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History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 104: Latin Ska Roundtable - Part 4 with Esteban Flores, Angel Salgado & Balti RodriguezOn this Latin Ska Roundtable - Part 4 episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with keyboardist Esteban Flores (Out of Control Army, Matamoska, The Steady 45s), singer/guitarist Angel Salgado (The Delirians), and promoter/proprietor/musician Balti Rodriguez (One Shot Records, Allen Theater, Union 13).2025-06-081h 45History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 103: Herbie Miller & Jay Schaetz ("60 Years of Jamaican Ska: A Recording Tribute to The Skatalites")Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary musicologist, historian, artist manager, and curator of Jamaican Music Museum, Herbie Miller, and Tip-A-Top Records and Moonlitegroover Studio proprietor and musician, Jay Schaetz. Herbie and Jay are behind the new "60 Years of Jamaican Ska: A Recording Tribute to The Skatalites" documentary series and recordings. 2025-05-181h 29History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 102: Lino Luna, Dexter Krohn, Bubba Sanchez, Mandie Bee & Chris Murray (The Elysians)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with members of the Los Angeles-based traditional ska/rocksteady group, The Elysians - Lino Luna, Dexter Krohn, Bubba Sanchez, Mandie Bee, and Chris Murray.2025-04-271h 28History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 101: Pocket Lent Alumni - Joel Elsten, Mike Long, Justin Sears, Todd Simon, Ian Souter, Tavis Werts & Tim WuHost Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with seven former members of the veteran ska-jazz-punk-funk-reggae fusion group, Pocket Lent: Joel Elsten, Mike Long, Justin Sears, Todd Simon, Ian Souter, Tavis Werts, and Tim Wu.2025-04-061h 35History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 100: Karina Denike & Jason Hammon (Dance Hall Crashers)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler celebrate their milestone 100th podcast episode by talking with Karina Denike and Jason Hammon from the highly-influential and beloved group, Dance Hall Crashers.2025-03-221h 20History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 99: Adam Reeves ("Trombone Man: Ska's Fallen Genius, The Don Drummond Story")Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with UK-based Adam Reeves, writer, creator, and publisher of "Trombone Man: Ska's Fallen Genius, The Don Drummond Story."2025-03-081h 14History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 98: Charley Organaire (Jamaican Music Legend)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with a true Jamaican music legend - harmonica master, arranger, percussionist, and singer Charley "Organaire" Cameron.2025-02-151h 28History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 97: Celebrating the '90s - Part 1 with Malik "The Freq" Moore & Michael MercadoOn this Celebrating the '90s: Part 1 episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer, songwriter, musician Malik "The Freq" Moore (Mobtown, Ocean Eleven, The Lions, Irie Beats, The Rhythm Doctors, The Bullets, The Freqtones) and musician, scooter enthusiast Michael Mercado (Liquidator, The Dynamics, The Mob).2025-02-011h 23History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 96: Horace Panter (The Specials, General Public, Special Beat)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary bassist, "Sir" Horace Panter, of The Specials, General Public, and Special Beat.2025-01-191h 17History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 95: 2024 Year in Review Roundtable with Dunia Best, Matt Vest & Darren ReggaeFor this 2024 Year in Review Roundtable, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler are joined by singer/songwriter/musician/emcee Dunia Best (Rude Girl Revue, Supernova Alliance, Dunia & Aram, Dubistry, Agent 99, Brave New Girl, The Slackers), podcast host/ska newscaster Matt Vest (On The Upbeat), and DJ/record collector/promoter Darren Reggae (Jamaican Oldies Productions).
2025-01-041h 51History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 94: Jeremiah Benzion & Spanky Kingston (Brotheration Records)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two veterans from the Southern California scene (who are also cousins), Jeremiah Benzion and Spanky Kingston of Brotheration Records. 2024-12-211h 47History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 93: Roy Ellis (Symarip, The Pyramids)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Jamaican music legend, Roy Ellis, a.k.a. Mr. Symarip and The Boss Skinhead.
