Are there any good Ska nights in sheffield?

Would love to go to one.

Does anyone know.......?

Sorry I don't know of any particular ska nights in Sheffield. There are plenty of good ska bands in Sheffield.

Let me know if you find a ska night.

There used to be one on London Road, but unfortunately not any more!

Best think you could do is go in Tut N'Shive and ask John (the owner) - if anyone knows of one it will be him!!

hahaha ska night in sheffield, i dont think so!! I wish! My fave kinda music. But not one bit of ska in sheffield, I just go to loadsa gigs in manchester and all over the place, its ya best bet!

You might find the odd ska tune played in Fracture on a Friday at the Corp as I know Rice used to play it - been that long since I've been tho' things could have changed (probably gone all emo!!).

Yeh it has gone all Emo, which is ok by me, do like some Emo stuff. But the most you'll get at CORP is a Capdown tune played once on a night, and also a corny pennywise cover or something, which they seem to think is ska. oh well, we need some real ska, capdown, solabeat alliance, and all that!

We should arrange a night!

Originally posted by mimicraze
Yeh it has gone all Emo, which is ok by me, do like some Emo stuff. But the most you'll get at CORP is a Capdown tune played once on a night, and also a corny pennywise cover or something, which they seem to think is ska. oh well, we need some real ska, capdown, solabeat alliance, and all that!

yeah capdown rule, I love the civil disobedients album

hmm, not as easy as that. I also have been wanting to start a sska band for ages but nothing actually happened in the end, plus couldnt find a ska drummer. grr

Originally posted by mimicraze
hmm, not as easy as that. I also have been wanting to start a sska band for ages but nothing actually happened in the end, plus couldnt find a ska drummer. grr


drummers are always the hardest to find when forming a band.

well it isnt so much finding a drummer, its finding a GOOD ska drummer. you play ska guitar ian? Cant remember now.......

it's a pity you can't find a good drummer. I'm shocked no one on the forum knows one.

Originally posted by mimicraze
well it isnt so much finding a drummer, its finding a GOOD ska drummer. you play ska guitar ian? Cant remember now.......

I can play some ska guitar but I wouldn't consider myself a ska guitarist......

There 2 or 4 good ska bands around Sheffield.
Bison are playing in the next couple of weeks at Mappin St.
A is for Ape are looking for a new drummer and the catch it kebabs have got a new album out. All 3 are worth seeing I think.

Originally posted by Fowler
We should arrange a night!

ive got all the tunes and the decks,lights etc..!!!!!!! all we need is a venue.suppose the classic rock bar is out of the question:|

it could be arranged it'd be a good night.

i'd be up for it.nowt wrong wi a bit of ska choonage:D

It must be sign, I had a dream last night that Lightyear had reformed and now I come on to read this.

Has Corporation fallen out with Household name or something? Every major tour seems to miss out Sheffield including the up and coming Capdown one, although i heard a rumour they were set to play Leadmill.

Anyone off to see Leftover Crack this Saturday? Is it true it starts at 4pm to make way for the club night after? See what i mean why is this at Zero and not Corp??????????

Club Zero are also having Lars (from Rancid) and The ******** in Feb 2005, why are these bands playing at Club Zero and not at The Corp - seems ridiculous to me???!!!????

hi rubysoho
i'm the guy who books these shows, and i'd like to ask why it's ridiculous... why should bands play at the Corp? the corp very rarely plays these bands as part of it's nights anymore anyway???
Have you been to a show at .Zero? The PA in there is fantastic, you don't have to wade through **** to go to the bog and the venue is just the right size for good, sweaty punk shows...
i'm the guy who used to book the shows at the Corp, back when the household name bands played there, along with the other punk stuff, when i left the punk promoters chose to carry on working with me, i did put a few shows on at the Corp after i left (Anti Flag / Suicide Machines) but i've since encountered problems which mean i choose to put my shows elsewhere - their loss not mine, and certainly not yours as the bands are still playing sheffield...
why the corp should be entitled to these bands is beyond me....
Capdown haven't been on household name for about 3 years, but their December tour does i believe have a date at the Leadmill...

Stu
www.no-rules.co.uk for Lars and the ******** and many more shows like it....

remember punk belongs to the punks ... not the businessmen

yep capdown are playing the leadmill, ill be there if anyone fancies going with me to see em thatd be cool , a big ska outing pis*up!

Seen em before at rock city, notts and theyre pretty awesome!

I was gonna see leftover crack but moving house that day so methinks not!

Hi Stu

Sorry never meant to offend, just didn't understand why things had moved to .Zero - not a place I would have thought about checking for gigs (only knew about Lars cos someone e-mailed me) as it carries no tradition of rock/punk gigs - if its as good a venue as it sounds then fair play to you for booking decent gigs there!!

Lets face it, Milton Street venue is a bit ****e for gigs anyway, no proper stage, iffy PA system etc.

I don't think Corp should automatically get these bands, it's just for me (not living in or getting in to Sheff too often) its the first place I look for gigs etc.

Ruby

If Capdown are any good then I would fancy going, I know Bad Manners have played a couple of times in Sheff this year but have always been busy.

PM me if iyou are going to arrange something please.

Venger.

Originally posted by Rubysoho
Hi Stu

Sorry never meant to offend, just didn't understand why things had moved to .Zero - not a place I would have thought about checking for gigs (only knew about Lars cos someone e-mailed me)
Ruby

Thats a pretty lame point because until not that long ago wasn't corp Unit? Which was without a tradition of live shows

Anyways, I've been to gigs in Zero at least as far back as a year ago...maybe 2.

Is it true the Left over Crack gig is set to start at 4 in the afternoon to make space for a dance night after it?


This is my main problem with gigs not being at Corp, when you see them at Leadmill you get kicked out after but at Corp included in the ticket price you get a club night after.

Now if their was a ska night on at Zero following on from LOC that would be a big bonus

Originally posted by boyface
Thats a pretty lame point because until not that long ago wasn't corp Unit? Which was without a tradition of live shows

Anyways, I've been to gigs in Zero at least as far back as a year ago...maybe 2.

