The Phoenix Landing – Lollipop Magazine

Bim Skala Bim – with The Loins, Steady Earnest, The Allstonians, Bim Skala Bim at The Glenifit at The Phoenix Landing – Review

November 1, 1996

Bim’s set included many of the classic ska anthems that made them arguably Boston’s premiere ska band.

Steady Earnest – with The Loins, The Allstonians, Bim Skala Bim at The Glenifit at The Phoenix Landing – Review

November 1, 1996

Steady’s set was big on ska/rock-steady songs culled from their two CDs along with one new song. By the 3rd song, the crowd was fully skanking.

The Allstonians – with The Loins, Steady Earnest, Bim Skala Bim at The Glenifit at The Phoenix Landing – Review

November 1, 1996

The Allstonians, hot out of the studio from recording their second album, Allston Beat (Moon), opened with their new title track.

The Loins – with Steady Earnest, The Allstonians, Bim Skala Bim at The Glenifit at The Phoenix Landing – Review

November 1, 1996

They mixed up some cocktail tunes with a psychedelic guitar groove, poured velvety vocals over upright bass, adding a dash of David Byrne experimentation.