An explosive celebration of music unfolds on stage with some of Australia’s… Read Full Bio ↴An explosive celebration of music unfolds on stage with some of Australia’s finest musicians, when the 30 od piece orchestra hit the stage. Imagine the force of an 18 piece horn section, a mean rhythm section, percussionist, organist and 3 singers and you may only begin to understand the life force that is the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
Fronted by Nicky Bomba (Bomba, John Butler Trio), with his professional, fun and impulsive conducting style, Melbourne Ska Orchestra (MSO) is a fun-loving big band experience with music from the golden ska period of 1963 through to modern day classics. A massive hit at festivals everywhere, the MSO is fast becoming a must-see institution with members hailing from some of the best ska and reggae bands in Australia. Founded in 2003 as a way of celebrating this uplifting music, the MSO is dedicated to educating and entertaining audiences with the sweet sounds of ska – and dancing is compulsory!
The MSO’s repertoire covers tracks from 1963 (Skatalites, Wailers) through to the British Two Tone craze (Madness, Specials etc) and anything positive or significant in between. With original tunes, reggae, rocksteady classics and Latin-based ska in the mix, the MSO energises audiences.
MSO members hail from some of Australia’s leading ska and reggae bands, with past shows featuring special guests including Joe Camilleri, Jali Buba Kuyateh, Dereb Desalegn, Nadee and international reggae greats such as Carlos Malcolm, Dawn Penn and Stranger Cole. The MSO’s first international invitation was to Jamaican singing legend Owen Gray, resulting in a massive sold-out show. As a result Nicky and Owen recorded the track “Inna One Yard” (featured on the “Weekend Sessions 2” CD compilation).
First started in 2003 by musical dynamo and John Butler Trio drummer, Nicky Bomba and PBS FM announcer / Jamaican music historian Mohair Slim, MSO is dedicated to educating and entertaining audiences to the sweet sounds of Jamaican ska and roots music and the evolution of the genre. MSO is fast becoming an institution in the Australian music scene with recent performances at the Byron Bay Blues Festival proving without a doubt, the international calibre of this mighty orchestra.
Fronted by Nicky Bomba (Bomba, John Butler Trio), with his professional, fun and impulsive conducting style, Melbourne Ska Orchestra (MSO) is a fun-loving big band experience with music from the golden ska period of 1963 through to modern day classics. A massive hit at festivals everywhere, the MSO is fast becoming a must-see institution with members hailing from some of the best ska and reggae bands in Australia. Founded in 2003 as a way of celebrating this uplifting music, the MSO is dedicated to educating and entertaining audiences with the sweet sounds of ska – and dancing is compulsory!
The MSO’s repertoire covers tracks from 1963 (Skatalites, Wailers) through to the British Two Tone craze (Madness, Specials etc) and anything positive or significant in between. With original tunes, reggae, rocksteady classics and Latin-based ska in the mix, the MSO energises audiences.
MSO members hail from some of Australia’s leading ska and reggae bands, with past shows featuring special guests including Joe Camilleri, Jali Buba Kuyateh, Dereb Desalegn, Nadee and international reggae greats such as Carlos Malcolm, Dawn Penn and Stranger Cole. The MSO’s first international invitation was to Jamaican singing legend Owen Gray, resulting in a massive sold-out show. As a result Nicky and Owen recorded the track “Inna One Yard” (featured on the “Weekend Sessions 2” CD compilation).
First started in 2003 by musical dynamo and John Butler Trio drummer, Nicky Bomba and PBS FM announcer / Jamaican music historian Mohair Slim, MSO is dedicated to educating and entertaining audiences to the sweet sounds of Jamaican ska and roots music and the evolution of the genre. MSO is fast becoming an institution in the Australian music scene with recent performances at the Byron Bay Blues Festival proving without a doubt, the international calibre of this mighty orchestra.
Third Time Lucky
Melbourne Ska Orchestra Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Third Time Lucky' by these artists:
Basia First one--it's a shock A second helping--not good enough Th…
Basia Trzetrzelewska First one--it's a shock A second helping--not good enough …
Foghat It's all behind me There's good luck up ahead Can't break wh…
Steve Kekana Walking down the street and thinking how my life had…
Taylor Moss No one likes a time waster No one needs a heartbreaker No…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Melbourne Ska Orchestra:
Lygon St Meltdown Things were getting hot in the night, And the air wasn't…
Lygon Street Meltdown Things were getting hot in the night, And the air wasn't…
Paradiso See the people slaving to the top With nothing much to…
Sly Boots First time that I saw them they were walking out…
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@thehypnoticdog6682
Never underestimate the infectious power of this band to make you get up and dance
@paulrobinson3832
Wonderful. Why isn't all music this good,
@patdogggg
She said Yes!!!
@dobbo7690
Aww Hell Yeah!
@SGusky
Wow
The energy of this band is infectious!!!
@Del-Lebo
Oy! This is the 100th time I've listened to this in the last 5 days. Sorry! Should be 3 Times more! Makes me cry with happiness! As a 51 year old codger...😉 😈 😂 😂 this song gives me hope And joy. And maybe. ...3rd time lucky! 👍
@sandragriffiths9692
That is not old! 😁
@murphysgirlmurphy3369
🏴 Hello from Scotland, on New Year's day no less! You guys are on another level. The fun and love of the music flow from you to your audience and back again, you're artists in the truest sense of the word. I've had a love affair with Ska since I was a teenager- and it hasn't waned any in the years in between. You guys however are something special and I'm so glad I found your music.
Please come to Scotland, you would fill venues to capacity and then some, we'd love to have you!
Happy New year to you and yours!
@chuckcorris2392
They spread good cheer 👍🏼
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