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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We've teased it long enough...TURBO is now available for PRESALE purchases on our website! This limited-edition re-release of our 2002 album is available in black, solid yellow or splatter yellow. Extra special thanks to @markreitermusic and @mutineerrecords.

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This is going to be a lot of fun 🥳

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

February 24th, 2026 is the release date of my 1st EP entitled ‘Mimicry’, which features 4 songs written and performed by me with the help of numerous friends. joeross578.bandcamp.com + most streaming sites Please donate to supernovaalliance.org/donate if ya dig it 🙏

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🎉 JUST ANNOUNCED! 🎉 Fri, Apr 10th | Leesburg, VA | Tally Ho Theater @pietasters.bsky.social w/ The Raging Nathans & Celebration Summer 📷: Ben Eisendrath

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🎉 JUST ANNOUNCED! 🎉 Fri, April 17th | Virginia Beach, VA | The Bunker 7 Cities Ska Fest 2026 ft. @pietasters.bsky.social w/ The Toasters, Hub City Stompers, The Best of the Worst & Chupaskabra

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🎟️ JUST ANNOUNCED! 🎟️ Sun, Mar 8th, 2026 | Garwood, NJ | Crossroads Hardcore For Pits 8 w/ Murphy's Law, @pietasters.bsky.social , THE TAKE nyc, Pilfers, Hub City Stompers & more!

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

📣 *JUST ANNOUNCED!* 📣 Sun, July 19th | Currituck, NC | Morris Farm Market *FREE SHOW!* 3 PM www.etix.com/ticket/p/900...

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

📣 JUST ANNOUNCED! 📣 Sat, Oct 3rd | Catonsville, MD | The Vortex at CAA Park Reggae & Ska Fest ft Culture w/ Kenyatta Hill w/ John Brown's Body, The Pietasters, Jah Works, Yellow Dubmarine, Higher Education, The Loving Paupers, The Players Band & Eastern Standard Time

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Getting ready for next week in #GreensboroNC & #richmondva for two shows with our friends @fiveironfrenzy.bsky.social! Fri, Feb 27th @ Hangar 1819 Sat, Feb 28th @ @TheCanalClub Visit our website for ticket links to these and all our shows! www.thepietasters.com/tour-dates/

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Our annual holiday show at @930club.bsky.social is on Sat, Dec 27th with The Loving Paupers, @theplayersband.bsky.social & The Upstarters, w/ @djselah.bsky.social spinning between sets. Go to 930's website for tickets and their Holiday Raffle to win tickets to every 930/Atlantis show in 2026!

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

In honor of @pietasters.bsky.social returning to Supernova to perform a special 30th anniversary set of Oolooloo this year, here's a triple shot from their set in 2024 including Freak Show, Tell You Why with Coolie Ranx, & Maggie Mae. Video: youtu.be/CKom7chPpSY

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Thanks again @supernovaska.bsky.social for having us at the party 😎 Got your tickets yet?

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Fun weekend coming up July 11th/12th... 1st stop is in Wilkes-Barre, PA at River Street Jazz Cafe with @sgtscag.bsky.social and Lunch Trucks on Fri, July 11th. #SoExcited

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Sat July 12th! See you in Rochester, NY at the Tropix Eatery & Lounge for the Skachester Music Extravaganza! Check out our website for the link to tickets! @pietasters.bsky.social w/ @someskaband.bsky.social @motherwortband.com Turkey Blaster Omega Captain Tom & The Hooligans

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Eastern Standard Time @estmusic.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Just sent off one track for an upcoming compilation. Another will be finished this week. Then it’s off to Europe for the rest of the month. 😀🎶🎶🖤🤍🖤🤍

Poster with dates of Eastern Standard Time’s European Tour in June. Dates are:
19 - Nordenham, Germany - Eldorado
20 - Roßlau, Germany - This is Ska
21 - Zduńska Wola, Poland - Dni Zduńskiej Woli
22 - Fürstenwalde, Germany - Parkclub
23 - Mainz-Kastell, Germany - Feuerwerks Open Air @ Reduit
24 - TBA
25 - Zürich, Switzerland - Dynamo
26 - Absberg, Germany - Wakepark Brombachsee
27 - Nijmegen, The Netherlands - De Kaaij
28 - Köln, Germany - Die Kantine

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Had a great rehearsal with the dudes last night in preparation for the Rocksteady Freddy Quartet gig this Sat, June 7th in Boulder, CO (3490 Fordham Ct) Fun, family-friendly, backyard BYOB/potluck *FREE* show (donations appreciated 🙏😎) Doors at 7 PM, show starts ~ 8/8:30 PM

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

THIS Sat, June 7th in Boulder, CO! Rocksteady Freddie (NY Ska Jazz Ensemble) - Vocals/Sax/Flute/Keys James Vaughn (Al's HWY50) - Guitar Andy Verdecchio (@fiveironfrenzy.bsky.social) - Drums Joe Ross (@pietasters.bsky.social, @theplayersband.bsky.social) - Bass Doors at 7, show ~ 8, FREE!!!

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We had an awesome time at @punkrockbowling.bsky.social!! Thanks to all 🙏😎 Next up for us is never Early Fest on Sat, May 31st in Baltimore, MD at Power Plant LIVE! See you there!!