The Unit may not have had a tradition of live shows but Corp DOES - which is what I actually meant.

If you pay attention to the last paragraph of that post you will see why I tend to look to the Corp for gig listings etc - and seeing as I don't get into Sheff much anymore I'd never heard of .Zero until I found out about the Lars gig.

Congratulations to you though for going to gigs there for the last couple of years - Well Done!!

Barfly were based at zero for a while after the NCPM shut. They have put quite a few gigs on there over the last year. I

"This is my main problem with gigs not being at Corp, when you see them at Leadmill you get kicked out after but at Corp included in the ticket price you get a club night after."

but thats why gigs at the Corp tend to be much higher priced, at least for touring bands.... also I can't see the Saturday rock night at the corp doing much for the Leftover Crack audience.... most of my shows are on saturdays and i'd rather than stick rusty nails in my eyes than listen to the crap they play.... (no offense metallers who are into that stuff)
wherever i booked the show i'd have started it at 4 with an eye to finishing around 10.15-10.30 because a lot of people travel and they start leaving around 10.15 due to sheffields excellent transport links with the rest of the north!!!

rubysoho, none taken, was just trying to point out why the Corp doesn't have a god given right to any show... your views as the corp as a venue correspond with pretty much everyones opinions
i've asked.... yes it did have a good reputation for live shows, but that was thanks to bank street, which was an excellent venue, the new room at Corp COULD have been good, but i feel live music has taken a back seat to the club nights - and why not? if that brings in the punters.... and the fact someone emailed you showed the promotion is working... hurrah!

venger - capdown are amazing - though they aren't as ska as they once were....

for all ska fans come down and see the Pietasters on the 27th Nov at .Zero, catch it kebabs are on along with 3 other top ska bands... it will be a good un....

Stu

My friend who e-mailed me about the Lars gig lives in Somerset - you must have one hell of a promotion thing going to reach all the way down there!!!!

La la la la la Laaaaaaa!!!!

I have just ordered my tickets for Lars and the ******** - so am tres happy at the moment.....

....now if we could just get Rancid to play in Sheff - ah, the stuff dreams are made of!!!!!

Originally posted by Rubysoho


....now if we could just get Rancid to play in Sheff - ah, the stuff dreams are made of!!!!!

Played in Notts last year..........


How did Left oVer Crack go to anyone who was their?

A big bunch of punks walked into the IndyMedia fil i was watching that day talking about the gig, made me very jealous. Had to go and buy Give Em the Boot IV to chear myself up for missing out. Wicked Comp by the way

Originally posted by Disco_Cat
Played in Notts last year..........


he he, I know, I was there.....AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

i sang on stage with pauline black and selecctor in halifax about 5 years ago....they were singing "on my radio" i jumped on stage,the boncers launched me back into the crowd.....she beckoned me back on.....the bouncers lifted me up and i sang the rest of the song with her..(quite badly)..she then gave me a big snog:D :D :D :D the missis tried to get it on camera and failed..i was gutted:( (flash wouldn't work)

I was at Zero this Sat for Leftover Crack.

Got there about 5pm, it was a monster line up - 8 or 9 bands (I forget as the beer flowed ;)) with Leftover Crack coming on approx 9pm...I was a bit sloshed at this point heh.

Enjoyed it immensely, place was near to capacity I believe.

Really REALLY liked Five Knuckle (who are from Bristol) and was impressed with local band The Arguments who I'd not seen before.

8/9 bands, 5 hours of live stuff for £8 ticket. cant complain.

Thanks a lot stu for organising, lots more ahead too!

All you lucky people with a decent internet connection may find this of interest, just got to from Captain Oi! records not idea what it‘s like:

PUNKY REGGAE PARTY INVITE


A quick reminder that you can tune in to the "Punky Reggae Party" tonight and every Monday night from 7pm - 8.30pm - Just go to "http://www.icrfm.co.uk" and click on listen , then be prepared for an aural assault of classic Punk , Reggae , Ska & whatever else we throw in the blender tonight - What will this weeks "Fannyfare for the common man be ?" + 3 suffolk bumpkins talking squit in funny country accents - Join Red Glenn / Rikki Flag & Fanny for the party tonight.
Cheers

Is there not a Ska nite at Bar Abbey on abbeydale road (old picture house) - Fat Piggy's?

Also - www.madmanners.co.uk are based in sheffield - take a look (yeah I know the CSS needs fixing up, but I'm busy!)

Leave em a message they love it.

This lot are packing out WMCs all over the north. Rude Boy revival.

I know Fat Piggys used to do one but last I heard it doesn't do it anymore, could be wrong though!

The Earl have got a Friday night free this week if you fancy a bit of a Ska night. Decks are set up and ready to go.

My tickets arrived this morning - cheers to everyone at No Rules for fetching Lars and his band to Sunny Sheff!!!!!

no-rules tis just me......
anyone else thinking of seeing mr lars needs to get tickets pretty swiftish, becuase as i'm sure you can imagine, people are leaping at the chance to see him in a small intimate sweaty show, and tix are flying out.

any of you lot remember BMR? Started as Blind Mole Rat in Pitsmoor.

They really hit the spot, but where they ended up I don't know, altho 2 of them ran off with a checkoslovakian circus for a while.

And if you organised something, I'd come but I can't play ANYTHING - sorry. But it would be good.

hi guys

nick from the above mentioned a is for ape here

i am playing with capdown tonight (friday) and have cheap tickets if you want them at £5 instead of £7.50

if you want one simply email me and i'll arrange to meet you outside the venue

cheers, much appreciated nick

nickybbad@hotmail.com

I think The Boardwalk sometimes have Ska nights... I keep seeing posters advertising Bad Manners there. Aren't they the famous Ska group who had big hits with Can Can and Teddy Bears Picnic?

Has someone given up on this idea, would be good - can still hire Bar Abbey on Abbeydale rd where Fat Piggy ska was held I think. Just seen Capdown tonight and was full of 17 yr old kids.

Sorry - quoted wrong post now can't delete!

Originally posted by graceomally
any of you lot remember BMR? Started as Blind Mole Rat in Pitsmoor.

