tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32586462012-01-16T14:34:53.941-08:00My personal blog...Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.comBlogger561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-27633500198680874642009-02-13T20:21:00.000-08:002009-02-22T02:45:44.877-08:00

"What I am signing, then, is a balanced plan with a mix of tax cuts and investments. It is a plan that's been put together without earmarks or the usual pork-barrel spending. And it is a plan that will be implemented with an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability"Huh? without earmarks or pork-barrel? What's stuff like $50 million to the arts? $850 million for Amtrak? $412 million

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-5790786221216184922008-12-31T19:50:00.001-08:002008-12-31T20:43:38.345-08:00

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a horrible movie. Did they want to make the audience feel guilty with the whole premise that humans are "destroying the earth"?I wonder, if there were other intelligent lifeforms out there, would they be so much better than us? So much more peaceful, so much more "environmentally friendly," so much superior? I wonder...Grand Torino, on the other hand, is

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-62136318139335169762008-12-19T13:00:00.000-08:002008-12-19T13:23:18.221-08:00

Why bailout America's auto industry? Their poor management styles, their poor production plants, their unions, they're all part of a never ending problem. What once was the pride of the U.S. is now the epitome of all that is wrong with the U.S. industrial industry, and shows why we no longer can compete in competitively when it comes to producing goods. And why do people place all this blame on

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-71401672234163912682008-12-13T09:24:00.000-08:002008-12-13T09:43:22.911-08:00

In case some poor unassuming soul accidentally discovers this blog...I have another, more frequently posted (not by myself :P) blog that is related to Jamaican music...more specifically, ska, rocksteady, and reggae. Reviews, interviews, and views. Check out Music is Our Occupation at www.musicaloccupation.com. The link is also on the right hand column of this blog.So the holiday season has

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-76050754548885992672008-12-12T18:44:00.000-08:002008-12-12T23:30:16.127-08:00

It's been awhile since I've wrote on this thing huh? Almost two years now....I like to think of myself as a minority in this great country of mine...one of the few Catholics that actually attempts to be a practicing one...that means trying to go to church regularly and receiving communion regularly, as well as trying to follow the rules. I don't always succeed, but I like to think I come close

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It's been a long time since I last updated...a lot of things have happened...I started pledging to a Business Fraternity (Delta Sigma Pi), had a mohawk for a couple of days (which is unfortunately gone now), skip way too many classes, and had way too little time to myself...But now that I am more free, hopefully life will calm down a bit, and be less hectic...Who am I kidding?

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-6511074411738701312007-02-07T01:02:00.000-08:002007-02-07T01:04:40.663-08:00

I love Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra...I love their current incarnation, because they are just so talented and have such a great stage presence...but I would do anything to see them back in the late 80s...early 90s...here's one reason why (more reasons to come):

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-79026345750598683612007-01-16T22:10:00.000-08:002008-12-09T10:19:28.528-08:00

...comes Jandisc! Side project, headed by J Bonner, the bassist for The Aggrolites. It features members of the Aggrolites, Hepcat, and The Vessels...I swear, this is some really boss reggae, I love it...!With the Aggrolites releasing some of their un-released shit on vinyl, as well recording a new album this year, and Jandisc releasing some 45s, 2007 is looking to be a might fine year!http://

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-60182439480700249332007-01-11T21:25:00.000-08:002007-01-11T21:32:04.296-08:00

I like Mr. T-bone...his album, "Mr. T-bone Sees America" was one of the first Megalith releases, and it was one of the stronger ones. Unfortunately, it apparently did not sell very well, despite having an all-star cast of some of the biggest names in the East Coast ska scene...that's pretty lame.Mr. T-bone recently released a live album, titled, "Strictly Live," which is on the Spanish label,

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-63943242924945823332007-01-04T17:49:00.000-08:002007-01-04T17:50:33.424-08:00

Lately I've been getting into the Hives (yeah, I know I'm like a few years late...)And I have to say...they kick ass...this live video should prove that.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-74369674842766959632007-01-03T11:39:00.000-08:002007-01-03T11:41:14.901-08:00

I like Fulham...it's not the best team, but it's not the worst team...they've had a pretty decent season so far (though the Xmas games have been disappointing). They already have two American players on the team, including my favorite American player: Brian McBride. Seriously, he's probably one of the best American player right now, and he actually scores for Fulham...he's not some bench warmer.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-10001725403198317252007-01-01T18:59:00.000-08:002007-01-01T19:00:24.105-08:00

what a funkee bass player and drummer!

