Tag: The O.C. Supertones

No, The Supertones weren’t the first Christian ska band. The Israelites’ first album pre-dated them by a year. But in the UK, Rev Counta and the Speedoze* (another incarnation of Ishmael United) had released a full-length as early as 1980! And perhaps some Jamaican bands that didn’t fit into the CCM/CBA mold had been active earlier than that, it’s hard to say. However, the Supertones were the first Christian ska band to release an album on a nationally-distributed label, releasing The Adventures of the O.C.… Continued →

Six Foot Midget was a ska punk band from Denton, TX. FFO: The Insyderz, The O.C. Supertones, and May Weather.

The folks at SMLXL Vinyl are pressing the classic O.C. Supertones album “Supertones Strike Back” on RED Vinyl for the first time in over two decades. Get yours on sale for just $20 right here. SKA SKA SKA!… Continued →

2017 was a pretty decent year for music! Between finding newer bands, the resurgence of others from years of inaction, and great albums from bands we’ve come to love and depend on for great music, it was pretty tough to be disappointed. Below, are the 20 albums that I consider to be the year’s best. If there are bands there you haven’t heard of, I hope you check them out, you never know…maybe one of them would’ve made your top spot.… Continued →

The show this past Saturday night was an incredible experience. It was bittersweet in the fact that they put on a fantastic, entertaining, and emotional show while at the same time effectively ending their more than two decade career as a band. So many memories are rolled up into this band for me and I’ll be forever thankful for the music & ministry of this mighty Ska band. I wrote a deeply personal account of my experience and love for this band on the IVM Instagram page.… Continued →

The day is here. That’s right tickets for OC Supertones final show and 20th anniversary celebration of the landmark Christian ska album, “Supertones Strike Back” are on sale now right here. Check out the little promo video and make sure you attend this once in a lifetime celebration. The weather will be beautiful out here and you can’t beat gorgeous sights of the San Clemente beach town in South OC, California. Plus you get a sweet reunion with Pax 217!… Continued →

It’s bittersweet news I announce today. Well loved Orange County, CA. ska/punk band The O.C. Supertones have indeed announced their last show ever and 20th anniversary celebration of the classic album “Supertones Strike Back” taking place at Shoreline Church in San Clemente, CA. June 3rd with Pax 217 opening the show. Tickets go on sale March 17th at OCSUPERTONES.com for $20ea. There is also an awesome “Ultimate Fan Experience” ticket available for $200 that includes a whole bunch of fun activities and goodies that you can read more about below (on sale now).… Continued →

Pegleg of The Dingees fame (and guest on the first OC Supertones record) has released a brand new album titled “4th Wave” under the name “Peg & The Rejected” that would please all fans of The Dingees reggae/ska sound. Purchase/Stream on all digital networks or download for free right here (band approved and promoted link) … Continued →

You can now stream the entire new album “For the Glory” from The O.C. Supertones on YouTube, below. Make sure to pick this album up on either iTunes or Amazon. It is also available on CD from a number of stores including Amazon’s Store.… Continued →

The OC Supertones "For the Glory" review. Disagree with the score all you want, it's not going to change the fact that I absolutely LOVE this album and will listen to it for years to come.....

Check out my interview with Jason Carson (Drummer) of The OC Supertones

We are excited to bring you a brand new song stream of the track “All Glory” by The OC Supertones. The song appears on the band’s upcoming album “For the Glory”, due November 6th on BEC Recordings. You can pre-order the album here on iTunes.… Continued →

The O.C. Supertones have posted another lyric video, this one for their song “Far More Beautiful”. The song appears on the band’s new album “For the Glory” which will release on November 6th through BEC Recordings.… Continued →

The O.C. Supertones have debuted the lyric video for the title track off of their new album For the Glory! The album comes out on November 6th!… Continued →

The OC Music Awards have just opened up the voting for their People’s Choice Award, and what band could possibly more deserving of the award than Orange County’s finest ska band The O.C. Supertones? Click on this link to submit your vote! It appears that you can vote multiple times, so make sure to vote every day until voting closes on February 15th! The winner will be decided by text votes March 9, 2013 at the main OC Music Awards celebration.… Continued →