They really hit the spot, but where they ended up I don't know, altho 2 of them ran off with a checkoslovakian circus for a while.

And if you organised something, I'd come but I can't play ANYTHING - sorry. But it would be good.


I went to a gig around 1996 in the WMC behind the flats around St Georges in Netherthorpe - I was under the impression that it was supposed to be Blind Mole Rat's last ever gig.

They were a great band (the one and only time I saw them) and were supported by another great band but can't remember exactly who - I want to say Bender but could be wrong. I never heard of any Blind Mole Rat gigs after that I assumed they had split or whatever. Anyone know different?

any night at CORP

I understand that I've had a mention. I'm fatpiggymc and used to do Bar abbey on the last Sat of each month, just getting that busy that I don't have the time to do a regular night although I am in Sheffield on the 21st of Jan at the Pheasant Sheffield lane top for the Northern line scooter club winter do it's free and all are welcome so come along and have a chat and if you email me I'll put you on the sheffield ska mailing list... fatpiggymc @hotmail.com .Also I'm in Barnsley on the 26th with catchit kebebs Zenbaseballbat and atb at the chicago rock cafe. keep skanking....

i remember seeing you at badmanners at the boardwalk fatpiggy,good set i must admit,and will definately see you on 21st

if your to busy to start one,lets get one in the pipeline

sorry about thjs but the night at The Pheasant lane top has been moved back a week to the 28th of Jan but it'll still be a good night and I am planning on doing some nights in Sheff just need some venues fatpiggy.....

the everyone centre or the grapes could be good?

I think that the Jasmin allen died a death at the grapes in the end and it needs to be a weekend but I've a few contacts...

oh well,hope to hear about some upandcoming nights,havnt had a good skank since last bad manners gig..

Originally posted by no_rules
no-rules tis just me......
anyone else thinking of seeing mr lars needs to get tickets pretty swiftish, becuase as i'm sure you can imagine, people are leaping at the chance to see him in a small intimate sweaty show, and tix are flying out.

Got my tickets last week. Very ****ing excited.

Title for smallest ,sweatiest show of the tour must however go to the Vic in Derby. That will be sheer brutality in a gig. It only takes about 50 people to get the place so hot sweat pours off the ceiling.

Any chance of you getting to Voodoo glow Skulls to stop of here on their next tour?

it's already sorted mate, they're here 30th April....

in fact for all ska fans it's a ska weekend!!! 2 quality US acts...

Fri 29th April - Streetlight manifesto - ex catch 22 - all the good members who were responsible for writing the keasby nights LP
+ phinius gage and buzzill venue tbc £6
Sat 30th April - Voodoo glow Skulls + Filaments + sonic Boom 6 + arguments + more .Zero £8 adv

i'm gonna do a limited number of special £12 tickets which gets you into both shows

glad you got yer Lars tickets sorted, there's about 50 left in total at all outlets... i agree Derby vic will be insane!!!! i think official cap is 200 there, and i've been to a few sold out shows there and it ain't pleasant - great atmosphere though!!!

Yeah official capacity may be 200 but how many guests will be blagged in for the Lars gig????? Especially with Muggsy living upstairs these days.

To the rest of the forum I swear my Voodoo post wasn’t a pre orchestrated plug attempt, I'd just got my mail out from way ahead and was gutted to see another ska band skipping Sheffield. Obviously my worries were unfounded.

I'd be very interested in some of those £12 tickets, keep us informed are both events at Zero?.

Man, just got some of their stuff off Napster and Streetlight Manifesto rule me.

First time at Zero tomorrow night, what are drink prices like for a gig, any drink offers preferably cheap ass snakebite.

fatpiggymc plays more Kylie and Spice Girls nowadays instead of SKA. Catch him at the Noose & Gibbet on Broughton Lane. You can't miss him, he is the fat piggy one.

Fatpiggy is a pro dj and I do run one of the larger dj agencys in Sheffield the noose and gidbbetts actualy more chart party and commercial dance but I do get time for ska although not as much as I,d like Sheffield doesn,t seem to pay the money I,m affraid but I will be around in April on the first at the Boardwalk doing a charity night for mind with loads of mixed bands then at the Embassy Mansfield rd on the second with ska gangsters. Then at the Waverley Brinsworth for the Yorkshire scooter alliance do in the afternoon of the 17th of April and then at the Boardwalk again on the 21st of April with the toasters and there will be no Kylie or spicegirls in sight (or I may play can,t get blue monday out of my head I quite like that one). keep skanking....jamie...

ok so I was joking about Kylie and the Spice Girls but that SKA version of the Birdie Song always goes down well.

i was at the arundel ex servicemans club on city road the other night & this ska band was playing calling themselves (mad manners) very good i thought as did the whole club.if you have any quieries you can contact

stu _ 07950401270

sean _ 07984092962

alan _ 0114 2580338

i wanted to ask them some questions & they gave me a card & said i could phone them up at any time & they would be happy to answer any questions,you could also book them if they aren't busy,i hope this helps.


"it's a rude boy revival"

yep seen Madmanners very good hopefuly going to get them on at the Embassy at some point...

I know this topic is somewhat old, but I have a question for anyone that was at the Streetlight Manifesto gig at Zero last month.

Did they play any Catch-22 songs? I was sure I heard two but others have disagreed with me.

Thanks

your best bet is to ask on "the ska" web site I'm sad to say I was on holliday and missed it but I know loads of people who post on there will know....

THERE IS A NEW NIGHT STARTING AT THE WASHINGTON ON THURSDAY 4TH OF AUGUST CALLED PLAN B PLAYING SKA & TWO-TONE STUFF MIXED IN WITH SOUL & PUNK/NEW WAVE STUFF.

Also I'm playing at the Byron House Nehther edge on the 20th of August with Peter Polyester for the Steel city scooter club its free with plenty of ska, northern, punk and mod so it should be a good night....

Originally posted by Scott76
THERE IS A NEW NIGHT STARTING AT THE WASHINGTON ON THURSDAY 4TH OF AUGUST CALLED PLAN B PLAYING SKA & TWO-TONE STUFF MIXED IN WITH SOUL & PUNK/NEW WAVE STUFF.