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Here's a little Christmas present...the little mini-Christmas album that Los Granadians did...another good Christmas album. http://www.sendspace.com/file/6c4h8i Los Granadians are a band hailing from Spain, playing early reggae and some rocksteady...they're quite good (well, I don't like the rocksteady much, but i guess that's because it's the vocals that

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-71899937254919223612006-12-18T10:37:00.000-08:002008-12-09T10:19:29.046-08:00

My latest episode in the Podcast is a Christmas themed episode:Los Granadians - Adeste FidelesTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - Christmas SkaThe Granville Williams Orchestra - Santa Claus is Ska-ing TownBrian Setzer Orchestra - Angels We Have Heard on HighMu330 - Everyday ChristmasChuck Berry - Run Run RudolphBlue Beat Players - A Little Christmas GiftKing Stitt - Christmas TreeLos Granadians -

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Strange Manor is the name of the house that some members of local BaY Area (and a Hawaiian) bands live...these bands include: The Soul Captives, The Phenomenauts, The Struts, and Go Jimmy Go. They recorded and produced a Christmas album that reflects their musical backgrounds...rock, soul, ska, reggae, and even a little gypsy jazz in the mix. It's a great little album, so check it out.http://

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I wish they had played this when I saw them last month.Actually, the last two shows I saw them (two on the same day), their sets were quite different than what I was used to. They started out with "Don't Let Me Down," instead of ending with it.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-35478268578335112312006-12-09T21:57:00.000-08:002006-12-09T22:02:49.600-08:00

So I'll do it too! I'll post some videos! First off...attack of the JAPANESE MODS!A little quick tidbit of info that connects this to my favorite band, TSPO...On vocals for the final band (The Hair), is Rui Sugimura, younger brother of Cleanhead Gimura, the flamboyant "toaster" for TSPO (who unfortunately died around 1995). Rui would join TSPO later for a year, between 1998-1999.Also, the

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-37466242791155884962006-12-08T11:25:00.000-08:002006-12-08T11:26:11.073-08:00

Words cannot describe how disappointed I am that the USSF (United States Soccer Federation) failed to get Juergen Klinsmann, former German national coach, as the next U.S. Men's national coach. I don't know whether the U.S. price offer wasn't high enough, or Klinsmann just honestly isn't ready to take up another coaching position yet, but I'm just really disappointed. Instead, we get Bradley,

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School has been tough...I hope I don't fuck up too much...in fact, I hope I don't fuck up at all! Other than that, school has been a lot of fun though.I just won the TSPO single "Senjyoni Sasageru Melody," which was the first single that TSPO's current drummer, Kin-ichi Motegi, recorded w/ TSPO. The single is also suppose to be dedicated to the memory of TSPO's original drummer, Tatsuyuki Aoki.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1161652683950387162006-10-23T18:18:00.000-07:002006-10-23T18:18:03.956-07:00

Dao''s podcastSka, rocksteady, reggae, and anything else I damn choose! Episode 19: Something New Under the Sun!Enjoy! -- Brian Dao

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When people are talking about ska...and they're talking about Boston, one of two bands come to mind...first, are of course, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, forefathers of the ska-punk generation. The second band is Big D & The Kids Table. But hey, the Bosstones are unfortunately not around anymore and Big D are a perfect example of a "punk band with horns." The band that people should rightly be

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1158730717694811812006-09-19T22:30:00.000-07:002006-09-19T22:38:37.703-07:00

I think it's times like these that really test your faith doesn't it? Not in the, "Is there really a God or not?" way, but more in practicing your faith, and being tolerant.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1157780855905762062006-09-08T22:16:00.000-07:002006-09-08T22:47:35.916-07:00

You know, I own two Pama Internationa CDs...one is an EP called, "Too Many Freaks, Not Enough Stages," and the other one was their last album, "Float Like a Butterfly." I'll be honest, I only mildly enjoyed their EP, and didn't like "Float" at all. Their latest album, "Trojan Sessions" is something of a peculiarity...because Trojan Records is releasing contemporary artist....so that must count

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1157181031434545622006-09-01T23:51:00.000-07:002006-09-02T00:10:31.443-07:00

