23min of Ska

06/05/2025

Happy Johnny Socko Day! In celebration of my favorite holiday made up by a friend of mine (Hey Wolfie!) I present Coolidge backed by The Operators horns w/ special guest Michael Wiltrout petforming "They Know Us at the Spa"!

This is from Punk Rock Night back in late January of this year. I was going to be in town and I let Chris know, and he goes and sets up a show w/ Coolidge, The Operators and Orangetree! I couldn't believe it then, and I can't believe it now! All the lads in Coolidge are great, but exposing my wife to them was something special.

Big thanks to all the bands, PNR, and the Melody Inn, but especially to Chris and Anj. You both made this an unforgettable night!

Video by my wife, who had a lot more fun that she expected!

10/04/2025

Hey all, which Dew should I enjoy on Enjoy Yourself Ska Show cast tonight?

Trashed Apple, Voltage, Purple Thunder or Frost Bite?

6pm Pacific, check the link below:

https://linktr.ee/enjoyyourselfskashow

27/03/2025

Rob Bell rules! Concider helping if you have the means:

SKA COMMUNITY! My name is April Dalton, I play trombone and live in Saint Loui… April Dalton needs your support for Help Rob Bell (MU330) Play Trombone Again

15/01/2025

Hey ska fam, a good friend, and fellow ska supporter (heck, he's beside me at about 25% shows I go to) lost his house in the fires. If you have the means to toss some support his way, I'd really appreciate that. (Also, if you ever heard me say "Get back to work, Todd" on On the Upbeat, well this is that Todd)

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-fluker-family-after-eaton-fire?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2da1N4elTiD6Hiwcv3JU-4tlW2wJSGYYT0KUwOeP8G-nqoqk7XHxRbo6U_aem__F6PDSpX-2LODjBg7ggQYg

Meet the Fluker family: Todd, Kelly, Hannah, their foster child and their beloved dogs, H… Tonya Judd needs your support for Help the Fluker Family After Fire

20/12/2024

Why not, it's been a minute! Here's a new long form mix of holiday music, in a ska style, that'll hopefully help you enjoy the season!

Well, well, well, looks like it that time of year again. Eat some tamales, drink some egg nog, relax and slack off at your job. Spend time with your family and spread good cheer. You know, holiday …

13/12/2024

All new compilation for you! "Arose Such A Clatter: An Effortless Holiday" brings you cheer from Backyard Superheroes, Foolish Relics, The Step Daughters, Urban Crater, MIKE PARK, Half Past Two, Spicy Roots, and many many more!

20 track album

15/11/2024

Asking if any ska band has a holiday track they'd like to contribute to this year's "Arose Such A Clatter" comp.

HMU or send it to [email protected]

We'd love to include you

25/10/2024

Boo bish, spooky ska's back! RJ bringing you another 90+ minutes of Halloween Ska tracks, lovingly arranged for peak enjoyment.

The return of the Halloween mix! Bet you didn’t think you’d see this… well, neither did I. But I just kept finding more and more songs to toss into this. I eventually pared it dow…

28/02/2024

RJ Phoenix, makes a Mixtape? In 2024?
It's more likely than you think!

19/01/2024

I know not everyone listens, but on last week's On The Upbeat I announced that I'll be taking a bit of a backseat on co-hosting the show. I'll still be on board & behind the scenes, heck, you may not even miss me too much, honestly

But when I am on I want to go out of my way to make it the BEST POSSIBLE SHOW! As a current, former, or never listener of On The Upbeat, what would interest you?

All advice is welcome! Heck, I'll even accept "non-constructive criticism"

If you don't feel comfortable sharing your thoughts in an open forum, my DMs are open for thoughts / advice / criticism / insults

Feel free to hmu

13/01/2024

Ska bands using AI generated art depresses me

22/12/2023

You need more holiday ska music for driving to see family, a small but rude gathering, or just to bake some cookies to? RJ once again has your back!

It’s the holidays, so I got you all an extra gift… that’s right, you guessed it, more holiday ska and ska/punk for you! Enjoy with your eggnog, coquito, or local variant (with or …