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benskanklin.bsky.social
Philly ska and such
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Give @mariposascumbia.bsky.social a follow!!! They put on a hell of a show and have a message worth listening to. Great band, great people!

A lot of practices that have their origins in organic community-based music scenes have the potential to be important tools in difficult times. It's one reason why cultivating a sense of historical memory within independent music communities (across genres & scenes) can be crucially important.

Upcoming slate of dltsgdom shows. Can I get a repost?

Started a new band. Dropping this month

@ladyhatchet.bsky.social at World Cafe Live in Philly

Slackers assemble! Tonight April 4 in philadelphia! Doors 7pm DJ 100dbs from doors Lady Hatchet 8pm Slackers 9pm Tix still available at the door! Tomorrow April 5 Baltimore! #theslackers #weareslackers #ska Photo by gingersnaps

That next @soji-band.bsky.social x @catbiteband.bsky.social is comin up QUICK. Get your tix, get your fix: www.etix.com/ticket/p/568... ✨

Who’s coming out tonight?

"Data Kindness" is a concept that @jesgilbert.bsky.social and I developed during our book tour for The Secret Life of Data. We've never written about it. Til now. time.com/7273469/data...

Shows in the Greater Philadelphia Area (1/4)

Ay ya'll. We're gonna be stayin' low for a minute as we take some time to work on new material... Bet though we are beyond stoked for our next gig... 5/30/2025 @ The FU Church w/ Philly's own @catbiteband.bsky.social too rad... See ya there fam.

One month out from this all-time ripper! Catch your boys kicking off Saturday ahead of the Planet Smashers, @bigdboston.bsky.social @buckonine.bsky.social and so many more! May still be tickets and worth every skabuck: www.brokengoblet.com/event-detail... #blueska

It was real kind of catbite to give this Patrick Stump guy his big break. I think he's going places.

Just a couple days until we hit the road for 2025. Are you ready? Where will we see ya? www.theslackers.com/category/shows #slackers2025 #theslackers #ska

“TIRED OF TALK” feat. Patrick Stump OUT NOW !!!!!!!!!! www.submithub.com/link/catbite...

still cant believe catbite made a song with patrick freakin stump

So weeee are touring these United States with PUP AND JEFF ROSENSTOCK THIS FALL ITS A CATACLYSMIC RAPTURE OF FRIENDSHIPNESS 🥰 Tickets on sale Friday!!!! hehehehe

Along with boycotting many corporations and continuing to put pressure on representatives (and gardening because SPRING!), I’ve got a rack of shows coming up. PHILLY! This one’s for you, in TWO WEEKS, with my brothers in arms @theslackersband.bsky.social . Join us, in community and joy! ✊🏁❤️

Tomorrow! Cambridge!Will it sell out before the Pomps go on? Photo finish expected. Don’t stress yourself. Get a ticket. Come to the merch table and say things like “i didnt like it at first but…” or, “you guys grew on me” or “ its not my thing but I had to get out of the house”

Ahem… I was explicitly promised MADNESS

The Hives, Scowl, clipping. and more are playing Rough Trade's free NYC Record Store Day fest, Indieplaza www.brooklynvegan.com/the-hives-sc...

These days its not enough to support your local restaurants and bars, you have to make sure the spots you frequent aren't owned by some private equity conglomerate with a snappy name like "Spicy Time Restaurant Group"

Oregon is the latest state to take up fan-friendly ticketing reforms, with the full support of a united musician and independent venue community. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Is this real? Looks so rad that it has to be fake, right? Doesn’t look like there’s a ticket link yet, but I’ll post it here if I find one. Wow this is so cool (if it’s real)!!!!

We need your help! We are 1/3 of the way there with less than 2/3 of the month to go. Help us bring this album to life. Huge thanks to those who have kicked in so far! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

Is this real? Looks so rad that it has to be fake, right? Doesn’t look like there’s a ticket link yet, but I’ll post it here if I find one. Wow this is so cool (if it’s real)!!!!

We officially playing 3 shows on the east coast this June. Watch this space for an announcement.

I hear Wednesday is the new Friday? At least this week anyway! 3.5.25 be part of the @thenogoodcrowd.bsky.social at Ortliebs with @thetisburys.bsky.social and The Shackletons (MN not PA - great band!)

Philly? Are Philly people on here. I don’t know. Just finished writing what I’m reading for this. (It sure is depressing) Also playing a few songs solo. Come?

New #music from me & @duniabest.bsky.social: "Your Love is King." Lovers rock cover of the Sade classic. Listen here: duniaandaram.bandcamp.com/track/your-l... #reggae #soul #ska #newmusic

Hi I’m recording the next JER record 🙂‍↕️🤘🏾✨