Less Than Jake Turns 30 & Goes Acoustic! | Taylor Guitars Soundcheck

[@distainsdomain6743]

They aren't lying about generations following them. My dad bought a less than jake album for me when I was a teen. I just took my 13 yo son to see these guys in July. My boy plays drums and no other band lights a fire under him like Less than Jake. I've never seen him happier than when he is playing Less than Jake.

[@taylorguitars]

This is so awesome to hear.

[@joefrank5274]

Chris and I worked together on a song for my daughter's 16th birthday . She is now LTJ ride or die!

[@StephanieBrownisAmazing]

I got my youngest brother into them in the early 00's. Now I'm taking my nephew to a show next week.

[@ontherockspod]

I love this!! - Nate

[@MackDaddyVic]

Less Than Jake is something else man. Their songs always make me feel nostalgic and happy.

[@nocomply27]

Not only do they sound exactly the same on record as live, but Rog sounds exactly the same now as he did 20 years ago. You can tell they still love what they're doing

[@mintedscott]

Man Gainesville rock city got me teary eyed!!

[@Goldm1ner]

me aswell !!

[@DiogoPace]

Chris and Roger voices harmonies have always been LTJ’s secret weapon. So unique sounding, love it.

[@robertterry8437]

Really dig this. Makes me feel like there should be a Less Than Jake Unplugged album.

[@HobbesTamThanh]

PLEEz @lessthanjake

[@johanisnotagamer]

Yes!!!

[@ontherockspod]

There absolutely should be!!

[@jongorden4717]

Hearing them like this makes me realize how lucky I was to grow up in the 80's/90's. Such a special music era

[@thomasbass4630]

You guy’s went from my AIM screen name in middle school, to still one of my favorite bands as a 32 year old. Thank you guys for still jamming

[@talleybarnes9195]

LOL I had an LTJ themed AIM screen name too...almost thought I was the only one

[@ondrejmanych5688]

Just hearing these two voices singing together makes me happy. What a band!

[@aaronwhodrums5438]

Roger is honestly on the Mount Rushmore of artists that sound 100% (if not better) live than on the record...

[@jshand8557]

This band, these guys, are the soundtrack to my life. I’m a fortunate man.

[@olivermarkham5447]

their voices are still holding up. thanks for making me feel less alone growing up guys x

[@johnjamesbruce]

Seen these guys live more than any other band, they always bring a great show, can't wait to see them again. 🙂

[@michaelmead2337]

I've seen LTJ 25 times going back to the 90's. I've always thought of their musical vibe as Desperate Optimism.

[@mirth1]

🤯

[@jonahfishman8290]

My fav band. Seen them live countless times- their energy is unmatched. But now definitely want an entire acoustic album ❤️❤️

[@RockinMatthias]

How they keep writing original sounding bangers over the same four chords amazes me. Huge love for this band since I saw them in Australia supporting frenzal rhomb in 2000.

[@BandrewScott]

I think it’s official that Taylor Guitars has become one of the greatest music channels over the last few years with the bands y’all have been having on. Keep up the amazing work!

[@jaydavidparkin]

🙏

[@chriskeiser5809]

Two of my favorite people in the industry. Chris and Roger are always insightful and hilarious.

[@wayneconners2614]

The best harmony pair in punk.

[@TeamBroccoli]

“Listening to the soundtrack of my life”. Literally. LTJ 🎶🤘🏻💖

[@aaronkatz2024]

I love that I re-picked up the guitar again at 41 come from punk, but I’m not forcing myself whatever comes out of me that’s mysound and it sounds a lot better than forcing a style of music I wanna play

[@jillianmajkiewicz322]

This literally was so amazing. I’ve seen y’all play acoustic in Gainesville and it was probably one of the best things I’ve ever experienced. When Roger said you captured your fans as a specific point in time and it stuck, that is so on point, I’ve been listening since I was 11 and honestly your music is what has kept me going and pulled me out of so many tough times.. your shows are unmatched. Love y’all so much

[@chefnickvalli]

One of the most underrated talented bands out there .... Love this performance and love these dudes!

[@Remrkabl]

Love for ltj is unreal! So raw and pure ska punk I hope they keep sticking around

[@frank_1126]

Playing acoustic you can really hear how great their harmonies are!

