On The Upbeat

This week Josh from the Backyard Superheroes joins Matt and Gary (who also plays in the band) to discuss the band’s 10th anniversary show. We talk about the highs and the lows of playing in a band for 10 years. We also learn what the future holds for the Backyard Superheroes. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Backyard Superheroes: https://linktr.ee/Backyardsuperheroes On...

This week Tara from Half Past Two joins Matt as cohost. Also, Ali and Danny from Stop The Presses join us. Ali and Danny tell us about losing their van, sleeping on the side of the road and feeling the ska communities love. They also tell us about their upcoming new record. We also listen to a new song called Ride or Die. Danny and Ali also tell us about their sci-fi movie podcast. As always we gi...

This week Nick from The Odd Advantage joins us. Nick tells us how he got into and started playing ska music. We learn about the early days of the band and we listen to their latest song. Nick tells us about song writing in the band and how their tour with For The Record went. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Odd Advantage: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/theoddadvanta...

This week is a host only episode. So join Matt and RJ as they tell you about some of their favorite ska songs without horns. They also world premiere a new song by The Classy Wrecks, Grey Skies. They also give you ska news and their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patre...

This week Brian Mashburn from Bite Me Bambi joins us. Brian talks about how he got into ska music, how he started playing music and some early bands he played in. We also discuss the early days of Bite Me Bambi and song writing. Brian also talks about his time in Save Ferris and learn many cool facts about Save Ferris’ second album, Modified. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the...

This week Tyler Miller from Tryingtogetby joins us. Tyler tells us how he got into ska music, when he started playing music and how Tryingtogetby got it’s start. Tyler also talks about being a touring musician and we listen his song Too Much. Tyler tells us about his up coming new album. We give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Tryingtogetby: https://instagram.com/tryingtogetbytheb...

This week we chat with James and Anthony from The Guilty Parties. They tell us how the got into ska music and how the band got their start. We also talk about the early years of the band, playing shows with friends and what lead to them reuniting. We also we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Guilty Parties: https://hyperfollow.com/theguiltyparties On The Upbeat Social Media: www...

This week we are joined by Bill Adams, trumpet player for Codename:Rocky. Bill tells how he got into ska music, how he came to play the trumpet and how Codename:Rocky got their start. Bill talks about the bands new four song EP, Blueprint. We also learn how the band joined Wiretape Records and Bill talks the changes in the ska scene. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Co...

This episode was originally record as a Patreon only episode back in January of 2022. We are sharing it on our main podcast feed to give you a glimpse into what content we have on our Patreon. For this episode Matt is joined by Tim and Brittany from Catbite to discuss their song, Not Ur Baby. First, they chat about being on tour. Then they take a deep dive into their song. We learn about the songs...

Aaron from DeadBeat At Dawn joins Gary and RJ to discus his history w/ ska, the formation of the band, and maybe we talk a little about the Sex Pistols, the Ramones and UK punk vs. US punk, dadding and cat dadding. DeadBeat At Dawn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0G7nU92WYnQKTYmK8W0Rz4 DeadBeat At Danw Bandcamp: https://0605records.bandcamp.com/music DeadBeat At Dawn Social Media: https:/...

On this episode RJ & Gary are joined by three members of the all-woman collective ska band Rude Girl Revue! We're welcoming Jenny Whiskey, Lindsay and Tara to the show to talk about the origin of the band, the goals of the band, their first show, and their future! Rude Girl Revue Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ExiX8ybXL7aJGeOHUBYeY https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QLYsfL9MgE7Z9RLuVsMTd B...

RJ and Gary are proud to welcome Austin, Billy and Patrick from Joker's Republic to the show! Not only do we have the full band, but WE HAVE THE DEBUT OF THEIR BRAND NEW SONG "GIN & TONIC!" Get excited, because we are! Joker's Republic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1prVOiNI5T2oJDNORytWfE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokersrepublic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokersrepubl...

