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Skafish
Alternative / Punk / Jazz

Chicago's Punk/NewWave/Alternative/Indie Godfather



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  11/7/2009
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Member Since9/24/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.skafish.com
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InfluencesDisgracing The Family Name
Sounds LikeNobody sounds like Skafish!
Record LabelLa Befana Records & 829 Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Recalling the making of Tidings of Comfort and Joy – a Jazz Piano Trio Christmas!  (view more)

Win a FREE autographed Skafish Holiday Jazz CD!  (view more)

Where do songs actually come from? A brief spiritual essay  (view more)

Chicago Reader article today where I was interviewed regarding "Urgh! A Music War" re-released.  (view more)

Urgh! A Music War re-released - sort of...   (view more)

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   About Skafish

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Announcing the new Skafish CD!
What's This? 1976 - 1979

Over thirty years later, take a step back into the future and rediscover the birth of Chicago punk, new wave, alternative, indie and experimental rock featuring:
What's This Cover *11 studio recordings, 9 previously unreleased...
*5 new commentary tracks by Skafish himself including the historically accurate story of Sid Vicious’ last public event at a Skafish performance in New York...
*A 36 page booklet featuring liner notes by rock legends Cheap Trick...
*Rare and previously unseen photos and complete lyrics...

Experience the music that Cheap Trick says “started it all.”

For more information about the CD and ordering info,
visit Skafish What's This.com

New! Skafish's first ever music blog! Visit it at www.skafishblog.com!


February 1976 - SKAFISH gives birth to Punk in Chicago with debut performance and is the first Chicago artist of these genres to play CBGBs in New York, April 1977, at the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles in February 1978, and before 45, 000 people in London in July 1980 with The Police, XTC, and UB-40 at the first Milton Keynes concert.

The first American artist to sign with Miles Copelands legendary I.R.S. Records, Skafish released two albums, was featured in the international live concert film Urgh! A Music War, alongside Devo, Joan Jett, and the Go-Gos. In 1985, Skafish began performing a controversial performance art based solo show through the 1990s, eventually taking a break from performing in late 1994.

He has toured/performed with such artists as: Ramones, Iggy Pop, The Police, XTC, UB-40, Squeeze, Ultravox, The Stranglers, Lemonheads, The Cramps, The Mumps, U-2, New Order, and Scorpions.

1992 saw the independent Chicago are release Best Kept Secrets, and SKAFISH releases his first CD in over 14 years for the 2006 Christmas season, Tidings of Comfort and Joy: A Jazz piano trio Christmas on the La Befana Records label.

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The Stacks

The Stacks



Nov 7 2009 10:19 PM

Skafish Jazz!!!
Bernardo Devlin

Bernardo Devlin



Nov 6 2009 7:01 PM

Skafish Jazzfish
Circus and the Fog (previously The Hobos)

Circus and the Fog (previously The Hobos)



Nov 2 2009 4:26 AM

come and get some skafish JAZZZ
ZENLO [ALBUM OUT NOW]

Zenlo Cometh



Nov 1 2009 9:10 PM

Do the Ska
Do the Ska

Do the Ska Fish Jazz
Do the Ska Fish Jazz

I am waiting by the seashore
From the sea

To be saved
By the Ska Fish Jazz......
Gary Kennon

Gary Kennon



Nov 1 2009 7:35 PM

I bought the brilliant CD of holiday tunes last year so am just dropping by to tell everyone else not to miss out on this chance to hear some great Skafish Jazz!
Gary
Rosie Mckeyeball

Rosie Mckay



Oct 23 2009 7:25 AM

Hi Jim.
Thank you very much, zappa is my most respected musician.
It was good to come accross you on here as i had never heard of you, your music is great. Take Care

Rosie x
SPANKUMS

SPANKUMS



Oct 3 2009 5:52 PM

Is it possible to get the live Urgh! It's a Music War version of Sign of the Cross on CD, itunes, or any other strictly musical form? The chorus in the back blows me away!
The Joans

The Joans



Sep 23 2009 4:15 AM

Skafish Dearest-

What atreat to see your comment. We ADORE you and would love to hear you play live sometime.

The Joans
MV

MV
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Sep 17 2009 5:02 PM

Hi Mister ! Thanks for the add...you're simply the best (as someone said...) ;-)


Lostdog in Loveland

Lostdog in Loveland



Sep 1 2009 1:47 AM

Hey Jim- did you have a great birthday? Hope so!  How are things with you?

Keep in touch,

Robert
Dream Police

Dream Police



Sep 1 2009 1:46 AM

Yo, Jim....You just give me a holler when & you and missus & the little Skafish are hereabouts and we will go out and disgrace whoever cross our path....GU-GU!!  All the best  Johnny C.
 

Wonderland Honey

Wonderland Honey



Jul 31 2009 10:05 PM

Hope your summer is going well Jim!!!!!
Carl

Carl



Jul 29 2009 10:18 PM

Greetings, I thought I’d stop by and share some new work with you

 

Wedding Day Jitters

 

Wedding Day Jitters

Pen and Ink on paper

Lostdog in Loveland

Lostdog in Loveland



Jul 6 2009 2:33 PM

Thanks so much Jim. It always means a lot to me to know we have your support.

Robert
tniemiec

tniemiec



May 23 2009 8:45 PM

Wow, great blog too! Intense...

Best to you from us,
Ted / THE GIZMOS
(now playing "Tie Me Up", "Chicken Queen", "One-Way", & lots more)
Teacheerspet

Teacheerspet



May 1 2009 4:40 PM

You know, above all else..you have a beautiful voice. Just blown away by strength, clarity and tone sometimes. G-D Bless:)
urban

urban



Apr 3 2009 6:15 PM

hello from france!!thanks you for the add,and the great songs. welcome to my home.....
Lostdog in Loveland

Lostdog in Loveland



Mar 18 2009 8:36 PM

Jikm- I hear IRS has started releasing some of the original artists and CD's digitally. Any chance we will be getting access to the best act they had on their label (I think you know who I mean)?

Best,

Robert
CHK

Christopher Kreb



Mar 10 2009 5:30 PM

The Stacks

The Stacks



Mar 7 2009 3:36 AM

The video's tremendous - can't wait to see more!
Gateway to Hell Productions!

Gateway to Productions



Feb 14 2009 7:27 PM

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Gateway to Hell Productions!

Gateway to Productions



Feb 10 2009 9:44 PM

Hi Jim.
I had a dream with you in it last night. I need to stay away from that moonshine. Love your video. Do you have anymore coming?

Wishing you well.

Trek
Lostdog in Loveland

Lostdog in Loveland



Jan 31 2009 3:02 PM

Jim- it's been along, long time.

I hope all is well.

Best,

Robert
James

James



Feb 2 2009 3:58 PM

I'm glad to have you on the planet with me too.

Keep kickin',

Jamall
Gateway to Hell Productions!

Gateway to Productions



Jan 13 2009 11:05 PM

Just dropping in to thank you for having me as your friend. I want to wish you a very wonderful and prosperous New Year.
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