Beat Direction - Ska Au Go Go! (80s mod ska)

Beat Direction, a totally unique band in their homeland of Montreal, Canada. Singer/song writer Bob Andrew's stylish sounds were Hi-Lo Records first release from an overseas band. The EP "Long Distance Beat" was released in 1984, with a sound characterised by Andrew's electric sitar. Original artwork was also created by Andrew himself. "Ska - Au Go - Go" was originally released as a couplet with Squire's "Does Stephanie Know", Hi-Lo's limited edition promo flexi given away with the fanzines "In The Crowd" in the UK and "Whaam!" in the U.S. It was later included upon the Hi-Lo compilation "It's A Mod Mod World".