Skachester Music Extravaganza

08/21/2026

You know where we’ll be for happy hour today.

08/20/2026

One of our all time favorite bands covering another of our all time favorite bands. What do you all think?? Amazing Royal Crowns at Skachester next summer??

08/06/2026

One hell of a ska-punk show happening this weekend right here in Rochester at the Bug Jar! Be there!!

Come on down to bug jar this weekend for some kick ass ska punk!

08/06/2026

We can’t say enough great things about this band and this song. Support them tomorrow on Bandcamp Friday as they donate all proceeds to support immigrants rights for our friends in Massachusetts.

Tomorrow is “Bandcamp Friday”, which means 100% of sales revenue goes to the artists themselves. LUCE Immigrant Justice Network Massachusetts is a rapid response hotline and action network that gives support to detainees of 🧊 in Massachusetts. nickandtheadversaries1.bandcamp.com/music

08/01/2026

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07/30/2026

It's on!! Oh, it's definitely on!!

We'll be back for another Skachester Music Extravaganza in 2027. While we work on planning a spectacular event, we want your feedback. Whether you attended the 2026 edition, or didn't but thought about it, please fill out out survey here: https://forms.gle/UcDBZVctTAp5QUXx8

We'll be announcing a date and other pertinent information in the coming months. Thanks to all who attended this year, and we're already excited for our prospects for next year.

07/25/2026

We’re gutted to hear of the passing of Lou Koller, lead singer of the legendary NYHC band Sick Of It All. We love ska here, but we love our punk/hardcore too. RIP Lou!

Sick Of It All vocalist Lou Koller has passed away at the age of 59.

“It's with unbelievable sadness that we announce to our worldwide hardcore family the passing of our brother Lou Koller. The level of loss that we feel at this time is overwhelming. This year would have marked Sick of it All's 40th anniversary as a band, and Lou's camaraderie, commitment and enthusiasm were always steadfast throughout the years. We have lost a beloved friend and an iconic frontman. Lou had the power to raise everyone's spirits at our shows with a smile and a sarcastic comment, and he won people over wherever we played, from every culture and every corner of the world.
At this time of intense grief, we must again acknowledge the great help and support offered by everyone who donated to Lou's medical fund. You all helped Lou feel very special and very loved as he battled away these last two years. His battle is over now and he can finally rest. Hopefully he can somehow still see and feel the beautiful, positive mark he left on the world.” - Sick Of It All

Rest in peace, Lou 💔

July 15, 1967 – July 24, 2026

07/22/2026

And finally, our headliner this year, putting on a clinic on how to party the Skachester way, The Planet Smashers! We’re so honored to have welcomed them back to town and they brought it.

I’ll sort though more pics we’ve been getting sent to us and get those posted. Hopefully you enjoyed what I have…it’s tough to be on my photo taking game when I’m busy having so much fun. Thanks to all the bands and people who helped make the 2026 Skachester Music Extrvanganza so much fun!

07/22/2026

Nick And The Adversaries brought their A-game to Skachester. I’ve had the privilege of seeing them before and knew what to expect. Glad we got to show them how we party in Skachester. And if you haven’t already, check out their brand new song “Rah Rah Rah”. We love the message and you should, too.

07/22/2026

Another round of Chris Murray side stage pics. Joined by Vinny of Cenzo and Steve of Some Ska Band.