What up! As you can see, I've changed one big thing about the site...before, I had a banner for my podcast, now I have an embedded player...so if you're interested in hearing what my podcast sounds like, you don't even have to visit my website, ya lazy bastards.I'll be reviewing three albums soon...first will be OutKast's Idlewild album. I don't know how the movie is, but the new album is

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1155705833084522682006-08-15T22:16:00.000-07:002006-08-15T22:23:53.093-07:00

Not much up, just that school starts soon. Lame.You know, there's something about later Skatalites recordings (ever since their album "Return of the Big Guns"), there's been something with the way their horns sound...I mean, it sounds REALLY clean, which to me is a kinda weird sound. I can't think of any other band that uses horns that has that particular sound.I am super excited for that new

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1153192457935882032006-07-17T20:01:00.000-07:002006-07-17T20:14:18.003-07:00

In 2005, I was blown away by a group from Chicago called the Drastics, with their release of the album, Premonition. I'll be frank, I'm not a big fan of dub at all. In fact, I tend to enjoy dub from bands that USUALLY don't do Dub (a good example of this would be the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra dub versions). But Premonition was different...it was dub, but it wasn't exactly BORING. When I

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1152080760899550812006-07-04T22:53:00.000-07:002006-07-04T23:26:01.000-07:00

So I got this album the yesterday from YesAsia...how appropriate that it arrives the day after I saw Rico himself perform live at the Glasshouse. So here's my track by track review:Man from Wareika - Japa-Rico Super Session. Lots and LOTS of horns...it's like a super group featuring memebrs of Miceteeth, TSPO, etc., with Rico at the helm of course. Good song.L-O-V-E - Tokyo Ska Paradise

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1151546087094060702006-06-28T18:53:00.000-07:002006-06-28T18:54:47.110-07:00

he weather has been kinda weird...really hot, but not sunny....pretty humid too.It's actually amazing how well I'm doing with summer school...I just got a 90 on my business calc test today, and I was pretty surprised about that...I have an accounting test tomorrw, so I don't know what I'm going to do about that...otherwise, I was going to go see the Aggrolites tonite @ Blue Beat lounge, but since

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1150621199499248112006-06-18T01:59:00.000-07:002006-06-18T01:59:59.506-07:00

goddamn, that game was close. I think the U.S. held off pretty well, considering they were reduced to 9 men...thank you Ghana!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1150473499762887742006-06-16T08:27:00.000-07:002006-06-16T08:59:56.580-07:00

That was me at the Hollywood Ska and Reggae Festival last Sunday...as I said in my last post, I can die happily now...it was an amazing show!The line up was as follows, from first to last:- The Kingston Ska Collective (GREAT Skatalites cover band...Korey Horn, former drummer of the Aggrolites was drumming for them!)- Owen Gray (backed by Kingston Ska Collective)...he sounded as great as ever,

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1150415340062546042006-06-15T16:45:00.000-07:002006-06-15T16:49:00.073-07:00

What a FUNKY version of Guns of Navarone....I like it!The show on Sunday was amazing...I can die happily now...I was going to make a more "complete" entry, but suddenly didn't feel like it.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1149990422923296842006-06-10T18:19:00.000-07:002006-06-10T18:47:02.986-07:00

So I received my copy of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's album. Their 12th, to be exact. Twelve albums is a lot of albums. Many, many, many bands don't even release 4 albums, much less, 12, so that's a major feat. I can't even think of ska band that's released nearly as many albums...Anyway, on to the review of the album. It's a great album...not a super spectacular album, but it is

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1149661561523074362006-06-06T23:24:00.000-07:002006-06-06T23:26:01.526-07:00

And for me...Summer time is OVER! :( :( :( Summer school will be the death of me, though thank GOD, thank GOD that I got a 3.0 average this semester. I thought I was going to go much lower, especially in regards to my ISDS class. Let's hope I survive the summer session.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1148605320409109032006-05-25T18:00:00.000-07:002006-05-25T18:02:00.423-07:00

Desmond Dekker - the man who rose to fame on Jamaica's airwaves with popular songs such as "The Israelites", "Intensified" and 007 - is dead.The man who was christened Desmond Adolphus Dacres was born in July 16, 1941 died Thursday morning.With his backing group, The Aces, Desmond Decker had the first international hit with The Israelites".There are very few artistes left today who truly

