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Reggae vs Ska

Started this discussion. Last reply by CzechRudie Mar 29, 2011. 5 Replies

Is it just me, or am I wrong in thinking this: it seems like the ska kids easily accept hearing or playing reggae live, but a reggae crowd would run to the hills if - heaven forbid - a reggae band…Continue

Tags: ska, reggae

Ska Festival 2010, 2011

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin Ray Aug 27, 2010. 2 Replies

Does anyone know of an upcoming Ska Fest in 2010 or 2011 I can book my band (MOON) into? Thanks.

Tags: concert, Skafest, Reggaefest, :, festal

Seattle Ska Fest 7.5

Started Jun 28, 2010 0 Replies

Me And My Bright Ideas, Pt. 1001: There was a Seattle Ska Fest in early 2010 (Ska Fest 7) and probably another next spring. Until then I was actually thinking of producing an all ages Seattle Ska…Continue

Tags: Theatre, Tractor, Tavern, City, Columbia

The Police - Model of the 4th Wave?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cameron M May 22, 2010. 2 Replies

Okay. So The Police did not use horns in their recordings of 'Man In A Suitcase' or 'Canary In a Coalmine', but for all intents & purposes both of those songs are based on the ska model. Smack at…Continue

Tags: Wave, 4th, Police, The

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Moon - Runaway

This is the video for 'Runaway', the very first song from the very first CD "The Moon EP". It's about a girl who runs away from a fractured home and finds a ...
May 16, 2011
Robin Ray posted a blog post
Apr 21, 2011
Robin Ray posted a video

Moon - Running Back To You (Sam Cooke cover)

Oh, yes. A little Sam Cooke for the new generation. We're actually nicking Satori's version - hope they don't mind. This is from our 03.19.2011 set at Poggie...
Apr 9, 2011
Robin Ray replied to 4thwaveDave's discussion NEW ALBUMS 2011!
"The Landing. This album by Seattle's own rock/ska/reggae outfit MOON will be released worldwide 05.01.2011. Songs from the album can be heard at www.myspace.com/moonavenue."
Mar 31, 2011
CzechRudie replied to Robin Ray's discussion Reggae vs Ska
"I love both.....ska, skinhead reggae, rocksteady (rude boy style) but also roots reggae,dub, ragga and dancehall.....but modern dancehall and reggae from jamaica I don't like, today jamaican sound is more like rap and hip hop, with regard…"
Mar 29, 2011
Robin Ray posted a blog post
Mar 24, 2011
Robin Ray replied to Robin Ray's discussion Reggae vs Ska
"I guess I'm a little miffed because I book MOON, principally a Seattle-based rock/ska/reggae outfit, but we only get attention from ska promoters. I'm not complaining. At least we get gigs. It would be nice, however, if reggae promoters…"
Mar 24, 2011
Robin Ray posted an event

A Night Of Ska at The Funhouse, Seattle

April 6, 2011 at 9:30pm to April 7, 2011 at 1am
Mar 24, 2011
King Duncan replied to Robin Ray's discussion Reggae vs Ska
"Some people like Ska, some people don't.   Some people like Reggae, some people don't.   Some people like both."
Mar 22, 2011
Skibz McCullock replied to Robin Ray's discussion Reggae vs Ska
"As Ska Bob said, it depends on what's played and where. A few years back, I attended a "Reggae Night" at the Hollywood Bowl; Hepcat was on the bill (between Maxi Priest and Culture) and their set was mostly ska but everyone enjoyed…"
Mar 22, 2011
Ska Bob replied to Robin Ray's discussion Reggae vs Ska
"I think it would depend on what kind of ska. Maybe if they busted out into 3rd wave pop ska or ska/punk they would step outside for a smoke. If they were playing 1st wave or rock steady I they would probably be down with it. As for me, I have no…"
Mar 22, 2011
Robin Ray posted a discussion

Reggae vs Ska

Is it just me, or am I wrong in thinking this: it seems like the ska kids easily accept hearing or playing reggae live, but a reggae crowd would run to the hills if - heaven forbid - a reggae band starts playing ska.
Mar 21, 2011
Robin Ray is now friends with Threat Level Burgundy and Toby
Mar 21, 2011
Robin Ray replied to Rebeka Scholan's discussion Seattle's Ska scene???
"There will be a Ska Fest in Seattle at Club Motor on Friday, March 4, 2011. I don't know who's on the line up yet. At least ska is getting a much needed kick in the pants this year."
Jan 16, 2011
Robin Ray posted a video

Moon - Super Rad (live)

A 3rd wave tribute - this time to The Aquabats. When I first heard this song I thought it was beyond the abilities of Moon because we were newly formed. Ken,...
Sep 26, 2010
Robin Ray replied to Ska Bob's discussion Any new albums out lately ?
"Moon is a local rock/ska/reggae band from Seattle. Their The Moon EP can be fetched here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Moon-EP/dp/B003Z7Z8JI/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1285363369&sr=301-1."
Sep 24, 2010

Profile Information

Hometown:
Seattle, WA
Age:
47
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/redrobin62
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/redrobin62
Favorite Bands / Influences:
The Police, The Beatles, No Doubt, The Specials, Madness, Aquabats, Sublime
I am a...
SKA Band, Musician
About Me:
I play guitar. Our other members are Ben - Vocals & sax, Luke - Bass, Ken - Drums.

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A Night Of Ska

Posted on March 24, 2011 at 6:11am 0 Comments

Northwest Reggae Heatin' It Up!

Posted on July 30, 2010 at 2:00pm 0 Comments

Studio Seven presents an evening of rock, punk, ska, & reggae at Studio Seven in Seattle.

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At 4:23pm on February 20, 2010, Johnny Park said…
I am not sure though i think its too late since its like next weekend.
 
 
 

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