Trojan seems to be undergoing a reissue series via budget label Spectrum, with a few CD hitting the shelves today, including Sounds & Pressure: Mod Reggae. That very familiar packaging contains what's described as an 'eclectic' mix of 40 vintage tracks, some of which are making their debut on CD. […]
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Club focus: Ska 'n' B (Cambridge)
Another club focus, as we try our best to catch up with a backlog (but feel free to get in touch if you want to get featured), this time Ska 'n' B in Cambridge. Jon Godden is in the hot seat, talking us through the night, which takes place every […]
The Harder They Come – the musical
Bit late on this, but if you've not seen the stage version of The Harder They Come, the production has just started a UK tour. I've yet to see it myself to be honest, but with the sound of things, if you love the 1972 film and the music from […]
Ska with Laurel in Leicester
Thanks to Alan Buchanan for flagging up Ska with Laurel – although you might need to pop it into your diary for future reference. According to the website of the local authority, Ska with Laurel takes place from 2nd October 2010 – 8th May 2011 at the New Walk Museum […]
Fistful of Ska 3 alldayer (Brighton)
A bit last minute, but if you're planning on heading to Brighton (or live there already), you might want to check out the Fistful of Ska 3 alldayer. Taking place at the Hanbury Ballroom, St Georges Rd, Kemptown in Brighton, it runs from 2pm until 2am on 3rd May 2010, […]
Fred Perry / The Specials shirt range
Well, we’ve already seen the Terry Hall sweater, but now there is the Fred Perry / The Specials shirt range celebrating the band’s reunion and produced in conjunction with the band.
