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RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

I've been plugging it as much as I can for the last few weeks, but this is going to be the musical event of the year in Korea. The world's best ska/reggae band, the Slackers, is coming to Korea to play two dates in Hongdae. I saw them live in Edmonton in 2003 shortly before coming here and it was the best show of my life.

The first show has Suck Stuff, a very hardworking Korean punk band that you can't leave the country without seeing, and Kingston Rudieska, Korea's only real ska band who play bluebeat stuff in the vein of the Skatalites.

The second show is at Skunk Hell, Korea's main punk club. The openers will be Rux, who are one of the top punk bands of the country, and Ska Sucks who have lousy taste in band names (their singer designed these posters).

Here's a map that shows both clubs in relation to subway stations.

Here's a promotional video from them about a DVD they're on.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9JDAWwM1kOM

And here are three mp3s for you to listen to (but don't tell them!).
http://www.daehanmindecline.com/transfer/slackers-rude_and_reckless.mp3
http://www.daehanmindecline.com/transfer/Slackers-ChaseTheDevil(Live).mp3
http://www.daehanmindecline.com/transfer/SlackersChrisMurray-Janie_Jones.mp3

seoulsucker · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject:

I'll be there...been a while since I've seen a good live show in Korea.

crazy_arcade · Joined: 05 Nov 2006

nice posters. I'll be at DGBG. I'll make sure I say hi instead of just randomly yelling out your esl moniker n passing. Looking forward to a good turnout. I'm trying to tell as many people as possible.

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Yeah, you'll probably see me floating around the door.

Was it you who called out "Race traitor!" outside DGBD a few months ago? It was a very surreal moment, and from an objective prespective people would've thought you were some kind of racist. It gave me a laugh. Anyway, make sure you say hi this time.

crazy_arcade · Joined: 05 Nov 2006

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Oh yeah, this really isn't all that important, but I'm going to be DJing at both shows between sets. There is supposed to be a 30-minute gap between the openers and the Slackers. At DGBD there will be a drink special in this time, but at Skunk you'll have time to run across the street to the 7/11.

rockstarsmooth · Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Location: anyang, baybee!

i'll be there saturday night for sure, friday night is a maybe. i am so excited about this show; good, live ska can't be beat!
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right now i'm listening to: modest mouse - karma payment plan

tiger fancini · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Location: Testicles for Eyes

I'm pretty sure I'll be at DGBD. Downloaded a lot of Slackers stuff recently and it all sounds good. Plus I trust RACETRAITOR when it comes to music. See you all there! Cool

crazy_arcade · Joined: 05 Nov 2006

woot!

Remember, by supporting this show you can help support more international acts coming to Seoul in the future.

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

My hope is if this tour is successful, we'll open up the doors for ska and reggae acts to come through the country.

indytrucks · Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Location: The Shelf

Sounds cool ... I might check it out. One thing ... isn't 6:30 a bit early for a Saturday night show?

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

freebeerandchicken · Joined: 02 May 2005 Location: Seoul

I'll be there for both!!!!

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Right now they're touring Japan and it sounds like things are going well.

uberscheisse · Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Location: japan is better than korea.

bump. i'll be there with my crew on saturday. friday night is impossible, unfortunately.