Girth Control
@girthcontrol69.bsky.social
Ska/punk stupidity from Albany, NY.
https://linktr.ee/girthcontrol
New vinyl: https://failharmonicrecords.com/products/girth-control-what-got-you-stoked-in-the-first-place-10
https://linktr.ee/girthcontrol
New vinyl: https://failharmonicrecords.com/products/girth-control-what-got-you-stoked-in-the-first-place-10
NY State of Ska Tour round 1 in the books! We had a blast in Troy and Buffalo with talented friends Ben Basile and band, the Abruptors and the Doomstompers. Bringing this sick bill to Brooklyn and Poughkeepsie in September.
August 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM
NY State of Ska Tour round 1 in the books! We had a blast in Troy and Buffalo with talented friends Ben Basile and band, the Abruptors and the Doomstompers. Bringing this sick bill to Brooklyn and Poughkeepsie in September.
Dudes in the news! Check out the writeup by local music journalist extraordinaire Kirsten Ferguson in the Spot518/Daily Gazette and grab your ticket for the New York State of Ska Tour here: www.benbasile.com/newyorkstate...
August 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Dudes in the news! Check out the writeup by local music journalist extraordinaire Kirsten Ferguson in the Spot518/Daily Gazette and grab your ticket for the New York State of Ska Tour here: www.benbasile.com/newyorkstate...
The New York State of Ska tour kicks off next weekend in with hometown ripper in Troy, NY! @dcxpclive.bsky.social is recording the show for a 4-band live collab with Bad Time AND you can win a Girth Control test press if you grab an a ticket in advance! Let’s go!
www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
August 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The New York State of Ska tour kicks off next weekend in with hometown ripper in Troy, NY! @dcxpclive.bsky.social is recording the show for a 4-band live collab with Bad Time AND you can win a Girth Control test press if you grab an a ticket in advance! Let’s go!
www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
Thanks @emmoore.bsky.social and @punknews.bsky.social for spreading the word on the NY State of Ska Tour with the Doomstompers, Ben Basile and the Abruptors! Kicking off next Friday, 8/14 in our humble hometown of Troy, NY.
www.punknews.org/article/8880...?
www.punknews.org/article/8880...?
Tours: Girth Control / The Doomstompers / The Abruptors / Ben Basile (US)
Girth Control, The Doomstompers, The Abruptors, and Ben Basile have announced tour dates together. The tour is called 'New York State of Ska' and will find the band playing four shows in New York this...
www.punknews.org
August 4, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Thanks @emmoore.bsky.social and @punknews.bsky.social for spreading the word on the NY State of Ska Tour with the Doomstompers, Ben Basile and the Abruptors! Kicking off next Friday, 8/14 in our humble hometown of Troy, NY.
www.punknews.org/article/8880...?
www.punknews.org/article/8880...?
Look ma, we’re on @brooklynvegan.bsky.social ! Thanks BV for shouting out the upcoming New York State of Ska tour with Ben Basile, the Abruptors and the Doomstompers, kicking off 8/14 in Troy, NY. Tickets for all shows on sale now (free in Poughkeepsie) at www.benbasile.com/newyorkstate...
August 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Look ma, we’re on @brooklynvegan.bsky.social ! Thanks BV for shouting out the upcoming New York State of Ska tour with Ben Basile, the Abruptors and the Doomstompers, kicking off 8/14 in Troy, NY. Tickets for all shows on sale now (free in Poughkeepsie) at www.benbasile.com/newyorkstate...
Pioneer Valley Ska Fest 3 was off the charts. Thanks @413ska.bsky.social for a beautiful weekend and this video evidence, thanks @davidbuist.bsky.social for the ridiculous banner, thanks ska friends for making us the happiest dudes on planet girth.
July 30, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Pioneer Valley Ska Fest 3 was off the charts. Thanks @413ska.bsky.social for a beautiful weekend and this video evidence, thanks @davidbuist.bsky.social for the ridiculous banner, thanks ska friends for making us the happiest dudes on planet girth.
See ya Saturday for Pioneer Valley Ska Fest 3!
July 23, 2026 at 5:08 PM
See ya Saturday for Pioneer Valley Ska Fest 3!
New York State of Ska BROOKLYN tickets on sale now!
THE DOOMSTOMPERS w/ The Abruptors, Ben Basile + Girth Control
New York State of Ska at The Broadway with THE DOOMSTOMPERS, The Abruptors, Ben Basile and Girth Control
www.eventbrite.com
July 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
New York State of Ska BROOKLYN tickets on sale now!
Northeast buds looking for that Discogs gold: grab an advance ticket for the 8/14 NY State of Ska show for a chance to win a “What Got You Stoked in the First Place?” test press! Only local show of the summer, A+++ lineup, and we’re basically paying you to go!
www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
July 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Northeast buds looking for that Discogs gold: grab an advance ticket for the 8/14 NY State of Ska show for a chance to win a “What Got You Stoked in the First Place?” test press! Only local show of the summer, A+++ lineup, and we’re basically paying you to go!
www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
Pioneer Valley Ska Fest set times are live! Tickets are half sold out and going fast, grab em while you can at linktr.ee/413ska and party with all the pals next month!
