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DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · 25d

DJ Lammy & DJ A-A-RON have their record crates filled with scary, blood-sucking, bone chilling, ghoulish ska, rocksteady, & reggae records! Join us Saturday, October 11th at Pop’s Blue Moon for our annual Halloween-themed Bluebeat at the Blue Moon! www.facebook.com/share/1B8P94...

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · 25d

Tune your space radios on 9/22 to www.WorkingClassRadio.com to hear ska records and a little talk from DJ Knucksie’s basement in St. Louis from 8-9pm cst!

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Aug 24

Do you like ska? Do you like harmonicas? I’ve got a treat for you! I love ska that features harmonica, & tomorrow’s “Bluebeat on the Radio” livestream will feature nothing but ska & rocksteady songs with harmonica. Join me 8-9pm CST tomorrow on www.WorkingClassRadio.com for the “Harmonica Episode!”

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DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Aug 16

I love ska and rocksteady songs with harmonica! August’s episode will feature only ska and rocksteady songs that feature harmonica. Tune your space radios to www.WorkingClassRadio.com at 8pm CST on Monday, August 25th. facebook.com/events/s/blu...

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Jul 26

I’m back with a new batch! Show #2 drops Monday evening at 8pm CST. Tune your space radios to www.WorkingClassRadio.com to hear ska records and a little talk from DJ Knucksie’s basement in St. Louis, USA!

#BluebeatontheRadio #WorkingClassRadio

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Jul 24

The 65th “Bluebeat at the Blue Moon” on August 9th will feature DJ A-a-ron and DJ Polish Pat on the turntable selections. “Bluebeat at the Blue Moon” is St. Louis’ ska-rocksteady-reggae all-vinyl matinee record spin at Pop’s Blue Moon! facebook.com/events/s/blu...

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The Bishops (US Ska) @thebishopsska.bsky.social · Jun 26

We're hittin' the road in less than two weeks with advance copies of our new album! It's done and finishing production! It's our first release since 2017's 'Monty Neysmith Meets The Bishops' that was released by JUMP UP RECORDS in support of our trip to play @supernovaska.bsky.social

Tour poster for The Bishops featuring an old reel-to-reel player. Dates are:
05.JUL - STL - Atomic Pavilion
06.JUL - Indy - Union Brewing
08.JUL - Pittsburgh- Corner Cafe
09.JUL - Philly/Ardmore - The Nail
10.JUL - DC - Wonderland Ballroom
11.JUL - NYC - Otto’s Shrunken Head
12.JUL - Clinton, CT - Scottish Dave’s
13.JUL - Putnam, CT - Stomping Ground

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The Bishops (US Ska) @thebishopsska.bsky.social · Jun 27

Want to check out an early cut from our new album? #ska

open.spotify.com/track/3Z8Jbh...

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The Bishops · Disturbed / No More Human Err · Song · 2025

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Mikey Rhude @mikeyrhude.bsky.social · Jun 30

Check out this week's exciting new episode!! EXCLUSIVE MUSIC from Laura Lopez, Fishska, and Smoke and Mirrors Sound System and a RAD interview with The Prizefighters

#ska #tradska #rocksteady #skapunk #2tone #skamusic
#KeepItRhude my friends!! 🤙🤙

www.mixcloud.com/MikeyRhude/t...

That Same Old Show #229 - The Prizefighters

ska from around the world and an interview with The Prizefighters - June 28, 2025

www.mixcloud.com

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Enjoy Yourself: There's More Ska Than You Think @enjoyyrself.bsky.social · Jul 1

Rumor has it, we've got The Prizefighters (@theprizefighters.bsky.social) on the show this week but do NOT keep this one Close to Your Chest! We're excited to be brought Along for the Ride as the final people they talk to before that Hand at the Door knocks and says, "Kick the Van down the road."