RJ and Gary welcome Asa and David from the ska/punk band For The Record to this weeks show! We talk about how the band formed, what got them into ska, and the recording of their upcoming release! For The Record Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qUDhaWVkcZSEQMWy5q1S6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortherecordska/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fortherecordska/ On The Upbeat Soci...

This week’s episode is a host only episode. So listen as RJ and Matt talk about meeting in real life since April of 2020 and Gary tells jokes and funny stories. Also, Matt makes an announcement about the show. We spend most of the episode picking ska bands for our own ska festival and once a band is picked they can’t be picked again. We of course give you some ska news and our ska picks of the wee...

This week we are joined by Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach. Karen tells us how she got into ska music and where the name Chase Long Beach came from. Karen also discusses how the band got back together for their 20th anniversary show. Karen tells us her favorite tour story and what it’s been like being a female in a male dominated scene. Lastly, we have ska News and our so picks of the week. On...

This week we are joined by Common Sense Kid. Craig (Common Sense Kid) tells us how he got into ska and how he started making music. We learn the story behind his name and what the UK ska scene is like. We listen to his cover of a Bloodhound Gang song and we discuss being on ska twitter. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/onthe...

This week we have a super sized episode with some of our ska podcast friends. On this episode we have Brian Cambra from The Rudie Librarian, Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis from In Defense of Ska and Chris Reeves from Ska Punk International. We discuss how we knew we loved music, our favorite books, how we created the tone of our individual podcasts and our thoughts on the current ska scene. Lastly, w...

This week Kurt, Rosey and Chris from Hans Gruber and The Die Hards join us. They tell us about picking tracks for the album, how the album art work came together and we listen to a song off the album. We also discuss band drama, playing live music again and what the band would like to see change in the ska scene. Gary tells us about the band Blinking Underdogs in another episode of Here Today, Ska...

This week we are joined by Tim and Joe from Space Monkey Mafia. The episode starts with some chitchat, Ska News and Gary give us his review of the latest Hans Gruber and The Dir Hards album, With a Vengeance. Next Joe and Tim tell us how they got into ska music and how Space Monkey Mafia started. We also learn where their band name comes from and we listen to the band’s latest song, Stand Tall. We...

This week we are joined by Rob Casas from The Ruffolos. First we start the show off with some chitchat and some ska news. Next Gary tells us about Tip The Van. Than Rob tells us how he got into ska music and how he learned to play guitar. Rob also tells us how The Ruffolos got their start and we hear one of the bands songs. We discuss the bands new music video and what Rob would like to see more o...

This week we are joined by Richard Lamas from Rundown Kreeps. Richard tells us how he got into ska and how the band came together. We discuss their musical influences and what it’s like playing in the Los Angeles ska scene. We listen to their song Held Down and discuss what makes a good ska show. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram...

This week RJ and Matt start the show by discussing how they spent their weekend. Than they tell you about the latest ska news. Next they chat with Coolie Ranx. Coolie talks about how he got into ska music and how Pilfers got their start. Coolie talks about his upcoming album and we listen the first single, Incredible. Coolie also discusses life on the road and what he would like to see more of in...

This week we are joined by Tara and Max from Half Past Two. They tell us about their weekend of shows with We Are The Union and Eichlers. We discuss what touring is like with Half Past Two and we discuss favorite band shirts. We also chatted about what three ska albums we would play for someone who said they weren’t into ska music. Gary tells us about the band Skabba The Hut. Lastly, we give you s...

This week we are joined by Jermey and Erin from The Step Daughters. They tell us how they got into ska music and how the band got it’s start. We listen to their song, Whatcha Gonna Do and we learn how their new record, The Right Sound, came together. Erin and Jermey talk about what it’s like playing in the Orange County ska scene and what they would like to see more of in the ska scene. Gary, tell...

This week we are joined by Drew Shriver from Kill Lincoln. Drew tells us how he got into ska music. Drew also talks about coming up in the New Jersey ska scene and how we become the hypeman in Kill Lincoln. Next we discuss what three ska albums we would want with us on a deserted island. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/onth...