Less Than Jake
Horns up — Gainesville ska-punk party engineers since '92, confetti cannons and crowd games as standard equipment.
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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Less Than Jake at a glance
What festivals is Less Than Jake playing in 2026?
Less Than Jake is booked at 1 festival: Riot Fest 2026.
Is Less Than Jake playing Riot Fest 2026?
Yes — Less Than Jake is on the Riot Fest 2026 lineup, September 18–20, 2026 at Douglass Park, Chicago, IL. They play Saturday, September 19.
Where is Less Than Jake from?
Less Than Jake is from Gainesville, FL.
What kind of music does Less Than Jake play?
Less Than Jake is tagged ska-punk.
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