Is that going to be every thursday?

the first one is tomorrow night & it should be monthly after that.A lot of it depends on how the 1st one goes, come down & bring your mates.

Plan B-This evening at the washington from 7.30pm playing ska,punk,soul,60's beat,funk,reggae & two-tone

Originally posted by Scott76
the first one is tomorrow night & it should be monthly after that.A lot of it depends on how the 1st one goes, come down & bring your mates.

Couldn't come this week but keep me posted of the next one and I'll be there. :thumbsup:

the next one is on thursday 8th september

Was the last one any good?

Originally posted by Mooly
Was the last one any good?

I wasn't that impressed, but if your looking for a good Ska DJ in Sheffield DJ ******** from Bison is the best I've seen.

Disco cat can I ask you what you did'nt like about it.

I liked it but it just seemed like a normal night at the pub, I'd go again but I wouldn't go out of my way to go if you know what I mean. I think I'd gone expecting a more lively occasion but I suppose that will come in time when more people head down.

If you want it more lively come down to the lord byron on the 20th of August for a kicking night.......

The next Plan B is on Thursday 8th September at the Washington.The more people that come down the livelier it will become.

just to let people know that I'm organising a ska night at the Embassy club on Mansfield rd on the 1st of October from 8 til 1 ish so come on down and lets get skanking jamie......aka ......fatpiggymc......

bison are playing at the ruby lounge tomorrow night, around 9pm.would be great to see you there for some skankin ;)

Mimi
xxx

got a meet about a rally at 8 but should be able to call in!

wicked see you then, ill be on sax!

Plan B this thursday 8th sep at the washington playing punk-ska-soul-reggae-two-tone-new-wave & 60's beat

There seems to be a reasonable amount of interest in ska on here. Maybe we could drum up enough interest in a ska 'meet' sometime?

Heard a rumour Lees Scratch Perry was going to be in town, maybe then?

As this is a ska thread thought i'd mention that FANDANGLE play the Casbah on Wednesday 14th September, £5 ADV from Jacks Records on Division Street (01142767093) or Selfworth Records in the Forum... they're really good ska-punk signed to MoonSka Europe, couple of ska bands supporting as well...

Also, if people want to start a ska night, we'd be interested in doing one down here, could do a monthly Thursday or something if people are interested?

I think the mighty BISON are playing in early october at DnR Live, we'll DEFINATELY have to check this one out. I'll try and get more info..

Bison are playing at the DNR Live on the 5th of October - it is under the Boardwalk.

They are playing at the Blind Centre on Mappin Street on the 23rd of September however.

http://www.allhailthebison.com

yep we are :) we played last night at the ruby lounge was anyone there?? Its was awesome, my first gig with em and it rocked. would be great to see you at thbe blind centre, will be a good one :D spread the word!!

i'm a drummer and into ska!!!!.

a few of the locals in one of the pubs i work in,(the sheffield arms upwell street) have asked if i'd do a ska night,ofcourse i said yes but no date as been sorted yet,when its arranged i'll put up the date.:thumbsup: would anyone off here like to get invovled i.e co-djin coz he might turn into an all day job.

Yes, I went to the Ruby lounge the other night and Bison were tops a funky ska night. Although not being female I did have trouble getting served. Any one looking for good ska should head for the Embassy on Mansfield rd next Saturday the 1st of October, its running from 8 til about 1am and is usualy a realy good night so come along....and keep skanking.....

Hello All,
Can anyone help me get in touch with Dan from above mentioned Blind Mole Rat??
This would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Jason

Don't know if people are still following this link but there's a ska night this Saturday at the OLD HARROW whites lane Gleadless with me Fatpiggy from 8 til late and it's free to get there just get the tram heading for Crystal peaks and get of at whites lane see you there......

Plan B tonight at the washington 8ish-11ish

dj's Scott & Jamie Thompson & Mark Dale
playing punk-ska-soul-reggae-two-tone-new-wave & 60's beat

On Wednesday the 19th October (tomorrow) theres a ska gig at DNR Live which just by the Boardwalk.

Smoke Like a Fish from Wales are playing along with Rebelation from Norfolk and two local bands: The Hipshakes and the Superficial Heroes.

Doors are at 8PM and its £4, bring your skanking boots.

Hope people are still following this thread as its going to be very busy for ska. On the 26th of Nov I'm doing a ska night at the Sportsman Darnall Rd, on the 2nd of December it's Norms winter warmer 2 for the Northern line scooter club, it's at the Pheasant Sheffield lane top, then10th of December I'll be playing with ex fat lad Buster Bloodvessel and Badmanners at the Corporation,then on the 17th I'll be playing Ska at the Old Harrow whites lane, and finaly on the 29th Complete Madness take the stage at the Embassy Mansfield rd so every one should get a ska fix, keep skanking......

this friday 11th November at DnR Live, 7pm start....

Voodoo Glow Skulls - the legendary ska punks from the US
plus Freaks Union, Grown at Home and the arguments


then the follwoing Saturday 19th November
Streetlight Manifesto, Crack Rock Steady 7 (leftover Crack side project), Uncle Brian, Mingers, Infested, $up, Random Hand
this ones at the Plug....

should assuage your skankin needs....

plan b this thursday 10th November at the washington 8pm-11pm

playing punk-soul-ska-60's beat-two tone-reggae & new wave

then the follwoing Saturday 19th November
dont forget catch it kebabs on this list too!!

I cant wait for this, streetlight manifesto are incredible. #
also for all you ska lovers bison have just come out of the studio, and if you look on the website, there are three new FREE tracks to listen to :D

any ideas what ever happened to skaman?? or LORD SKAMAN AND MAG 7 ??
so.. any ska nights planned ??

lookslike catch it kebabs arent playing the streetlight manifesto gig anymore :(

Bison will be playing The Tavern in denaby main nr doncaster on the 16th december, 7pm start and its free, also will be having dudadda (johno) ex nucleus roots/zion train & also worked with ub40 on new years eve if all goes to plan

Originally posted by no_rules

then the follwoing Saturday 19th November
Streetlight Manifesto, Crack Rock Steady 7 (leftover Crack side project), Uncle Brian, Mingers, Infested, $up, Random Hand
this ones at the Plug....



