More rock than ska, P.O. Box brings a harder sound to your punk ska reminiscent of Voodoo Glow Skulls. I can't say I listen to this stuff as much as I used to but it still has a place despite what we old jaded sacks say.
www.pobox-band.com
Streetlight Manifesto is what I call "Sarah-ska." Fast paced, third wave, slightly whiny ska is something she has always enjoyed. If you enjoy bands like Buck O Nine or Catch 22 you'll get a kick out of Streetlight Manifesto. Its good stuff if you aren't a ska purist or don't feel like crying over your ex...
streetlightmanifesto.com
Invader Zim - Streetlight Manifesto - Everything Goes Numb video?
Meg first introduced me to Michael Franti and Spearhead. As much as we fought in the end, the woman would occasionally come up with some real gems musicwise. I'm a big fan of the tracks "I Know I'm Not Alone" and "Rock the Nation" so you should take the time check those out. Honestly the music as a whole is very solid and a little more uplifting then the kick in the ribs stuff I usually listen to.
www.spearheadvibrations.com
I know I'm not alone video
The Slackers are one of the great ska bands of our times, often overlooked, but damned good. I've been a big Slackers fan for quite a while now and I'm excited as all hell to get a chance to see them live. Unlike a lot of the early third wave bands, the Slackers really kept with the roots of the music drawing heavily from reggae and soul. When you listen to one of their albums you feel like a smarter, more sophisticated person afterwords.
Video for "Have the Time"
www.theslackers.com
I had the opportunity to see Channel One while I was in San Antonio to see the Toasters and Deals Gone Bad. While still a young band they definitely had some promise. Amber got really sick of the "Boss" but he is sort of the Flava Flav figure of the band. By god he threw glitter! I don't care if they end up disconnecting his guitar from the amp, but he stays!
Their MySpace Page