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Atlanta Schedule: Is this gig gonna rock, or WHAT!? Tickets are available through www.ticketalternative.com. Saturday,
April 30 Tennessee
Ska Weekend moves to a new venue, with 28 bands on 3 stages
at the Old City in Knoxville. It's another all star collection
of talent that you won't want to miss! a.k.a:RUDIE will also be
playing the pre-party on Friday night at Barley's. October 24, 2004 Bass, Guitar and Trumpet Auditions Because we can't be sure how long Al will be on the 'injured reserve' list, we need to arrange for at least a long-term substitute Bassist. We are fortunate to have Joey Butler workting on a temporary basis, but his schedule is such that we will need to find someone to replace him before much longer. John is also spending a lot of time on the road with another project, so we need to put someone into the Second Guitarist slot to cover his parts. While we're banging the arrangements together with new members we've decided to search in earnest for the Trumpet Player we've always intended to add. As a result, we will be conducting auditions for these positions through the months of November and December. While previous experience in traditional Jamaican styles is not a must, it certainly weighs in your favor. You should live in the Middle Tennessee area (we have members scattered throughout Nashville and Murfreesboro), and have a schedule flexible enough to allow for Sunday rehearsals, weekend performances and the occasional weeknight local gig. Money ranges from paltry to mediocre, so you should have some other way to support yourself financially. If you are interested in any of these positions, please give us a shout at auditions@akarudie.com.- -- August 24, 2004 MAN DOWN!! We regret to report that Bassist Al Shropshire will be taking an extended leave of absence to deal with a serious set of medical complications. We hope that Al will be back in the line-up before too long, but in the mean time, we will be calling upon the services of good and talented friends while we conduct auditions. Look for Johnny McMahon from Las Cabriolas to fill in for the September 4 show at Windows. Joey Butler from FatGnat will cover the spot thereafter until we have a better idea of how long Al will be gone. Please keep our buddy Al in your thoughts and prayers... -- May 4, 2004 REST IN PEACE Ground-breaking producer and pioneer of the signature Jamaican styles from Mento to Dance Hall, Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd passed away after suffering a massive heart attack in Kingston, Jamaica this afternoon. His influence on our music is as impossible to measure as his contribution to Jamaican musical culture. His genius defined and refined some of the most revolutionary music of the twentieth century, and we may never see his equal. Read more... -- April 22, 2004 FREE SHOW MAY 1st Wanted to hip you to what's going on at Windows on the Cumberland on the First Saturday in May (May 1). This also kind of illustrates what a good guy Boots Hill (owner) can be. April 30 and May 1 are the dates for the Riverstages Music Festival down in Riverfront Park, immediately below the famous windows. Boots has upped the age requirement to 21 (due to the amount of walk-in traffic he gets), but check this out. If you are a regular at our shows (and under 21) he wants you to come on up anyway. Danielle will probably be working the door, and all you have to do is mention that Boots had said it was cool for our underage regulars to come on out. She probably knows most of you anyway, and won't give you any greif to begin with. And get this... NO COVER CHARGE. Please be extra cool to Boots, Ross and Danielle, because that is going to be one LOOOONNNGGGG weekend for them. Hope we'll see you there! -- April 15, 2004 Tax Day News Round Up Thanks to everyone who made the TN Ska Weekend so memorable! It was a great chance to meet a lot of new people and to renew old acquaintences. You've never seen 17 bands work together so seamlessly - it was amazing. Special K pointed out that we hadn't added any new pics in a while, so you can thank him for the new photo sets and flier art. April 3rd saw the debut of the Southern Ska All Stars. We tested the maximum density of the stage at Windows, and were almost able to fit all the members of Las Cabriolas and a.k.a:RUDIE into all the nooks and crannies. You won't want to miss the massive trad vibes when we reunite in July. Look for us at Lamar's in Chattanooga as we join Milele