Escher , the new single from the Melbourne Ska Orchestra, shows the band in full hybrid flight, exploring new melodies and grooves. Nicky Bomba elaborates,” The song originally came together in a writing session with Punnu Wassu, an Indian harmonium player and teacher. I wanted to explore the idea of rhythms within rhythms so you…
The MSO SKA-BQ dates are taking it back to the old skool and embracing every element that emulates the Ska scene. At The Factory Theatre on Sunday March 5th, punters can expect a mini festival vibe filled with smokin BBQ’s, drinks, scooters, a whole lotta Ska and of course skankin’ galore! With an awesome line up…
On Saturday January 28th, the inaugural Melbourne SKA-BQ will simmer down with summer vibes at the University of Melbourne, Parkville. Presented by Shimmerlands, it will be a celebration of ska in all its forms. There will be smokin’ Caribbean BBQs, drinks, scooters, ska music and a whole lot of Skankin’. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed and…
It’s a crazy arse, fun-filled world in the key of Ska! We were recently invited to record the music and partake in a Japanese commercial. The Bill Murray in all of us wanted to have our own take on Lost in Translation so we scurried up a small team of Skanksters and hit the Nippon shores….