Any chance you can put up the times for the night.

Originally posted by no_rules

Streetlight Manifesto, Crack Rock Steady 7 (leftover Crack side project), Uncle Brian, Mingers, Infested, $up, Random Hand
this ones at the Plug....

should assuage your skankin needs....

Another cracking show, but what was the deal with that advert for Jagermestier pretending to be band???

it was a wicked night, went to see them last night again in manchester and was absolute carnage. my head hurts

just a reminder to come on down to the Sportsman Darnall rd on Sat night it's free and looks like being a cracker it's from 8 till late....

Hi there, just to let you know, there is a Ska night at the Old Harrow pub at Gleadless on 17th December, my friend went to the last one, there were only a few people there (all got their old braces and doc martins out!!) but they really enjoyed it and appreciated all the great music, so once word gets around, it should really get quite popular. Hope this helps, and enjoy if you decide to go. :)

glad to be appreciated but if you can't wait till the 17th I'm on at the Pheasant Sheffield lane top on Fri the 2nd the Northern line winter do so should be a good one also with Madness in Notingham on the 5th and at the Corporation with Badmanners on the 10th see most of you there no doubt and also there's a punk and ska all dayer at rock city Notingham on the 18th with the stranglers the beat and neville staples and many more cheers fatpiggymc.....

ROUGH KUTZ (STOKE SKA BAND )
MATES OF MINE TRYING TO GET THEM A GIG UP HERE.. GOT 1 IN WAKEFIELD,, BUT PREFER IT TO BE SHEFFIELD ANY IDEAS ??
8 MEMBERS IN THE BAND.
Any 1 INTERESTED??

shall put the word out not seen em for ages and a top band

There's a ska gig on Tuesday at D&R Live. The headliners are The Big from Essex and Regatta 69 from the USA. With support from the Minions of Jeffrey from Boltion and Seize the Day from Wales.

The Big and Regatta 69 are both top quality bands playing Sheffield for the first time and it would be great to give them a quality reception.

Its on December 6th at D&R Live, its a fiver to get in, doors are 7:30 and it should finish up at midnight at the latest.

we have a bit of Ska goin on in the 3rd room at Freshen Up - Thurs 15th December @ Corporation

STARTERS – NATURAL SHY RECORDS PRESENT THE BEST OF SHEFFIELD TALENT - Breaks, Garage, Ragga, Hip-Hop & DnB

ORIS JAY aka DARQWAN TEXTURE / SOULJA / BINGOBEATS)
MIKEY J – (TUESDAY CLUB)
AGGERS – (D&B ARENA)
M.I. LOKI aka Mono & Matt Scott
ORCHESTRATED ASSAULT PLUS GADGETBOY – LIVE PA

MAINS – THE JUNGLE BALL – JUNGLE ALL THE WAY (with Live PA’s thrown in for good measure)

UK APACHE & DJ PHANTASY – The Original Nuttah and the Founder of Easy Records
DJ BROCKIE – (UNDILUTED RECORDINGS)
THE JUNGLIST ALLIANCE – Deadman, Marksman, Bleedin Fingaz & Hood-E
BONGO CHILLI (LIVE PA) (WWW.BONGOCHILLI.COM)
DJ LOWLIFE – (CHAMPION SOUNDZ)

DESSERT – DUBSTEP, HIP-HOP, FUNK, REGGAE, RAGGA, ROOTS AND RICE N PEAS

DEADMAN does Dubstep (JUNGLIST ALLIANCE / JUNGLE JUICE / FRESHEN UP)
DJ PROPHECY playin hip hop - funk - reggae - ska (New Vibe Recordings / Metropolis)
ROGUE STATE gets Grimey (ORCHESTRATED ASSAULT)
SCRAGGA YOUTH (RIDDIMTION)

DELICIOUS CARIBBEAN FOOD FROM YABBA TO TANTALISE YOUR TASTEBUDS

PRE-BAR AT SHARKEYS FROM 7PM WITH SPECIAL DEALS ON JUNGLE COCKTAILS

Tickets £6 adv MOTD. Available from all good record shops in Sheffield/Leeds.

Telephone Mail-order Tickets available from Jacks Records Tel: 0114 276 7093

Try Plan B at the Washington this Thursday 8th Dec 8ish-11ish, We play Ska & Tw-tone mixed in with Punk,New Wave & Northern Soul

And don't foreget Badmanners at the corporation on Saturday the 10th with Dead Pets and yours truely see you there...

did anyone go to Redemptionon on friday some r8 good reggee and drum and base

Not Sheffield i know,,,
But on sun 2nd spril 2006
@ the snooty fox..
kirkgate
wakefield..
ROUGH KUTZ..& tbc.
venue straight @ side of kirkgate rail,,
doors 7.30..
£5 otd..
20 mins from sheff by car..
great venue,, great people..

also tomorow the 15th Baghdaddies and Bison at the Boardwalk if you want to nip down stairs first the superficial heros will be skanking it up first............................................. ...Then on Saturday after you've paid for your ska you can have a free fix at the Old Harrow Whites lane from 8 till v late with me so get your skanking pants out kirky.....

Originally posted by fatpiggymc
also tomorow the 15th Baghdaddies and Bison at the Boardwalk if you want to nip down stairs first the superficial heros will be skanking it up first............................................. ...Then on Saturday after you've paid for your ska you can have a free fix at the Old Harrow Whites lane from 8 till v late with me so get your skanking pants out kirky.....

how ya doin our kid,long time no see........i'm at a birthday party this saturday but keep me informed on future events:thumbsup:

there's always complete Madness at the Embassy on the 29th of December.....

Hey all, I could be moving to Sheffield (don't want to jinx it yet) so this thread has been a useful read. I like ska but don't know of a lot of bands so I've picked up some names while reading.