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1148524583517308672006-05-24T18:58:00.000-07:002006-05-24T19:36:23.880-07:00

So I started reading this manga, Violinist of Hamelin. Basically, it's a story that takes place in a fantasy world, not too different from mideval Europe. The human world is at war with monsters, and the monsters are trying to revive their great king, Kestra. Our main hero, Hamelin, is a half human, half monster travelling to the North to destroy the Monster army, and stop the rebirth of the

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1148192244987339222006-05-20T23:12:00.000-07:002006-05-20T23:17:24.996-07:00

Rock a Shacka Vol 5 - Dance Cleopatra is a compilation of Prince Buster tunes. Rock a Shocka vol 2 was a Prince Buster compilation, but it had stuff that he produced only, not sing in or something like that. Actually, this Rock a Shacka is pretty good. I usually don't really enjoy Prince Buster's off key singing, but this is a great compilation.My favorite on this CD is still the instrumentals

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1148078377446653572006-05-19T15:29:00.000-07:002006-05-19T15:43:34.980-07:00

According to www.tokyoska.net, TokyoFM was going to be playing a new TSPO song today. Well, today, being 7:00 PM PST, which would be noon time in Japan the next day. Kin-ichi Motegi, current drummer for Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, hosts a show called, Justa Radio, and was going to play a new song today, called "Come On!" According to Babelfish, it was going to be a song to cheer the

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1147992490169116332006-05-18T15:47:00.000-07:002006-05-18T15:48:10.180-07:00

Done with my classes today, summer time is almost upon me, I can almost TASTE IT. TASTE THE VICTORY!

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1147839741619565312006-05-16T21:12:00.000-07:002006-05-16T21:22:21.643-07:00

So a couple of posts ago, I did this whole entry about how TSPO has all these references to old ska bands and/or songs. Here's another one I found out recently...On the song Bongo Tango (which is a cover of a Skatalites song anyways), when the trombonist does his solo, he does it to the tune of RINGO, another Skatalites song. They play Bongo Tango a lot, but the only time it's really been

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1147749738386974982006-05-15T20:21:00.000-07:002006-05-15T20:22:18.400-07:00

These upcoming two weeks will be really tough, since finals are coming up. Part 1 of a 2 part final begins this Wednsday for my ISDS class, then it continues on Monday (along with another Final). Summer is so close, I can almost taste it, but I need to survive this first.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1147537166785448792006-05-13T08:54:00.000-07:002006-05-13T09:19:33.443-07:00

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's, "Hoshi Furu Yoru Ni" (roughly translated, "On the Night of Falling Stars" is their last single before their 12th album, Wild Peace. It was released on May 10th (a day after The Aggrolites released their new album). Personally, I think it's the best of the three singles they've released so far. The main song, "Hoshi Furu Yoru Ni" is a catchy, bouncy ska song.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1146630601090237352006-05-02T21:26:00.000-07:002006-05-02T21:30:28.923-07:00

That's TSPO's new music video for their new single, which will be released next week actually...a day after the Aggrolites release their new album.Anyways, if you're bored, check out my podcast...I play a lot of ska and the like, but I do play other music (well, I will, since I've only uploaded one episode, and I've recently finished doing episode 2.Here's the playlist to my first show:Giuliano

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1146282185258565012006-04-28T20:27:00.000-07:002006-04-28T20:57:44.383-07:00

Dude....!!! So i just ripped listened to CD that I forgot I had...it's Rock a Shacka Vol 2. IT's a bunch of Prince Buster tracks, or Buster produced tracks, previously unreleased, and it was chosen by somebody from the now defunct Japanese ska band, Determinations...(BTW Vol 1 was a live album of them backing up Prince Buster himself).D00DE!!! this CD is fucking kick ass, especially the

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1145334646524485112006-04-17T21:29:00.000-07:002006-04-17T21:30:46.533-07:00

Isn't this just the coolest ad ever? I wish I had a Lambretta..or Vespa. Scooting around town would be mighty fun.