We also preview Roy's upcoming SkaMania show on January 18, 2025 at La Santa in Santa Ana, CA where he'll be backed by The Aggrolites and share the stage with Mobtown and The Steady 45s.
2024-12-081h 27History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 92: Hornpod Ska Podcast Crossover with JJ Loy & Matt WixsonHost Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with fellow ska enthusiasts Matt Wixson and JJ Loy for our very special Hornpod Ska Podcast Crossover episode. Visit www.hornpod.org.2024-11-231h 28History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 91: Jeremy Peña (The Bandulus)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jeremy Peña of The Bandulus.2024-10-261h 00History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 90: Sarah-Jane Owen (The Bodysnatchers, The Belle Stars)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary singer, songwriter, musician, fashion designer, yoga instructor, and spiritual healer, Sarah-Jane "SunJay" Owen of The Bodysnatchers and The Belle Stars fame.2024-10-061h 29History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 89: Daniel Rachel (author of "Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story")Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Daniel Rachel, UK-based author of "Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story."2024-09-221h 07History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 88: Raylin Joy, Clarence "Pocket" Kidd III & Adam Porris (The Calamatix)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Raylin Joy, Clarence "Pocket" Kidd III, and Adam Porris of Hellcat recording artists, The Calamatix.2024-09-071h 01History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 87: Rich Carlstedt (The Israelites) & David Hawkins (Kingston Beat All-Stars)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two veteran singers, songwriters, musicians, bandleaders, promoters, and label operators from Southern California's traditional and Christian ska scenes - Rich Carlstedt of The Israelites and David Hawkins of Kingston Beat All-Stars.
2024-08-221h 43History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 86: Mike Sosinski (Bad Time Records, Kill Lincoln)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Mike Sosinski, owner/operator of Bad Time Records, filmmaker of This Is New Tone, and singer/songwriter/guitarist of Kill Lincoln.2024-07-2857 minHistory of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 85: Susan Cadogan (Jamaican music legend)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary reggae singer Susan Cadogan, who's celebrating 50 years in music. Susan's responsible for such hits and fan favorites as "Hurt So Good," "Do It Baby," "Nice 'N' Easy," and "Fever"
We also preview Susan's upcoming SkaMania show where she'll be backed by The Debonaires and share the stage with fellow legends, Stranger Cole and Rudy Mills, on August 10, 2024 at The Glass House in Pomona, CA. This will be her West Coast U.S. debut appearance.
2024-07-131h 18History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 84: Roberto Angotti (Reggae Revolution, 3 O'Clock Reggae, KROQ, KNAC, KSPC)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with their longtime friend, Roberto Angotti, a radio DJ pioneer ("Reggae Revolution" on KROQ and KNAC, "3 O'Clock Reggae" on KWIZ, "Roberto, Rock, Reggae" on KSPC), artist manager, promoter, journalist, filmmaker, professor, and baseball aficionado.
2024-06-281h 31History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 83: Latin Ska Roundtable - Part 3 with Don Diavlo (Chencha Berrinches) & Adrian Gonzalez (Raskahuele)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two key players from Southern California's Latin ska scene - Don Diavlo of Chencha Berrinches and Adrian Gonzalez of Raskahuele.2024-06-131h 17History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 82: Tara Hahn & Max Beckman (Half Past Two)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer/songwriter Tara Hahn and guitarist/songwriter Max Beckman of Orange County, CA's Half Past Two.2024-05-311h 23History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 81: Jonas Cabrera, Paul Hampton, Kip Wirtzfeld & Woody Diaz (The Skeletones)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with four members of Riverside, CA's veteran group, The Skeletones - Jonas Cabrera, Paul Hampton, Kip Wirtzfeld and Woody Diaz.
We also preview their upcoming performances at No Values Festival on June 8, 2024 at Pomona Fairplex and on June 9, 2024 at The Glass House, where they will support The Selecter.
Visit www.theskeletones.com.