Maybe see some of you at a ska night sometime who knows;)

Just a little mention if anybody fancys a cheep night out I'll be playing the Steel City Scooter clubs boredom breaker at the Byron House Netheredge on Sat the 14th of Jan with my partner in crime Peter Polyester so come along it's always a good night......

SUN 2 APRIL 2006
ROUGH KUTZ & SUPPORT TBC
@ THE SNOOTY FOX
KIRKGATE
WAKEFIELD
DOORS 7pm..
2 MINS FROM KIRKGATE RAIL STATION..
IF ANY 1 S BEEN SENDING ANY Pms ,, HAVENT BEEN IGNORING THEM,, NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ON HERE..
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL..
DAVE

Hi,
We'll be playing some Ska at the new mod night - the Pow Wow Club, which starts on Saturday 21st January at Under The Boardwalk. All details on the thread for the club (in this section).

Plus 60s soul, beat...etc etc. :)

Dave W

just a quick mention for next sat the 4th of feb I'm playing the Old Harrow Gleadless from 8 til late it's starting to get busy so the nights are getting better.....

just a quick mention for next sat the 4th of feb I'm playing the Old Harrow Gleadless from 8 til late it's starting to get busy so the nights are getting better.....

pigster mi owd china every time you have one of your nights i'm workin mis sen,:| :| :| :| i'll get there one of these nights:thumbsup:

These threads seem a bit out of date but I suppose it's still worth replying.The Khia Grooves Soundsystem are putting on a ska/two-tone/reggae night at the Pump Tavern, Cumberland Way on Thursday, 16th March and if all goes well the night could be on weekly or monthly. It's free entry, starts at 8pm and finishes at midnight.

Fatpiggy does it again we've got the Uplifters from Manchester playing all your ska n 2tone favs at the Embassy Mansfield Rd on the 18th of March (my Birthday too) with myself spinning the decks from 8 til 1 n it's always a good night......

Hope to get to a do..many turn up @ the discos ??
any 1 remember HOT KNIFES(BRIGHTON )
LOAFERS..SKIN DEEP (DONNY) WENT ON TO BECOME FERRYMEN.

Anyone know about 'new' ska bands today? I've got to write an essay whilst I'm on work experience either on Ska, Northern Soul or Jarvis Cocker......

Thanks

check out sheffields very own top ska/reggae bands Bison, Amiko & The Superficial Heroes, really top people and great music

Any one need a ska fix I'll be playing at the Old Harrow Gleadless on the 11th of March and if asked nicely I'll play you some Bison, Loafers, Skin deep or Hotknives or prety much anything else requested ......

nice one mate, cheers for spreading our music. make sure all you ska heads come to BISONS birthday bash on the 25th march at the blind centre, its gonna be MASSIVE, its our new album launch andwell be playin lots of new tunes for you to skank to. I cant wait!!!!! Poke are also going to be playing :D

See www.allhailthebison.com or www.myspace.com/allhailthebison for more details!

Hope to get to a do..many turn up @ the discos ??
any 1 remember HOT KNIFES(BRIGHTON )
LOAFERS..SKIN DEEP (DONNY) WENT ON TO BECOME FERRYMEN.
The last Embasy gig was with Complete Madness and we sold out at 500 the one before that was just me and we had nearly 300 in so does get quite packed Last one at the Old Harow had 150 in but did have a couple of birthdays in (1/2 of them didn't know what ska was till Madness came on but still had them all dancing by the end of the night)...

p.s thats a good reason to book tickets for the Embassy on 0114 2399399 it's the first time the Uplifters have played Sheffield and a lot of people have heard good things

How do!

i am currently in the process of touting around venues in sheffield for a once monthly SKA night. It's in the early stages and i'm open to ideas so i thought i'd throw it out to you guys!

Any ideas would be very much appreciated you can either post them here or PM me. I'd also like to find out whether any of you guys would attend. if so let me know and i'll make sure theres a discount on the door for SF members.

So please get in touch.............

:hihi:

yeah, i'd go, got any venues interested?

I know a good few underground ska bands around the country, i could certainly get em up to play.

If I end up moving to Sheffield over the summer I will always be up for some ska nights :thumbsup:

club uniq are about to start a regular friday night commencing 7th april where DJ STEVIE WONDER will be playing the best of "way back when" old soul,ska etc if thats any help?

I know that it's short notice but I'm doing a ska night tonight (the 30th of april) at the Old Harrow whites lane Gleadless from 7pm so try and get down...

Anybody want to see one of the best Ska bands in the world should get down to the Boardwalk on the 24th of May, where the Toasters from Newyork are playing. The band were responcible for starting the American ska boom, support comes from the Scrub and myself tickets are £8 from the venue or myself so come along for a skanking Wednesday night......

Also on the 3rd of June were having a scooter rally with three bands in the daytime (The Stoops, Superficial Heros and a secret guest band) the event is free so it should be good and starts from 12 with dj's on through the day and at night......

Hi all - just to let you all know, (in response to your ska desire in Sheffield!!) we're putting a gig on @ D'N'R Live on the 24th of May and playing for us we have, in my opinion, the best Ska band i've seen - BISON!!! They are a 10 man ska army who will be fresh back from their tour of Spain.

Fun for all the family!

Hope that helps your quest for Ska in Sheffield!

Many Thanks

-Opus Creations-

24th of may up against the Toasters are you sure seeing as they're playing the Boardwalk again on the 7th of june could loose out a llittle I'd concider reschedualing.....

I'm not purposefully being thick, but what is a Ska ? And why is it called 'Ska'?

Ska started out in Jamaica in the late 50's as a mix of mento and American R&B and Jazz these sounds were formed into a different new music that was played in the Dance halls, and the backing sound was basicly a ska,ska,ska, steady beat, and was adopted by the English Mods and later skinheads then it later turned into reggae as it's beat slowed. Then in the eightys ska had a revival, but this time it was mixed with punk by bands such as the Specials, Madness,the Selecter, Badmanners and the Beat and since then it has evolved even more with bands like the Toasters,Sum 41, No doubt and the newer Ordinary Boys and Dead 60's. Have a listen there are bound to be some you like you can try the moonska europe site there are loads of free downloads on there

Never knew it was so diverse and had been along such a long time. I always thought Madness were one of the first bands through to the likes of Less Than Jake.

