Showing posts with label Dub is a Weapon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dub is a Weapon. Show all posts

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Duff Review: Detroit Riddim Crew meets Crazy Baldhead "Instru-Mental"

The cover features an abstract design of spiralling circles.

Abbey Productions/Jump Up Records
12" vinyl LP/digital
2022

(Review by Steve Shafer)

Instru-Mental, the sophomore LP from Eric Abbey's Detroit Riddim Crew, is an entirely different beast from their great debut album Detroit Riddim Crew and Friends (read my review of it here). That record featured ska-ified secular Christmas cuts on the A side and a collection of ska, rocksteady, reggae, and dancehall tracks with a rotating cast of musicians on the B. This time out, the concept is five wonderfully moody Abbey-penned ska and reggae instrumentals (acely performed by members of Mephiskapheles, J. Navarro & the Traitors, Dub is a Weapon, Monkey, Full Watts Band/Uzimon, Pilfers, Unsteady/Smoke & Mirrors Soundsystem, 1592, Dirty Notion, and even a few Abbey offspring) paired with dub concoctions created by Crazy Baldhead (AKA Jayson Nugent)--and the resuts are pretty sweet.

Like its cover artwork that borrows elements from Saul Bass' graphic design work for Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, the songs on Instru-Mental have a filmic quality to them. "Dark Dance" sounds like the theme song to a horror movie (think "Nightmare on Elm Street" or "Evil Dead") and it would have fit in well on Mato's phenomenal Scary Dub LP. "Midnight Walk," which was unearthed after two decades in lying in Abbey's archive (or, um, crypt!), is appropriately eerie, particularly in its dub version. "Traveling" is superb Upsetters-styled early reggae and the spaghetti Western reggae "Forward" sports an awesomely dramatic surf guitar solo. And Crazy Baldhead's masterful dub work takes everything to a new level, deconstructing and reassembling the originals in all sorts of clever and electrifying ways.

Instru-Mental already makes on my list of top 2022 releases (can't wait to get my hands on the vinyl), and I look forward to listening to it repeatedly to keep me going no matter what the rest of this year brings.

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Friday, February 21, 2020

The Duff Guide to Ska Winter/Spring/Summer 2020 NYC Ska Calendar #2

Prince Buster
Friday, February 28, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Subway to Skaville presents: The Ladrones, Barbicide, Calavera NY Club, J Wahlberg (of The Screw-Ups), plus DJ Ryan Midnight

Otto's Shrunken Head
538 East 14th Street (Aves A and B)
New York, NY
No cover, but bring cash for band tip bucket!

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Friday, March 6, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

Ska Night, Vol. 2 with Top Shotta Band featuring Screechy Dan, Rudie Crew, Selector Agent Jay

Pianos
158 Ludlow Street
New York, NY
$10/21+

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Sunday, March 8, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

International Women's Day Dance w/NY Ska Jazz Ensemble, DJ Spinach

DROM
85 Avenue A
New York, NY
$10

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Friday, March 13, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Dub Is A Weapon, Soon Come

Gutter Bar
200 North 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY
21+

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Saturday, March 21, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

The Twilights*, Barbicide, Penniless Loafers, DJ Ryan Midnight

The Cobra Club
6 Wyckoff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
No cover, but tips for the bands are appreciated!

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Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

The Slackers, Crazy and the Brains, The Scotch Bonnets

White Eagle Hall
337 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
$20

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Sunday, April 12, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

The English Beat

Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
New York, NY
$35 in advance/$40 day of show
16+

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Saturday, April 18, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

The Annual 420 Reggae Fiesta on the River w/Dub is a Weapon, Crazy Baldhead Dub Apparatus

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle
Boards at Pier 36
299 South Street
New York, NY
$35 in advance/$40 day of show
21+

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Friday, April 24, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

Crazy and the Brains, Catbite, Answering Machine, Love is a Fist

Gutter Bar
200 North 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY
$8 in advance/$10 day of the show
21+

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

The Aggrolites, The Far East

Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20/All ages

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Thursday, May 21, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

NY Ska Jazz Ensemble

The Iridium
1650 Broadway
New York
$25/All ages

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Friday, May 22, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Madness (40th Anniversary Tour), The English Beat (featuring Dave Wakeling)

Manhattan Center
311 West 34th Street
New York, NY
$44.50-$110

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Saturday, June 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Calavera NY Club, Sgt. Scag, Stop the Presses, Disposable

Arlene's Grocery
95 Stanton Street
New York, NY
$10 in advance/$12 day of show
21+

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Friday, June 26, 2020 @ 6:30 pm

The Pietasters

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Lucille
Boards at the Skyport Marina
East 23rd Street and the FDR
New York, NY
$39.99 in advance/$45 day of show
21+

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Saturday, June 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Radicsfest w/The Toasters featuring Coolie Ranx, Metro Stylee, Eastern Standard Time, Rudie Crew, Catbite

Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
(Tix on sale to general public on 3/15/20, but presales are happening now.)

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The Duff Guide to Ska Spring/Summer 2019 NYC Ska Calendar #3

In the foreground, Dave Wakeling plays guitar and sings into a microphone, while a shirtless Ranking Roger holds a mic and dances next to him.
Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger of The Beat
(with David Steele and Blockhead in the background).
Saturday, April 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Less Than Jake, MEST, Punchline

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle Riverboat
Boards Pier 36, 299 South Street
New York, NY
$39.99 in advance/$45 day of show
21+

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Sunday, April 14, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Less Than Jake, MEST, Punchline

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle Riverboat
Boards Pier 36, 299 South Street
New York, NY
$39.99 in advance/$45 day of show
21+

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Sunday, April 14, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

NYC Ska Orchestra, Jah People

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10/21+

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Saturday, April 20, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

The Annual 420 Reggae Fiesta on the River
Dub is A Weapon, Crazy Baldhead Dub Apparatus, and more!

