Need we say more? You must catch Skatalites before LFF 08 is through. I saw their early show at Dutton St. 12 noon and feel I witnessed ska royalty. They play JFK at 515p and close the night back at the dance pav. at 845 p. Really, it's like seeing the stones or beatles, these guys invented a genre and play so seamlessly — mixing War w/ "Pop Goes the Weasle" — is simply artful. I almost passed out at JFK Plaza to Sister Marie Knight. The gospel pioneer might have thought I was enraptured, sorry sister it was too damn hot. The best place for shade is St. Anne's Church yard. Caught some of the world string discussion, but it was hard to focus w/ all the street noise. I think these workshops would be better inside. What do you think?