Still not my cup of tea but each to their own:thumbsup:

try a propper night it's loads of fun especialy when half p****ed

hhmm corps really ****e haha

they play ska music in dnr live on club nites after gigs n stuff. by the way any1 goin to the hangmen n midnight bandits gig on 20th?

no going to skeggy with the Toasters in skegvagas thier in for a shock

check out sheffields very own top ska/reggae bands Bison, Amiko & The Superficial Heroes, really top people and great music

Cheers man Thanks a lot pal!! Check out Dj Dready Burns' the guy who posted this nice comment he plays sum sick Ska/Dub tunes!

Simmo (The Superficial Heroes)

don't foreget that superficial heroes are playing this sat afternoon at the old harrow gleadless on scooted and booted from 12pm till 1am free so what good value

don't foreget that superficial heroes are playing this sat afternoon at the old harrow gleadless on scooted and booted from 12pm till 1am free so what good value

Is there an age limit on this? I took my son to see Bad Manners at The Sticky Rock do at Skeggy on Sunday and he loved it. He is only 13 so age restrictions would rule us out.

there's no age limit in the day so he's fine but it's 16+ at night

also starting from this Sunday I'll be doing ska and northern with punk and mod at the waverley catcliffe and thats every week and it's free......

Where abouts is that?/ how do I get there and what time?

The Waverleys at Catcliffe on Brinsworth Rd if you come of the Parkway at Catcliffe Head in to the village at the round about go straight on and under the two bridges then turn left and thats Brinsworth Rd

DQ does The Funkyard on a Monday every week, is free entry and plays funk soul and ska (mainly like skatellites etc)

Just for anybody still watching this thread, some news. This sat [the 12th Aug] it's Rotherham scooter clubs do with music all day and night at the Waverley Catcliffe, the next Saturday the 19th there's a fat DJ playing ska at the Old Harrow whites lane Gleadless, on the 2nd of September it's Steelcity scooter clubs do at the Byron House Netheredge rd, on the 16th of September the Stoops are playing Don Valley Sports Accademy Attercliffe with the same fat Dj, on the 30th September Madmanners are playing at the Embassy Mansfield rd with Fatpiggy, then again with Fatpiggy on the 11th of November we have The Beat and The Selecter at the Corporation Milford st and to finish up on the 16th of December Badmanners at the Corporation with The Stoops and Fatpiggymc loads happening so hope to see you about fatpiggy................

just bumped this up to say Dead 60's, General Disarry & Catch it kebabs @ Plug tonight 7.30pm doors, £10adv.

:thumbsup:

just on my way.....should be good

A perfect day for all you ska heads on Sat (2nd Sep) I'll be playing at the Byron Nether edge rd till 12ish Stel city scooter do, and TERRY HALL will be doing a DJ set at the Plug from 12.30ish so get your boots on fatpiggy.............

doesn't look like anybody's watching this any more but I've got Ska covers band Madmanners on at the Embassy Mansfield rd on Sat the 30th Sep then the Slackers are playing the plug on the Sunday doors 7.30 Sheffield Scooter band The Stoops are playing the Waverley catcliffe on the 14th of October and then the Pheasant Sheffield lane top on the 4th of November abily supported by me the Beat and the Selecter play the Corp on the 11th with me and I'm on my own at the Richmond on the 25th of Nov. It's Steelcity scooter clubs xmas do on the 2nd of Dec with the Stoops and it's open to anyone finishing with Badmanners at the Corp on the 16th of Dec with me and the Stoops chears and happy skanking............... http://myspace.com/fatpiggymc

This ones's a must for all ska fans, a DJ set from Jerry Dammers at DQ-The late bar on Thursday nov 2nd!



Press Release

A very Special Love Sheffield Music Hate Racism night for Bass Bar at DQ-The Late Bar Jerry Dammers and the screening of the classic film ‘Who Shot The Sheriff’ on Thursday Nov 2nd

Yes that’s right the Sheffield Love Music Hate Racism group are moving on fast. Having launched their brilliant double album of Sheffield music on Thursday October 5 2006 at The Hubs their next move is to bring the legendary Jerry Dammers to Sheffield on November 2nd when he will introduce the screening of the classic Rock Against Racism documentary ‘Who Shot The Sherrif’ and play a DJ set.

The LMHR group have teamed up with the Sheffield based Junglist Alliance, promoters of the jungle-based Bass Bar Thursday night at DQ-The Late Bar on November 2nd for a night of chat, film and bass driven music.

Jerry Dammers, although once a Sheffield resident, (between the ages of 2 and 10), puts in a very rare appearance. Jerry in case you missed out on the guy before was the man who founded the Specials, whose first single, ‘Gangsters’ released in 1979 helped launch the whole Britsh ska scene as well as hitting the charts at the number 6 position. The single went out on the brand new 2Tone label, backed by ‘The Selector’ by The Selector and distributed by Rough Trade.

‘Gangsters’ was based on ‘Al Capone’ released by Prince Buster in 1964 and this choice of material; the make up of the band; alongside the name ‘2Tone’ with its black and white chequered graphic and rude boy logo based on Peter Tosh (the Wailers) was more than a gimmick; it showed a strong commitment to respect for black British and Jamaican culture and unity, in the face of the growing racism of the times.

Jerry signed up The Selector, Madness ,The Beat and The Bodysnatchers, amongst others to 2Tone, making it one of the most influential labels in British pop music. In addition to his continuing success with the Specials, including writing the anthemic ‘Free Nelson Mandela’, Jerry played a big part in promoting Rock Against Movement, and helped organise Nelson Mandela’s 70th Birthday Tribute which was broadcast worldwide from Wembley Stadium in 1988.

Rock Against Racism was a broad-based political movement which united black and white musicians with the high energy of the punk, ska and reggae music of the times to put out a positive and strong message of unity and played a key role in stemming the rising influence of the nazi National Front and British National Party in Thatcher’s Britain.