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle Riverboat
Boards Pier 36, 299 South Street
New York, NY
$35 in advance/$40 day of show
21+

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Saturday, April 20, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

420 Celebration w/Cannabis Cub Band, H.R., Dog, Rude Boy George

Sony Hall
235 West 46th Street
New York, NY
$20

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Friday, May 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Mephiskapheles, The Press, The Take, Sewer Skrewer, Gilipollas

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$15 in advance/$20 day of show
16+

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Friday, May 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Slackfest: The Slackers play Big Tunes (potential set list includes "Married Girl," "Sarah," "Rude and Reckless," and more; go vote www.theslackers.com/polls) with The Hempsteadys, The Fad, DJ Rata

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20 in advance/$25 day of show (3-day passes available)
16+

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Saturday, May 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Slackfest: The Slackers play Love and War (potential set list includes "Red Light," "Feed My Girl," "International War Criminal," and more; Go vote www.theslackers.com/polls) with Westbound Train, The Scotch Bonnets, DJ Miss Haps

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20 in advance/$25 day of show (3-day passes available)
16+

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Sunday, May 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Slackfest: The Slackers play Deep Cuts (potential set list includes "Stars," "Sing Your Song," "Contemplation," and more; go vote www.theslackers.com/polls) with The Far East, Ensemble Calaveras, DJ One Hundred Decibels

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$18 in advance/$22 day of show (3-day passes available)
16+

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Friday, May 31, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Subway to Skaville Presents: The Pandemics, Sgt. Scagnetti, The Twilights, Fink's Constant w/DJ Ryan Midnight

Otto's Shrunken Head
538 East 14th Street (between Avenues A and B)
New York, NY
No cover (but bring cash for tip bucket!)/21+

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Saturday, June 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

The Bluebeats

Hank's Saloon
345 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY
$10/21+

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Saturday, June 8, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

The Pietasters

Rock Off Concert Cruise
Aboard The Lucille
Boards at 23rd Street and the FDR Drive
Manhattan
$37.50 in advance/$40 day of show
21+

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Friday, June 14, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

The Specials

Brooklyn Steel
319 Frost Street
Brooklyn, NY
$45 in advance/$50 day of show
16+

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Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19, 2019 @ 6:30 pm

Toots and the Maytals w/Selectress Iriela

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$36-$129
21+

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Friday, July 19, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Radicsfest #2 (In memory of Roy Radics of The Rudie Crew; a portion of the proceeds of the show will go to Roy's family.) w/Pilfers, Mephskapheles, Spring Heeled Jack, Hub City Stompers, Rude Boy George, Sgt. Scag.

Gramercy Theater
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
$25/16+

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Saturday, July 27, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Long Beach Dub Allstars, The Aggrolites, Mike Pinto

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

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Friday, August 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

The Prizefighters

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
16+

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Friday, August 16, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

The Slackers

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle Riverboat
Boards Pier 36, 299 South Street
New York, NY
$35 in advance/$40 day of show
21+

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

NY Ska Jazz Ensemble

Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway
New York, NY
$25/all ages

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Friday, August 30, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

The Skapones (UK)

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
16+

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

The Selecter w/special guest DJ Rhoda Dakar (Bodysnatchers/Special AKA)

Gramercy Theater
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
$29.50/16+

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Friday, September 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

The Toasters

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
16+

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Saturday, September 21, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Lee Scratch Perry and Subatomic Sound System, The Far East, DJ 2Melo

Industry City Courtyard 1/2
(Food Hall Entrance)
238 36th Street,
Brooklyn, NY
$25 in advance/$32 day of show
21+

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The Duff Guide to Ska Spring/Summer 2019 NYC Ska Calendar #2

This is a film still from the movie "Babylon." Jah Shaka and the actors portraying Beefy and Lover are in a crown at a sound clash.
Jah Shaka, Beefy, and Lover in the 1980 film "Babylon."
Thursday, March 21, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Bumpin' Uglies, Rude Boy George, Uncle Jerome

Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10 in advance/$12 day of show
All ages

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Saturday, March 23, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

David Hillyard and The Rocksteady 7, DJ 100dbs

Hank's Saloon
345 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY
$8 in advance/$10 day of show
21+

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Saturday, April 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Less Than Jake, MEST, Punchline

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle Riverboat
Boards Pier 36, 299 South Street
New York, NY
$39.99 in advance/$45 day of show
21+

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Sunday, April 14, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Less Than Jake, MEST, Punchline

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle Riverboat
Boards Pier 36, 299 South Street
New York, NY
$39.99 in advance/$45 day of show
21+

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Sunday, April 14, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

NYC Ska Orchestra, Jah People

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10/21+

+ + + +

Saturday, April 20, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

The Annual 420 Reggae Fiesta on the River
Dub is A Weapon, Crazy Baldhead Dub Apparatus, and more!

