JJ and Matt are joined by Adam Reeves, creator of the forthcoming biography of The Skatalites’ legendary trombonist Don Drummond. Drummond’s creative genius helped shape ska music in its earliest days, but his life was short and marred by tragedy. We celebrate his music, learn… Read More »031 – Ska’s Fallen Genius
Jazz is one of the major musical elements of Ska, so what’s the deal with Ska-Jazz. JJ and Matt sit down with the Jazz experts of Westbound Train to help us break it down. Westbound’s Obi, Rich and Thad help us crack the code of… Read More »030 – Hornpod Ska-Jazz Revue
Way back in Hornpod episode 001 JJ and Matt told you how they defined ska. In this latest episode, they’re putting it to the test! First we sit down with Dan Lord and Adam Guthrie of the band Salvo. We talk about the 1990’s when… Read More »029 – Full Speed Ahead
Coolie Ranx returns, and he’s brought former Oingo Boingo bassist, Joh Avila! John brings stories about producing Boingo, Reel Big Fish and of course, The Pilfers Chawalaleng.
JJ and Matt are joined by genuine ska celebrity, Coolie Ranx (The Toasters, The Pilfers) to talk about dancehall attitude, improvising live and committing to ska long-term.
Legendary percussionist, Larry McDonald joins us to discuss his latest collaboration with Dave Hillyard of The Slackers. Dave and Larry have been making music together for decades as the Rocksteady Seven and their new album, Plague Doctor is out now! We talk about Larry’s days… Read More »Things I Can’t Forget #09 – Plague Doctor with Larry McDonald
JJ and Matt are joined again by all six members of the Slackers for more conversation about the band’s new album, Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya. This time the focus is on the songwriting and the stories behind some of the album’s songs.
The Slackers’ brand new album, Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya will drop on April 15th- but we’re here with a track-by-track preview of the record. Dive deep with JJ, Matt and the members of The Slackers as we reveal the new tunes and the… Read More »Things I Can’t Forget #07
It’s a takeover! Jimmy Doyle and Sean McCabe straight up infiltrate Hornpod HQ and do their own episode- all about the Long Island ska scene. They are joined by JT Turret of ASOB and Brian Diaz of Ednas Goldfish.
JJ and Matt sit down with the author of the new book, Hell of a Hat The Rise of 90s Ska and Swing. And don’t you know it, we have opinions on 90s Ska and Swing.