Apple Stomp

At its best and worst, ska is a fraternal order. Like the ones found on college campuses, it draws its share of steakhead louts, but if you're the type of person turned on by hooky horns and hiccuping guitars, the music offers -- and maybe even mandates -- lifetime membership in a small yet inclusive club. This weekend marked something of an East Coast summit, as New York City's Irving Plaza playe

It's been a good 15 years since the Bosstones were pop stars and MTV regularly showed videos featuring trombones, but that doesn't mean ska is dead.

If you’re a fan of ska, you might be feeling a little left out this festival season, what with all the rock, jazz, pop, folk and indie music events on the horizon. But don’t worry – you can enjoy a stellar array of ska bands at the upcoming inaugural Apple Stomp Festival, hosted by Asbestos Records.