[@ericmysliwiec9145]

Please release an acoustic album🙏🙌

[@RobBluth]

LTJ is the only band that does it to me, where every single song brings me back to a specific place and time in my life. Sometimes the nostalgia is sad, sometimes it's happy, but it's overpowering either way

[@Singalongforever]

My fav band! Love these songs acoustic!

[@MJDGator]

Brings back memories of seeing them at the Hardback for the first time.

[@Jones-eq4bs]

American Idle is sooo good! I’ve always loved that song

[@phatjuiceschlong]

I've loves that I invested my time time 25 years ago to listen to my first less than jake song. As someone from the UK that meant going to HMV to the import section and picking up the track from there. God was it worthwhile you guys and the rest of the band are awesome! I've lived every gig I've gone to see you at. I never miss a UK tour and even did the virtual lock down gig! I love all of the old stuff and new stuff! I can't wait to take my kids to your gigs!

[@wolfdrummer]

Thanks for having one of the best acoustic duos on here. Love this band and especially when they play their songs this way

[@dydangerous]

Met these two a couple of years ago after a great show in London. Nicest guys to talk to. It’s up there with one of the best nights of my life.

[@GummyVoid1]

This was fantastic. I saw them in vegas a couple weeks ago for the second time and they blew the roof off that place. I was 17 the first time I saw them and i’m 25 now. They still draw a younger crowd.

[@dustindiaz]

Your music is as close to what I would consider my identity in music form. Love your output and passion over the last 30 years. You’ve touched so many lives, no doubt, and it’s good to know you’re still keeping it fresh and enjoy what you do

[@flashknockdown7271]

Im taking my 2 kids to their first punk show for LTJ in Buffalo in 3 weeks.

[@FilipeSouzaSUS]

Thank you guy for 30 years of making my life much funnier and happier!

[@officialweswilliams9124]

Thank you so much for putting this out. Wow, loving less than jakes “comeback” or surge in popularity or whatever, but seeing them in this context is awesome!!!

[@aprilzackary]

I'm about to see LTJ live for the first time at Denver Ska Fest 2024. I've been listening to this band since 1998

[@originalequi6043]

i love those guys since i came across their music. the only band who can turn really sad and tough topics and lyrics into fun tracks that make you jump around and feel happy......i so hope they release new stuff soon.

[@ThreeToesofFury]

Thank You!!! LTJ has been one of my absolute all time fav bands since the week Loosing Streak dropped. Ive always always loved when Roger/Chris do acoustic sets and very much appreciate you sharing this one. Fingers someday they release an acoustic album (read: DOUBLE album). Cheers!!!

[@MrEdesign]

Thank you so much Taylor for these acoustics session. Love LTJ so much and they never disappoint!

[@Jimplaysdrums]

Love the cheeky Dm chord in the verse of Soundtrack of my life.

[@holupwat]

American Idle has always been one of my favorites out of their catalog, and hearing it done in this style just hits differently, but in a great way. Awesome performance, and amazing video. Thanks for this, y’all.

[@shockingvenus8322]

Ive been to a couple shows and when their set is done im allways sad that it allready ended, they have the best energy and vibe. Its always a party with ltj on stage 🎉🎉

[@StuHolland]

How have I not seen this yet??? Another amazing beautiful performance, god I love these guys 💓

[@neillmurph]

Love this ! One of my favourite bands from back in the day doing an acoustic set. what a gift!

[@candicemonsour6294]

They stayed true to their original ska punk sound. There are very few bands left doing it. If your looking for that 90’s early 2000’s sound you eventually venture right back to LTJ. Love that they preserved that sound I can always go back to

[@jeremydavis2689]

I knew about and listened to Less Than Jake back in the day but the lyrics hit a little different years later and that sh*t is crazy

[@simonholmes8485]

Jude my Son was conceived the night of less than jake show, the particular city was Lawrence Kansas, although I grew up in socal listening to LTJ from 16 on,,,,,I moved to the south and fell in love with a girl who I thought would love your guys live show. We stayed in a cheap motel with my bro and had sneaky sex that night, when she came up pregnant we both knew the night, she even let me name him jude ( not jake, but I tried) but it was an amazing night, I’ll show u a pic of him next time I catch u live, obviously your not gonna quit this ride we’re on. Jude passed away 2 years ago today and I miss him but I’m watching this acoustic set and loving it. Thank u less than Jake for 30 years of wild nights.