This exclusive intro jingle is written, performed and recorded by Jesse Wagner of The Aggrolites. Drums courtesy of Scott Abels.
2024-05-151h 57History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 80: The Cover-Ups & Women of L.A. Ska with Nina Cole, Stacey Iguchi, Mini Kurhan, Sarah Lundeen, Nessa Roffredo, Gina Rodriguez & Cris VersoHost Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with 7 members of The Cover-Ups and women of the Los Angeles ska scene - Nina Cole, Stacey Iguchi, Mini Kurhan, Sarah Lundeen, Nessa Roffredo, Gina Rodriguez, and Cris Verso.
2024-04-281h 47History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 79: Chris Murray (King Apparatus, Bluebeat Lounge)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Canadian-born, veteran singer, songwriter, musician, producer and promoter, Chris Murray. He was also the front man for King Apparatus and curator of the Bluebeat Lounge. 2024-04-061h 57History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 78: Darren Fletcher, Dean Olmstead & Paul Miskulin (Let's Go Bowling)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three members of Fresno, CA's veteran ska group, Let's Go Bowling - Darren Fletcher, Dean Olmstead and Paul Miskulin.2024-03-101h 20History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 77: Gaz Mayall (The Trojans, Gaz's Rockin' Blues Club)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with veteran British singer, musician, producer, label operator, DJ, promoter, Gaz Mayall, of The Trojans and Gaz's Rockin' Blues Club.2024-02-251h 35History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 76: Gabrial McNair (No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, Sublime With Rome)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist, Gabrial McNair, best known for his work with No Doubt, Gwen Stefani and Sublime With Rome.
We also preview Cali Vibes festival in Long Beach, CA where Gabe will be on double duty on February 17, 2023.2024-02-112h 05History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 75: Drummer Roll Call - Part 1 with Willie McNeil, Korey Kingston & Fritz ZarHost Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three incredible drummers from the Southern California ska scene - Willie McNeil (Jump With Joey, Big Willie's Burlesque, The Solsonics, Sono-Lux, The Untouchables, Tupelo Chain Sex), Korey "Kingston" Horn (Gogol Bordello, The Aggrolites, Shuffle & Bang, Kingston 10, The Rhythm Doctors), and Fritz Zar (The Steady 45s, Thee Illusions, The English Beat, Chris Murray Combo).
2024-01-282h 06History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 74: 2023 Year in Review Roundtable with Brian "Dub Robot" Wallace, Middagh Goodwin & Dub SisterzFor this 2023 Year in Review Roundtable, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler are joined by musician/producer/dub master Brian "Dub Robot" Wallace (Mobtown, Long Beach Dub Allstars, See Spot, Western Standard Time), DJ/promoter/journalist Middagh Goodwin (This Is Ska), and music enthusiasts Dub Sisterz (Alice Christensen and Sheila Rene).2024-01-111h 59History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 73: Vernon "Maytone" Buckley (The Maytones)Host Junor Francis talks with singer, songwriter and producer Vernon "Maytone" Buckley of legendary roots duo, The Maytones.2023-12-261h 06History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 72: Mario Fuentes, Erick Troncoso, Mila Cruz & Ivan Mazas (Blanco y Negro)Host Junor Francis talks with four members of Los Angeles' Blanco y Negro - singer/guitarist Mario Fuentes, guitarist Erick Troncoso, saxophonist Mila Cruz, and trumpeter Ivan Mazas.
