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The Skatalites – at the New England Ska Festival – Review

November 1, 1998

Reformed in 1993, is the band that EVERYONE in the ska, reggae, and rocksteady scenes are influenced by. Why? Because they friggin’ started it all.

Metro Stylee – Review

April 1, 1998

Their sound is planted solidly in energetic 3rd wave ska, but they manage to evoke the mournful presence of Billie Holiday as easily as Brooklyn streetcomers.

The Toasters – at the New England Ska Festival – Review

November 1, 1997

Jack Ruby got the crowd’s arms up, waving in unison, thousands of people singing along to the tunes they grew up with.

The Pilfers – at the New England Ska Festival – Review

November 1, 1997

Think we could take a break? Naah. The Pilfers were up next, rudies, and to say the least, it was a set everyone was raving about afterwards.

Skavoovie – at the New England Ska Festival – Review

November 1, 1997

They kept the famed instrumentals to a minimum, as it was obvious the crowd enjoyed shouting along with the band as they skanked it up in the heat.

Bim Skala Bim – at the New England Ska Festival – Review

November 1, 1997

Bim put on an awesome set pulling songs from all over their over six-album repertoire. John Cameron played the organ with one hand, and sax with the other.

Amazing Royal Crowns – at the New England Ska Festival – Review

November 1, 1997

King is a charismatic vocalist, and the Colonel plays guitar like a hell-bent rockabilly god. A perfect mix of rockabilly, punk, and old school rock ‘n’ roll.

Mash It Up 4 – Review

October 1, 1997

Joining some of Beantown’s old favorites, like Bim Skala Bim and Skavoovie, are some great new acts, like S.M.A. and Big D and the Kids Table.

Bim Skala Bim – Universal – Interview

October 1, 1997

An interview with singer Dan Vitale

Bim Skala Bim – Review

June 1, 1997

For many in Boston, Bim Skala Bim defines ska and has been doing so since 1983, with six studio and a live album under their belts, playing 150-200 shows a year.