77 episodes

Hosted by veteran radio DJ/emcee/promoter Junor Francis, we celebrate Southern California's ska, rocksteady and vintage reggae scene through insightful conversations with the legends and modern-day players, including those behind-the-scenes. Produced by Eric Kohler for Rockery Radio.

Follow us @HistoryofLASka and @Rockery_Radio on Instagram.

Subscribe to our History of L.A. Ska channel on YouTube.

Join our History of L.A. Ska group on Facebook.

History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions Junor Francis and Eric Kohler

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Hosted by veteran radio DJ/emcee/promoter Junor Francis, we celebrate Southern California's ska, rocksteady and vintage reggae scene through insightful conversations with the legends and modern-day players, including those behind-the-scenes. Produced by Eric Kohler for Rockery Radio.

Follow us @HistoryofLASka and @Rockery_Radio on Instagram.

Subscribe to our History of L.A. Ska channel on YouTube.

Join our History of L.A. Ska group on Facebook.

    Episode 81: Jonas Cabrera, Paul Hampton, Kip Wirtzfeld & Woody Diaz (The Skeletones)

    Episode 81: Jonas Cabrera, Paul Hampton, Kip Wirtzfeld & Woody Diaz (The Skeletones)

    Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with four members of Riverside, CA's veteran group, The Skeletones - Jonas Cabrera, Paul Hampton, Kip Wirtzfeld and Woody Diaz.



    We also preview their upcoming performances at No Values Festival on June 8, 2024 at Pomona Fairplex and on June 9, 2024 at The Glass House, where they will support The Selecter.



    Visit www.theskeletones.com.



    This exclusive intro jingle is written, performed and recorded by Jesse Wagner of The Aggrolites. Drums courtesy of Scott Abels.

    • 1 hr 57 min
    Episode 80: The Cover-Ups & Women of L.A. Ska with Nina Cole, Stacey Iguchi, Mini Kurhan, Sarah Lundeen, Nessa Roffredo, Gina Rodriguez & Cris Verso

    Episode 80: The Cover-Ups & Women of L.A. Ska with Nina Cole, Stacey Iguchi, Mini Kurhan, Sarah Lundeen, Nessa Roffredo, Gina Rodriguez & Cris Verso

    Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with 7 members of The Cover-Ups and women of the Los Angeles ska scene - Nina Cole, Stacey Iguchi, Mini Kurhan, Sarah Lundeen, Nessa Roffredo, Gina Rodriguez, and Cris Verso.

    • 1 hr 47 min
    Episode 79: Chris Murray (King Apparatus, Bluebeat Lounge)

    Episode 79: Chris Murray (King Apparatus, Bluebeat Lounge)

    Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Canadian-born, veteran singer, songwriter, musician, producer and promoter, Chris Murray. He was also the front man for King Apparatus and curator of the Bluebeat Lounge.

    • 1 hr 57 min
    Episode 78: Darren Fletcher, Dean Olmstead & Paul Miskulin (Let's Go Bowling)

    Episode 78: Darren Fletcher, Dean Olmstead & Paul Miskulin (Let's Go Bowling)

    Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three members of Fresno, CA's veteran ska group, Let's Go Bowling - Darren Fletcher, Dean Olmstead and Paul Miskulin.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Episode 77: Gaz Mayall (The Trojans, Gaz's Rockin' Blues Club)

    Episode 77: Gaz Mayall (The Trojans, Gaz's Rockin' Blues Club)

    Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with veteran British singer, musician, producer, label operator, DJ, promoter, Gaz Mayall, of The Trojans and Gaz's Rockin' Blues Club.

    • 1 hr 35 min
    Episode 76: Gabrial McNair (No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, Sublime With Rome)

    Episode 76: Gabrial McNair (No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, Sublime With Rome)

    Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist, Gabrial McNair, best known for his work with No Doubt, Gwen Stefani and Sublime With Rome.

    We also preview Cali Vibes festival in Long Beach, CA where Gabe will be on double duty on February 17, 2023.

    • 2 hrs 5 min

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