We also preview their upcoming SkaMania show at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on January 13, 2024, where they will open for Ken Boothe. 2023-12-121h 27History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 71: John Avila (Oingo Boingo Former Members)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary bassist, vocalist, producer, composer, and music educator, John Avila, of Oingo Boingo fame, and now of the group, Oingo Boingo Former Members. John has also produced an array of ska acts, including Reel Big Fish, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Pilfers, Madness, Neville Staple, Save Ferris, and Sekta Core.2023-11-261h 46History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 70: Roddy "Radiation" Byers (The Specials, The Skabilly Rebels)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter, Roddy "Radiation" Byers of The Specials fame, who now fronts his own group, The Skabilly Rebels.2023-11-111h 04History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 69: Latin Ska Roundtable - Part 2 with "Senor Kalaca" Jaime Hernandez (8 Kalacas), Azael Hernandez (La Pobreska, Concrete Jungle Ent) & Jimmy Mercado (Red Store Bums)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three key players from Southern California's massive Latin ska scene - "Senor Kalaca" Jaime Hernandez (8 Kalacas), Azael Hernandez (La Pobreska, Concrete Jungle Ent), and Jimmy Mercado (Red Store Bums). 2023-10-251h 27History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 68: Roger Apollon Jr. & Marc Wasserman (Bigger Thomas, The Phensic, Rude Boy George)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two veterans on the east coast ska scene - singer/multi-instrumentalist Roger Apollon Jr. and bassist Marc Wasserman - both of Bigger Thomas, Rude Boy George, and now, The Phensic.
Marc is also author of Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History and Roger is founder of Copper Son Brewing.2023-10-081h 39History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 67: The Donkey Show Alumni - David Hillyard, Matt Parker, Creedy Bates, Kent Graves & Rob DominguezHost Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with five alumni from San Diego's highly influential and beloved The Donkey Show - David Hillyard, Matt Parker, Creedy Bates, Kent Graves, and Rob Dominguez.2023-09-241h 33History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 66: Brit Luna & Tim Hildebrand (Catbite)
Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two members of Philadelphia's own, Catbite - lead singer Brit Luna and guitarist/singer Tim Hildebrand.
2023-09-101h 32History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 65: Wally Caro & Mark Morales (Angel City Records)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two veterans on Southern California's ska, vintage reggae and soul scenes - guitarist/songwriter/bandleader Wally Caro (Mobtown) and DJ/record collector Mark Morales - who are partners in Angel City Records.
We also preview the upcoming Mobtown reunion show taking place at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on October 20, 2023 where they will share the stage with The Pioneers, The Steady 45s, Thee Scufflers, and others!2023-08-271h 40History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 64: Tim Receveur (Supernova International Ska Festival)Host Junor Francis talks with promoter Tim Receveur, co-founder of Supernova International Ska Festival, which takes place September 14-17, 2023 in Fort Monroe, VA 2023-08-121h 00History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 63: Opie Ortiz (Long Beach Dub Allstars)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Opie Ortiz, vocalist/songwriter from Long Beach Dub Allstars and talented tattoo/visual artist. 2023-07-271h 16History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 62: "MC Bat Commander" Christian Jacobs (The Aquabats, Yo Gabba Gabba)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with front man of The Aquabats and co-creator of Yo Gabba Gabba, "MC Bat Commander" Christian Jacobs.2023-07-021h 43History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 61: SkaMania's Jamaican Independence Festival Preview with Jeffrey Govan, Spanky Kingston, Colin Giles & Krees BorbonHost Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with four talents who are woven into the fabric of Southern California's ska and reggae scenes -- bassist Jeffrey Govan (Smoke & Mirrors Soundsystem, Mobtown, Rude Boys Outta Jail, Angel City Allstars), singer Brian "Spanky Kingston" Settles (Kingston A Go Go, Rude Boys Outta Jail), drummer Chris "Krees" Borbon (The Capsouls, The Aggrolites, The Steady 45s), and singer/guitarist Colin Giles.
We preview SkaMania's Jamaican Independence Festival coming to The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA on August 5, 2023. This massive event is headlined by the legendary Eric "Monty" Morris, The Tennors, and...2023-06-132h 12History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 60: Boss DJs Roundtable - Part 3 with Boss Harmony, Mr. EN, Miss Ivy Satana & Soul Station #1Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with 4 popular selectors from Southern California and Mexico - "Boss Harmony" David Orlando, Ian "Mr. EN" Olivera, Miss Ivy Satana, and "Soul Station #1" Donald Lewis.2023-05-271h 47History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 59: Monty Montgomery Neysmith (Symarip, The Pyramids)Host Junor Francis talks with legendary singer/musician Monty Montgomery Neysmith of Symarip and The Pyramids fame.
