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.
First up: Cairns ska act Jobstopper. See how the band holds up against the cross examination here.
Who are you and what do you have to offer our party nation?
We are Jobstopper! We have to offer two stunningly good-looking dudes, two mediocre looking dudes and two downright ugly dudes. We also have to offer upbeat ska punk music, witty, witty stage banter and perhaps a complimentary juicer if you ask nicely.
How many people are included on this application and what are their duties?
There are (26-2)/4 people in our band:
Trevor “Two Hands” Takkos – Drums, Beer Enthusiast
Casey “CB” Bradley – Saxophone, Vocals, Tap Dancing (seriously)
Wil “Stopper” Carroll – Guitar, Vocals, Constant confusion
Jordan “Hack” Bennett – Trombone, Vocals, Sharp Dresser
Adam “Advertisement” Burke – Bass, Vocals, Anger
Andrew “Fantastic” Hamilton – Keyboard, Guitar, ABSOLUTELY NO VOCALS
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?
1. The Arrogant Sons Of Bitches – “Three Cheers For Disappointment” – Ska at such a frantic pace you may have a seizure. Followed by an “eargasm”
2. The Supervillians – “Massive” – The perfect blend of funny and serious. Dual vocals compliment each other in the same context that the trumpet and sax do.
3. 99% Fat – “Recipe for Disaster” – It’s raw where it needs to be, it’s melodic just where you want it and it’s all over infectious. Seriously, Adam nearly had a brain aneurysm trying NOT to tap his toes to this.
Where do you currently reside and what makes this place, “the place to be” in your eyes?
Cairns, North Qld. Cairns is the place to be because it’s home to our mates and a scene where the bands support each other. Also because Trev’s Grandmother makes an AMAZING feed, because Casey gets panties thrown at him mid saxophone solo and because Marky Mark said so.
Name three things you won’t come into the (Ska) Nation without?
a. Jordan “Hack” Bennett (again!)
b. Jetstar
c. Wil’s subconscious mumbling about Pokemon
If you saw the gent pictured below walking down the street, what would be the first thing to come to your mind?
Why on earth is he wearing white socks?
(Ska) Nation takes 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 Nations beer supply?
There will cease to be a beer supply for Navy Seal Team 6 to secure once Andrew and Adam hit the bar, just ask Brisbane.
Please disclose one piece of information that your mother wouldn’t know about you.
That brown stain on the couch was from me spilling some milo straight out of the tin when I was eating it. I tried to clean it off with a wet sponge but it made the stain worse. I then left the door open and let the dog in to make it look like he was laying on the couch and stained it. I’m sorry mum.
Who do you most want to see when you enter (Ska) Nation?
If The Kamikazi Thunderkats cover a certain 90s kids TV show theme song then I believe it would be The Kamikaze Thunderkats.
Are there any other things you’d like us to consider when processing your application?
I’d like you to consider what your life would’ve turned out like if you were named “Milton” at birth.
Because they’ve got flights and we know how hard it is trying to get a refund out of Jetstar we hereby declare,
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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