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle Riverboat
Boards Pier 36, 299 South Street
New York, NY
$35 in advance/$40 day of show
21+

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Saturday, April 20, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

420 Celebration w/Cannabis Cub Band, H.R., Dog, Rude Boy George

Sony Hall
235 West 46th Street
New York, NY
$20

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Friday, May 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Mephiskapheles, The Press, The Take, Sewer Skrewer, Gilipollas

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$15 in advance/$20 day of show
16+

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Friday, May 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Slackfest: The Slackers play Big Tunes (potential set list includes "Married Girl," "Sarah," "Rude and Reckless," and more; go vote www.theslackers.com/polls) with The Hempsteadys, The Fad, DJ Rata

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20 in advance/$25 day of show (3-day passes available)
16+

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Saturday, May 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Slackfest: The Slackers play Love and War (potential set list includes "Red Light," "Feed My Girl," "International War Criminal," and more; Go vote www.theslackers.com/polls) with Westbound Train, The Scotch Bonnets, DJ Miss Haps

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20 in advance/$25 day of show (3-day passes available)
16+

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Sunday, May 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Slackfest: The Slackers play Deep Cuts (potential set list includes "Stars," "Sing Your Song," "Contemplation," and more; go vote www.theslackers.com/polls) with The Far East, Ensemble Calaveras, DJ One Hundred Decibels

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$18 in advance/$22 day of show (3-day passes available)
16+

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Friday, May 31, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Subway to Skaville Presents: The Pandemics, Sgt. Scagnetti, The Twilights, Fink's Constant w/DJ Ryan Midnight

Otto's Shrunken Head
538 East 14th Street (between Avenues A and B)
New York, NY
No cover (but bring cash for tip bucket!)/21+

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Friday, June 14, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

The Specials

Brooklyn Steel
319 Frost Street
Brooklyn, NY
$45 in advance/$50 day of show
16+

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Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19, 2019 @ 6:30 pm

Toots and the Maytals w/Selectress Iriela

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$36-$129
21+

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Friday, July 19, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

Radicsfest #2 (In memory of Roy Radics of The Rudie Crew; a portion of the proceeds of the show will go to Roy's family.) w/Pilfers, Mephskapheles, Spring Heeled Jack, Hub City Stompers, Rude Boy George, Sgt. Scag.

Gramercy Theater
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
$25/16+

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Saturday, July 27, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Long Beach Dub Allstars, The Aggrolites, Mike Pinto

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

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Friday, August 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

The Prizefighters

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
16+

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Friday, August 16, 2019 @ 6:00 pm

The Slackers

Rocks Off Concert Cruise
The Liberty Belle Riverboat
Boards Pier 36, 299 South Street
New York, NY
$35 in advance/$40 day of show
21+

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

NY Ska Jazz Ensemble

Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway
New York, NY
$25/all ages

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Friday, August 30, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

The Skapones (UK)

The Kingsland Bar and Grill
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
16+

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

The Duff Guide to Ska NYC Spring/Summer 2018 Ska Calendar #5

The Beat (Photo by Syd Shelton, Coventry 1981)
Saturday, March 31, 2018 @ 5:30 pm

45 Adapters 10th Anniversary Party w/Hub City Stompers, Duffy's Cut, Legion 76, Guns Don't Run, No Parole, Los Perros, Lvger

The Kingsland
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10/16

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Saturday, April 14, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

The Pandemics, Abracadabra, Go Big, Raise the Kicks

El Cortez
17 Ingraham Street
Brooklyn, NY
$10/21+

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Friday, April 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

The Annual 4:20 Reggae Fiesta on the River w/Dub is a Weapon, Crazy Baldhead Dub Apparatus, plus Specials Guests TBA

Rocks Off Concert Cruise - Aboard the Harbor Lights
Boards at 23rd Street and the FDR
Manhattan, NY
$29 in advance/$35 day of show
21+

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Friday, April 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Vic Ruggiero, The Hempsteadys, Charlie Whites

Gold Sounds
44 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10

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Sunday, April 22, 2018 @ 2:30 pm (Note: Matinee show!)

Brooklyn Rising w/The Ladrones, Escarioka, Babe Patrol, Ensemble Cavalera

Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10/All ages

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Friday, April 27, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dubistry

Silvana
300 West 116th Street
New York, NY

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Sunday, April 29, 2018 @ 1:00 pm (Note: Matinee show!)

Mephiskapheles, 45 Adapters, ACHE, Suburban Sensi

Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$15 in advance/$18 day of show
All ages

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Thursday, May 3, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

H.R. (of Bad Brains), Super Hi-Fi, Beat Brigade

Bowery Electric
327 Bowery
New York, NY
$12 in advance/$16 day of show
21+

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Saturday, May 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Hub City Stompers (album release show), No Redeeming Social Value, Ladrones, NAA

El Cortez
17 Ingraham Street
Brooklyn, NY
$12/21+

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Saturday, May 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Buster Shuffle w/Mickey Rickshaw

Gold Sounds
44 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$12/21+

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Roddy Radiation and The Scotch Bonnets

Hank's Saloon
46 Third Avenue (corner of Atlantic)
Brooklyn, NY

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Friday, June 1, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

The Slackers

White Eagle Hall
337 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
$20-$25
18+

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Sunday, June 24, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

The Toasters, Beat Brigade, Joker's Republic

Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$15 in advance/$17 day of show
All ages

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

The Duff Guide to Ska NYC Winter/Spring 2018 Ska Calendar #3

Thursday, February 22, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

NYC Ska Orchestra

Fat Cat Music
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY
$3.00 cover

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Friday, February 23, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

The Skatalites, The Alchemystics

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$15/21+

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Saturday, February 24, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

The Scofflaws and Top Shotta Band featuring Screechy Dan

Diviera Drive
131 Berry Street
Brooklyn, NY
$12

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Saturday, March 3, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Super Hi-Fi ("Blue and White" record release!), Cameramen

Nublu 151
151 Avenue C
New York, NY

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Friday, March 9, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Coolie Ranx Birthday Bash with Pilfers, Full Watts Band, Reggay Lords, Love Always, Typhoid Rosie

Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20/All ages

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Thursday, March 15, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Fidel Nadal (with The Heart Beaters), The Ladrones, The Applecores, Ensemble Calavera

Studio Square/Bulb Room
35-33 36th Street
Long Island City, NY
$30/21+

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Saturday, March 17, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Beat Brigade, The Ladrones, Super Hi-Fi, Joker's Republic, Thirteen Towers, The Screw-Ups, plus DJ Ryan Midnight!

