Channel Title: Melbourne Ska Orchestra Channel Description: In 2003, the time was right. A world-record attempt to have the largest number of horn players on stage at the same time playing the ska-skank saw a slew of musicians take the stage at St Kilda's Gershwin Room, and although nobody remembered to check if the record had actually been set, from this sold-out performance the Melbourne Ska Orchestra was born. Assembled from some of Australia's preeminent names in Ska and Reggae and fronted by inimitable frontman Nicky Bomba (Bomba, Bustamento, John Butler Trio), the soaring popularity of the band is seeing the MSO fast becoming a fixture of Australia's musical landscape. This self titled debut album from the Melbourne Ska Orchestra is the culmination of years of passion and performance from one of the most energetic and inspired ensembles currently winning over audiences right across the country. This is music at its most entertaining; vibrant, surprising, and with a beat to shame the Devil. This is Ska. <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - John Wayne (Audio Only) Description: JOHN WAYNE Written by: Nicky Bomba Produced by: Nicky Bomba Performed by: Melbourne Ska Orchestra Your spurs are old and rusted your Stetson's got a stain You're all fresh outta bullets John Wayne Cracks in the foundation Flickers in the flame Once king of the frontier John Wayne Oh You had the world there at your feet You earned the Hall of Fame But now they're hearing gunshots in the street The old town it got looted You sold the wagon train But who's the damsel in distress now John Wayne Oh You had the world there at your feet You earned the Hall of Fame But now they're hearing gunshots in the street The outlaws and the offbeats Won't come to save the day But the Sheriff's got some questions John Wayne Oh You had the world there at your feet You earned the Hall of Fame But now they're hearing gunshots in the street </video> <video> Tour Diary - Good Days Bad Days Tour 2020. Episode 1 Description: Take a look at life on the road with the 20+ piece Melbourne Ska Orchestra on the first leg of their Good Days Bad Days Australian Tour. </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Good Days Bad Days (Official Video) Description: New single from the 2019 ARIA-award winning album One Year Of Ska - a collection of 52 songs recorded and released weekly over one year. https://mso.lnk.to/OneYearOfSka Live footage in this video from: The Forum - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia BluesFest - Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia Airlie Beach Festival - Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia Montreal International Jazz Festival, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Vancouver Folk Festival, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Boomtown, Winchester, United Kingdom Queenscliff Music Festival, Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia Splendour In The Grass, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom The Observatory, Santa Ana, Califonia, USA TVM2 television special, Malta Mullumbimby Civic Hall, Mullumbimby, NSW, Australia Shadow Electric, Melbourne University, Australia The Lost Lands, Werribee Mansion, Victoria Australia Allen Eaton Studios, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Freeburg Station Studio, Freeburg Victoria, Australia WOMADelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Credits: Good Days Bad Days Written by: Nicky Bomba / Barry Deenick Mixing Engineer: Robin Mai Video Editing and animation: Wally Maloney </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - We're All Fruit Salad (The Wiggles) Description: Melbourne Ska Orchestra - We're All Fruit Salad (The Wiggles) From 'Rewiggled' 2022 Song produced by Nicky Bomba Recorded at Freeburgh Station. Horn arrangement Dean Hilson Video Credits: PRODUCTION: Executive Producer: Nicky Bomba Director: Wally Maloney DOP: JP Pirata @piratafilms35 Editor: JP Pirata @piratafilms35 Location: Studio 31, ABC Melbourne Venue Manager: Stewart Burchmore Lighting Operator: Simon Harkom Production Assistant: David Harris CAST: THE BAND: Vocalists: Nicky Bomba, Pat Powell, Steve Montgomery, Stefania Serna Bass: Barry Deenick, Keys: Tim Matthew, Guitar: Dan Kerr, Drums: Elvis Aljus Saxes: Peter Mitchell, Dean Hilson, Trombones: Wally Maloney, Peter Slipper Trumpets: Jessica Jacobs, David Henry FRUIT DANCERS: Pineapple: Maysa Caruana Watermelon: Kelly Bruce Strawberry: Penny Bohan Banana: Stefano Ioele Avocado: Barnaby Joyce Assistant: Sarah Caruana Audition Assessor: Stefania Serna </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Magnolia Springtime Description: SONG 52 of 52! https://mso.lnk.to/magnolia This is the final song in Melbourne Ska Orchestra's MSO52 Project! 