Moon Ska Records News Update
SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE…Will I or won’t I do the update this week? SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE… the Magic 8 Ball says, “I am certain.” Oh, okay…
Here’s the news:
MEPHISKAPHELES
“Maximum Perversion” is the new release from the dark masters of satanic ska, the one and only Mephiskapheles! On 10/7 the band stormed the Tower Records on Broadway and Fourth Street in Manhattan, playing new tunes and old faves for a packed crowd of fans. Additionally, the new Mephiskapheles website was launched, which you can find by directing your web browser to www.mephiskapheles.com. The band recently finished the filming of their next video for “Break Yer Ankle Punk” — which will show up on finer music video shows in the near future. Check out Meph’s tour dates listed below (many of them with the kings of bodily fluids, GWAR!).
Isaac Green & The Skalars
ISAAC GREEN/SKALARS VIDEO ON M2: On 10/9, during the hour that MTV features M2, Isaac Green and The Skalars’ video for “High School” was aired! This video is also in regular rotation on M2, along with Spring Heeled Jack’s video for “Pay Some Dues.”
KABLAM!
SKA ON NICKELODEON’S “KABLAM”: We’re now into the second season of Nick’s great animated show, which again features music written and performed by the Moon Ska Stompers (led by Buck). Both the music and the show are top-notch, so check it out, Friday nights at 8pm on Nick!
The Film & Soundtrack “BANG”
The “Bang” soundtrack is available from Moon Ska Records and features cuts from The Toasters, Let’s Go Bowling, Ocean 11, Isaac Green & The Skalars, Skavoovie & The Epitones, Dr. Ring Ding & HP Setter, NY Ska Jazz Ensemble and more!
Here’s a list of where this film will be playing
- San Francisco, CA @ The 4 Star Theatre
- Oct 20-24: Marin County, CA @ The Lark Theatre
- Nov 21: New York, NY @ The Quad
- Dec 12: Los Angeles @ The Music Hall
- Jan 15: Hartford, CT
- Jan 30: Boston, MA
The Film & Soundtrack “CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD”
SKA FOR “CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD”: Trimark Films is releasing a new film in the spring titled “Chairman of the Board” (it stars Carrot Top!) and it will feature music from Easy Big Fella and The Scofflaws. Stay tuned for details!
ChristmaSKA
Several Moon Ska bands, including The Toasters, Bluebeats, Skinnerbox, NY Ska Jazz Ensemble, Jack Ruby & Skinnerbox, The Buford O’Sullivan Experience and The Allstonians have cut Christmas covers and originals for release on Tachyon in Japan! The record is set for a November release and Moon Ska may be importing copies to the US.
Interview & Press
INTERVIEWS/INSTORES: Anyone who is interested in arranging for radio or press interviews (for bands that don’t have a publicist), instores, etc. with touring bands should contact Patti Rios at (212) 860-0300, any day of the week!
Zinsters & Skazettes
Noah Wildman now will be handling all correspondence with skazines, so please contact him at (212) 673-5538 or via e-mail at <moonska@walrus.com>. All mail should still be directed to the Moon Ska PO Box. Noah also will be assuming editorship of the “Skazette” (bless him) from yours truly (I’ll still contribute!), so all inquiries about advertising, etc. should be directed his way.
–Steve/Moonska Promotions
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