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In the summer of 2000, ska was on the decline in the US, but up in Victoria, Canada, it was as popular as ever. Local promoter Dane Roberts--who'd been throwing ska shows for a few years--decided to throw a full-on ska festival. It was in part a tribute to Mathew Bishop, the man that introduced him to ska (he'd died from a mountain climbing accident two years earlier), and it was Dane's final college assignment. If the festival made money, he passed. If it didn't, he failed. The first year of the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival was a big success. Dane booked Chris Murray, The Scofflaws, King Django, and a reunion show for local favorites, Pressure Cooker. But the following year, ska died in Victoria, and attendance dropped. But Dane kept the festival going anyway, even paying out of pocket to do so. He kept the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival going no matter how popular (or unpopular) ska was. And he even expanded the festival to include acts rooted in ska and reggae. It's the longest-running ska festival in North America. Guests over the years have included Fishbone, Less Than Jake, The Wailers, Ozomatli, The Real McKenzies, The Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars, Mos Def, Neville Staple, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Itals, Ky-Mani Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Dr. Ring Ding, and Larry and His Flask. The festival celebrates its 23rd year on June 22-26, 2022. We sit down with Dane to learn more about the festival's history, why he's so in love with ska, and get a glimpse of Victoria's local ska scene with groups like The Bombasts, Pressure Cooker, One Drop and Grossbuster. Tickets can be purchased at https://victoriaskafest.ca Support the show
This week we talk about how boring jazz can really be, police reform, unveiling transdimensional actors, and playing gigs for Nazi bikers. Songs we wanted to share: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by Gil Scott Heron - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnJFhuOWgXg Pandamonium by Larry and His Flask - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_wRy6E7Iw4
Jeshua Marshall is known and loved for his energetic theatrics and genre-bending musical genius. He shares the DL on the long-defunct Larry & His Flask that might brighten your day. For this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with Jeshua Marshall, the bassist and co-founder of the internally known punk band Larry & His Flask. The Flask toured with the Dropkick Murphys and played the mainstage on the Warped Tour and they are likely the most famous act to emerge from the wilds of Central Oregon. Marshall started bands as a high school kid in Redmond with his brother Jamin and spent much of his adult life touring and performing around the world. For a while, he was the campaign organizer for Greg Delgato who ran for the Oregon State Senate in 2016. Marshall is not afraid to take to the streets to rally for the rights he believes everyone deserves and he is a familiar face in the social justice scene around Bend. He’s the head of two bands “Guardian of the Underdog” and “Hot Club of Bend” which have very different sounds, but both are a joy to experience much thanks to Marshall’s charisma and the talent he attracts. In the midst of the pandemic, he released his first solo single “Gogo,” with many more singles to follow, which can all be found on iTunes and Spotify and other online music sellers. “Bend Don't Break” is hosted by the Source Weekly’s publisher Aaron Switzer and co-hosted by Laurel Brauns. Every week, we feature a guest from the community with a new perspective on living through the COVID-19 pandemic including mental health professionals, economists, educators, artists, business people, local leaders and historians.
This week we get as American as Americana. And civil wars. The Civil Wars. That's the name of the band and album we're talking about in this episode. Maybe for the first time we get some "harsh" words from Joey! I call that a win! Tune in next week when we'll be discussing Larry and His Flask, with the album All That We Know! Find us around the web at: www.twitter.com/FBLPodcast www.facebook.com/FBLPodcast www.instagram.com/feedbacklooppodcast www.soundcloud.com/feedbacklooppodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCYuCecAKOeL5WQkaHwSMlBQ
Yes, yes. Welcome, welcome. It's episode 2 of Le Pod, and in this episode we chat to none other than the bass playing wild man of Larry & His Flask, Jesse Marshall. Nestled amongst much interesting waffle and chit chat, we talk about states of being in the United States, playing bluegrass on Warped Tour, and his setting sail on a solo career. Once again, if you like what you hear and what we're trying to do with Le Pod, consider heading on over to ko-fi.com/lepod and tipping us a few precious pennies, or simply subscribe to Le Pod on your favourite podcasting platform.