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1144981686213624502006-04-13T19:16:00.000-07:002006-04-13T19:28:06.236-07:00

This is my review for Ska Flames newest album, "REALSTEP" on CDjapan.co.jp."The Ska Flames is Japan's oldest ska band, and my second favorite Japanese band, behind Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. While TSPO likes to infuse many styles into their music, Ska Flames is content with playing the music closer to their Jamaican musical forefathers, the Skatalites. Perhaps that's why the Ska Flames hasn't

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1144428027036808012006-04-07T09:18:00.000-07:002006-04-07T09:43:58.863-07:00

Yo, long time no update!So a few weeks ago, my roommate and I catched a free Aggrolites show for some St. Patricks day celebration at Cal State Long Beach. The retarded thing was that the first band opened up very late, so the Aggrolites could only play fucking 5 songs...2 old songs, 2 new songs, 1 cover. Still, I heard one new song of their upcoming album, so I was happy. The "headlining"

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1141961301035833232006-03-09T19:18:00.000-08:002006-03-09T19:28:21.046-08:00

Today, Polysics from Tokyo, Japan played at my school (Cal State Fullerton), and for free to boot! They played an hour set, with a one song encore.My school books two bands every week to play at our school for free on Wed. and Thurs. The person who books these bands is a bitch, and has no concept of diversity. Week after week after week, we are stuck with the same old generic indie crock bands

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1141851381771422872006-03-08T12:38:00.000-08:002006-03-08T15:02:02.596-08:00

That my friend, is a picture of a rare vinyl that I just got the other day. The album is "Damn Good" from Ska Flames, and they feature Jamaican legends, Laurel Aitken, Roland Alphonso, and Lester Sterling on the record. It's damn good if I say so myself (okay, I'm sorry for the lame joke.)So in the 90s, there was this boom of third wave ska bands in the U.S., with groups like No Doubt, Reel Big

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Ah, I love this song. I still remember my roommate and I putting on the John Holt version as loud as possible and singing the chorus on top of our lungs. Needless to say, security came, and we got in trouble (sorta, kinda).Hmm, this issue with the abortion ban in South Dakota is quite troubling to me. I am a fierce opponent of abortion, but I don't believe that we're ready for legislation that

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So from what I gather, the ska scene in Korea is young and new. In fact, I only really know one band, and that's the Witches, and even then they aren't trad ska, they're a ska punk. While on Soulseek several months ago, a user downloaded a bit from me and messaged me about my collection. We had a conversation going, and then he mentioned that he was in a band called...Kingston Rudieska...

Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771187752516935045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258646.post-1141100672302645132006-02-27T19:36:00.000-08:002006-02-28T23:28:25.083-08:00

...And that's just Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. If you consider side bands like Tsuyoshi Kawakami and His Moodmakers, then you'd see even more "references" to Jamaican music. Here are a few examples for Tsuyoshi Kawakami and His Moodmakers:- They cover Double Barrel by Dave and Ansel Collins...no toasting though! :(- They cover Mojo Rocksteady by Prince Francis- (These are probably covers

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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is my favorite band, in any genre, in any country. They're just amazing, and it's really weird to think that in Japan, a ska band is an insanely popular, regular chart hitting band. And unlike most of the bands that got on the charts during the "ska boom" in the 90s in the U.S., TSPO know their roots...or at least when it comes to ska. It's just cool to see how

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Opinions...are such a touchy subject.I'm kinda torn on the whole issue with the Danish newspaper printing those cartoons which caused so much offense to Muslims around the world. I've seen those cartoons and they really can be offensive to Muslims.At the same time, I'm a big proponent of free speech, and unforunately, the freedom of speech also includes the freedom to hate (thru means such as

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Sometimes, I wonder how R.A.C. (Rock Against Communism) became a white power movement. How can an event that is suppose to oppose a (what I consder) flawed political and ecomonic ideaology suddenly become an event that is wayyyy far right and strongly strongly racist? It doesn't make sense.I know that Ian Stuart the guy who fronted Skrewdriver, started the whole thing as a response to Rock

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Hmm, I look totally different from the picture I have up on my blog. That was a pic of me earlier last summer in France, looking like a dirt bag...Well, at least I've cut my hair since then (though some might say I still look like a dirt bag).So this blog is almost unheard of, till tonite, I didn't even remember it's existence...I guess this might be a blessing in a disguise, but we'll see.Right

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Whoa whoa whoa...I don't even remember creating this blog, and I am kinda surprised to see this blog is still even active. I have a couple of things to say, so I'll probably post more later, but for now...this is it!

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