We also preview his upcoming appearance at SkaMania's Jamaican Independence Festival at The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA on August 5, 2023.2023-05-121h 21History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 58: Latin Ska Roundtable - Part 1 with Jose Padilla (Matamoska) & Bernie Leos (Los Kung Fu Monkeys)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two key players on the Latin ska punk scene - singer/guitarist Jose Padilla of Matamoska and singer Bernie Leos of Los Kung Fu Monkeys. 2023-04-281h 35History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 57: "Agent Jay" Jayson Nugent (The Slackers, Crazy Baldhead)Host Junor Francis talks with guitarist, songwriter, DJ, and dub master, "Agent Jay" Jayson Nugent of The Slackers, who's also known as "Crazy Baldhead."2023-04-081h 03History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 56: Heather Augustyn (Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone & One Step Beyond) & Joanna Wallace (Blue Beat Baby: The Untold Story of Brigitte)In celebration of Women's History Month, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with author/lecturer Heather Augustyn and filmmaker Joanna Wallace.
Heather's 8th book, Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone & One Step Beyond, was just released and Joanna's documentary, Blue Beat Baby: The Untold Story of Brigitte, is continuing to enlighten fans around the world.2023-03-241h 58History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 55 - Joe Nieves, Eric Crucial & Ian Jacks (The Steady 45s)Host Junor Francis talks with three members of one of Los Angeles' most talented and buzzing ska/rocksteady/reggae groups, The Steady 45s - guitarist Joe Nieves, bassist Eric Crucial, and saxophonist Ian Jacks.
We also preview the March 18, 2023 show at the El Rey Theatre where The Steady 45s will be backing ska legend, Stranger Cole.2023-03-101h 59History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 54: Jon Pebsworth & Jonas Kleiner (Buck-O-Nine)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer Jon Pebsworth and guitarist Jonas Kleiner of San Diego, CA-based, veteran ska punk group, Buck-O-Nine.2023-02-181h 51History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 53: Roger Steffens (author, lecturer, photographer, actor, radio DJ legend, reggae archivist)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with their longtime friend, Roger Steffens, a radio DJ legend, reggae archivist, author, lecturer, photographer, and actor.2023-02-062h 05History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 52: Aranivah (Subculture & Alternative Dancer)Host Junor Francis talks with Brooklyn-based subculture and alternative dance specialist and instructor, Aranivah.2023-01-2056 minHistory of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 51: 2022 Year in Review Roundtable with The Bubba Master, Jackie Mendez & Darrell RubioFor this 2022 Year in Review Roundtable, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler are joined by three key figures in the Southern California scene - musician/selector The Bubba Master (The Untouchables), singer Jackie Mendez, and promoter/record label operator Darrell Rubio (Stiff Dog).2023-01-062h 02History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 50: Larry McDonald & Val Douglas (Jamaican music legends)On this milestone 50th episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two architects of Jamaican music - percussionist Larry McDonald and bassist Val Douglas, who are both members of The Skatalites. 2022-12-231h 58History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 49: Jesse & Justin Bivona (The Interrupters)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with brothers Jesse and Justin Bivona from popular ska punk band, The Interrupters. 2022-12-091h 26History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 48: Matt Munoz (Mento Buru)Host Junor Francis talks with singer, musician, bandleader, journalist, and podcast host, Matt Munoz, of Bakersfield's Mento Buru.2022-11-121h 42History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 47: Don Letts (legendary filmmaker, radio host, selector, author, musician)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Don Letts, legendary British filmmaker, radio host, selector, author, musician, cultural commentator, and fashionista. His documentary, Rebel Dread, is released in the U.S. on November 1, 2022.
We preview the upcoming screening of Rebel Dread and Q&A event at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on November 1, followed by a special Punky Reggae Party at Hello Stranger in Little Tokyo where fans can meet Don.
