Ska Nation takes their line-up very seriously; so serious in fact that Dying Scene has been asked to vet each and every band with a round of intense questioning that will determine whether or not they deserve a slot on the bill for the greatest night of ska Victorians will ever see (until next year).
We’re cranking up the heat, rolling up our sleeves and serving up each band the most hard hitting questions they’ve ever been forced to answer. If they answer well they will merit a final stamp of approval. If they answer poorly it’s immediate deportation to the rejected ranks of don’t-quit-your-day-job land.
Today we bring you the application for Australian music legends, Area-7. They’ve been around a long time but Dying Scene is pretty sure they’ll rock harder than any other band on the line-up…maybe. See if we let them into Ska Nation here.
Who are you and what do you what do you have to offer our party nation?
AREA-7
We offer a participation sport & sweaty shirt…. Both of which are not optional!
How many people are included on this application and what are their duties?
7…maybe 8…possibly 9…who knows. We’ll just wait and see who turns up.
Before we approve any application we need to know what your cultural fit would be. What are your top 3 Ska albums of all time and why?
Operation Ivy – “Energy”…no explanation required
Madness – “One Step Beyond”…the best album from the best band of the 2nd wave.
The Trojan Box Set – “Various Artists”…3 full albums of old skool ska goodness.
Where do you currently reside and what makes this place, “the place to be” in your eyes?
In a house…keeps the rain out!
Name three things you won’t come into the (Ska) Nation without?
1. Our Gear – gonna need that shit.
2. Our Kids – might be the last show we ever do.
3. Our Bassie Chris (he missed our last show due to an accident)
If you saw the gent pictured below walking down the street, what would be the first thing to come to your mind?
HHHHmmmmm…I had a badge like that in the 80s….
(Ska) Nation we take the security of our commodities very seriously. On a scale of 1 to Navy Seal Team 6, just how much of a security risk are you to the Nation’s beer supply?
Dan our drummer & Chris Bassie are. The rest of us are lightweights, although Chuck can drop a yard glass in 5 seconds flat, just ask Reel Big Fish.
Please disclose one piece of information that your mother wouldn’t know about you.
I’m not her son.
Who do you most want to see when you enter (Ska) Nation
1000 punters or a full house!
Are there any other things you’d like us to consider when processing your application?
SKANK HARD!
Who the hell are we to deny Area-7? I mean, COME ON! It’s Area-7! Dying Scene hereby declares
SKA NATION 2011
Saturday October 29th – 1pm – Fairbank Cafe (70 Faibank Rd, Clayton Sth, VIC)
Sunday October 30th – Corner Hotel – Richmond +18
Monday October 31st – CBD Night Club – over 2 levels – Melbourne +18
Tickets for all Ska Nation shows are available for purchase here.
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