Melbourne Ska Orchestra - 20 Years Young

Format: 12" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: FOUR0005
Barcode: 197186996859
Release Date: 10 Mar 2023
Genre: Ska

And just like that the Melbourne Ska Orchestra turns 20 Years Young! From the fun loving humble beginnings in St. Kilda to the international stages of Glastonbury, Istanbul, Montreal, Edinburgh, New York and beyond, the band has steered their ramshackle train into the hearts of many. Initially formed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of Ska (1963-2003), their infectious energy soon earned them a coveted slot at Bluesfest and WOMADelaide, a recording contract and accolades from all over the world. Two ARIA award wins cemented their reputation as one of Australia’s best live acts, while three of their songs were chosen for a UK feature film about Ska. The band have matched the appreciation with a work ethic that is second to none. To date they have released 7 albums, including a nigh impossible mission of recording a song a week for a whole year, the ARIA award winning 52 Fridays - One Year of Ska. This record celebrates the first 20-year chapter of a journey that is still going strong. To celebrate 20 years of Melbourne Ska Orchestra, the band is releasing a limited edition Best of Vinyl and hitting the road to bring their signature International Big Band Ska Sound to stages across the country. MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA – 20 YEARS YOUNG – TOUR (2023) Saturday 11th March - Prom Coast Festival, Foster, VIC Saturday 17th March – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD Saturday 18th March - Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD Friday 24th March - The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD Friday 31st March - Freo.Social, Fremantle, WA Saturday 1st April - The Gov, Adelaide, SA Saturday 8th April - Bluesfest Melbourne, VIC Friday 14th April - Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW Saturday 15th April - Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW Saturday 22th April - Wandi Nut Festival, Wandilligong, VIC

Tracklisting
1. Get Smart
2. Best Things In Life Are Free
3. Kenji San
4. He's A Tripper
5. Sly Boots
6. Lygon Street Meltdown
7. Third Time Lucky
8. Solitary Island Sway
9. Perfect Storm
10. Paradiso