This past weekend, Less Than Drake threw on their gear and got ready to rock their first show as the premier Less Than Jake cover band. As part of my attendance to this madness, I took some time to talk to their leader, Jason Wall.

Cut & Sewn: Why did you decide to start a Less Than Jake cover band?
Jason Wall: When I was younger, when it was actually popular in the late 90’s, I was a big fan of ska music. Reel Big Fish, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Goldfinger; I enjoyed it all. At some point, my friend Jon showed me Hello Rockview and changed my whole opinion on playing music. I started watching Less Than Jake videos, reading interviews, basically imitating everything they did in my junior high and high school bands.

One of the biggest things I respect about the band, however, is their live show.

Confetti, dancing, interactions with the crowd, jokes, costumes…every show was different, fun and done to ENTERTAIN. There are too many bands that record a CD, try to just play their songs and try to create a sort of “ambiance” for the crowd. That sucks.
Have you been in any other bands?
Yes, I was in a ska band in the late 90s for a few years, then I joined a rock band called Chicky which has been on and off for almost a decade.  I also was in a punk band called Chilton Hall for a year in college.  In almost every band I’ve been in, Less Than Jake has influenced the band.

Who’s in the band?
We have Hector Rodriguez on trumpet, Gee Lima on drums, me on bass, Tony De Los Angeles on geetar, Zach Brooks on trombone and Dave D’Argenio on sax.

What’s the future of Less Than Drake?
I’m excited to continue the band covering more Less Than Jake songs, primarily Losing Streak and Pezcore songs.   We also are beginning to write some original songs.

Thanks to Jason for all of his help and for Less Than Drake for rocking my brain off.

Last One Out of Liberty City from Gee Lima on Vimeo.

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