RUBULAD
Bushwick, Brookyn
Get in touch with Dj Gorilla Presents through FB event page for address.
$10/All ages

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Friday, March 23, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Hollie Cook, The Far East

Elsewhere (Hall)
599 Johnson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20 in advance/$22 day of show/16+

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Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dave Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7 w/DJ 100Dbs

Hank's Saloon
46 Third Avenue (corner of Atlantic)
Brooklyn, NY

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Sunday, March 25, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

The English Beat w/Dave Wakeling

City Winery
155 Varick Street
New York, NY
$40-$60

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Monday, March 26, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

The English Beat w/Dave Wakeling

City Winery
155 Varick Street
New York, NY
$40-$60

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Saturday, March 31, 2018 @ 5:30 pm

45 Adapters 10th Anniversary Party w/Hub City Stompers, Duffy's Cut, Legion 76, Guns Don't Run, No Parole, Los Perros, Lvger

The Kingsland
269 Norman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10/16+

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Friday, April 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

The Annual 4:20 Reggae Fiesta on the River w/Dub is a Weapon, Crazy Baldhead Dub Apparatus, plus Specials Guests TBA

Rocks Off Concert Cruise - Aboard the Harbor Lights
Boards 23rd Street and the FDR
Manhattan, NY
$29 in advance/$35 day of show
21+

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Friday, April 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Vic Ruggiero, The Hempsteadys, Charlie Whites

Gold Sounds
44 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10

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Saturday, May 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Hub City Stompers (album release show), No Redeeming Social Value, Ladrones, NAA

El Cortez
17 Ingraham Street
Brooklyn, NY
$12/21+

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Roddy Radiation and The Scotch Bonnets

Hank's Saloon
46 Third Avenue (corner of Atlantic)
Brooklyn, NY

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Friday, December 8, 2017

The Duff Guide to Ska NYC Fall/Winter 2017/2018 Ska Calendar #57

From The Toasters' "Christmas Ska" album; art by Bob Fingerman.
Friday, December 8, 2017

High School Football Heroes, The Ladrones

The Safari Room at El Cortez
17 Ingraham Street
Brooklyn, NY
$10/21+

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Saturday, December 9, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

The Pandemics, Mad Conductor, Freya Wilcox, MJT, Love is a Fist

The Gateway
1272 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY
$10

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Saturday, December 16, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Women of Ska, Reggae, and Soul w/Dubistry and Caz Gardiner

Silvana
300 West 116th Street
New York, NY

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Friday, December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

The Slackers (playing the "Red Light" album in its entirety) w/Sammy Kay, Crazy and the Brains, DJ Bugaloo Pete

The Bell House
149 7th Street
Brooklyn, NY
Tix: $20 in advance/$25 day of show/$32 two-day pass
21+

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Saturday, December 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

The Slackers (playing the "Peculiar" album in its entirety) w/The World/Inferno Friendship Society, The Fad, DJ Lady Gemini

The Bell House
149 7th Street
Brooklyn, NY
Tix: $20 in advance/$25 day of show/$32 two-day pass
21+

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Friday, December 29, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

DJ Ryan Midnight: Spinning 100% Ska at Otto's Shrunken Head

Otto's Shrunken Head
538 East 14th Street (between Aves A and B)
New York, NY
No cover/21+

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Friday, January 5, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Boomshot!, Top Shotta, The Fuss

El Cortez
17 Ingraham Street
Brooklyn, NY
$10/21+

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

The Original Wailers, Tribal Seeds, The Expanders

Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
$20

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Saturday, January 27, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

The Pietasters and more TBA

Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$17 in advance/$20 day of show
All ages

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Friday, February 23, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

The Skatalites, The Alchemystics

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$15/21+

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Friday, March 23, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Hollie Cook

Elsewhere (Hall)
599 Johnson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20 in advance/$22 day of show/16+

+ + + +

Friday, April 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

The Annual 4:20 Reggae Fiesta on the River w/Dub is a Weapon, Crazy Baldhead Dub Apparatus, plus Specials Guests TBA

Rocks Off Concert Cruise - Aboard the Harbor Lights
Boards 23rd Street and the FDR
Manhattan, NY
$29 in advance/$35 day of show
21+

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Winter/Spring 2016 NYC Ska Calendar #20

All this Scratching is making me itch.
Saturday, February 6, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

The London Souls (doing a tribute to Bob Marley in honor of his birthday), Ticklah, Dub is a Weapon (15th anniversary!)

