John Roy
johnroysound.bsky.social
John Roy
@johnroysound.bsky.social
I engineer, sing, play sax poorly, write tunes and share my love of Ska Reggae, Dub, vinyl, animation, terriers. And my badass wife
I have lagged on here 🤷‍♂️ it happens when you get busy in the real world 🤣. But check it out. I’m proud of how this stuff turned out!
April 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Thanks for the photo day, Todd Davidson!
March 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Reposted by John Roy
Get over to the SKA HISTORY HOUR YouTube! This week is our buddy @johnroysound.bsky.social!

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#ska
March 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Didn’t have working interwebs for a week, but it was worth it
February 25, 2025 at 6:47 AM
His words are the shell game (the small con) it may bamboozle a few folks, but it’s just drawing attention. They keep watching the shell game, as the entire crowd’s pockets are picked (the big con).
February 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I’m getting close to having this one ready for mastering and being the bed for a revamped video. I write lyrics in a heavy sarcasm font 🤣. Tori Roze killed it on those vocals
February 3, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Check it out tomorrow! Friday
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Streets of Bakersfield by Smoke and Mirrors Sound System
YouTube video by Smoke and Mirrors Sound System
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January 31, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Waiting for Ali , horns, and Kevin’s organ. I love this song so much. Cyndi Lauper 🏆
January 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Am I making a rocksteady reggae track with my favorite people? Yes indeed, but a wee bit different 😉 Don Barthelemy Drums, Victor Rice Bass, Brandon Niznik guitar n keys, Roger Rivas, piano and organ
January 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Am I doing a cumbia? Maybe 😉 Taylor Ingalls on clarinet, Doug Shaffer Trumpet, Me n Matt Muñoz on saxes, Alex Gonzalez on percussion, Matt Hensley on Accordion. Mmmm Elote!
January 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Am I doing a country song? Kinda 😉 Joel Martin on pedal steel. Dan Ubick and Nate Bridges on dualing telecasters. Tastes Smokey! Mmmm
January 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I’d post some riveting content, but I’m tired. You know you’re lucky af when your wife surprises you by putting this up on a bedroom wall
January 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Hey Fred Armisen! I love you and would Really be honored if you could write liner notes for my covers album - reggae, ska versions of 80’s pop songs. Now everyone, make this go viral! (Sits, expectantly looking at phone 🤷‍♂️)
January 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Might as well drop another. I was just putting my rig back together today after moving.
Know this tune? A favorite of mine
January 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
My first! I have to stay on Zuck’s cesspool to promote music etc. , but let’s see how this goes. I remember previous platforms that got nasty. I hope this one stays independent. Here’s what I’m working on….
January 14, 2025 at 6:08 AM