2022-10-2848 minHistory of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 46: Keith & Tex and Rudy Mills (Jamaican rocksteady legends)Host Junor Francis talks with legendary rocksteady singers, Keith Rowe, Phillip Texas Dixon (Keith & Tex) and Rudy Mills.
We preview their upcoming SkaMania show at La Santa in Santa Ana, CA on November 5, 2022. This will mark Rudy Mills' debut U.S. performance. 2022-10-151h 23History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 45: Roger Rivas (The Aggrolites, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Rivas Studios)Host Junor Francis talks with keyboardist, DJ, songwriter, producer, dub engineer, Roger Rivas, of The Aggrolites, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Jason Mraz, The First Cuts, Night Owls, and Rivas Studios.2022-10-071h 43History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 44: Jenny Whiskey & Lady Hatchet (Rude Girl Revue)Producer Eric Kohler talks with two masterminds behind the super group, Rude Girl Revue - Jenny Whiskey and Kristin "Lady Hatchet" Forbes. Jenny also plays in Hub City Stompers and Rude Boy George, while Kristin also plays in The Scotch Bonnets and The Players Band.
Due to technical difficulties, Junor Francis was unable to host this episode. 2022-09-221h 17History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 43: Monty Alexander (legendary Jamaican jazz pianist)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Kingston, Jamaica-born, pianist, recording artist, composer, and bandleader, Monty Alexander. Monty's latest album, Love Notes, is his first recording featuring his vocals.2022-09-1057 minHistory of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 13 (IGTV Rewind): Rhoda Dakar (The Bodysnatchers, The Special AKA)Recorded in April 2021, host Junor Francis talks with Rhoda Dakar, legendary singer, musician, DJ, of The Bodysnatchers and The Special AKA fame. 2022-08-261h 50History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 12 (IGTV Rewind): Joey Altruda (Jump With Joey)Recorded on IGTV in April 2021, host Junor Francis talks with veteran musician, band leader, writer, arranger, producer, DJ, music historian, and tastemaker, Joey Altruda, of Jump With Joey fame.2022-08-141h 41History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 42: Persephone "Queen P" Laird (Ocean 11, LA Allstar Revue)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with veteran singer Persephone "Queen P" Laird of Ocean 11 and former band leader for LA Allstar Revue.
We preview Jamaica's 60th Anniversary Celebration featuring the "King of Ska" Derrick Morgan and a reunited Ocean 11 coming to the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on August 20, 2022.2022-07-291h 33History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 41: Mike Park (Skankin' Pickle, The Bruce Lee Band, Asian Man Records)Host Junor Francis talks with veteran singer, songwriter, musician, band leader, record label operator, Mike Park, of Skankin' Pickle, The Bruce Lee Band, The Chinkees and Asian Man Records fame.2022-07-161h 17
History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 11 (IGTV Rewind): Karina Denike (Dance Hall Crashers)Recorded in March 2021, host Junor Francis talks with singer/songwriter, Karina Denike, of Dance Hall Crashers fame.2022-07-021h 16History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 40: Jackie Robinson (The Pioneers)Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary singer, Jackie Robinson, of The Pioneers.2022-06-201h 32History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 39: Boss DJs Roundtable - Part 2 with LadyEye La, Rude Blue & Jessica "Terry Dactyl" LipskyHost Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with 3 popular selectors - LadyEye La, Rude Blue and Jessica Lipsky a.k.a. Terry Dactyl.2022-06-101h 17History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 10 (IGTV Rewind): Chuck Wren (Jump Up Records)Recorded in February 2021 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with Chuck Wren, long-time proprietor of Jump Up Records, DJ and promoter. 