Roots and The Zion Project for Reggae Sound Clash 2004! The Summer is going to be hotter than ever, because The Singers ATX are bringing the heat up from Texas with their incendiary traditional sound. We'll forego the First Saturday Gig in August to fit this in on Wednesday, August 4. -- February 18, 2004 Overdue Updates!! There's an awful lot to catch up on so you're way overdue for some news! 1. MONSTER SHOWS - Thanks to everyone who supported our recent shows with Westbound Train, Deal's Gone Bad, The Ska Mob Tour and Las Cabriolas. All the bands have commented on how enthusiastic the scene is in Middle TN, and they are always eager to make Gnashville a regular stop! 2. TN SKA WEEKEND 2004 - April 10 will find us in Knoxville's Market Square for TN Ska Weekend 2004. Join us for 16 bands, great food and even better company. Brace yourselves for a few surprises... In a GOOD way... 3. NEW STUFF - As we begin to prepare for our next trip into the studio, you can look forward to hearing some new stuff creep into the sets. Stand by for more on this... 4. ALL AGES!?!? - We will be doing some shows at Radio Cafe that are available to all ages as long as everyone acts responsibly. Check the schedule column for dates and times. See you at the shows! -- December 17, 2003 Holiday Shows Check out the schedule for a list of the holiday gigs you can catch in Nashville around New Years. You won't want to miss the show with our good friends from Boston - Westbound Train. Hopefully, you'll have some time off over the holidays to make some of these weeknight shows. New Years Eve at Windows on the Cumberland is going to be as wild as ever, although it is unfortunately bumped up to 21 and over. We'll be doing an early set at 10:00, then The Loft will do a set, and then we'll do another set after midnight - so we'll actually have a chance to party with some of you for a change!!! Come ring in 2004 with us in our home club! -- September 27, 2003 TENTH ANNIVERSARY SHOW October 2003 marks the TENTH ANNIVERSARY for a.k.a:RUDIE, and SIX YEARS of 'First Saturday Gigs' at Windows on the Cumberland. Come down and check out the show on Saturday, Oct. 4 as we unveil some new material, and listen for songs that haven't seen the stage since the earliest gigs. First 10 people through the door receive a copy of 'Live Inna Windows', and we will be giving away t-shirts, buttons and stickers throughout the night. -- August 27, 2003 Upstarter Web Zine Another good review from one of the top alternative news outlets! Thanks to 'UPSTARTER!' for the kind words - '...Without a doubt the best group in five years.' Go Deh! -- August 25, 2003 Frantic Ska Our neighbors to the North are catching the vibe as Canada's premier Ska music webzine 'Frantic Ska' posts a short but enthusiastic review of the Live joint. Go Deh! -- August 3, 2003 Mass. Hysteria Look for Boston Trad-merchants Mass. Hysteria to open for us on Wednesday, August 20 at Windows. Their new CD, 'Waiting for the Day' is getting excellent notices, and the dub supplement EP 'Waiting For The Dub' got the master's touch from dub-genius Victor Rice. Since this is a week-night show, we'll be kicking things off a little early so you can still roll out for work (or not) on Thursday. -- July 28, 2003 Last Minute Addition Miami Ska / Punkers Bum RucKus had a last minute cancellation on their tour, so we plugged them into the line-up for Saturday night at Windows. Come out a little early, because these kids will kick it right at 10PM... The REAL 10 o'clock, not the a.k.a:RUDIE one... -- July 24, 2003 DCSka.com The live CD garners more kind words from our nation's capitol as DCSka.com calls us '...probably one of the tightest and smoothest traditional ska/reggae bands in the States'. Go Deh! -- July 21, 2003 #1 in BLAST! Atlanta's underground music mag BLAST! lists 'Live Inna Windows' as #1 pick in their Top 20 list! Go Deh! -- July 18, 2003 Tastes Like High Praise The entertainment magazine 'Tastes Like Chicken' has just published a very complimentary review of 'Live inna Windows'. We get compared to some very unexpected talent, so take a look by hitting their website! Go Deh! -- July 3, 2003 Do The Dog! Issue #30 of the Brit-based Ska-zine Do The Dog contains a few choice compliments regarding 'Live Inna Windows'. However they perpetuate the misinformation that we are based in Memphis. I'd sooner live in Murfreesboro! ...Oh, wait... Memphis..., feh! -- June 29, 2003 Robert Returns! Oscar wings his way to Sweden and Robert gets back to town just in