Episode 36 - Adam Davis Chats About Being a Ska Dad

Episode 36 - Adam Davis Chats About Being a Ska Dad

Author: The Ska Dads Podcast August 19, 2023 Duration: 1:37:21

Adam Davis is known for fronting Omnigone one of the first bands to sign on and release music on Bad Time Records. Adam played in other groups such as Link 80 and Gnarboots. Adam is the co-host of In Defense of Ska Podcast with his buddy, Aaron Carnes. On this episode Adam chats about being a ska dad, the meaning behind some of the new tracks on Omnigone's latest release (Against the Rest), being in Link 80, joining a cult, and why Escape Rooms rule. It was a blast chatting with Adam about all things!

Music | OMNIGONE (bandcamp.com)

BAD TIME RECORDS – Bad Time Records In Defense of Ska | Podcast on Spotify

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There's a particular energy to ska and reggae that feels like a secret handshake, a shared rhythm that connects people across generations. The Ska Dads Podcast is born from that connection, hosted by a couple of fathers whose daily lives might involve school runs and packed lunches, but whose hearts beat in sync with the upstroke. This isn't a lecture series, but a conversation between friends who happen to have a deep, abiding passion for the sounds that shaped them. You'll hear them dig into the records that define the genres, from the foundational Jamaican studios to the two-tone explosion and its modern echoes. They explore the history behind the movements, the distinctive styles of fashion and attitude that came with them, and the stories of the musicians and producers who made it all happen. Each episode feels like hanging out in a basement lined with vinyl, where the talk is as much about the cultural impact and personal memories tied to a song as it is about the music itself. Tune into this podcast for a genuine, deep-dive celebration of the rhythms they love, all delivered with the warmth and insight of dads who know that a great track is a story waiting to be told. It's a specific corner of the music world, examined with care and enthusiasm.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 69

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Duration: 1:05:30
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Duration: 1:07:39
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Duration: 1:24:09
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Duration: 59:32
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Duration: 1:11:17
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Duration: 47:03
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Duration: 53:21
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