[scar] [kid] noun, Skankous Kidiem, Latin – A Ska-Kid is a person who listens to the music genre Ska: a fusion of Blues, Reggae, Rock and Soul. Two-Tone fashion, a penchant for brass instruments and the tribal dance of Skanking also define a Ska-kid.

• Joe playing with his band
• Tour of Joe's bedroom
• Learn how to 'skank'

What would I wear?

• By day I appear to be your average teenager, by night I become Ska-kid!
• You can never have too many black and white chequered accessories.
• I would wear a suit, but whatever happens, the shirt remains untucked.
• A hat and tie for every different occasion and mood I'm feeling.
• Baggy trousers… (Ska joke)

What about music?

• Ska music is a genre of its own, but is inspired by Blues, Reggae, Soul, Punk, Rock and even Salsa.
• Think Reel Big Fish, Madness, Less than Jake, The Specials etc.
• My music taste mixes the 2-tone genre and third wave Ska movement.
• Being in a Ska band helps to truly appreciate Ska… but just being able to Skank* would suffice.

What do I think?

• Ska is not just about the music, its about the lifestyle.
• Even though I am a Ska-kid, I get on with everyone from Moshers' to Techies (Maybe not Emos).
• Skanking is about not caring how much of an idiot you look like, it's about having fun.

What do I do?

• * Skank - the ultimate dance of the Ska-kid.
• Being Ska is just about having a good time.
• I go to as many Ska gigs and Ska fests as possible.