On The Upbeat

This week Rich Zahniser formerly of The Hippos joins us. Rich tells us about the band’s early days, recording in The Beastie Boys’ studio, life on the road and how The Hippos got signed to Interscope…

This week Billy and Mauricio of The Skatastrophics join us. We discuss their history as a band and with ska music. We learn how being from Huston, Texas influences their sound and what their local sc…

This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex breaks down The Pomps new record. We discuss the album’s production, lyrics,  music and title. We also talk about Alex’s other music ventures and A.…

This Week Andy and David from The Players Band visit the show. They tell us about their Kickstarter campaign for the band’s latest album, Skazilla. We learn how they came to work with Vic Ruggiero an…

This week Anthony, Collin and Kai from Chudson join us. They each tells us how they got into ska music and how their band got started. We  learn how they got Jimmy Fallon to film a video for them and…

This week Shane and Kevin from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss how to order songs on an album. Shane and Kevin tell us about getting into music and how Calypso’s Curse got it’s start. They…

This week Anthony and RJ chat with Josh and Illan from Sad Snack. They talk about  their personal history, Cheers, rock operas, east coast ska vs west coast ska, and more. They also discuss their new…

This week Anthony sits down for a one-on-one interview with Chris Murray. We talk about King Apparatus and Chris’ history with 3rd Wave Ska, The Bluebeat Lounge in Hollywood, and Chris’ solo albums o…

This Week Mike and Callyn of The Wavebirds join us. First we discuss what bands we would like to see reunited. Mike and Callyn tell us how they got into ska and how The Wavebirds started. We also dis…

This week Andrew and Barrie from The Maka Sticks join us. The tell us their musical history and how The Maka Sticks got started. We discuss what a maka stick is, what went into the band’s sound. We a…

This week Nick and Kellen from Stacked Like Pancakes join us. First we discuss breakfast for dinner. Nick and Kellen tell us their history with music and how Stacked Like Pancakes got started. They g…

This week Brian from This Repeats joins us. Brian breaks down his ska and musical journey. He also tells us the history of This Repeats and we listen to their song, Tear Gas. We also discuss creating…

This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First, we discuss Disneyland rides. We also give you ska news. Ryan and Brayden tell us the history of The Skariginals, how they recorded the …

This week author Becca Spence Dobias joins us. Becca tells us about her ska history, her love for writing and what inspired the writing of her ska themed romantic comedy, Pick It Up. We also chat abo…

This week Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi and TJ from The Barstool Preachers join us. First we discuss how much we would spend on concert tickets and we give you ska news. Next,  Tahlena and TJ discuss t…

This week Caitlin , Dan and Gabriel from Bumsy and The Moochers join us. First, we discuss how far we would travel for a show and we give you some ska news. Next, Caitlin, Dan and Gabriel break down …

This week Benny from The Boy Detective joins us. We start off by discussing strange public encounters and we give you some Ska News.  Next, Benny tells us how he got into music and how The Boy Detect…

This week Joe Cooper and Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach join us. First we discuss Halloween and Trick or Treating. Next, Joe and Karen breakdown the band’s new EP, Rico’s Cocktail Club. We also …

This week Greg Rodrigue, bassist for  Bad Operation joins us. Greg talks about his early days playing music and how Bad Operation got its start. We learn the origins of the term New Tone and how bein…