2022-05-271h 42History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 38: John Roy (Unsteady, Smoke & Mirrors Sound System)Host Junor Francis talks with veteran San Diego-based musician, singer and bandleader, John Roy, of Unsteady and Smoke & Mirrors Sound System.2022-05-131h 29History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 8 (IGTV Rewind): Stranger Cole (Jamaican music legend)Recorded in January 2021 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with his longtime friend and Jamaican music legend, Stranger Cole. 2022-04-181h 25History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 37: Fredo Ortiz & David Urquidi (Yeska)Host Junor Francis talks with drummer/percussionist Fredo Ortiz and saxophonist David Urquidi of Los Angeles' ska-meets-Afro-Cuban jazz outfit, Yeska. These two accomplished musicians have played with such heavyweights as the Beastie Boys, WAR, Los Lobos, Poncho Sanchez, Ozomatli and Gogol Bordello. 2022-04-011h 55History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 36: Boss DJs Roundtable - Part 1 with Elizabeth Mix It Up, Queen of Hearts & SkarinaIn celebration of Women's History Month, host Junor Francis talks with 3 popular Southern California-based deejays - Elizabeth Mix It Up, Queen of Hearts and Skarina - in Part 1 of this Boss DJs Roundtable series.2022-03-181h 22History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 35: Tahlena Chikami & T-Bone Willy (Bite Me Bambi)Host Junor Francis talks with two members of Orange County, CA-based, Bite Me Bambi - singer/actor Tahlena Chikami and veteran trombonist T-Bone Willy. 2022-03-051h 18History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 7 (IGTV Rewind): Junor Francis (legendary radio host, emcee, DJ, promoter)Recorded in December 2020 on IGTV, History of LA Ska: One On One Sessions' producer Eric Kohler turns the tables on his longtime friend, Junor Francis, legendary reggae/ska radio host, emcee, DJ, and promoter.2022-03-011h 47History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 34: The Debonaires Celebrate Jason NapayonHost Junor Francis talks with members of Riverside, CA-based, The Debonaires. Kip Wirtzfeld (lead vocals, sax), Mano Mirande (guitar), Mike Presser (guitar), Woody Diaz (drums), Ryan Tomazin (keys), and Roberto Ronquillo (sax) share stories about their friend and bandmate, bassist Jason Napayon, who lost his battle with cancer in December 2021.2022-02-181h 51History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 33: Norwood Fisher (Fishbone, Trulio Disgracias)Host Junor Francis talks with Norwood Fisher, celebrated bassist for Fishbone and Trulio Disgracias. 2022-02-081h 52History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 6 (IGTV Rewind): Heather Augustyn (author of several ska/Jamaican music books)Recorded in December 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with Heather Augustyn, professor, author of several books on ska and Jamaican music, and writer of "Pick It Up: Ska In the '90s" documentary film.2022-02-031h 23History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 5 (IGTV Rewind): Robert Sotelo (The Allentons, Irie Beats, Arise Roots)Recorded in November 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with Robert Sotelo, guitarist for The Allentons, Irie Beats, and Arise Roots. 2022-02-031h 15History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 32: Courtney Minors (Culture Beat/Kulcha Beat Records, Monkey Boot Productions)Host Junor Francis talks with Courtney Minors, former owner of Culture Beat/Kulcha Beat Records and Monkey Boot Productions, who now operates Kingsworth Bed & Breakfast in Kingston, Jamaica. 2022-01-252h 12History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 31: Monique Powell (Save Ferris)Host Junor Francis talks with Monique Powell, singer and songwriter for popular third-wave ska group, Save Ferris.2022-01-161h 09History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 30: Carlos Malcolm (legendary Jamaican music composer, arranger, musician, historian)Host Junor Francis talks with legendary Jamaican music composer, arranger, musician, historian, and author, Carlos Malcolm. He is one of the most pivotal and central figures in early Jamaican music and it was a true honor to have him as our guest.2021-12-311h 48History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 29: Ivan Wong & Greg Sowders (The Boxboys)Host Junor Francis talks with bassist Ivan Wong and drummer Greg Sowders of Los Angeles' first ska band, The Boxboys.2021-12-191h 12History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 4 (IGTV Rewind): Lynval Golding (The Specials)Recorded in October 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with ska icon, Lynval Golding of The Specials.2021-12-121h 15History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 28: Eitan Avineri (Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra)Host Junor Francis talks with Eitan Avineri, bandleader and trumpeter for Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, who have just released their new album Tombstone.2021-12-021h 36History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 3 (IGTV Rewind): Jerry Miller (The Untouchables)Recorded in September 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with the legendary Jerry Miller of The Untouchables. 