Ska Boom Stories - 171A & The Origins of The Toasters

Welcome to Ska Boom! Stories, which is the audio companion to my new book Ska Boom: An American Ska & Reggae Oral History now available for pre-sale through DiWulf Publishing.  The first 500 pre-orders get a rare 80 minute all USA ska mix CD courtesy of DJ Chuck Wren of Jump Up Records.  Click here to order: http://www.diwulf.com/booksIn the episode I look at the important role that 171A, a recording and rehearsal and performance space in the East Village of New York City and a band called The Cooties had on the birth of The Toasters and indirectly the New York City ska scene of the 80s. Like the ON Klub in LA, 171A is largely overlooked for its cultural impact, but in many ways it was responsible for bringing together the original members of The Toasters who all met there or in the various bars that then dotted the East Village. The Cooties -- an artsy new wave band included three of the original members of The Toasters -- bassist Vicky Rose, guitarist Ade McSpade and drummer Scott Jarvis. The Cooties often played after hours parties at 171A as well gigs at A7 and CBGBs and recorded one 7" single and were well known in the East Village.  The band members were into reggae and that familiarity helped them connect with guitarist and vocalist Rob Hingley.  Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the “Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices