue/promoter's site, or a site that has directions to the show.) ...

21. About Us
(FAQs/FAQs)

...re open to all types of music like punk, rockabilly, Oi!, reggae, dub, pop-punk, etc.  Support your local music, whatever it may be! Who's behind DCSka.com? DCSka.com is run by Rude in DC...