June 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Pioneer Valley Ska Fest set times are live! Tickets are half sold out and going fast, grab em while you can at linktr.ee/413ska and party with all the pals next month!
Tickets for the Buffalo stop of the New York State of Ska tour on sale now! See ya in the pit and/or at Paula’s Donuts.
benbasile.com/buffalotickets
benbasile.com/buffalotickets
May 24, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Tickets for the Buffalo stop of the New York State of Ska tour on sale now! See ya in the pit and/or at Paula’s Donuts.
benbasile.com/buffalotickets
benbasile.com/buffalotickets
Friday in Kingston, NY!
May 20, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Friday in Kingston, NY!
New York State of Ska! See ya all over the Empire State this summer/fall with the best bands and buds. Troy tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
May 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
New York State of Ska! See ya all over the Empire State this summer/fall with the best bands and buds. Troy tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/girth-cont...
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Now with more Ghost Tones
May 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Now with more Ghost Tones
Get stoked! It took us 11 or 12 years but we finally got around to making a video for our best song, animated by true wizard Walker DuBois.
“Stoked” 10” vinyl out now on Fail Harmonic Records!
“Stoked” 10” vinyl out now on Fail Harmonic Records!
Girth Control - What Got You Stoked in the First Place? (Official Video)
YouTube video by Fail Harmonic Records
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May 11, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Get stoked! It took us 11 or 12 years but we finally got around to making a video for our best song, animated by true wizard Walker DuBois.
“Stoked” 10” vinyl out now on Fail Harmonic Records!
“Stoked” 10” vinyl out now on Fail Harmonic Records!
V hyped for Pioneer Valley 3! Look at this lineup! Look at these dudes!
May 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
V hyped for Pioneer Valley 3! Look at this lineup! Look at these dudes!
Almost recovered from This is Not Croydon Fest. Ska dream do come true. Thanks for the magical hangs.
📸 Original Golden Photography
📸 Original Golden Photography
May 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Almost recovered from This is Not Croydon Fest. Ska dream do come true. Thanks for the magical hangs.
📸 Original Golden Photography
📸 Original Golden Photography
Any Bluesky buds hanging this weekend for This is Not Croydon Fest 7?! Stoked for so many friends and killer bands! 14 year old me is freaking out about the Catch 22 Alone in the Crowd set and AAA.
April 22, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Any Bluesky buds hanging this weekend for This is Not Croydon Fest 7?! Stoked for so many friends and killer bands! 14 year old me is freaking out about the Catch 22 Alone in the Crowd set and AAA.
New one from @dcxpclive.bsky.social - partying in honor of Night Swim Kingston’s 2 year anniversary. Only NY Girth show for a bit and it’s a ripper!
April 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM
New one from @dcxpclive.bsky.social - partying in honor of Night Swim Kingston’s 2 year anniversary. Only NY Girth show for a bit and it’s a ripper!
Tailgate for @413ska.bsky.social Pioneer Valley Ska Fest starts now! See ya July 24 and 25 in Springfield, Mass.
April 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Tailgate for @413ska.bsky.social Pioneer Valley Ska Fest starts now! See ya July 24 and 25 in Springfield, Mass.
Just about a month out from one of our favorite weekend of the year! Catch your dudes helping kick it off on the free Friday night lineup 4/24 with Catch 22, the Best of the Worst, the What Nows?! and the Pandemics. Record release date for our new “Stoked” 10” too!
March 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Just about a month out from one of our favorite weekend of the year! Catch your dudes helping kick it off on the free Friday night lineup 4/24 with Catch 22, the Best of the Worst, the What Nows?! and the Pandemics. Record release date for our new “Stoked” 10” too!
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Passin out passin out too much responsibility I want to lie down on the couch 😴❤️ @girthcontrol69.bsky.social ♾️
March 23, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Passin out passin out too much responsibility I want to lie down on the couch 😴❤️ @girthcontrol69.bsky.social ♾️
Going live on Twitch and Youtube this Wednesday at 8 p.m. eastern with new buds Obsolete Punx! Playing and talking about a 6-pack of Girth hits, chatting about our new “Stoked” 10”, taking questions, raising $ for Save the Music, and mixing up some stupid drinks. twitch.tv/obsoletepunx...
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March 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Going live on Twitch and Youtube this Wednesday at 8 p.m. eastern with new buds Obsolete Punx! Playing and talking about a 6-pack of Girth hits, chatting about our new “Stoked” 10”, taking questions, raising $ for Save the Music, and mixing up some stupid drinks. twitch.tv/obsoletepunx...