time to step right back into the Ska Tissue horns. Come out on July 12 to welcome him back! -- June 26, 2003 Westbound No Longer Southbound! Our friends in Westbound Train have a little rebuilding to do so they are giving the July 12th show a miss. We are sorry to miss this chance to enjoy their smooth Rock Steady sound, but we are thrilled for Chaz and Jeff, who are moving into some very important pursuits! Read More -- June 20, 2003 Free Cut The German Ska / Skins site, 'Underground Network' has posted a free MP3 of Trouble Clef from the new Live CD. Go Deh! -- June 16, 2003 Blast Mag Atlanta-based BLAST Magazine has a few photos from a recent show on their site. Go Deh! -- June 13 , 2003 Have Some! Our new Web Shop is live!! Buy Rudie gear online and use PayPal to pay via credit card or checking account! Go Deh! -- June 6, 2003 First Review Award for the first Review of 'Live Inna Windows' goes to SouthernSka.com! Thanks Nick. Go Deh! -- May 24, 2003 Memorabilia A new feature has been folded into the Photo Section. Old fliers and promo pics just posted with more to come. Go Deh! -- May 22, 2003 Atlanta Photos with Westbound Train Photos from the show we did in Atlanta with Westbound Train are up now. Go Deh! -- May 20, 2003 Chicago Gig Photos Just posted photos from the Still Standing release show at The Metro in Chicago. Go Deh! -- May 11, 2003 After Dancin' In the District We will be doing a FREE show right after the first Dancin' In The District concert on Thursday, May 22. Stop by Windows on the Cumberland for a cool one on your way back through downtown. We should have the new Tees and stickers by this show. -- May 9, 2003 Free Compilation We are featured on a FREE downloadable compilation distributed by DCSka.com. Drop by their site and pull it down. It will only be available for a limited time, so HURRY! -- May 4, 2003 LIVE CD RELEASE!! At long last we can bring you the Live ECD that has been in the pipeline for so many months. We think you will find that it is worth the wait. Of course, you can play it on any regular CD player, but pop it into your computer for bonus video footage and other treats. Come pick up a copy at the June 7 RELEASE PARTY!!! We will also be debuting some new shirt, button, sticker and patch designs! -- May 4, 2003 Deal's Gone Bad One of the very positive results of our recent roadwork has been the opportunity to reconnect with the national Ska scene. At the Chicago gig we had the chance to swap some gigs with infamous Pirate Ska band Deal's Gone Bad, so they will be joining us for the CD Release party on June 7. Check these guys out for some really hot Ska and Skinhead Reggae. -- May 4, 2003 Show Review KCSka.com had some nice things to say about the Kansas City show. -- May 1, 2003 No 'First Saturday Gig' in July In order to allow our inevitable fireworks accident injuries to heal properly, we will be skipping the usual 'First Saturday Gig' that would fall on July 5th. Instead, we will play on the 'Second Saturday', July 12th. Don't miss this one, because our friends in Westbound Train will be sharing the stage with us that night. Come congratulate them on their recent signing to Megalith Records! -- April 28, 2003 Rudie A Gwan Special thanks to everyone who made our recent travel dates so rewarding. The Still Standing release party gig in Chicago was remarkable for the number of consistently excellent bands packed onto a 6-band bill, and WHO KNEW Kansas City had such an enthusiastic scene!? Mad props to all those involved. -- April 22, 2003 Trouble Clef available through Jump Up! 'Trouble Clef' is now available through the Jump Up! Records website. -- Mar 19, 2003 Trombone Auditions Oscar will be heading home to Sweden for part of the Summer, so we will be looking for another trombonist soon. If you've got the chops and can travel on weekends, you may just be the boneslinger we're looking for. Email Us if you are interested. -- Mar 16, 2003 Worldwide Ska Compilation Almost two years ago we were contacted by the former 'Perry Pages' website regarding a compilation CD they were assembling. Well, after many tribulations, a name-change and relocation from the UK to Germany, 'Fat, Thin and Bald Promotions' has finally released their 'World Wide Ska Compilation, Volume One', featuring 19 cuts from 15 bands! We landed two songs on the effort - 'Trouble Clef' and 'Dance Hall Ruler'. You can either pick up a copy from their website, or get one from us once they arrive. -- Mar 08, 2003 CHANGE OF PLANS!!! The March 21st show has expanded