February 12th, 2009
So who's excited for tonight? It's the 16th anniversary for Stomp Records, and The Planet Smashers are in town to rock Mavericks tonight. I'm excited, and have my dancing shoes ready! Do you?
See you guys tonight!
Jeff
January 14th, 2009
We have a BIG announcement for all of you Canadian ska lovers! The Planet Smashers.. remember them? You know, one of Canada's most influencal ska bands of the 90's until now? We'll, they went on an indefinite hiatus.. and we have the pleasure of telling you that the hiatus is no longer indefinite! Infact, there is no hiatus because on February 12th skattawa.com with Revolution Rock and punkottawa.com are bringing you The Planet Smashers to Ottawa! All the info is in the shows page!
Excited? I sure am!!
Jeff
January 11th, 2009
Happy New Year from everyone at Skattawa.com! Which I guess means from me, Ska Jeff.
See you soon!
Jeff
November 27th, 2008
STOPTHETOAST is having their one year anniversary party on December 6th. Playing the party will be The Dirty 30's, Corporation (Brampton), The Living Sound System, & The Toughtones. Make sure not to miss this awesome party! It's being held at The New Bayou (1077 Bank St.) All the info is on the shows page
Jeff
October 25th, 2008
Skattawa is back and running! Lot's of updates coming! SKA IS BACK!
Jeff
July 3rd, 2008
Check out the shows page because theres lots of good ska shows coming up! Most importantly is the skattawa.com 4th Annual Anniversary Bash with yes, you heard right.. THE RUDE DUDES PLAYING A REUNION SHOW!! Get your dancin' shoes for this one! It may be your last time!
See you there!
Jeff
June 8th, 2008
Sunday's, don't they blow? We'll not this Sunday! Tonight The Johnstones rock Mavericks on their CD Release tour 'The Sex Tour'. Come check out an amazing band from the GTA put on a crazy live performance with locals The Dirty 30's and new comers The Touchtones! The fun starts at 7pm! All other info in the shows section :)
Jeff
May 27th, 2008
Remember Ottawa Ska Fest? Remember Clock Strikes Music and Whitey rocking your face off on Day 1? Well they're back this way and rockin' Mavericks as they continue their cross Canada tour together!
The festivities are Saturday at Mavericks. Doors 7pm and only $7! Come dance your butts off for them once again before they head out west!
Jeff
May 22nd, 2008
I just want to send out a quick thank you to everyone involved with this years Ottawa Ska Fest: Jay & everyone at The Bayou, all the bands, all our volunteer staff, sponsors, End Hits, Reg for doing sound, DJ Scotchy, and everyone else for making this happen!
Especially you guys for coming out! It was a great success!
Thank you everyone!
Jeff
May 8th, 2008
OTTAWA SKA FEST ON THE RADIO FRIDAY?
This Friday one of my room-mates/production coordinator at CHUO, Maxx, will be interviewing myself, Sean from Bad News Bears and Reg from Fleeba about this years Ska Fest!
We'll be on from 12pm-1pm. We'll be rocking some tunes from all the bands and at 12:15 we'll be doing a phone interview with Alex from One Night Band.
CHUO is 89.1 on the FM dial! or you can tune in online! http://www.chuo.fm/
April 24th, 2008
RUDEBOY REUNION ON SATURDAY!! You heard me right! Someone convinced them to come out of their caves and do a show. They're also releasing their last album. Apparently they're putting the CD's in personally crafted and enviromentally friendly cardboard cases they've put together by themselves. The show is at Irene's Pub. I don't know anything, but I'd suggest calling Irene's for info 613-230-4474. I'm going to call myself tomorrow, but I won't remember to come on here to post..
You do NOT want to miss this show! You'll regret it for the rest of your life!
Rudeboy is/was one of Ottawa's best ska bands!
Jeff
April 15th, 2008
The day has finally come! Tickets for this years Ottawa Ska Fest are now officially on sale at End Hits! Tickets are $10 per night or $25 for a weekend pass. For all the details on the festival check out the myspace page we made!
Also, if you're over 19 and love ska and punk, come check out European ska-punkers PO Box who are doing a Quebec/Ontario tour all the way from their hometown France. They will be playing TOMORROW AT ZAPHODS. In support, Fleeba and Shot By Jack will be opening the show. For full details check out the shows page, as well as the side of the website where PO Box are band of the month!
Jeff
March 30, 2008
A quick update in the world of Ottawa ska! First off, next Friday is The Dirty 30's CD release at the New Bayou with a slew of other great bands including Crookedhook (our band of the month!). Second, NYC's The Slackers are coming to Ottawa!! The show is April 13th at Babylon with Bomb The Music Industry! You'd be nuts to miss The Slackers! Lastly, starting this week it's CHUO 89.1FM 's fund drive. Help support independent radio and donate some of your extra cash lying around to something awesome like CHUO!
For now, I hope you all had a good weekend!
Jeff
March 6, 2008
Never fear! Ska is here!
I told you we would get this thing updated, and for starters theres lots of kick ass shows coming up! Ceremonial Snips, Time Again and Crookedhook being three amazing ska-punk bands coming through town. Ceremonial Snips play this Friday at Zaphods with Clock Strikes Music and International Manican Institute. All the info is on the shows page!
On April 4th the Dirty 30's are having a CD release show at The New Bayou w/ Crookedhook from New Market, The Possums and more. This will make for a fun time!
Last but not least for the show updates; the long awaited lineup for this years Ottawa Ska Fest has been announced! Yes, the rumours are true, it's THREE DAYS this year! Again, all the info is on the shows page. Tickets will be on sale extremely soon! Just keep checking back here for updates on the fest as well as for other upcoming shows.
SKA is alive and kickin'!
Jeff
February 18 , 2008
Hey! We're working on getting this thing updated. Check back soon... Real soon.
November 29, 2007
So apparently there's a rumour going around that skattawa.com is dead and has given up on the Ottawa ska scene? Well I don't know where you heard that mumbo jumbo because we are far from being dead! In fact we are alive and better than ever! I (Jeff) will never give up! (as they say; giving up is for losers!).
So to properly welcome you to the new website: Welcome! The site is now more visually pleasing and will have lot's more content. I will also make sure to frequently update it so you have all the latest info on upcoming shows and other things happening in the world of Ottawa ska. There will be more interviews with bands and other interactive stuff such as Band of the Month.
Before I end this brief news update, I want to thank John Meloche for the lovely design and work on the website. He did an awesome job! You can find nude pictures of John as well as tunes from his punk rock band at www.myspace.com/thisisastandoff.
For now, I want to thank everyone for checking out the website!
Jeff
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