I am pleased to announce that the worldwide vinyl reissue of my remastered debut album (with Sink or Swim) will be on May 7th, 2020. This is exactly 40 years to the day of its original release date back in 1980. I am certainly sensitive Read More …
More Ways for You to Connect With Me
This is an important announcement regarding how things are going to move forward with everything Skafish. I have great fans who have generously helped me with the remastering and reissue of my first album. Now that the album is available digitally and on CD, plus Read More …
My Son’s Valentine’s Day 2020 Single
If you are looking for a beautiful, yet non-sappy Valentine’s Day song, I have something for you. I would love for you to hear my son Jamie M. Harrison’s Valentine’s Day 2020 release, the emotive cover of the Elton John classic, Your Song. Recorded in Read More …
Happy belated earthly birthday Bob Marley
Back in 1975, after their first album and tour, I became the keyboardist in the group White Lightnin’. We were set to record the group’s second album at Bob Marley’s studio in Jamaica, but we ended up recording at CRC Studios in Chicago. Before forming Read More …
My Son’s New Single Just Dropped Today
I am thrilled to share the news with you that my son Jamie Harrison’s new single, Devil’s Kiss, just dropped today. Not only was he the writer, arranger and primary producer of the project, he performed all of the guitar parts and sang both the Read More …
Watch the Video: Skafish on NPR’s Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges (1st album worldwide reissue, 11-29-2019)
I wanted to let everyone know that you can now watch my interview on NPR Radio’s Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges by clicking here. The interview was on Friday, November 29, 2019, and coincided with the international reissue date of my debut album (including the Read More …
NWI Times Article About 1st Album Reissue Release and NPR Radio Appearance
Hello everyone! Check out the new NWI Times article about my debut album reissue! The album’s release and me being on the radio to talk about it all both happen tomorrow! I also have a first-time announcement to make! Friday, November 29, 2019, from Read More …
Skafish to be a guest on NPR Radio’s Midwest Beat to discuss debut album relissue
Skafish Radio alert from Tom Lounges via the NWI Times • The long awaited re-issuing of the original SKAFISH album is upon us. East Chicago music icon, Jim Skafish, the leader, writer and namesake of what many consider Chicago’s first true punk band, has been Read More …
Mark Your Calendars: 1st Album Worldwide Release Date
I am thrilled to announce that Friday, November 29th, 2019 will be the international release date for the remastered 2019 reissue of the 1980 Skafish debut album with the bonus track Sink or Swim. It is being released digitally and on CD. Right now, you Read More …
Debut Album Reissue Update: Expanded Reward Tiers
Hello everyone! You’ve asked, we’ve listened! Because Kickstarter only allows pledging to one reward tier, backers have asked for reward tiers that include the autographed poster along with other items. So, we did it for you. DON’T WORRY! If you have already pledged, Kickstarter allows Read More …