and moved to a new venue! Come see a.k.a:RUDIE, Westbound Train and The Natti Love Joys at Wall Street in Murfreesboro, TN. Come early to enjoy DJ Herb's turntables before the show. -- Feb 26, 2003 Rudie Hits The Road This Spring will find the band traveling to a few new markets promoting the new CD and the Still Standing compilation set. Check the schedule column to see if a.k.a:RUDIE is coming to your town! -- Feb 12, 2003 Westbound Train Well, we couldn't bend the calendar enough to bring them through for a 'First Saturday' gig, so we are adding another Nashville show in March so we can play with Boston's reigning Rock Steady unit, Westbound Train. Come out on Friday, March 21 for a North / South riddim combination you probably won't tell your kids about. -- Feb 4, 2003 Eastern Standard Time It was a great night with new friends, and it blew the doors off of Windows. SouthernSka.com has pictures up. Thanks to everyone who helped us show EST a good time! -- Jan 23, 2003 Dub Selector You HAVE to try out this Flash game! Click here for Dub Selector. Thanks to Nick at SouthernSka.com for the heads-up. I'm addicted... -- Jan 13, 2003 Eastern Standard Time When we began hosting opening acts at the 'First Saturday' gigs we promised a few surprises. MINK really got the ball rolling back in December, and now we are happy to announce that Eastern Standard Time will be driving down from Washington, DC to join in the party on February 1. If you miss this show you may be subjected to months of ridicule by those hooligans who call themselves your friends... -- Dec 25, 2002 New Years Eve a.k.a:RUDIE won't be playing anywhere on New Years Eve, but you will find Drummy Dave, Special K and Rob backing up The Natti Love Joys at Wall Street in Murfreesboro. -- Dec 24, 2002 'Still Standing' from Megalith Records a.k.a:RUDIE will be featured on the new 4-disc monster compilation, 'Still Standing' from Megalith Records. The project is a joint effort of Rob 'Bucket' Hingley (Toasters front man and former Moon Records ringmaster) and Chicago's Jump Up! Records. -- Nov. 30, 2002 'Bone Business Robert is beating up the road with another act, so we will have some new blood onstage while he is gone. Come check out our pal Oscar Utterstrom on Trombone at the Dec. 7 show! -- Nov. 28, 2002 Play de roots, mon You know, we're all about the history. You can find out everything you always wanted to know about Ska, but were afraid to ask, in the essays posted HERE and HERE... And you can follow it all via sound clips at Boss Sounds. -- Nov. 23, 2002 A New Twist to 'First Saturdays' Beginning on December 7 we will begin hosting opening acts at our 'First Saturday' gigs at Windows on the Cumberland. First band to share the stage with us will be local favorites MINK. We plan to bring in a few of our favorite bands for you to enjoy, and you aren't going to believe who we have coming!! More info to follow. -- Nov. 21, 2002 MP3 - Sweet & Dandy SouthernSka.com has chosen an MP3 of Sweet & Dandy as their MP3 of the week. I'm late posting this, so go grab it quickly. We won't be releasing this one till the DVD comes out... -- Nov. 10, 2002 Natti Love Joys Our friends The Natti Love Joys have just been added to the bill for Thursday, November 14 at The End. They will hit about 10:00 and we should go on around 11:00. Some of us play with NLJ from time to time, so come join us as we party with our 'extended family'! -- Nov. 09, 2002 Interview and Review SouthernSka.com has posted a review of the Camp Reggae show, and an interview with Rob. -- Sept. 23, 2002 No 'First Saturday Gig' in October As Rob heads up north again we'll miss our customary get-together at Windows on the Cumberland in October. You'll be able to see at least a few of the guys playing with Reggae stars The Natti Love Joys at Windows on October 12. Stay tuned as the lads return in November to celebrate their 9th anniversary as a band, and 5 riddim packed years of 'First Saturday Gigs' at Windows. Count on a surprise or two at the party. -- Sept. 05, 2002 CAMP REGGAE WAS A SUCCESS!! We appreciate all the Middle Tennessee crowd who made the trek into the mountains for Camp Reggae! We had a great time in the 'Branch Rudian Compound', and we hope you had a good time too. If you didn't make it to the festival this year it's time to start getting your tent ready for next year's event! Photos are up! If you have any you'd like to share, please send them in now. Go Deh! -- August 27, 2002 Video News New Videos posted to the MUSIC section. |
