Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida, originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio. The band consists of lead vocalist & guitarist Chris Demakes, , bassist Roger Manganelli, drummer Vinnie Fiorello, trombonist Buddy "Goldfinger" Schaub and saxophonist Peter "JR" Wasilewski.

93 ROCK's Gaston De La Vega spoke with Buddy & JR on July 23, 2007 prior to their performance at Revolution in Fort Lauderdale. To hear the answers, click on the corresponding links.

Check out the many pictures taken by Gaston at the concert.

• Less Than Jake @ Revolution
1. How did you guys meet? (Hear answer)



2. Could you tell me how your song "Johhny Quest Thinks We're Sellout's" came about? (Hear answer)



3. Over the years, Less Than Jake has issued more 7" and limited-edition vinyl releases than most people can keep track of. How many CDs, EPs LPs or 7"s have you guys released? (Hear answer)



4. How was your transition from being on an indie label to getting signed onto a Major Label like Capitol Records? Did you find yourselves accomplishing more because of the change? (Hear answer)



5. Is it true you guys have a long running feud with the ska/punk band "Goldfinger"? (Hear answer)



6. Do you guys still get nervous before taking the stage? (Hear answer)



7. How do you prepare for your shows every night? What seems to work for you? (Hear answer)



8. What's been your most memorable experience in Less Than Jake? (Hear answer)



9. How does your experience touring the U.S.A. differ from touring outside the country? (Hear answer)



10. I read somewhere that the song "Liquor Store" wasn't an LTJ song, instead it was a "Reel Big Fish" song? (Hear answer)



11. You guys have been everywhere. When you first started touring, how did it feel when you drove up to a city you've never performed in and noticed that you had a ton of fans singing along with you? (Hear answer)



12. If you could replace any musician in any band, who would it be? (Hear answer)



13. Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars weenie? (Hear answer)



14. Have either of you wanted to do something, that would of most likely taken you through a different path in life? (Hear answer)



15. What could you tell me about Roger's side project, "Rehasher"? (Hear answer)



16. How did you guys end up with, "Less Than Jake"? (Hear answer)



17. If you could set up a fantasy tour, who'd you take with you? (Hear answer)



18. Here's your opportunity to let everyone else know about a band everyone should check out and give a listen to. Give me 3 bands. (Hear answer)