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History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions

Junor Francis and Eric Kohler
Ska
Reggae
Fishbone
Rocksteady
Ska Music
California
The Elysians
Jamaican Ska
California Ska Scene
The Slackers
Don Drummond
Stockholm Syndrome
Southern California
Los Angeles
Music History
Ocean 11
Jimmy Cliff
Social Issues
Reggae Music
Hawaii

Hosted by veteran radio DJ/emcee/promoter Junor Francis, we celebrate Southern California's ska, rocksteady and vintage reggae scene through insightful conversations with the legends and modern-day players, including those behind-the-scenes. Produced by Eric Kohler for Rockery Radio. Follow us @HistoryofLASka, @JunorFrancis, and @Rockery_Radio on Instagram. Subscribe to our History of L.A. Ska cha... more

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On this Promoter Roundtable episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with three well-respected, veteran promoters -- Tom Chasteen (Dub Club, Echodelic Sound), Dane Roberts (Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival), and Jon Halperin (The Glass... more

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Recent Guests

Chuck Wren
DJ, promoter and jump up records proprietor
Promoter, Jump Up Records
Episode: Episode 125: Celebrating Stranger Cole with Queen P, Darren Reggae, Mohair Slim & Chuck Wren
Persephone Queen P Laird
Perspehone, vocalist and performer
Ocean 11, Melbourne Ska Orchestra
Episode: Episode 125: Celebrating Stranger Cole with Queen P, Darren Reggae, Mohair Slim & Chuck Wren
Mohair Slim
Australian DJ, promoter, documentarian
Melbourne Ska Orchestra (co-founder)
Episode: Episode 125: Celebrating Stranger Cole with Queen P, Darren Reggae, Mohair Slim & Chuck Wren
Darren Reggae
DJ, promoter
Promoter network, Chicago/Ska scene
Episode: Episode 125: Celebrating Stranger Cole with Queen P, Darren Reggae, Mohair Slim & Chuck Wren
Tom Chasteen
Promoter, Dub Club and Echosaun
Dub Club; Echodaemon? (Echedelic Sound)
Episode: Episode 124: Promoter Roundtable w/ Tom Chasteen, Dane Roberts & Jon Halperin
Dwayne Roberts
Promoter, Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival
Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival
Episode: Episode 124: Promoter Roundtable w/ Tom Chasteen, Dane Roberts & Jon Halperin
Jon Halperin
Promoter, The Glass House and Stay Free Recordings
The Glass House; Stay Free Recordings
Episode: Episode 124: Promoter Roundtable w/ Tom Chasteen, Dane Roberts & Jon Halperin
Devin Morrison
Musician, Man Like Devin, Expanders member
The Expanders, Long Beach Dub Allstars
Episode: Episode 123: Devin Morrison & John Butcher (The Expanders)
John Butcher
Musician, The Expanders
The Expanders
Episode: Episode 123: Devin Morrison & John Butcher (The Expanders)

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Junor Francis
Host of History of L.A. Ska One On One Sessions; History of L.A. Ska / Rockery Radio
Eric Kohler
Producer; Co-host and producer

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Episode 122: Stephen Bradley (No Doubt, Gwen Stefani)
Q: How did you come to join No Doubt?
Stephen describes a chance call from a bandmate to fill in for a show, learning the material quickly, and how that one performance led to a permanent opportunity, with serendipity playing a big role in the transition.
Episode 121: Pauline Black (The Selecter)
Q: What keeps you motivated and inspired after all these years to continue doing what you're doing?
Pauline describes sustained motivation through collaboration with a creative group, ongoing recording and film projects, and occasional performances that keep the scene alive and evolving.
Episode 119: Sean Flowerdew (London Int'l Ska Fest, Phoenix City All-Stars, Pama Int'l, The Loafers, Special Beat, Happy People Records)
Q: What were some of the biggest challenges promoting legendary acts in the UK and in the US?
He details the difficulties of securing top-tier acts when the Two Tone era cooled, the importance of free publicity in the early days, and how cross-Atlantic connections via tours (e.g., Special Beat) established a sustained path for promoting legends.
Episode 119: Sean Flowerdew (London Int'l Ska Fest, Phoenix City All-Stars, Pama Int'l, The Loafers, Special Beat, Happy People Records)
Q: How did the London International Ska Festival start and evolve into the scale you describe today?
Sean explains starting the festival as a teen, harnessing support, building press momentum, moving to larger venues, and leveraging an evolving crowd with a mix of heritage and contemporary ska acts, which ultimately helped sustain the festival for decades.
Episode 118: George "Clive" Murphy (The Tennors)
Q: What sparked the reunion in 2012?
Ronnie wasn't getting a chance to lead singing, which led to our reunion.

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This show centers on the history and contemporary influences of Southern California's ska, reggae, and rocksteady scenes, featuring conversations with veteran promoters, musicians, and industry insiders. Episodes frequently explore origin stories, pivotal venues and events, cross-border collaborations, and the evolution of clubs, festivals, and recording projects that sustain a vibrant local scene. Notable strengths include deep-dive historical context, first-hand touring and promotion anecdotes, and long-running partnerships that shaped regional ska culture. Listeners likely gain behind-the-scenes access to legendary venues, key figures, and the ongoing community around ska in Southern California and beyond.

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2. Persephone Queen P Laird
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