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Disc 1

The Upbeat : A Utah Ska Documentary

The Upstarts, a ska band from Salt Lake City, Utah, is getting ready to release their debut album. There is only one problem: there isn't much of a ska scene these days. This hasn't always been the case. In the 90's, Utah experienced an explosion of ska that some argue was comparable to the ska scenes in Los Angeles and Boston.

"The UpBeat" traces the history of ska and the influence the genre has had on the Utah music scene. Featuring interviews with Frederick "Toots" Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals), Buster Bloodvessel (Bad Manners), Vic Ruggierro & Dave Hillyard (The Slackers), and Robert "Bucket" Hingley (The Toasters). Also including influential local musicians Swim Herschel Swim, Stetch Armstrong, My Man Friday, Model Citizen, GOGO13 and Insatiable.

57 Minutes - color - stereo

(Includes bonus material and trailer)


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Disc 2

The Upbeat Soundtrack Track Listing:

1. Breakout - The Upstarts with Ecks LeCroix
2. Ska Band - Insatiable
3. Shut Up - Swim Herschel Swim
4. Borisoglebska - Stretch Armstrong
5. Cantina Ska (Live)- My Man Friday
6. Main St.* - Model Citizen
7. Espionage - GOGO13
8. Clueless* - Swim Herschel Swim
9. Dirty Slag (live) - Stretch Magnico
10. Sassy Girl - My Man Friday
11. Don't Call it Anything - Model Citizen
12. Idiot Box* - GOGO13
13. Wandering & Wondering - The Upstarts
14. Rhyme & A Reason - Fews & Two
15. Down By The Beach - Super Hero
16. Stuff - Insatiable
17. William - 2 1/2 White Guys
18. Is It Too Late Now? - The Upstarts

*bonus tracks

GOGO13 Action Comics Issue#1 - 1995

Here's an old one that I nearly forgot about. Thanks "Gweezer"

New FUN! FUN? FUN! PRINT!!!

Just in time for the holidays, it's a new print from Parker Jacobs! Featuring one of his goons as seen on the hit TV show, "Yo Gabba Gabba". It's Fun! Fun? Fun! A brand new 6 colour, limited edition silkscreen print. Each print is hand signed & numbered by the artist for authentication. Easily framable, it measures 16" X 20" and makes a lovely edition to any study, boudoir, nursery or rumpus room. Available at www.goonholler.com!

We cover "Another Town" by Mr. Review

THE UP BEAT MOVIE!!!

I'm thrilled about Brandon Smith's Utah Ska documentary, "The Upbeat" because it has so much do with my favorite music and even a little bit of my own personal history. It's centered around Utah's upcoming The Upstarts and the history of the Utah ska scene. It features interviews from The Slackers, Toots Hibbert, Bucket from the Toasters and Buster Bloodvesssel. Also, Utah ska legends, Swim Herschel Swim and Stretch Armstrong to name just a few...oh and then...GOGO13? I laugh. Many of the photos contributed are taken from my old pals; ska promoter, Racquel and her ex-Boyfriend Dustin "Skip" Blad of the early GOGO13 incarnation. I find it hilarious to see pictures of my younger brother in our teenage bedroom in the same documentary with likes of Toots and old fatty himself! HAHAHA! Tyler also had some involvement and is accredited with associate producer status! Way to go everybody!

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March Moustache Madness!

Happy Birthday Christian!

Parker Interviewed For Ska Documentary

Brandon Smith from Utah's The Upstarts interview me for his upcoming film: "IS IT TOO LATE NOW?" A DOCUMENTARY FEATURING UTAH SKA. It was fun. Check out the official blog.

P.S. The Upstarts are our pals. Buy their new album a lot!

For now Im done

well with another day to kinda waste i decided to sorta finish what i started, all 4 lands done and with a touch of my flare.....sorry tyler i know the colors arent quite right.

here ya go i thought i would share my spoils.

Tyler and our Bedroom - Early Nineties.

Back in June, Tyler posted this blog about this upcoming Utah Ska documentary (HERE) Anyhow, I was contacted this by morning by the man doing do this, Brandon Smith, about being involved. So I checked out his blog and I scrolled down and found a post about our old friend Raquel, which also featured a couple of her photos. One of them was this one: This my brother in our room in the early 90's. Look at those old flyers!!! They span from LA, OC, Las Vegas and Utah shows. Some of those are flyers I made. Oh the memories...

PJ Covers "Blind Date" by The Riffs

Minnie the Mermaid

I Remember Halloween, Too!

PJ featured on Cold Hard Flash

Wow look at this.
Yo Gabba Gabba! Gets Gooned

Pressure Drop Soundcast: Parker Selects

I was honored that the mighty Brian Dao asked me to select for his podcast. I hope you like.
Click here

Parker's "Music is our Occupation" Interview

Brian Dao of the awesome PRESSURE DROP SOUNDCAST did an online interview with me just recently for the "Music is is our Occupation" blog. I talk about GOGO13, The Aquabats, Yo Gabba Gabba and the future of G13. Johnny just helped me with a spell check, but Brian posted it already. Oh well! Click here to read

little ditty

no words will work to explain

a day at gabba

having a little bit of fun at downy studios

Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad