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a.k.a:RUDIE
Ska / Reggae / Dub

"The A-1 Soun' Inna De Town!"

Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  12/4/2008
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   a.k.a:RUDIE: General Info
Member Since2/21/2005
Band Members

a.k.a:RUDIE is an "Old School" Ska band based in Nashville, TN. Since 1993 a.k.a:RUDIE has brought the Studio One Sound to life in the mid-south with an appreciation for the Ska Pioneers of the '60s and yet a style unmistakably RUDIE.

Rob 'Rudie' Hoskins
Keyboards, Valve Trombone, Vocals

Kevin 'Special K' Miller
Guitar, Vocals

'Drummy Dave' DePriest
Drums

Mark 'Smiley' Shenkel
Saxophones, Vocals

Robert Means
Trombone, Vocals

Joey Butler
Bass

Shane Callahan
Guitar

InfluencesAll the top Jamaican recording artists of the 1960s and '70s.
Sounds LikeToots & The Maytals, The Skatalites
Record LabelReady Room MultiMedia
Type of LabelIndie







   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 6 2008 10:00P
Windows Off The Cumberland w/ Paradise Daze! Nashville, Tennessee
Dec 13 2008 9:00P
The Foo Bar Nashville, Tennessee
Jan 10 2009 9:00P
The Muse w/ Green Room Rockers Nashville, Tennessee
Jan 16 2009 10:00P
Liquid Smoke Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Jan 20 2009 9:00P
The Foo Bar Nashville, Tennessee
Jan 24 2009 10:00P
Windows Off The Cumberland Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 13 2009 10:00P
Liquid Smoke Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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You can catch quite a few a.k.a:RUDIE videos on YouTube! Here's one from the 'Live Inna Windows' project. Enjoy!!


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a.k.a:RUDIE's Friends Comments
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THE MAN POWER





Dec 2 2008 5:50 AM

We can't wait to share the stage with you guys Dec 13th @ The FooBar! Are you ready to destroy that stage together?
Guns of Navarone





Nov 14 2008 11:00 PM



Greetings from Boston, MA.
USA
Milele Roots





Oct 29 2008 9:22 PM

Hey Rob give me a shout, Christian.
Eric Smith





Oct 28 2008 9:34 PM

Jérémie Kroubo Dagnini





Oct 25 2008 7:28 AM

Nuff Respect!



Available at amazon. fr, fnac. com etc...
Shanty Town Radioshow





Oct 19 2008 1:40 PM

Big up a.k.a. Rudie & thx for the add. No matter what the people say, Jamaica music leads the way! Cheers from Dexter Youngheart & Dr. Dick.
The Spanish Caravan





Oct 7 2008 11:00 PM

Peace from Nashville, Tennessee!




~ The Spanish Caravan ~

_________________
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Allan Douglas and the Tragedies





Sep 27 2008 2:25 PM

Thanks, Rudies -- ska is part of my roots!!
PIERINO





Sep 20 2008 11:40 AM

SkaMontréal





Sep 12 2008 6:03 PM

Photobucket
!!!McLovin!!!!





Sep 10 2008 1:30 AM

Thats the reason every time we go 2 ur concerts we start yelling. !!RUDY RUDY RUDY!! its from a Mexican Tv show.
!!!McLovin!!!!





Sep 10 2008 1:25 AM

Black Moses





Sep 2 2008 1:45 AM

Sounds real nice. Still looking forward to you voicing some tunes! Voicing one with Connector next week with my breddren Rebel...
The Spanish Caravan





Aug 31 2008 8:34 PM

Peace & Love from Nashville, TN!


Live @ The Limelight Tonight Aug 31



Come see the show!



~ The Spanish Caravan ~


_ _
DJ Rude67





Aug 31 2008 8:13 PM

Yepp!!!

Jump in the Ocean and have a nice swimming to Europe!!!
Thats a good training for a great Tour! ;p

Hope to find very soon something of aka Rudie to hold it in my Hands and to take your wonderful Tunes into my whole Body and Soul!!!

Keep the Faith
and cheesy Greets

Geza
Johnny Allen and the Heartical Symphony





Aug 30 2008 7:41 AM

Greetings a.k.a:RUDIE,
Respect Raspect
I Give Thanks
For Reaching Out,
Making The Connection
And The Friendship !!!!!!!
Blessed Love
Jump Up! Records





Aug 30 2008 6:17 AM

caribbean moonstomp
The Infamous Tabby





Jul 21 2008 4:29 AM

You guys were awesome at Liquid Smoke Friday night!! I'm so glad I came. Play in the boro more. I can totally get more people to come out, trust me.
Insert Ska Here





Jul 18 2008 2:47 AM

thanks for starting at 10 ill skip out early to get to the show.
i still havent decided if i'm going to ska weekend cause i want to buy merch when i get there but that plus gas and such plus drive to and back in one day.
HTHeather





Jul 17 2008 3:37 PM

Thanks for the good wishes, guys! :-)
Rude67 Blue Beat





Jul 16 2008 6:38 PM

Hi a.k.
a:RUDIE



R67 BB Thanx Millie Link DJ!

It s just me again! ;)
Love and Respect

Geza


Windows off the Cumberland 515 2nd Ave South





Jul 16 2008 4:24 AM

Excellent show last Friday with
Lavamen, hope to do it again Aug. 15th.
Howz bout it??
DJ Rude67





Jul 15 2008 5:20 PM

Hi Rudies

Thanks DJ Rude67!

That s great!
Hehehe, Rob, you re a damn hot Dude!!! ;)
Cheeeeers from Bern-Downtown

Rude67 a.k.a. Geza ;p
..

The Optimators





Jul 15 2008 2:50 AM

Nice new tune! Blues Bustery. It releives my Con-Ska-Pation! BIG UP from Kali.
Dirty Harry





Jul 14 2008 2:48 PM

Yes I. Respect! From Red Eye T.V.
The Ganja & Reggae Reality show on.
YouTube & MySpace.
peace & love
Marc Pierce





Jul 12 2008 7:33 PM

Great show last night, guys! Had a great time!
Frankenbitch





Jul 10 2008 7:56 PM

im looking forward to seeing you guys next weekend....agh it cant come soon enough...i saw you guys last year and it was truly an amazing show...one of the best bands there i must say
The Heatmakers





Jul 6 2008 9:09 PM

Image hébérgée par monsterup.com
Checkerboardriot





Jun 29 2008 3:28 AM

july 19th is too far away!! i'm going to have to move so i can see you cats more often.Keep it rude and i can't wait to see you guys again.
Checkers
THE HOT RODS





Jun 26 2008 10:18 PM

a.k.a. Rudie,
Welcome to The Hot Rod Army!!!
HELL YEAH!!!
It was a pleasure to share the stage with you at The Muse!!! You guys are GREAT!!!
THE HOT RODS BABY!!
Emmanuel