Podcast featuring the best Ska, Rocksteady & Skinhead Reggae from yesterday and today as featured on Boot Boy Radio.
Episodes
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Over the Thanksgiving Holiday I had the opportunity to chat with Aaron, Courtney and Tony from The Prizefighters. We spoke on a variety of topics including Charlie Organaire, touring prospects in a post-Covid world and the release, or re-release of their new FMS-X 10 Year Anniversary Live Album and Stream. The entire soundtrack is provided compliments of The Prizefighters as well, except for the Easter egg at the end. Hope you enjoy, it was an absolute pleasure talking with these lads.
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Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT), Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT)
As always thanks for listening
~Phil - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
DJ Put That Record on - Live
The Prizefighter Beat - Live
Waking Up (Organ version)
Brujueria
Hypocrite
Bebop Rocksteady
You Got It All Wrong
Sweet Jamaica
Drink The Water
Sukeban
Follow My Sound
Lost At Sea
Firewalk
Temper Running Hot
Kashmir
Stop Them
Burnt Toast & Black Coffee
Stop The Virus
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Hey folks - This weeks episode is the accidental accident. We carried over a lot of tune left over tunes from previous shows. When we played it out it seemed to be very politically motivated. While we have our opinions, which very likely mirror your own. This is a place of music so we try to check the opinions at the door, we all enters as friends and exit as friends. Regardless we hope you are doing well and staying safe. And just ignore the show number, I have a few back dated show I want to edit and upload, you haven't missed a thing!
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Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT), Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT)
As always thanks for listening
~Phil - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
Delroy Wilson - I Want Justice
Boss Riot - Bad Man
The Dropsteppers - I'll Be Missing You
Dave Hillyard - Guilty
Althea And Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
Desmond Dekker w/ The Specials - Wings of a Dove
The Ska Allstars - The Russians Are Coming
The Robustos - Don't Be Down
Rude Bones w/ The Down Stair Sessions - Soon You'll Be Gone
Babylove & The Van Dangos w/ Coolie Ranx - Big Big Baboon
Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra - Tunnel Vision Dub
The Slackers - Blue - Dub Version
Stop the Presses - Dub the Presses
Buford O'Sullivan - Woa Let Me Tell You
Isaac Chambers w/ Dub Princess - Mr Answer Man
Sound Dimension - Mojo Rocksteady (Instrumental)
Root Diamoons feat Greg Lee - Babuku
The Blue Beat Stompers - I Won't Cry For You
The Bionic Rats - New Day Rudie
Scrapy - Skinheads,Boots and Reggae
El Natty Combo - Mi Sol
Blue Riddim Band w/ Rougher All Stars - To Jamaica With Love
Dennis Brown - Lips of Wine
Jackie Edwards & Judy Mowatt - In Paradise
The Dropsteppers - When the Band Plays
The Pioneers - Reggae Fever
Hepcat - Dance Wid' Me
The Skatalites - Ska Ska Ska
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Welcome back to another Episode of Rocksteady Tonight. While I have been love the traditional sounds from the 60's this episode I marry that sound and vibe with some performers from today for a truly awesome look at what is and what will be. One of the real winners if the name sake of todays' show performed by East Standard Time. So come on in, take your shoes off and enjoy the ride!