52 songs in 52 weeks! This song was written and produced by Wally Maloney with vocal excellence from Nicky Bomba, Sally Ford on the chorus and Pat Powell on the toast. Horn arrangements with help from Dean Hilson and musical contributions from: Nicky Bomba - Drums / vocals / Guitar Wally Maloney - Production/Programming/Trombone Dean Hilson - Saxes Peter Mitchell - Baritone Sax Jessica Jacobs - Tromobone Patrick Cronin - Trumpet Paul Coyle - Trumpet / Tuba </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - 'John Wayne' out Friday 9 August Description: Melbourne Ska Orchestra - 'John Wayne' out Friday 9 August </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Something Strong (Official Music Video) Description: 'Something Strong' celebrates 20 Years of Melbourne Ska Orchestra in song! VINYL / STREAM HERE: https://snd.click/20YearsYoung It’s been a pretty amazing adventure with the Melbourne Ska Orchestra. Born out of love for the genre back in 2003, the energy that all the musicians have invested has translated into a fun filled mission in the name of Ska. The music by it’s nature is a community event when performed and we’re lucky to have created a family vibe that has propelled this special thing we’ve created into a double decade story of Joy. 20 years young is a valid description of where we’re at as the excitement and creativity within the band is still burning strong. With our World Tours and Awards we know we’re doing something unique and positive in the music world. This single is a snapshot so far….so much more to come….. Long Live Melbourne Ska Orchestra! Long Live Ska! LYRICS: 20 years young to the day When the orchestra started to play Hep cats from Melbourne town Got together for the Monster Sound Hip vibe in the Gershwin room Oh Saint Kilda she went boom boom boom Celebrating 1963 Jump Up 40th anniversary. Why don’t we do this again We can party like the best of them Feels like we all belong Knew we had Something Strong Fell in love with the 2Tone thing Originated in Jamaican Swing Coxsonne, The Duke MrBeckford too Mosquito jump in the hot Calallo A record contract who would ever guess Mashed up Womad and the big bluesfest Montréal Turkey and Glastonbury NewYork, London at the BBC #MelbourneSkaOrchestra #20YearsYoung #Melbourne </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Love At First Sight Description: Song 50 of 52 </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Live Highlights Description: Looking back at some live highlights from the past 20 years. Bookings: Australia Select Music Stephen@selectmsuic.com.au North America AIM Booking Agency nicole@aimbooking.com Management Nicky Bomba and Wally Maloney melbourneskaorchestra@gmail.com Festival Performances – Australia: WOMAdelaide, SA 2012, 2022 Byron Bay Bluesfest, NSW 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2022 Golden Plains Festival, VIC, 2013 Caloundra Festival, QLD, 2013, 2014 & 2016 Queenscliff Festival, VIC 2013 & 2015 AWME (Australiasian World Music Expo), VIC 2013, 2014 & 2016 Bigsound, Brisbane QLD 2013 Wave Rock Weekender, WA 2013 VIVID Festival, Sydney Opera House NSW 2015 Falls Festival, VIC 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 Splendour In The Grass, Byron Bay NSW 2016 TEDx Melbourne VIC 2019 International Festival performances: WOMADNZ, New Zealand 2013 Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival, New Zealand 2014 Glastonbury, United Kingdom 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival, Canada 2014 Festival D’ete de Quebec, Canada 2014 Dundas Square Toronto, Canada 2014 Northern Lights Festival Boreal, Ontario Canada 2014, 2015 Beaches Jazz Festival, Toronto Canada 2015 Vancouver Folk Festival, Canada 2015 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, California US 2015 Boomtown Fair, Winchester UK 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland UK 2016 Kaya Festival, Wales UK 2016 International shows: The Forge, Camden London UK – SOLD OUT 2014 The Garage, London UK 2015 & 2016 Garaj Istanbul, Turkey 2015 The Observatory, Orange County US, 2015 BB King’s Blues Bar & Grill, New York US 2015 </video> <video> OUTLAWS & OFFBEATS TOUR 2024 Description: OUTLAWS & OFFBEATS TOUR 2024 FRI 16 AUG TANKS ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS FRI 23 AUG THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE SAT 24 AUG THE STATION, SUNSHINE COAST SUN 25 AUG SOUNDLOUNGE, GOLD COAST THU 29 AUG KING STREET BANDROOM, NEWCASTLE FRI 30 AUG WAVES, WOLLONGONG SAT 31 AUG METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY SUN 01 SEP THE BASEMENT, CANBERRA SAT 14 SEP THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE FRI 20 SEP THE RIVER, MARGARET RIVER SAT 21 SEP FREO.SOCIAL, FREMANTLE FRI 04 OCT 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE SAT 12 OCT HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Live Highlights Description: Experience @MelbourneSkaOrchestra Live! </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Live show crowd highlights Description: And the crowd goes crazy! Festival and club show highlights from the past few years. Bookings Australia Select Music Stephen@selectmsuic.com.au