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

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Saturday, February 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Hub City Stompers, Rude Boy George, Duffy's Cut

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
$12/21+

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Seratones, The Snails, The Winstons, CVS at Night

Shea Stadium
20 Meadow Street
Brooklyn, NY
$10 in advance/$20 day of show
All ages

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Sunday, February 21, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Nan Pancha, Los Estramboticos, The Ladrones

Stage 48
605 West 48th Street
New York, NY
$35/21+

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Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 9:30 pm

Rude Boy George, Rachel and the Black Straps, Mind Over Time

Arlene's Grocery
95 Stanton Street
New York, NY
$10/21+

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Less Than Jake (playing Losing Streak and more), Westbound Train, Mephiskapheles

Highline Ballroom
431 West 16th Street
New York, NY
All ages
Tix: $14.50

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Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Less Than Jake (playing Hello Rockview and more), Bigwig, Mickey Erg

The Gramercy Theater
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
All ages
Tix: $20

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Friday, March 11, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Mephiskapheles and Special Guests

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY $20/21+

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Saturday, April 2, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

The Slackers (Record Release Party)

The Bell House
149 7th Street
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

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Friday, April 8, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Iration, Hirie, The Expanders
Webster Hall
125 East 11th Street
New York, NY
18+

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Friday, April 15, 2016 @ 6:00 pm

Big D and the Kids Table, Counterpunch, The Doped Up Dollies, The Far East

Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$13 in advance/$15 day of show
16+

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Friday, April 29, 2016

Rent Party w/Rude Boy George

The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ

+ + + +

Friday, May 13, 2016

Mustard Plug, Rude Boy George

Bells Eccentric Cafe Back Room
355 East Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI

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Saturday, May 14, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dubistry

The Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard
New York, NY
No cover!
21+

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Mustard Plug, Rude Boy George

Founders Brewing Co.
235 Grandville Avenue SW
Grand Rapids, MI

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Ska bands: To have your NYC area gig dates listed here, send an email to duffguidetoska@gmail.com with all of the show details!

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

NYC Winter 2016 Ska Calendar #19

Friday, January 22, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Uzimon

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
New York, NY
$10/21+

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Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Skarroneros' Sixth Anniversary show w/Gangway, Droogettes, Escasos Recursos

Don Pedro
90 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
21+

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Inspecter 7, Out of Order, 45 Adaptors, Scum Punch

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
$15/21+

+ + + +

Sunday, January 24, 2016 @ 6:00 pm

The Toasters, Hub City Stompers, Molly Rhythm, Death in the Arena, Backyard Superheroes, Autocracy East

The Backstage at Championship Bar
931 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ
All ages
Tix: $13/$15

+ + + +

Saturday, January 30, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

Beat Brigade, Damn Long Hairs, Sketchy, Girth Control

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brookyn, NY
$10/18+

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Monday, February 1, 2016 @ 6:00 pm

Brown Rice Family, Super Yamba Band

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$8/21+

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Saturday, February 6, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

The London Souls (doing a tribute to Bob Marley in honor of his birthday), Ticklah, Dub is a Weapon (15th anniversary!)

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

+ + + +

Saturday, February 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Hub City Stompers, Rude Boy George, Duffy's Cut

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
$12/21+

+ + + +

Sunday, February 21, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Nan Pancha, Los Estramboticos, The Ladrones

Stage 48
605 West 48th Street
New York, NY
$35/21+

+ + + +

Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 9:30 pm

Rude Boy George, Rachel & the Black Straps, Mind Over Time

Arlene's Grocery
95 Stanton Street
New York, NY
$10/21+

+ + + +

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Less Than Jake (playing Losing Streak and more), Westbound Train, Mephiskapheles

Highline Ballroom
431 West 16th Street
New York, NY
All ages
Tix: $14.50

+ + + +

Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Less Than Jake (playing Hello Rockview and more), Bigwig, Mickey Erg

The Gramercy Theater
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
All ages
Tix: $20

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Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 9:30 pm

The Snails

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
New York, NY
$12/21+

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Friday, March 11, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Mephiskapheles and Special Guests

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY$20/21+

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Saturday, April 2, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

The Slackers (Record Release Party)

The Bell House
149 7th Street
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

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Friday, April 15, 2016 @ 6:00 pm

Big D and the Kids Table, Counterpunch, The Doped Up Dollies, The Far East

Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$13 in advance/$15 day of show
16+

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Friday, April 29, 2016

Rent Party w/Rude Boy George

The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ

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Friday, May 13, 2016

Mustard Plug, Rude Boy George

Bells Eccentric Cafe Back Room
355 East Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Mustard Plug, Rude Boy George

Founders Brewing Co.
235 Grandville Avenue SW
Grand Rapids, MI

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

NYC Winter 2016 Ska Calendar #18

The one and only Laurel Aitken!
Friday, January 15, 2016 @ 12 midnight

Brown Rice Family

Blue Note
131 West 3rd Street
New York, NY
$10/21+

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Friday, January 22, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Uzimon

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
New York, NY
$10/21+

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

Beat Brigade, Damn Long Hairs, Sketchy, Girth Control

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brookyn, NY
$10/18+

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Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Skarroneros' Sixth Anniversary show w/Gangway, Droogettes, Escasos Recursos

Don Pedro
90 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
21+

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Inspecter 7, Out of Order, 45 Adaptors, Scum Punch

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
$15/21+

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Sunday, January 24, 2016 @ 6:00 pm

The Toasters, Hub City Stompers, Molly Rhythm, Death in the Arena, Backyard Superheroes, Autocracy East

The Backstage at Championship Bar
931 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ
All ages
Tix: $13/$15

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Saturday, February 6, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

The London Souls (doing a tribute to Bob Marley in honor of his birthday), Ticklah, Dub is a Weapon (15th anniversary!)