2021-11-1659 minHistory of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 2 (IGTV Rewind): Nina Cole (Ska Fitness, The Cover-Ups, Rocksteady Lounge)Recorded in August 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with Nina Cole, DJ, drummer for The Cover-Ups and Tight Spot, and ska fitness instructor.2021-11-1659 minHistory of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 1 (IGTV Rewind): Greg Narvas (Hepcat)Recorded in July 2020 on IGTV, this was our inaugural History of LA Ska: One On One Session. Host Junor Francis talks with Greg Narvas, veteran drummer of Hepcat and talented visual artist.2021-11-1659 minHistory of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 27: Tara Hahn (Half Past Two) & Chuck Wren (Pay Attention/Jump Up Records)Host Junor Francis talks with Tara Hahn of Orange County, CA-based Half Past Two and Chuck Wren of Pay Attention Records and Jump Up Records.2021-10-281h 46History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 26: Howard Paar (O.N. Klub creator, author of "Top Rankin': A Punk/Ska Noir Novel")Host Junor Francis talks with Howard Paar, O.N. Klub creator and author of "Top Rankin': A Punk/Ska Noir Novel."
Howard also shares details about the upcoming special event, Top Rankin': The O.N. Klub & Birth of the L.A. Ska Boom, taking place on October 23, 2021 at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles.
https://www.universe.com/events/top-rankin-the-on-klub-birth-of-the-la-ska-boom-tickets-LVQCZB2021-10-061h 29History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 25: Ken Stewart (The Skatalites)Host Junor Francis talks with Ken Stewart, longtime keyboardist and manager of The Skatalites. Over the years, Ken has played alongside and befriended many of ska's originators. 2021-09-231h 50History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 24: Norma Fraser (Jamaican music legend)Host Junor Francis talks with Jamaican music legend, Norma Fraser, whose career started in the early 1960s. Her version of "The First Cut Is The Deepest" remains a fan favorite.2021-09-101h 32History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 23: Luis Correa (Steady Beat) & Kat Aguirre (Mobtown, 150 Productions)Host Junor Francis talks with Luis Correa of Steady Beat Productions and Kat Aguirre of Mobtown and 150 Productions. Both are behind the forthcoming A Steady Beat Film: Chronicles of the Los Angeles 90's Ska Scene. 2021-08-281h 28History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 22: Oliver Charles (Ocean 11, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals)Host Junor Francis talks with Oliver Charles, drummer for Ocean 11, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and The Mad Geezers, plus a talented visual artist. 2021-08-131h 29History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 21: Marc Wasserman (author of Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History)Host Junor Francis talks with Marc Wasserman, a musician, podcaster, blogger, and author of Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History.2021-07-301h 37History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 20: Rob "Bucket" Hingley (The Toasters, Moon Ska Records)Host Junor Francis talks with veteran singer, songwriter, guitarist, front man of The Toasters and record label guru, Rob "Bucket" Hingley.2021-07-161h 34History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 19: Aaron Carnes (author of In Defense of Ska)Host Junor Francis talks with journalist, podcaster, musician, ska enthusiast, and author of In Defense of Ska, Aaron Carnes.2021-07-061h 23History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 18: Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin (Randy’s, Studio 17, VP)Host Junor Francis talks with legendary Jamaican record label operator, Miss Pat, whose career spans 6 decades – from Randy’s Record Mart and Studio 17 in Jamaica with her late husband Vincent “Randy” Chin, to VP Records in New York.2021-06-231h 23History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsIntroducing the History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsHost Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler introduce each other and share how this interview series came about.2021-05-1605 min