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In this, the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence, The London International Ska Festival returns to the capital from Thursday 3rd– 6th May 2012 and promises 40 acts from around the world. From

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The band have announced a round of dates in February around the Northeast including stops in Massachusetts, Maine, New York and Vermont. This is just the primer for

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Western Standard Time, the big band tribute to the Skatalites featuring some of the best musicians from Los Angeles have released a teaser video of their version of The Skatalites’ “Coconut Rock”.

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The San Diego Ska and Rock Steady Extravaganza Featuring Ska legend Derrick Morgan Also performing: Queen P, The Delirians, Shocks Of Mighty, The Amalgamated, The Night Doctors, Skavolutionary Orchestra, DJ Skarina from Fire Corner Sound System and MC Junor Francis

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012: TT the Bears Place, Cambridge, MA Thursday, February 16, 2012: The Pickle

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The Melodians will be making another stop on their round of shows on the Westcoast – pulling up at the UC Riverside campus Barn venue in Riverside of course on Wednesday February 8.

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