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

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Saturday, February 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Hub City Stompers, Duffy's Cut, and more

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
$12/21+

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Less Than Jake (playing Losing Streak and more), Westbound Train, Mephiskapheles

Highline Ballroom
431 West 16th Street
New York, NY
All ages
Tix: $14.50

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Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Less Than Jake (playing Hello Rockview and more), Bigwig, Mickey Erg

The Gramercy Theater
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
All ages
Tix: $20

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Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 9:30 pm

The Snails

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
New York, NY
$12/21+

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Friday, March 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Mephiskapheles and Special Guests

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

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Saturday, December 26, 2015

NYC Winter 2015 Ska Calendar #17

King Stitt at the controls.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Vic Ruggiero, King Django, The Snails, Los Thujones

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
$10/21+

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Friday, January 15, 2016 @ 12 midnight

Brown Rice Family

Blue Note
131 West 3rd Street
New York, NY
$10/21+

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Friday, January 22, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Uzimon

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
New York, NY
$10/21+

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

Beat Brigade, Damn Long Hairs, Sketchy, Girth Control

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brookyn, NY
$10/18+

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Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Skarroneros' Sixth Anniversary show w/Gangway, Droogettes, Escasos Recursos

Don Pedro
90 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
21+

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Sunday, January 24, 2016 @ 6:00 pm

The Toasters, Hub City Stompers, Molly Rhythm, Death in the Arena, Backyard Superheroes, Autocracy East

The Backstage at Championship Bar
931 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ
All ages
Tix: $13/$15

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Saturday, February 6, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

The London Souls (doing a tribute to Bob Marley in honor of his birthday), Ticklah, Dub is a Weapon (15th anniversary!)

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$20/21+

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Less Than Jake (playing Losing Streak and more), Westbound Train, Mephiskapheles

Highline Ballroom
431 West 16th Street
New York, NY
All ages
Tix: $14.50

+ + + +

Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Less Than Jake (playing Hello Rockview and more), Bigwig, Mickey Erg

The Gramercy Theater
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY
All ages
Tix: $20

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Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 9:30 pm

The Snails

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
New York, NY
$12/21+

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

NYC Summer 2014 Ska Calendar #12

It ain't Coney Island...

Friday, July 11, 2014 @ 9:00 pm

The Far East, They Live!, All People

Don Pedro
90 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$6

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Saturday, July 12, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Rude Boy George (playing on the main stage from 7:00-7:30 pm sharp!)

Maplewoodstock
Memorial Park
Maplewood, NJ
Free
All ages

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Sunday, July 13, 2014 @ 2:00 pm

Bronx Backyard Sundays w/Morning Thunder, Jonny Grave, 718, and Beat Brigade (BB goes on at 6pm!)

Mr. McGoo's Pub
5602 Broadway (near 231st Street--easy to get to on the #1 subway line)
Bronx, NY
$5/21+

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 @ 9:00 pm

Sleepy Wonder (Thievery Corp), Geometric Echoes, Dub is a Weapon

Drom
85 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY
21+

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Friday, July 25, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Rocks Off Concert Cruise with The Pietasters

Concert aboard The Jewel
East 23rd Street and the FDR
Manhattan, NY
Boards: 7:00 pm/Departs: 8:00 pm
21+
$25 in advance/$30 day of show

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Friday, July 28, 2014

The Frightnrs, Ticklah, Natasha Diggs, 100dBs

The Gemini Scorpio Loft
200 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY

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Friday, August 1, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

The Bluebeats at Happenings on Main Street

Northport Village Dock
Main Street
Northport, NY
Free/All ages

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

The Tribal Seeds, New Kingston, The Expanders

The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$15 in advance/$18 day of show

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Saturday, August 23, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Rocks Off Concert Cruise with The Slackers

Departs from Circle Line Pier 83
West 42nd Street and the West Side Highway
Manhattan
$30/21+

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Friday, August 29, 2014 @ 7:30 pm

Mrs. Skannotto

The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10 in advance/$12 day of show

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

3rd Annual Devils Night w/Mephiskapheles, The Toasters, No Redeeming Social Value, and The Ladrones

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
Manhattan, NY
Tickets: $23.85 (through this link)
21+

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

NYC Summer 2014 Ska Calendar #11

Rico-That Man is Forward!
Saturday, June 28, 2014 @ 8:00 pm

Lacey Allure's "Rock N Roll Girlie Show" with Beat Brigade, The Purslaines, The Pests, and The Cuts

Bar Matchless
557 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

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Sunday, June 29, 2014 @ 9:00 pm

Sly and Robbie with The Taxi Gang and Bitty McLean

B.B. Kings Blues Club and Grill
237 West 42nd Street
Manhattan, NY
$20 in advance/$25 day of the show
All ages

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Sunday, June 29, 2014 @ 12:00 pm

Groovin' in the Park w/Beres Hammond, Chronixx, Air Supply, Marcia Griffiths and John Holt, Bob Andy, and Judy Mowatt and many more!

