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From: David Sarno <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 23:40:41 -0500
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Subject: (Fwd) Bim Skala Bim
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Forwarding mail by: [email protected] () on 11/7/94 10:52:52 PM
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BIM SKALA BIM
Boston, MA

Bim has been playing for about ten years, putting them in the
same ska period as the Toasters. They are often referred to
as the strongest ska/calypso bands in the U.S. They have been
to Europe to tour a few
times over, and have reached most every corner of America. In
addition, lead singer Dan Vitale has created a label, BIB,
which has released a number of CD's in recent years. The
label is separate from Bim
though.

Along with the gagillion compilations this band has been on,
they have released four albums, all available on CD. I have
three of them, HOW'S IT GOIN'?, BONES, and
LIVE AT THE PARADISE. The last, a live 19 song recording of a
1993 performance at the paradise, Boston, spans all their
work. Of the other two, HOW'S IT GOIN'? is
better. The mix of ska and calypso is
momentous. A great cover of Marley's
"Hypocrite," as well as an excellent
instrumental, "Good Dog Ska," is included on this disc. BONES
is a little
more rock & roll influenced. I still find it enjoyable.

Live, this band is even better. I enjoy seeing them live
because they usually only have one horn, Vinny on Trombone.
He plays his
horn fat and sloppy. It has that true-to-roots sound. I've
seen them more than a few
times, and I wonder if I'll ever get tired of them. They
should have another album out soon.

CD: TUBA CITY N/A (Skalooid, Available
in most record stores) $13.50

CD: HOW'S IT GOIN' *** (Unsigned
Records, Available in most record stores) $12.50

CD: BONES ** (Unsigned Records,
Available in most record stores) $11

CD: LIVE AT THE PARADISE **1/2*
(BIB Records, Available in most record stores) $12.50