Rock Against Racism is the link with the new Love Music Hate Racism movement with which it shares similar objectives and to kick off the evening on November 2nd. Jerry will be introducing the screening of Alan Miles’ documentary ‘Who shot the sheriff’ charting the story of one of the most exciting mass movements in British history. The film which tracks the rise of fascism in the 1970s and its successful overthrow, largely achieved through Rock Against Racism features rarely seen archive footage of The Clash, The Specials, Steel Pulse, X-Ray Spex, Sham 69 and Misty and Roots. At the same time it charts the new Love Music Hate Racism movement with footage of Ms Dynamite, The Libertines, Babyshambles, Hard-Fi, Estelle and Billy Bragg.

Later on in the evening (around 11.30) after the Junglist Alliance DJs set the music rolling Jerry Dammers will be playing an exclusive DJ set featuring ska, reggae, dub, dubstep and more bass friendly music before the Junglists take over again to see the night out..

For more info: Sheffield Love Music Hate Racism Group 07986368897, info@lmhrsheffield.co.uk.

Listing Information Date: Thursday Nov 2nd Venue: DQ-The Late Bar, Fitzwilliam St Event: Bass Bar featuring the Junglist Alliance and special guest Jerry Dammers and screening the film ‘Who Shot The Sheriff’ Time: Intro and film 8.00 pm then on till 3.00 am Entry: £3 on the door

if you can't wait for that anyway the slackers said I was better than Jerry I'm on at the Waverley Catcliffe this Sat the 14th Oct with local lads The Stoops it's £4 otd and is always a good night see you there

if you want a free night out I'm playing the Britania attercliffe Fri night 13th from 8 till 2 so should be good loads of larrop and loads of skanking.........

There will be a fair bit of ska (of the old school Jamaican variety) played at the Love Music Hate Racism hip-hop & ska night in the Raynor Lounge this Saturday 14th October, when DJs from Phon-etics and Quoi de Neuf? will be taking turns at the decks to bring you a night of hip-hop, ska and whatever else takes your fancy in a celebration of musical diversity and cake.

Non-students are welcome and advised to email frenchhiphop@googlemail.com in advance so we can stick you on the guest list to make sure security let you in the Union building.

For more information go to:
www.myspace.com/lmhrsheffield
www.myspace.com/clubphonetics
www.lovemusichateracism.com

Love Music Hate Racism hip-hop & ska night
Sat 14th October, 9pm-2am, Raynor Lounge, Sheffield University Students' Union
Feat. Quoi de Neuf? and Phonetics DJs.
Tickets £3 advance (from Union box office) / £3.50 on the door
All proceeds to Love Music Hate Racism & Assist Sheffield.

Are there any good Ska nights in sheffield?

Would love to go to one.

Does anyone know.......?
riddimtion is on tomorrow fri 13th oct at uniq club

young hopefulls the Stoops are on at the Pheasant Barnesley Rd Sheffield lane top on the 4th of Nov with a fat DJ tickets are only £3 and available from the venue or me and don't forget The Beat, The Selecter and a fat DJ at the Corp on the 11th of Nov

On the ska side, don't forget that Jerry Dammers (Specials/2Tone label) is in Sheff on Thursday Nov 2 at DQ-The Late Bar. He's come up with the film 'Who Shot The Sheriff' all about the ska and Rock Against Racism gigs of the early 80s the film's got lots of rare footage of the 2Tone acts (the label Jerry started), Clash gigs etc - he's introducing the film at 8.00 pm and then playing a rare DJ set around 11.30, lots of ska guaranteed. £3 on the door.

This Sat (11th) Ska Stallwarts The Beat And The Selecter Are Playing The Corporation Aided By Fatpiggymc Of Course So Dont Miss This One......................

There 2 or 4 good ska bands around Sheffield.
Bison are playing in the next couple of weeks at Mappin St.
A is for Ape are looking for a new drummer and the catch it kebabs have got a new album out. All 3 are worth seeing I think.
wow I didn't know the catch it kebabs were still about. I've still got their first album...or what I beleive to be their first album; 'monkey lovin'. Thats good for them.:)

In Case Anybodys Still Out There.ON SAT THE 25TH OF NOV I'll Be Doing Something A Bit Rare Of Late A Dj Only Set At The Richmond (no Bands) I'll Be Playing Old And New Stuff And A Good Time Is Guarenteed So Come On Down It Runs From 8 Till Late................

If yoyu fancy a SKANKING newyear come over to the Old Harrow at Gleadless on Sunday and see the New year in with a Skank

Are there any good Ska nights in sheffield?

Would love to go to one.

Does anyone know.......?

can i just ask what a ska night is then i might be able to tell you:help:

ska is a type of music it was the fore runner to reggae bob marley started by playing ska then in the 80's it was mixed with punk by bands like madness and the specials and now it's still evolving with such as the ordinary boys and lilly allen does that help

new night starts Thursday 29th march at the corporation £3 in with drinks promotions so should be good so yes there is a good ska night in sheffield<img src="http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p11/fatpiggymc/SCOOTCORP.jpg">

you want to hear some sound bites check out my myspace and have a listen 15 tracks to go at so should give a good idea

just a reminder about the corp oration tomorow night

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This Sunday Night (easter Sunday So No Work Mon For Some Of You) At The Stumble Inn Attercliffe Common The Stoops + Fatpiggy And All For Free From 8 Till Late So Come And Have A Skank

sat night steelcity meets st george at the bar abbey abbeydale rd 7.30 till 1 £3 otd

Is Anybody Watching This ? This Sunday At The Embassy The Stoops + Fatpiggymc And Only £2.50 Otd Result.....

must be only me on here Fatpiggymc Friday june 8th The Britania Attercliffe; Sat June 9th Sheaf House Bramall lane both free and both till late

Yep Must Only Be Me Fatpiggy Ska Night This Saturday Old Harrow Gleadless 8 Till 1 And Free

I'm moving up soon! I'll be checking this thread all the time then so please keep posting, much appreciated :)

ska on thursday at the wetherby swallownest and saturday at the embassy mansfield rd with basket case and yours truley