Roy Wilkins Park
Merrick and Baisley Boulevard
Queens, NY
$59.99 (kids under 12 are free)

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 @ 9:00 pm

Sleepy Wonder (Thievery Corp), Geometric Echoes, Dub is a Weapon

Drom
85 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY
21+

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Saturday, July 12, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Rude Boy George (playing from 7:00-7:30 pm)

Maplewoodstock
Memorial Park
Maplewood, NJ
Free
All ages

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Friday, July 28, 2014

The Frightnrs, Ticklah, Natasha Diggs, 100dBs

The Gemini Scorpio Loft
200 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

The Tribal Seeds, New Kingston, The Expanders

The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$15 in advance/$18 day of show

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Saturday, August 23, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Rocks Off Concert Cruise with The Slackers

Departs from Circle Line Pier 83
West 42nd Street and the West Side Highway
Manhattan
$30/21+

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Friday, August 29, 2014 @ 7:30 pm

Mrs. Skannotto

The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$10 in advance/$12 day of show

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

NYC Spring/Summer 2014 Ska Calendar #8

Beat Brigade!
Monday, May 12, 2014 @ 8:00 pm

Beat Brigade "Kings" Record Release Party

The Bitter End
147 Bleecker Street
Manhattan, NY

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Friday, May 16, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Mad Caddies, Mrs. Skannotto, Across the Aisle

Santos Party House (upstairs)
96 Lafayette Street
Manhattan
$17 in advance/$20 day of show
16+

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Saturday, May 17, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Mustard Plug and Deal's Gone Bad

The Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$13

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Friday, May 23, 2014 @ 7:30 pm

Rude Boy George (on at 9:00 pm), Posse N'Effect (Beastie Boys tribute), Tweezer (Weezer tribute), Morning View (Incubus tribute)

Fontana's
105 Eldridge Street (between Broome and Grand)
New York City
$10/21+

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Friday, May 30, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Anti-Nowhere League, Cro-Mags, Mephiskapheles, Night Birds, Up for Nothing

Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place
New York, NY
$31/16+

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Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2014

Apple Stomp 2 w/The Toasters, Stubborn All-Stars, King Django, Big D and the Kids Table, Five Iron Frenzy, The Allstonians, Hub City Stompers, Slow Gherkin, Vic Ruggiero, Dan P and The Bricks, Dan Potthast, Sammy Kay and the Fast Four, Johnny Too Bad and the Strikeouts, High School Football Heroes, IV4K, Jiker, and more...

Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place
New York, NY
$70 (two-day pass), $45 (one day ticket)/16+

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Sunday, June 29, 2014 @ 9:00 pm

Sly and Robbie with The Taxi Gang and Bitty McLean

B.B. Kings Blues Club and Grill
237 West 42nd Street
Manhattan, NY
$20 in advance/$25 day of the show
All ages

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 @ 9:00 pm

Sleepy Wonder (Thievery Corp), Geometric Echoes, Dub is a Weapon

Drom
85 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY
21+

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Saturday, August 23, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Rocks Off Concert Cruise with The Slackers

Departs from Circle Line Pier 83
West 42nd Street and the West Side Highway
Manhattan
$30/21+

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

NY Loves Brandt Benefit Show This Monday Night (11/25/13)!

For info about Brandt Abner and this show, click here and here.

Go support Abner's family and see some of the best bands in NYC while you're doing it...


Thursday, October 31, 2013

New York Loves Brandt Abner Benefit Show on 11/25/13 at B.B. King's

As we noted last month, Skinnerbox keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter Brandt Abner tragically passed away from thymic cancer on September 13, 2013 at age 43. In response (and in celebration of Brandt's life and music), the NYC ska scene is holding a massive benefit ska show with 100% of the proceeds going to support Brandt's family (his wife, whom he met while they were in high school, and his nine year-old daughter).

The New York Loves Brandt! benefit show will take place at B.B. King's on 42nd Street in Manhattan on Monday, November 25, 2013, starting at 5:30 pm and going all night long. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 16 and under (advance adult tickets may be purchased here).

Bands who are slated to appear so far (more to be announced soon) include:

Beat Brigade
Bigger Thomas
Cannabis Cup Band
Cibo Matto (Brandt was their keyboardist)
Dub is a Weapon
Funkface
King Django
Mephiskapheles
Pilfers
Rudie Crew
Skadanks (featuring Rocker T and Jamalski)
Abner's Oeuvre (featuring Malcolm Gold, James Yarish, Jon McCain, and Canvass)
Netherlands (featuring Timo Ellis)
Jeremy Manasia

Plus selectors:

Greg Caz (Brazilian Beats Brooklyn)
I, Storm (Urban Lounge Kings)
Agent Jay (Crazy Baldhead, Slackers)

This is going to be an extraordinary night of music--all of it in support of a worthy cause--so don't miss it if you are in the New York City area!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

NYC Spring 2013 Ska Calendar #72

Saturday, March 23, 2013 @ 8:30 pm

Electric Avenue presents The Rudie Crew and The Royal Swindle

Characters NYC
243 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue--near all subway lines)
Manhattan
$7 cover (all of which goes to the bands)
18+

(Selector Steve and Marco on the Bass spin ska between sets!)

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Sunday, March 24, 2013 @ 5:00 pm

The Slackers, The Scofflaws, JD and The Engineers

89 North Music Venue
89 North Ocean Avenue
Patchogue, NY
$12 advance/$15 day of show
All ages (21+ to drink with ID)

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 @ 7:00 pm

The All Good: Feel Good Collective, Monvelyno Alexis Band, I Anbassa, Bigga Haitian (plus DJ Stretch The Kid Chaos from Sicka Sounds)

Sullivan Hall
214 Sullivan Street
Manhattan, NY
$15 in advance/$18 day of the show
18+

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Friday, March 29, 2013 @ 6:00 pm

The Pietasters, Big D and The Kid's Table, Across the Aisle, Sammy Kay

The Highline Ballroom
431 West 16th Street
Manhattan
$16.50 in advance/$19 day of the show
All ages

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Friday, March 29, 2013 @ 8:00 pm

Dirty Reggae Party #20 with Dub is a Weapon, Princelionsound, and The Levees (plus Crazy Baldhead Crew)

The Swamp
L train to Montrose
Bushwick, Brooklyn
$7

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Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm

King Django Quintet

Tumulty's Pub
361 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ

+ + + +

Saturday, April 13, 2013 @ 8:30 pm

Electric Avenue presents Beat Brigade, Across the Aisle, and the debut of Rude Boy George!

