S q u e e z y t u n e s

Puffy Ami Yumi and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Catchy, catchy summer ska from Japan !

Plus-Tech Squeeze Box

I can't be bothered to describe the sound that Japanese band Plus-Tech Squeeze Box make - it would take too long. Instead watch this fan-made video for their classic 'Dough-nuts Town's map'.

Link: Plus-Tech Squeeze Box (in Japanese) 

Circuit Bent Combo Organ

Sorry for the lack of updates recently, I think someone has circuit bent my broadband access. Maybe Tucker, seen here playing with his combo organ. Looks like a Yamaha to me.

Shake a Tail Feather

This is a cleverly put together video for Ray Charles' Shake a Tail Feather, from the Blues Brothers, using Japanese animé cartoons. It's also a great example of Wurlitzer electric piano.

St Patrick's Day Celebration

Here are a bunch of bands who I think have been inspired by the Pogues.

First up Black 47 (unfortunately the video cuts out early)

Next we have Flogging Molly - who probably come closest to catching some of the subtlety of the Pogues (except in this song)

The Pogues influence has spread far and wide. This is The Cherry Coke$ from Japan.

Another great band from the US - Dropkick Murphys.

Hmmmm. Kilts and tam o'shanters' The Real McKenzies must be from Canada.

and we shouldn't forget The Pogues themselves.