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I probably shouldn't post about this as I haven't bought my ticket yet, but hopefully it won't sell out.

Anyway, Flogging Molly, who made every one sad by coming out last year supporting some shitty pop punk bands, playing for only 30 minutes, are back in Australia this year, headling their own shows!

They are also playing the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival, but for me that isn't going to happen, so I am glad they are doing their own shows.

Thu 5 Apr - Metro Nightclub, Melbourne (Over 18's)
Sat 7 Apr - Metro Theatre, Sydney (Over 18's)
Tue 10 Apr - The Arena Ent. Complex, Brisbane (Over 18's)


$50 will get you a ticket and the support is some band by the name of Gogol Bordello from New York.

It isn't reggae, but this is going to be great!
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Night one of Take It or Leave It was a smashing success and we're back with the second night in just over a week.

Come out to Enmore's Sly Fox to hear and dance to some great ska, reggae, 2-tone, punk, garage and more.

If you get there before 9 pm, cocktails are only six bucks, but just as importantly you can come to a club night where there is beer on tap for a reasonable price, which is becoming quite rare in Sydney town.

If you have myspace, add Take It or Leave It to your friends!

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Ska Vs Rockabilly this weekend

February 27th 2007 06:53
I am usually pretty good at keeping abreast of these things, but I suppose with the Signals tour, I have let a few things pass you by.

Anyway, this weekend it is time for another Ska Vs Rockabilly. The rockabilly side of things seems stronger than the ska side to me this time around, but it still should be a good night. I am assuming the Maddies are Complete Madness with a few different members. Los Capitanes are from Canberra and pretty ordinary and The Black Market are more punk than ska, but quite good. The Nervous Wreckers and Creepers are decent bands, but I am yet to see The Retro Rockets.

Will be interesting to see what they have done to the Empire now!

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Ska and reggae trading ring

February 21st 2007 01:42
I have decided to start a ska and reggae trading ring, based in Australia and hosted on Myspace (because everyone seems to have a page these days). What it will entail is the swapping of hard to find live footage, bootlegs and out of press albums etc in person or post. The swap will be negotiated using the forum.

The trading ring is known as: The Boss Sounds Swap Shop

Check it out on the link below, and join the group.

Boss Sounds Swap Shop on Myspace

It is open to non-Australians, but I want to start off small.

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A bit of self promotion:

Finally, after a few years trying to get something out, The Signals will be releasing their EP, titled Rocking Steady this weekend while playing gigs in Melbourne. Their 5 track EP will be 5 bucks this weekend, so snap up a copy and get a lot to a show


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What's on this weekend - Hit the Switch

February 14th 2007 03:00
It will be good to have a relatively quiet weekend, what with heading to Melbourne next weekend and the weekend just gone being a pretty big one.

There is a little bit on though. I haven't seen drum media yet, but I know on Sunday there is Freedom Sounds at Spectrum and on Saturday night, the second episode of Hit the Switch, at the bar above The Newtown Hotel on King St (different to the Townie). It's a cool little space and should be good for a drink and some decent tunes. Not reggae, more sixties sounds, but close to home for some (read: me). Seriously, how good is going out in stumbling distance from home


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The Signals head to Melbourne

February 9th 2007 08:08
Lead into the weekend with another plug. This time for my own band, with an upcoming trip to Melbourne. It will be our first trip to the southern city and I am well looking forward to it. Melbourne has traditionally had an exceptional scene when it comes to ska and reggae, at least by Australian standards and as as much as I am looking forward to playing, I am also keen to see some of the bands that call Melbourne home.

Here are the dates


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I am plugging this pretty hard at the moment, but it is a night I am involved in putting on, so you get that.

It is called Take It or Leave It, a name inspired by the great Madness film of the same name. The film documents Madness' beginnings and encapsulates many of the different types of music we will be playing on Saturday night


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Beefeaters and Moonhops in Melbourne

February 7th 2007 06:28
Normally I wouldn't post Melbourne gig fliers as I don't live in Melbourne and can't go myself, but this one is an exception, as I'll be down there while this gig is on while on tour with The Signals. I'll put Signals gig details up soon, but thought this gig would be good for today.

The date is Sunday 25th and the venue is the Royal Park Hotel


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Dynamite at Freedom Sounds this Sunday

February 6th 2007 10:21
My favourite sound in Sydney at the moment, Dynamite, is giving Sydney the ska, reggae and rocksteady every week at the moment. On the Saturday just gone they saw a packed out Brighton Bar dancing to their selections and this Sunday they are back as guests on the Freedom Sounds Sunday night lineup.

Freedom Sounds is running every Sunday at Spectrum on Oxford St in Darlinghurst (Sydney). Get there at about 8 pm for a good evening with cheap beer - $3 Red Stripes I think and some good tunes in all. The Dynamite crew will not disappoint and Freedom Sounds will offer some good sounds on the decks as well, boosted by the addition of Jason to their DJ lineup


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Okay, it isn't reggae (thank goodness), but I couldn't just let this pass. Amanda Vanstone, former Immigration Minister has penned her own song.

There is a link to the song on this news story page.

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I have been pondering doing a new print zine for some time and because I already have some material to go in it, decided it will go ahead. Though much of the content will have a reggae/ska undertone, there will be a mix of stuff, from life advice to fiction and ramblings about my every day goings on.

Originally this zine was going to be called Memoirs of a Geeza, but I am a bit tired of that name, so the name is still to come


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Some big acts coming down under. Here are the dates:

Fishbone
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Firehouse - last time at the Marquee

January 25th 2007 05:54
The Marquee in Camperdown Sydney, a mid-sized venue that has been open for a number of years, is about to close down. It is being bought by developers and turned into some bullshit. I didn't think the Marquee was ever run very effectively, but I went to a few good gigs there. I even played with The Signals at one of our first really good gigs.

Anyway, it is going, which means no more Firehouse at the Marquee. That is, after the next one. Check out the flyer below for full details


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