Characters NYC
243 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue--near all subway lines)
Manhattan
18+

(Selector Steve spinning ska and New Wave!)

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Saturday, April 13, 2013, Two sets starting @ 10:00 pm

King Django Quintet

Two Boots Brooklyn
514 2nd Street (Between 7th and 8th Avenues)
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
No cover, no minimum

+ + + +

Saturday, April 20, 2013

King Django Quintet

The Rail House
1449 Irving Street
Rahway, NJ

+ + + +

Saturday, April 22, 2013 @ 7:00 pm

Inspecter 7, Mephiskapheles, Step2Far

Asbury Lanes
209 4th Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
All ages

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Thursday, April 26, 2013

1592 (rocksteady from Detroit!)

Otto's Shrunken Head
538 East 14th Street
Manhattan

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

1592 (rocksteady from Detroit!)

Rocky Sullivan's
34 Van Dyke Street
Red Hook, Brooklyn

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Sunday, April 28, 2013 @ 8:00 pm

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Dave Hillyard and The Rocksteady 7, The Pandemics

Stage 48
605 West 48th Street
Manhattan
$35

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Saturday, May 4, 2013

King Django Quintet

An Beal Bocht Cafe
445 West 238th Street (at Graystone Avenue)
Bronx, NY

+ + + +

Saturday, May 11, 2013, 9:00 pm to 11:30pm

Bad Luck Dice

Tumulty's Pub
361 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ

+ + + +

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Version City Party (details TBA)

78 North Avenue
Garwood, NJ

+ + + +

Saturday, June 15, 2013 @ 8:00 pm

The Toasters

The Grand Victory
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY

+ + + +

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Version City Party: King Django Quintet plus special guests TBA

Roxy and Duke's
745 Bound Brook Road
Dunellen, NJ

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

King Django Quintet, Tri-State Conspiracy, and Unbearable Slackers

Roxy and Duke's
745 Bound Brook Road
Dunellen, NJ

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

NYC Spring 2012 Ska Calendar Update #19

Friday, April 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm

Top Shotta Band

Sunny's
253 Conover Street
Red Hook, Brooklyn
Free/21+

(F train to Carrol Street and/or B61 bus to the very end.)

+ + + +

Friday, April 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Across the Aisle (band goes on at 7:00pm)

Sullivan Hall
214 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012

$10/18+

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Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 10:00 pm

Dub is a Weapon w/Buford O'Sullivan (Easy Star All-Stars/Huffers) and vocalist Rob Symeonn (plus Selector 100dbs)

Zebulon
258 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

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Thursday, April 26, 2012 (2 sets: 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm)

NY Ska Jazz Ensemble

Club NuBlu
62 Avenue C
New York, NY

$10

+ + + +

Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 8:30 pm

The Rudie Crew, Brave New Girl, Pocket

The Local 269
269 East Houston Street (between Avenues A & B)
Manhattan, NY

+ + + +

Saturday, May 12, 2012, starting at 7:00 pm

Version City Party presents "Stubborn Records 20th Anniversary Party" with Skinnerbox, Hub City Stompers, Rocker T (with The Snails), The Radiation Kings, King Django Septet, The Rudie Crew, The Reggae Lords, The Heavy Beat

The Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

Doors at 7pm
Live Music all night long, beginning promptly at 7:30
ALL AGES
$15/advance or $17/day of show

$15 advance tickets available here.

+ + + +

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Aggrolites w/Old Man Markley, Brothers of Brazil

Rocks Off Concert Cruise Aboard The Jewel
Boards: 7:00 pm/Departs: 8:00pm
East 23rd Street & FDR Drive
New York, NY

Advance: $25/Day of Show: $30
21+

+ + + +

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Lee "Scratch" Perry, Subatomic Sound System

Gramercy Theater
127 East 23rd Street
New York, NY

$35 ($25 ticket price + $10 in fees)

+ + + +

Friday, May 25, 2012 at 9:00 pm

Reggae in the Slope

Forte featuring Kevin Batchelor (Skatalites) & Rocksteady Freddie Reiter (New York Ska Jazz Ensemble) *DEBUT GIG!* 12am
Top Shotta Band featuring Mush 1 (ex-Slackers) 11pm
The Attractors featuring Rich Graiko (Westbound Train) 10pm

+ Crazy Baldhead & Deadly Dragon selecting the big tunes and reggae rarities all night!

B LOUNGE
837-839 Union Street (under 'Tea Lounge'), between 6th & 7th Avenues
Park Slope, Brooklyn

$10

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Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29, 2012

The Slackers (with selector 100dBs!)

Rocks Off Concert Cruise Aboard The Harbor Lights
Boards: 7:00 pm/Departs: 8:00pm
East 23rd Street & FDR Drive
New York, NY

$30 advance/$35 day of show (for each night)
21+

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

The Skatalites

Rocks Off Concert Cruise Aboard The Jewel
Boards: 7:00 pm/Departs: 8:00pm
East 23rd Street & FDR Drive
New York, NY

Advance: $25/Day of Show: $30
21+