Checkered Breakfast

Tracks

1. 1. Farmers' Market Ska, Carry the CratesUp before the sun, crates on the back, a rhythm that gets you moving before coffee. The opener, naturally.morning ska, driving ska2:19
2. 2. Grandma's Pot Ska, Stir It Up SundayMy grandma's Sunday pot, set to a skank. The steam is in the sax.family ska, groovy ska2:35
3. 3. Off-Season Pier Ska, Run the BoardwalkThe whole seaside to ourselves in October. We ran the boardwalk with a trumpet and nobody stopped us.seaside ska, two-tone ska2:36
4. 4. Tick Tock Stop Ska, Watch Don't CareMy watch stopped, so I stopped worrying. A groove about letting the time go.laid-back ska, groovy ska1:54
5. 5. Typhoon Over Ska, Sun Is Out AgainStorm's over, windows open, sun is back. The horns open up with the weather.bright ska, brass ska2:30
6. 6. Saturday Matinee Ska, Cinema QueueQueueing round the block for the Saturday film. We play it like a trailer.cinema ska, playful ska2:18
7. 7. Closing Time Chopsticks Ska, Last Order InWritten after a late-night noodle bar let us play for our supper. Last order in!kitchen ska, party ska2:21
8. 8. Cross-Town Night Bus Ska, Ding Ding DingThe ding ding ding is a real bus bell. Last bus, streetlights spinning, nobody sleepy.night bus ska, driving ska2:04
9. 9. Lucky Number Ska, Small Prize ParadeThree little stars on a scratch card and a small prize parade. Small wins deserve a big band.lucky ska, playful ska1:52
10. 10. Try It Again Ska, Second Time LuckyI tripped on the first take and kept it. Second time lucky, the closer.confident ska, feelgood ska2:00