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Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT), Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT)
As always thanks for listening
~Phil - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
Soul Shot w/ Dion Knibb - Let Her Go
Eek-A-Mouse - Assassinator
The Snails - I'll Be Back Someday
Moon Invaders - Pick up the Pieces
Skavoovie & The Epitones - Cat Juice
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - Walkin
Eastern Standard Time - Housewive's Choice
Doreen Shaffer - Turn Your Lamp Down Low
Los Aggrotones w/ Derrick Harriott - Oops I Love You
Jazz Jamaica All Stars - Confucius
Westbound Train - Why You Cry
Lord Tanamo w/Dr. Ring-Ding & The Senior Allstars - In the Mood For Ska
House Of Rhythm - Rudi
The Brooklyn Attractors - Salt Lane Rock
Kingston Rudieska - Double Happiness
The Drastics - Good Time Tonight
The Stingers ATX - Can't Wait
Contratempo - Funky Reggae Tonight
Top Shotta Band w/ Screechy Dan - Rude Boy
The Duppies - Don Drummond
Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Singalong Day
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Earlier this week Rick and I were presented with a rare opportunity to interview a few of the folks from the legendary band The Skatalites. Needless to say we were a bit dumbfounded, but embraced such an awesome opportunity. Once the nerves wore off I think we put together a pretty great interview. Would like to thank Ken Stewart, James K. Smith and Natty Frenchy for their time and a glimpse at their awesome history what makes them tick! Don't forget to check out their live stream this Friday October 30, 2020 @ 9:30 pm !
You can also tune in live on www.BootBoyRadio.co.uk
Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT), Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT)
As always thanks for listening
~Phil & Rick - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
The Skatalites - Guns Of Navarone
The Skatalites - Marcus Junior
The Skatalites - Eastern Standard Time
The Skatalites - Street Corner
The Skatalites - Smiling
The Skatalites - Lalibela
The Skatalites - Rough and Tough
The Skatalites - (Music Is) My Occupation
The Skatalites - Bamako Ska
The Skatalites - Reburial
The Skatalites - Meet To Come
The Skatalites - Phoenix City - Live
The Skatalites - Rock Fort Rock
The Skatalites - Requiem for Rico
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thanks for stopping by for a listen. I had been feeling rather chill a recent Sunday spun out a pretty awesome set of Trad tunes. So pull up a slice of the sofa, your favorite easy chair, a hammock or a workout bench if that's your speed and take 90 minutes and decompress with a nice vibe and some pretty sweet tunes .
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Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT), Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT)
As always thanks for listening
~Phil - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
King Hammond - Return of The Kung-fu Skinhead
The Ethiopians - What a Fire
Alton Ellis, The Flames, The Baba Brooks Band - Don't Trouble People
The Sensations - Born To Love You
Derrick Morgan - Moon Hop
King Stitt - Lee Van Cleef
The Maytals - Pressure Drop
Roland Alphonso - Phoenix City
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, Monty Morris - Oil in My Lamp
Phyllis Dillon - Leave It In the Hands of Love
Merlene Webber - Stand By Your Man
The Harmonians - Oh My Baby
Symarip - Soul Crash
Desmond Dekker, The Aces - Rude Boy Train
Duke Reid's All Stars - The Rude Boy
Clancy Eccles - Guns Town
The Heptones - Gunmen Coming to Town
Derrick Morgan - Guns Fever
Prince Buster - Judge Dread
The Slickers - Johnny Too Bad
The Silvertones - True Confession
Bob Andy - Desperate Lover
The Maytones - Loving Reggae
The Melodians - Last Train To Expo 67
The Gaylads - It's All in the Game
Owen Gray - Running Around
Bongo Herman, Les Chen, Eric Lamont - Chairman of the Board
Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Napoleon Solo
The Mad Lads - I'll Always Love You
The Soul Chance - Welcome to Reggae City
Jackie Mittoo - Black Organ
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
So while 2020 has been a less than stellar year for people, and the ska community especially we took a different approach for this episode. Rick and I had been talking about having people come on and co-host with us for a while so I spoke with Danny and Ali from Stop The Presses about this. They were excited to do it, now I will tell you this episode is our mulligan. The first time through was a bit of a mess, but this one came out MUCH better - Live and Learn !! So on this episode we have our first guests on Rocksteady Tonight where we talk collaboration, creativity, the past the future and about Stop The Presses 10 Year Anniversary which is October 31, 2020. So fire this baby up and get ready to get down with Rocksteady Tonight!
