Listen "The Maka Sticks (EP.234)"
Episode Synopsis
This week Andrew and Barrie from The Maka Sticks join us. The tell us their musical history and how The Maka Sticks got started. We discuss what a maka stick is, what went into the band’s sound. We also listen to their song Friday Night and we discuss the DC ska scene. And of course, ska news and ska picks of the week.
The Maka Sticks:
https://linktr.ee/themakasticks?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYVjmcIo03ly2FcnWNmCEohigHDKlxrR2et2Rge5CCqc6yq9rHKZROBlOQ_aem_a4mpFXwx7o8zoIt6dFX9kA
On The Upbeat:
ontheupbeatska.com
Ska News…..
-The Pomps
On January 17th, The Pomps announced their new record "Partial Eclipse of the Pomps" out 02/21/2025 and available for preorder at Bad Time Records NOW! Lead single "That's Not A House" is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4wK0r0Z3RjvwatQlSBbl8j?si=Ew_vaGxkQj2cnulU_mLLKg
-Abraskadabra
On January 17, Abraskadabra released a new song called Swings and Roundabouts. Streaming everywhere.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4yWCppWwgdnLZtSfJqiLqk?si=0hKnN6k6R0Kt2gyV_X4rMA
-Legal Disaster
On January 17, Legal Disaster released a new song called Crystal Rock Steady. It’s streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/48phlh1alg6UPigorpywRZ?si=yqzTv1MgSLykFSKI1RJ1uQ
Ska News 2025 Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea
Ska Picks of The Week 2025:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG
Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:
https://labbrats.bandcamp.com
Main Theme by Millington:
https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
The Maka Sticks:
https://linktr.ee/themakasticks?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYVjmcIo03ly2FcnWNmCEohigHDKlxrR2et2Rge5CCqc6yq9rHKZROBlOQ_aem_a4mpFXwx7o8zoIt6dFX9kA
On The Upbeat:
ontheupbeatska.com
Ska News…..
-The Pomps
On January 17th, The Pomps announced their new record "Partial Eclipse of the Pomps" out 02/21/2025 and available for preorder at Bad Time Records NOW! Lead single "That's Not A House" is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4wK0r0Z3RjvwatQlSBbl8j?si=Ew_vaGxkQj2cnulU_mLLKg
-Abraskadabra
On January 17, Abraskadabra released a new song called Swings and Roundabouts. Streaming everywhere.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4yWCppWwgdnLZtSfJqiLqk?si=0hKnN6k6R0Kt2gyV_X4rMA
-Legal Disaster
On January 17, Legal Disaster released a new song called Crystal Rock Steady. It’s streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/48phlh1alg6UPigorpywRZ?si=yqzTv1MgSLykFSKI1RJ1uQ
Ska News 2025 Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea
Ska Picks of The Week 2025:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG
Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:
https://labbrats.bandcamp.com
Main Theme by Millington:
https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
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