[@ObiQuanJabroni]

30 years and still going strong!!!!

[@EliteGirlGamers]

Melvin is such a national treasure that isnt recognized enough

[@hubtubby]

These guys harmonise so well. They've gotta be BFF's

[@jessiesdroneadventures7464]

Tony Hawks Pro skater 4 introduced me to less than jake!

[@hopefulpellinore5490]

Grew up listening to these guys, this is a real treasure :) I'll never forget reading the liner notes while jamming out to Hello Rockview with my older brother in our room on the boom box we shared. Time really does go fast, we're both approaching 40 now.

[@saint_double_k]

Love these guys. I never found that group willing to live in the fan, nor did I just write what I felt or enjoyed. I may never be in a band, but I'll always be inspired by this awesome group of dudes.

[@seth4599]

Roger still sounds so good. They both do, but man his voice just sounds so clean, crisp and on key. Man.

[@kasperlago3892]

Man I agree, I only discovered LTJ recently but I couldn't even tell which songs are from those 25-30 years ago from his voice

[@lifted0422]

What album is American idle off of

[@HCpunx80]

Insanely looking forward to see those guys live on this years' Punk Rock Holiday ❤

[@jamiebrown669]

Best live band ever. I will always remember Ska against racism at the edge

[@stum7396]

Damn that was good. A band I've loved forever and haven't seen enough.

[@hewonyew]

So effin good

[@adamrees400]

These guys are the soundtrack to my life!

[@johnbosse1538]

Just saw them in Boston again. Amazing live band. So much fun. Hope I can see them again soon

[@guitarcams]

Excellent stuff. You can't beat Taylor guitars 👍

[@ericmachel4240]

Love these guys

[@konradfarrugia4164]

Just awesome! I could watch this all day and night.

[@tbdeawh]

Need a full acoustic show please. Maybe a tiny desk concert too.

[@jamesfurz7406]

What a couple of legends

[@mrmrsoconnor6977]

I love you guys so bloody much!!!

[@SkaterChick1972]

LOVE these guys. Missing their show tonight cause I'm sick:( Great video Taylor thanks!!! PS my Taylor is my favorite guitar❤

[@IsWhatNz]

Awesome.

[@TonyMontana-lh5bp]

Loved this version of Gainsville Rock City!

[@Luiseta]

Amazing

[@battlebornproductions6392]

I still love these guys 🤘🏻

[@joaopedromonteirosantos8860]

Gosto muito dessa banda

[@englishsongswithfrenchtrad5185]

One of the best vid on the internet

[@dmenelli16]

Absolutely great.

[@daveeastcott9323]

Pound for pound, the best punk band in history, no doubt! ❤

[@texhaines9957]

Good job Jay.

[@rusevsauve5111]

AMAZING!!!!!

[@mintedscott]

Awesome as always. Well done guys 🤘🏻

[@kewuofthedownside]

WE STAN !!!!

[@pipino1987]

love you guys! great set!

[@elee6157]

That is the sound of LTJ. Those melodies and harmonies

[@user-rr8rm1ii7c]

Roger its great

[@larryhryn77]

This is great!

[@HureA7A]

Nice ..... Taylor Guitar 🌹👍👍

[@zoe6489]

The best!!!

[@Jones-eq4bs]

Yes! I love LTJ!

[@GunsAndGrenache]

Guy in the black t-shirt has great right hand broken wrist technique

[@jonathaschiaratti9583]

Parabéns LTJ🇧🇷

[@thedinobeaver]

LTJ Forever

[@zackfountain7024]

Chris’s voice is aging like a fine wine

[@gasser5001]

LOPAN TAKES JAPAN! Proud to be from their home town.

[@mobeck]

I hit the 420th like!!!! Will always love LTJ

[@AppyInkDrinker]

damn I needed this

[@mikekristin7201]

" I practice every night for the first two songs"😂😂😂❤🤙

[@JB29987]

Aren't they just fucking awesome!? Can't wait for SlamDunk 🤘

[@TomOtero1984]

LTJ is the Gainesville vibe I miss!

[@silvajohnston1970]

Muito bom!!! Less than Jake é muito f*da