The boys continue to unravel during quarantine. Pasi gets a work husband while Rios yells at his toys. Rios also found the worst way to measure a swimming pool's size. Alternate titles include: "He's No Straight Randy" "Hard Shells Like the Rest of Your People" and "It's Not Gonna Mop Itself" Intro by Luke Messimer Outro by Larry and His Flask
We are back for another round of Notes On Notes w/ Jared & Toph. Next up is Jared's personal selection where we will (sort of) discuss the album 'All That We Know' by Larry and His Flask from 2011. Check out the clip from the EPIC shampoo master debate we had last week from Episode #230 - Master Debating With Shampoo! You can check out the clip on YouTube! Thank you to our sponsors over at Amazon.com! When doing your Amazon shopping, CLICK HERE and use our BROcast link. No hidden fees, just bookmark the link and use it whenever you shop on Amazon. Thank you again for the continued support! BROcast is NOW AVAILABLE on Spotify! Official Website: BROcastPodcast.com Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE to us on iTunes Check out BROcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Play Music, Stitcher, PlayerFM & all podcast providers! Check out the BROcast Merchandise Store HERE!
We pose the question: Is Larry and His Flask still a band? Plus, info on the Meissner Luminaria and a new tiny house village for homeless veterans.
We're Back! (bonus) And we're coming in with a classic fit episode! So take a load off, unbutton your pants, and time travel back to April of 2019 with us! Austin has amnesia because he slipped and fell in the tub... Speaking of tripping, Wes had an awesome float experience and tells us all about it. From tiny hallways, to bare foot strangers, we cover the good and the bad of floating! Next, we get our bananas out and get CANCELLED. See you guys in culture jail! Also, have you ever taken a 2 year old to funeral? Wes's son made car noises while the family mourns a loss and honestly, it was awesome! Gotta love the juxtaposition of old v. new and life v. death. Speaking of kids, whatever happened with the girls from Sixteen and Pregnant? Just curious... And last but definitely not least, we get more serious and talk about an issue that seems to have been lost in the ramped up news cycle... Sesame Credit in China! The government made the system mandatory for all citizens at the beginning of the new year, and it's not been covered by mainstream media yet. Citizens are subject to dystopian rules and measures to mold them into what the regime deems "perfect" citizens and are required to report their fellow citizens to the authorities for even minor infractions. People are then added to a "blacklist" in which their finances, travel, and living opportunities are restricted. Obviously, Wes has some conspiratorial thoughts on this, and Austin manages to make it about how smelly balls can get! NOTE: this episode ends a bit abruptly. We got in trouble with podcast mommy for recording too loud and too late! Our bad... All of this and much more, on BSFTB! SHOUTOUTS TO BHAD BHABIE Xi Jinpeng (Winnie the Pooh) Larry and His Flask! Thank you for listening and please like, follow, and subscribe on all the things! and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! Do it, or we will pee on your favorite grandma (OH NO, NOT GRAM GRAM!) Please consider Donating to the show at PayPal it helps us keep doing whatever it is we're doing here! We also have a Venmo (@blueskiespod) and a Cash app account ($blueskiespod) if you prefer using those! FOLLOW US Twitter - @blueskiespod FB - Blue Skies from the Basement Insta - @blueskiespod Our home base - PodBean Email us to join the banana cult - blueskiespodcast@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail and have it played on the show - 614-600-2056 Hop on the Discord - https://discord.gg/fKtFYpw Check out our SoundCloud where Wes has been experimenting with samples and Austin has a freestyle - https://soundcloud.com/user-241247125 Blue Skies merch @ TEEPUBLIC NEW DESIGNS UP NOW and as always, don't mind me... I'm a tourist!
