The Rebel Black Dot Song of the Day: SKApril
The Loose Ties, "Let's Go Out Drinking" from Champ of the Week (T.L.A.M.)

Commentary: In the SKApril version of a "Festivus miracle," The Loose Ties played a show tonight despite lead singer & guitarist Phil being in Florida, a circumstance that was expected to put the band on hiatus 'til at least the fall. Trombonist & back up singer Dick took over lead vocals, ably assisted by bass guitarist & back up singer Jameson. It is improbable enough that there is a vibrant ska band as a going concern in Flint, but it beggars credulity that they would then reunite for a show minus their front man (thanks to Seth for filling in for Phil on guitar, or "Philling in") & squeeze that show in under the SKApril wire. "It's a Festivus miracle!"

Champ of the Week is The Loose Ties' first full studio album. It is missing many of their best live songs, covers of other bands' tunes, but their own stuff sounds fantastic. For once, I can understand more than fifty per cent of the lyrics!

In a similar vein to "Let's Go Out Drinking": Whisky galore-link.