Enjoy Yourself: A Live Internet Ska Show
The Prizefighters
Boss Sounds from the Twin Towns
Episode #31 July 3 | 7pm (US MDT)

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DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Jul 3

ST. LOUIS SUMMER SKA PARTY - SATURDAY, JULY 5! The Bishops, The Prizefighters, Skamasala, The Skatatonics and Brick City Sound System! Early, all-ages, outdoor show for the holiday weekend @ Atomic! Details: facebook.com/events/s/the... @thebishopsska.bsky.social @theprizefighters.bsky.social

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · Jun 28

A government ban on Hungary’s Pride parade backfired Saturday as over 100,000 people marched through Budapest, far more than usual

PM Viktor Orban warned people to stay away, threatening “clear legal consequences.” But the warnings only turned a modest event into a mass rally against his government

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DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Jun 28

Not only is it super exciting to have both The Prizefighters AND The Bishops play a St. Louis show together, but BOTH bands will have BRAND NEW material that’ll be for sale at the show on Saturday, July 5th!!! 🤩

facebook.com/events/s/the... @thebishopsska.bsky.social @theprizefighters.bsky.social

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DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Jun 17

Tune your space radios to www.WorkingClassRadio.com on June 23rd to hear ska records and a little talk from DJ Knucksie’s basement! This monthly online radio program will broadcast a 1-hour all-vinyl ska program every 4th Monday/mo. 8:00-9:00pm CST. More info:
www.facebook.com/share/1KiL2G...

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Jun 7

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · May 31

Just as true in 2025 as it was in 1984, and knowingly voting for racist politics is RACIST.

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · May 12

BIG SKA SHOW - July 5th! The Bishops, The Prizefighters, Skamasala, The Skatatonics and Brick City Sound System!
Early, all-ages, outdoor show for the holiday weekend @ Atomic By Jamo... More details: The Bishops and The Prizefighters at Atomic Pavilion

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The Bishops (US Ska) @thebishopsska.bsky.social · May 12

Our July tour kickoff is a banging double-header with The Prizefighters at The Pavilion in STL on July 5th. The Skatatonics and Skamasala open the show with support by Brick City Sound System. So. Much. #ska And a likkle #rocksteady

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DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · May 10

Pick it up and come on down to The Hill neighborhood this fine afternoon for 3-hours of ska, rocksteady, and reggae records, and good company! Today’s Bluebeat feature selectors DJ Lammy + DJ A-A-RON! 1pm at Pop's Blue Moon. Free, family-friendly, BYO food, $3 Red Stripe specials!

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DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Apr 11

Come out to the Bluebeat at the Blue Moon Saturday afternoon and if you’re able please bring some items to help out the good folks with Street Med STL, thanks! Saturday 4/12 @ Pop's Blue Moon at 1:00pm.

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Mar 23

Raising money for International Institute St. Louis (www.iistl.org) and PROMO Missouri (promomissouri.org). TIA 🙏🏼 #resist #stlska

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Mar 19

We’re teaming up w/ Orange Julius & Street Med STL to collect personal hygiene items (and/or money donations) for unhoused STL residents. Items needed include wet wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sunscreen, shampoo & conditioner, body wash, bug bite relief, electrolyte packets, etc. streetmedstl.org

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Mar 7

Rockers is one of the greatest Jamaican films ever—a Rasta-infused Robin Hood story. For ONE NIGHT ONLY on September 12, the film’s iconic star, Horsemouth, will bring together the legendary Rockers cast for an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime live performance at Supernova!

Artwork by Krees Borbon

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DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Mar 7

Pins to celebrate STL ska and fight fascism & hate
Saturday’s Bluebeat: facebook.com/events/s/blu...

DJ Knucksie @djknucksie.bsky.social · Mar 1

Saturday the 8th, come down to Pop's Blue Moon for our monthly ska-rocksteady-reggae record spin with DJ’s Lammy (John) & A-A-RON (Aaron) & a special introduction of new selector, Polish Pat! 1pm on March 8th. $3 Red Stripe special. Bring your own food if you’d like. www.facebook.com/share/18tdL5...

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