Our fourth episode is a drunken sailor story about a party cruise that went wrong in the 12th century. Drink along with the tragic tale of the White ship with your drunken tour guide Melissa, our liquor specialist Sam and special guest Clare, who shares her drinking story about why she doesn't drink gin anymore, and the do's and don'ts of pleasure cruising Do you have a drinking story to share? Email Adrinkingstory@gmail.com Drinks are meant to be social, so Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumbler at @adrinkingstory Adrinkingstorypodcast.com Intro Music by Larry and His Flask
This is our first episode, and in honor of St Patrick's day, Melissa tells the Irish drinking legend about “Drowning the Shamrock” that explains why we drink on March 17. She also shares the history of parades on St. Patrick's Day, and you will be surprised to hear who has the oldest. Co-Host Sam Huston addresses the Catholic whiskey vs Protestant whiskey debate and shares his drinking story from spending St Patrick's day in Dublin. For our first guest, Sam Graham, of the Drunkard United Football Show, joins us and tells his drinking story about the time he was late to a party and decided to double up on shots to catch up to everyone else and …. well... listen to hear how he ended up. The drunk term of the week is “Making Virginia Fence” and everyone is sipping on Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey. Got a drinking story you want to share? Email Adrinkingstory@gmail.com Drinks are meant to be social, so Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumbler at @adrinkingstory Adrinkingstorypodcast.com Music by Larry and His Flask
A podcast about when drunk people made history, and what they were drinking when they did. Melissa tells the historical drinking story, and Sam has the backstory on the booze. First Episode launches March 15, so subscribe and make A Drinking Story your new favorite podcast. Adrinkingstorypodcast.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumbler at @adrinkingstory Got a drinking story you want to share? Email Adrinkingstory@gmail.com Barleywine Bump 2013 used with permission Larry and His Flask
Gregg’s Guide to New Music: Episode 201 Happy New Year from Gregg’s Guide to New Music. I know you’re all surprised to get a Gregg’s Guide to New Music episode on a Monday, and no…you’re not hallucinating. Gregg highly recommends checking out, and supporting the following bands and musicians. Patent Pending – https://www.patentpendingnyc.com/ facebook.com/patentpendingmusic/, @PTPGOfficial King No-One – http://www.kingno-one.com/ facebook.com/KNOmusicUK/, @KNOmusicUK Radar State – https://radarstate.merchtable.com/ facebook.com/radarstate/ Lovebites – http://lovebites.jp/ facebook.com/LovebitesTheBand/, @lovebites_jp Palisades – http://wearepalisades.com/ facebook.com/WeArePalisades/, @WeArePalisades Cure Culture – https://www.cureculture.co/ facebook.com/CureCulture/, @curecultureband Larry and His Flask – http://www.larryandhisflask.com/ facebook.com/larryandhisflask/, @LAHF2018 Authority Zero - http://authorityzero.com/ facebook.com/AuthorityZero/, @Authority_Zero
Gregg’s Guide to New Music: Episode 201 Happy New Year from Gregg’s Guide to New Music. I know you’re all surprised to get a Gregg’s Guide to New Music episode on a Monday, and no…you’re not hallucinating. Gregg highly recommends checking out, and supporting the following bands and musicians. Patent Pending – https://www.patentpendingnyc.com/ facebook.com/patentpendingmusic/, @PTPGOfficial King No-One – http://www.kingno-one.com/ facebook.com/KNOmusicUK/, @KNOmusicUK Radar State – https://radarstate.merchtable.com/ facebook.com/radarstate/ Lovebites – http://lovebites.jp/ facebook.com/LovebitesTheBand/, @lovebites_jp Palisades – http://wearepalisades.com/ facebook.com/WeArePalisades/, @WeArePalisades Cure Culture – https://www.cureculture.co/ facebook.com/CureCulture/, @curecultureband Larry and His Flask – http://www.larryandhisflask.com/ facebook.com/larryandhisflask/, @LAHF2018 Authority Zero - http://authorityzero.com/ facebook.com/AuthorityZero/, @Authority_Zero
