Less Than Jake
Horns up! Gainesville ska-punk party engineers since '92, confetti cannons and crowd games as standard equipment.
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About Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is a ska-punk band from Gainesville, FL, formed in 1992.
Less Than Jake formed in Gainesville, Florida in 1992 and became one of the more durable bands of the 1990s ska-punk wave. The core lineup has long centred on singer-guitarist Chris DeMakes and bassist Roger Lima, both of whom sing, with a horn section built around trombone and saxophone.
Their sound pairs fast, melodic punk with brass hooks and group vocals, heard on albums such as Pezcore, Losing Streak, Hello Rockview and Anthem. The band has toured more or less continuously for three decades, and their shows are known for confetti, banter and audience participation bits worked in between songs.
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Where is Less Than Jake from?
Less Than Jake is from Gainesville, FL.
Who is in Less Than Jake?
Less Than Jake is Chris DeMakes (guitar), Buddy Schaub (trombone), Peter “JR” Wasilewski (saxophone), Matt "Drastic" Yonker (drums) and Roger Lima (bass). Former members include Shaun Grief, Vinnie Fiorello, Jessica Mills and Derron Nuhfer.
When did Less Than Jake form?
Less Than Jake formed in Gainesville in 1992.
What was Less Than Jake's first album?
Less Than Jake's first album was Pezcore (1995). The latest is Silver Linings (2020).
Is Less Than Jake on tour?
Yes. Less Than Jake has 5 shows listed, from Wantagh, NY on Dec 9, 2026 to Halifax, UK on Aug 21, 2027.
What kind of music does Less Than Jake play?
Less Than Jake plays ska-punk.
What festivals has Less Than Jake played before?
Less Than Jake has played Riot Fest 2026.