North America AIM Booking Agency nicole@aimbooking.com Management Nicky Bomba and Wally Maloney melbourneskaorchestra@gmail.com Festival Performances – Australia: WOMAdelaide, SA 2012 Byron Bay Bluesfest, NSW 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2019 Golden Plains Festival, VIC, 2013 Caloundra Festival, QLD, 2013, 2014 & 2016 Queenscliff Festival, VIC 2013 & 2015 AWME (Australiasian World Music Expo), VIC 2013, 2014 & 2016 Fremantle Arts Centre New Years Day Concert, WA 2013 Bigsound, Brisbane QLD 2013 Wave Rock Weekender, WA 2013 VIVID Festival, Sydney Opera House NSW 2015 Falls Festival, VIC 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 Australia Day at The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2015 Splendour In The Grass, Byron Bay NSW 2016 ‘A Night Out with Shane Jacobson’ – A collaborative Comedy Musical featuring MSO, Feb 2015 TEDx Melbourne VIC 2019 International Festival performances: WOMADNZ, New Zealand 2013 Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival, New Zealand 2014 Glastonbury, United Kingdom 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival, Canada 2014 Festival D’ete de Quebec, Canada 2014 Dundas Square Toronto, Canada 2014 Northern Lights Festival Boreal, Ontario Canada 2014, 2015 Beaches Jazz Festival, Toronto Canada 2015 Vancouver Folk Festival, Canada 2015 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, California US 2015 Boomtown Fair, Winchester UK 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland UK 2016 Kaya Festival, Wales UK 2016 International shows: The Forge, Camden London UK – SOLD OUT 2014 The Garage, London UK 2015 & 2016 Garaj Istanbul, Turkey 2015 The Observatory, Orange County US, 2015 BB King’s Blues Bar & Grill, New York US 2015 </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Aston Is The Man (Audio only) Description: On hearing of the passing of true reggae royalty Aston Family Man Barrett, Melbourne Ska Orchestra revived this tribute to a true icon of music, the man responsible for bringing the music of Bob Marley and the Wailers to life. Aston Family Man Barrett was not only a gifted musician, he was the musical director and band leader for some of the 20th century's most iconic and wide-reaching songs. Enjoy this heartfelt tribute. MSO LYRICS: Leave some room for the people. Weave like a rainbow fish Stop like the one goalkeeper Sweet like a morning kiss Makes the boat stayed anchored Take the rain from the sky Brothers would shout directions Family man replies Aston is the man Aston is the man Aston is the man Aston is the man When Delroy needs rocksteady Straight to the heart he got Sound was gold and ready Working for the Coxsonne Dodd Nesta had found some good soil Aston would sow the seed Carlton would add the water So we could all climb the tree Aston is the man Aston is the man Aston is the man Aston is the man Leave some room for the people. Weave like a rainbow fish Stop like the one goalkeeper Sweet like a morning kiss Aston is the man Aston is the man Aston is the man Aston is the man http://www.melbourneskaorchestra.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneSkaOrchestra/ https://www.instagram.com/melbourne_ska_orchestra/ https://snd.click/MelbourneSkaOrchestra CREDITS: Song: Aston Is The Man Written by: Nicky Bomba Performed by: Melbourne Ska Orchestra Produced by: Nicky Bomba </video> <video> Good Days Bad Days, Melbourne Description: So excited to be back on stage! The home town show - the big one 🎉🎉 Good Days Bad Days Tour - Melbourne 😎 Share this with ya mates, get your schmick suits and frocks ready, and polish those sunnies. Buy tickets here... https://forummelbourne.com.au/shows/melbourne-ska-orchestra21 </video> <video> Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Generations Gone Description: Song 51 of 52 from the ARIA-Award winning album One Year Of Ska Get the track here: https://mso.lnk.to/GenerationGone </video>

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In 2003, the time was right. A world-record attempt to have the largest number of horn players on stage at the same time playing the ska-skank saw a slew of musicians take the stage at St Kilda's Gershwin Room, and although nobody remembered to check if the record had actually been set, from this sold-out performance the Melbourne Ska Orchestra was born. Assembled from some of Australia's preeminent names in Ska and Reggae and fronted by inimitable frontman Nicky Bomba (Bomba, Bustamento, John Butler Trio), the soaring popularity of the band is seeing the MSO fast becoming a fixture of Australia's musical landscape.

This self titled debut album from the Melbourne Ska Orchestra is the culmination of years of passion and performance from one of the most energetic and inspired ensembles currently winning over audiences right across the country. This is music at its most entertaining; vibrant, surprising, and with a beat to shame the Devil. This is Ska.

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