Gregg's Guide to New Music: Episode 201 Happy New Year from Gregg's Guide to New Music. I know you're all surprised to get a Gregg's Guide to New Music episode on a Monday, and no…you're not hallucinating. Gregg highly recommends checking out, and supporting the following bands and musicians. Patent Pending – https://www.patentpendingnyc.com/ facebook.com/patentpendingmusic/, @PTPGOfficial King No-One – http://www.kingno-one.com/ facebook.com/KNOmusicUK/, @KNOmusicUK Radar State – https://radarstate.merchtable.com/ facebook.com/radarstate/ Lovebites – http://lovebites.jp/ facebook.com/LovebitesTheBand/, @lovebites_jp Palisades – http://wearepalisades.com/ facebook.com/WeArePalisades/, @WeArePalisades Cure Culture – https://www.cureculture.co/ facebook.com/CureCulture/, @curecultureband Larry and His Flask – http://www.larryandhisflask.com/ facebook.com/larryandhisflask/, @LAHF2018 Authority Zero - http://authorityzero.com/ facebook.com/AuthorityZero/, @Authority_Zero
Gregg’s Guide to New Music: Episode 201 Happy New Year from Gregg’s Guide to New Music. I know you’re all surprised to get a Gregg’s Guide to New Music episode on a Monday, and no…you’re not hallucinating. Gregg highly recommends checking out, and supporting the following bands and musicians. Patent Pending – https://www.patentpendingnyc.com/ facebook.com/patentpendingmusic/, @PTPGOfficial King No-One – http://www.kingno-one.com/ facebook.com/KNOmusicUK/, @KNOmusicUK Radar State – https://radarstate.merchtable.com/ facebook.com/radarstate/ Lovebites – http://lovebites.jp/ facebook.com/LovebitesTheBand/, @lovebites_jp Palisades – http://wearepalisades.com/ facebook.com/WeArePalisades/, @WeArePalisades Cure Culture – https://www.cureculture.co/ facebook.com/CureCulture/, @curecultureband Larry and His Flask – http://www.larryandhisflask.com/ facebook.com/larryandhisflask/, @LAHF2018 Authority Zero - http://authorityzero.com/ facebook.com/AuthorityZero/, @Authority_Zero
Nariko Ott is back to guest host. Pasi & Nariko do bits and talk about Thorpe's wedding. Alternate Titles: "Dodge Caravan", "Neow Thehts What I Cawl Mewsik!" Intro by Luke Messimer Outro by Larry & His Flask
While Rios tours with Larry & His Flask, Pasi is joined by Nariko Ott. This episode of Chumba and Wumba is brought to you by Kirby Vacuums!
The boys are back with basically Pasi's Texas trip because Pasi is bad at sharing airtime with his co-host. Piyah! Alternate Title: "My Coasters!" Intro by Luke Messimer Outro by Larry & His Flask
Rios talks about meeting the newest addition to his family. Pasi talks about tough times with his family and a friend in need of help. Then the show turns into it's normal awful self. To donate to the cause mentioned, please visitfacebook.com/donate/502741943530569 Intro by Luke Messimer Outro by Larry & His Flask
Pasi & Rios talk about what they both did for Father's Day. Pasi talks about the context. Randy interrupts the plugs and derails the entire show. Intro by Luke Messimer Outro by Larry & His Flask
This one is going to be hard to forgive. Incels come up, the boys are pretty horrible, Rios has the movie hook-up & Pasi sucks at impressions. Alternate titles: "Let Me Smell Your Knuckles" & "Cheek By The Melt, Die By The Melt" Intro by Luke Messimer Outro by Larry & His Flask
Special guest Jeremiah Coughlan drops by to talk about his recent San Francisco visit and the boys talk about Pasi's pizza eating habits. Intro by Luke Messimer Outro by Larry & His Flask
EPISODE 33 // We present and discuss a short mixtape of three songs we like: "Ebb and Flow" by Larry and His Flask, "Do You Realize" by The Flaming Lips, and "Pure Imagination" by Maroon 5. It's another one of our music episodes! Pull up a beanbag and let's spaaaaace oooooout god I gotta stop writing these episode descriptions at midnight. Plugs this week! The classic video game Tetris Attack (Jack), 2017's new movie "The Florida Project" (Kate), Robert Caro's "The Power Broker" (Hao, again??). [@downersradio on Twitter // downersradio.libsyn.com // downersradio@gmail.com // rate us on itunes why not whaddya got to lose]
The award-winning Grand Rapids band recently added singer and instrumentalist Olivia Mainville to its lineup. The group plays The Pyramid Scheme Friday, opening for Larry & His Flask.
Ben Nichols from Lucero talks his earliest music memories, drinking too much and Lucero's newest album: "Women and Work." Dal from Larry and His Flask and Willy Tea Taylor talk with a Black out drunk Damian about the road and recording.