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The Players Band @theplayersband.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Tonight! Doors at 7pm, we hit at 8pm. Ska party at Zen West w/the legendary Toasters! app.tickethive.com/e/zenwesttoast

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The Players Band @theplayersband.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Friday! Zen West!

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Twlldun @twlldun.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Why does this echidna look like he’s about to drop the hottest jazz piano album OF THE YEAR

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

There is nothing comforting about “I’m just as scared as you” coming from the legislative branch that’s supposed to keep checks and balances on the executive. While she thought it was relatable, it is actually mortifying.

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Another Colorado-area @pietasters.bsky.social gig? At @skabrewing.bsky.social ?? With Less Than Jake and @bitemebambi.bsky.social ??? Absolutely 😎. Let's party ya'll.

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Hope to see ya there for our 1st show!

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Our friends @theplayersband.bsky.social are running a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their upcoming new album release 'SKAZILLA!' and could use your help. They're 75% funded with 7 days to go. Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

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The Players Band’s 6th album - SKAZILLA!

Recording sessions are complete and we need your help to bring the project to life

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

New band First Time Caller...featuring yours truly along with members of The Dendrites, Skank Williams and The Opalites! First show on Sat, Mar 29th at Moe's BBQ in Englewood, CO. Hope to see you there!

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The Players Band @theplayersband.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

11 days left! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

These shirts are cool 😎 You can grab one on our Kickstarter! @theplayersband.bsky.social

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

The Pietasters' last stop in FL on our upcoming Southeast run is on Sat, Mar 22nd in Miami Beach, FL! Sat, Mar 22nd | Miami Beach, FL | Miami Beach Bandshell @mustardplug.bsky.social & @pietasters.bsky.social w/ @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social Doors @ 6 PM Tickets: $25 ADV All Ages

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Our 2nd stop in FL on our Southeast run with @mustardplug.bsky.social & @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social is at Terra Fermata in Stuart, FL. Get your ticket today! Fri, Mar 21st | Stuart, FL | Terra Fermata Mustard Plug & The Pietasters w/ Flying Raccoon Suit Doors @ 6 PM 🎟️: $25 ADV All Ages

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Our 1st stop in Florida on our upcoming tour with @mustardplug.bsky.social & @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social is coming up FAST! Don't miss out, get those tickets now!! Thu, Mar 20th | Deland, FL | Cafe DaVinci Mustard Plug & The Pietasters w/ Flying Raccoon Suit Doors @ 6 PM Tickets: $25 ADV

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

CNBC is calling it the Tesla Chain Saw Massacre. 🤣

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The Players Band @theplayersband.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

We need your help! We are 1/3 of the way there with less than 2/3 of the month to go. Help us bring this album to life. Huge thanks to those who have kicked in so far! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

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The Players Band’s 6th album - SKAZILLA!

Recording sessions are complete and we need your help to bring the project to life

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Joe Ross @joeross578.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Just learned of Scottie P’s passing. Saw him last year in FL on a @pietasters.bsky.social run (pic is from that meetup); we were planning to link up again in a couple weeks for this year’s FL run. Gutted…love and respect to all of Scott’s family & friends…RIP my friend 😔

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 09/03/2025

wild that bradley cooper shows up for five minutes in that recent dungeons and dragons movie and gives a genuinely heartfelt and sensitive performance seemingly out of nowhere

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pietasters.bsky.social @pietasters.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Atlanta! Get ready! Wed Mar 19th @ The Masquerade @mustardplug.bsky.social, @pietasters.bsky.social & @flyingraccoonsuit.bsky.social Doors @ 7 PM Tickets: $23 ADV ALL AGES Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com/mustard-plug...

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The ability to control mass party opinion this directly is unlike anything I’ve really seen in my time covering politics.

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 06/03/2025

I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k. I will not look at my 401k.

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On The Upbeat: A Ska Podcast @ontheupbeatska.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Do you like good ska music? Be sure to support @theplayersband.bsky.social new album via their kickstarter. #ska

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On The Upbeat: A Ska Podcast @ontheupbeatska.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This Week Andy and David from @theplayersband.bsky.social visit the show. They tell us about their Kickstarter campaign for the band’s latest album, Skazilla. We learn how they came to work with Vic Ruggiero and Victor Rice and we listen to the song, What I See. open.spotify.com/episode/7u4T...

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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 05/03/2025

I'm boycotting as much US stuff as I can but one thing I won't be boycotting is US artists, writers & other creatives.

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Ska Box ✊🍉 @skaboxrox.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🚨SKA-NNOUNCEMENT🚨 The @theplayersband.bsky.social is doing a Kickstarter to fund the release of their new album SKAZILLA! We're super excited for new music from one of our favorite bands! We've already given the new album a listen and we promise, YOU WANT THIS ALBUM! Go support them!!! #ska

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Bearded Gentlemen Music @beardedgmusic.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

For the last 25 years, The Players Band have been wowing fans with their unique take on big band ska. This year, they'll be releasing their sixth album, SKAZILLA! @almightydanish.bsky.social chats with Andy Schneider! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/03/03/t...

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The Players Band | SKAZILLA! and Interview | Bearded Gentlemen

For the last 25 years, Baltimore's The Players Band have been performing high-quality ska. Andy Schneider talks ska and their new album.

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Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

We finally fixed illegal immigration (nobody wants to come here anymore)

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