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Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT), Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT)
As always thanks for listening
~Phil & Rick - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Before you tell me I know #49 is missing. This was a special episode, so I jumped #49 to get this out. With Toots Hibbert currently suffering from Covid 19, and his family requesting prayers this needed to be done today. I know not everyone is religious so praying may not be in the cards. Everyone is a fan of Toots though, so by playing my music and singing it out loud we can generate some positive mojo to help pull The King through this most difficult time. Like I said 54-46 might be his number but the Good Lord has not called it yet, so shout it out loud for Toots and let the music play !
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Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT), Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT)
As always thanks for listening
~Phil & Rick - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Recognizing skinhead culture as a vital component of the Ska Scene has always been very import to us. Like many of you we grow tired of the culture being incorrectly branded because of the bad seeds. So this time out Rick and I put together an awesome show that features the word skinhead in every show to illustrate just how closely knit these 2 really are. There should not be any racism, discrimination or hatred in any scene period. This is place one where that will always hold true. So my brothers and sisters lace up those boots it's time to mash up the Dancehall and Fire up that Skinhead Disco!
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Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT), Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT)
As always thanks for listening
~Phil & Rick - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Don't let the name fool you. This episode is not about Rick Flair or being in love. Well not with anything other than the greatest music on Earth. This week Rick and I have some great talks and spin some timeless classics and discover some new gems including some brand new music out of Quito Ecuador. So tie them boots tight and come and do some Moonstomping with Rocktseady Tonight.
I invite you all to tune in Live Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT) at www.BootBoyRadio.co.uk
As always thanks for listening
~Phil & Rick - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
Toots & The Maytals - Pressure Drop
Dave Collins, Ansel Collins - Double Barrel
John Holt - Ali Baba
The Silvertones - Raindrops
Roy & Yvonne - Believe in Yourself
Dennis Brown - Money In My Pocket
Eric Donaldson - Cherry, Oh Baby
Mr. T-Bone - Sweet Child
Los Barrelshots, Lady Lex - I'm Coming Home
Los Barrelshots, María Katherina - Soulful
Quito Ska Jazz, Fred Reiter - Luca Brasi
Pyrotechnist - Bye Bye Beach
The Specials - Blam Blam Fever
Manchesta, Sergio Pangaro - Love Me Tender
The Higher Notes - Dusk Till Dawn
Jim Murple Memorial - Come What May
Rude Boy George - Tainted Love
Beta7 - Charlie
Ska-J - The Pink Panther
Roland Alphonso, The Beverley's All Stars - Stream of Life
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
This week Rick and I assembled a pretty epic set of traditional Rocksteady tunes to help you work your funk out, pep you up, put a smile on your face and dancing shoes on your feet! Its a work in progress but we are getting our mojo back as the best Ska Spinning Tag Team on the East Coast. Don't believe me give a listen and you will see! So ties those boots tight and fire up this Episode of Rocksteady Tonight. Much Love & Respect
I invite you all to tune in Live Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT) at www.BootBoyRadio.co.uk
As always thanks for listening
~Phil & Rick - https://linktr.ee/RocksteadyTonight
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The Playlist is as follows:
Byron Lee - Dumplins
Glen Adams - She's So Fine
The Viceroys As The Hot Tops - Give It To Him
Blues Busters - There's Always Sunshine
Junior English - In Loving You
Derrick Morgan - Moon Hop
Potato 5, Laurel Aitken - Rocksteady Party
Judge Dread - Ska Fever
The Moonstompers - Johnny Reggae
International Beat - Sign Of The Times
Roland Alphonso & The Originals Orchestra - A.B.C. Rocksteady
Roland Alphonso - Humpty Dumpty
Desmond Dekker - (Where Did It Go) The Song We Used to Sing
Austin Faithful - I'm In A Rocking Mood
Derrick Harriott - You've Really Got a Hold On Me
Clancy Eccles - What Will Your Mama Say
The Conquerors - Lonely Street
Bob Andy & Marcia Griffiths - Always Together
The Upsetters - Return of Django
Harry J Allstars - Liquidator
Gene Rondo - Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Roland Alphonso - Hop Special (Whiter Shade Of Pale)