I'm sold. First Time Hearing STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO! Bass Teacher REACTS to “We Will Fall Together”

[@LowEndUniversity]

I did a FULL-ALBUM reaction to "Somewhere in the Between" here: www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-in-104266816

[@tatehenson3611]

Oh man, you better believe I’m watching that video tomorrow at work. I just got so much joy and so many smiles. After watching you discover this first song by streetlight. It was like reliving that experience where you always wish you could hear one of your favorite bands for the first time again, good stuff, my friend

[@joshyaks]

Wanting to watch this video while also wanting to just listen to Streetlight Manifesto is a real catch-22.

[@macr06x]

I see what you did there

[@joshyaks]

@@macr06x 😎

[@ds-zd9qz]

👀👀

[@Beefaroni_boner]

Hiyooooo

[@viracocha03]

LOL, under rated comment.

[@xsonicassassinx]

streetlight is dream theater for ska kids. when you find out they are spotless live, it gets even more exciting

[@LowEndUniversity]

Ha, checks out!

[@timothybailey2094]

They're spotless live but they're also filthy live.

[@kiltman13]

That's not even getting into their orchestra shows either. Those are several notches higher.

[@thejoethe]

@@kiltman13 OH YEA! The concerts with the orchestra backing them...amazing!

[@hyakkimaru_7673]

Literally exactly that

[@justinsmith3368]

The fact that you're a bass teacher comes second to the enjoyment of watching someone actually enjoying and appreciating the punk songs you love

[@jonathanbarb5516]

I'm enjoying watching him discover the musicianship of all these punk bands too!❤

[@virgilsamleit2469]

Ska

[@DerekTaylor-d1f]

Not ska. Just tunes.

[@AvantiMusicNJ]

Streetlight is the most fun crowd you’ll ever be a part of. They are insane live and the entire crowd knows every word and horn line

[@DarkstarthenightwingSUBSCRIBE]

I know you're right because I know every lyric and every horn line

[@wildcard126]

The streetlight crowd is one of the only crowds I’ve ever heard straight up layer their singing with some doing the vocals while others simultaneously sing the horns lmao. Best crowd ever.

[@DarkstarthenightwingSUBSCRIBE]

@@wildcard126 where do I sign up for that

[@Johnny5isstillalive]

@@wildcard126guy I saw at the concert had 12341234 tattooed on his arm

[@botarakutabi1199]

EVERY word!! I could hardly hear the band over the audience singing along when I went!

[@randallevans2073]

It's funny that you mentioned that the horns can offer a counterpoint melody to the vocals. They actually have a song called "Point/Counterpoint". It's a must.

[@marygk24]

Came here to say this

[@ericbontheweb]

My thoughts exactly

[@skapenguin]

Me: lul, he said counterpoint

[@Lapo1sse]

It’s such a treat to see someone experiencing something you’ve known and loved forever for the first time. There’s this feeling of “Oh boy, wait until he gets to that part !” that just makes you smile every time. Love the videos and the knowledge man, I learn a ton in every one of them and it helps me see songs that I know by heart in another light. Keep it up !

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank so much - means a lot!

[@jasonhurst1]

Seeing them live is almost indescribable.

[@NobodyJohnson]

You have no idea...

[@goatzee69420]

not almost. it is.

[@brandonfbomb_2327]

Now picture all 8 playing with no sheet music, while dancing around on stage in a rock club! Great Ska musicianship fully on display 👏

[@xedgelord75x65]

seeing them live is one of the greatest experiences you’ll ever have

[@Crunchatize_Me_Senpai]

Everyone in this band is insanely talented, but the most insane one (and most underrated I think) is the drummer, Chris Thatcher. It took me a while to really realize how phenomenal he is, and since you didn’t mention the drums at all I figured you missed them the first time around like I did. Go back and listen again and just listen to how wildly off the cuff this guy is, if you haven’t already. He’s CONSTANTLY changing what he’s doing from phrase to phrase, with seemingly no sense of consistency or structure at all, but in the best way possible. One of the most underrated drummers of all time. And welcome to my favorite band on the planet. They’re like the TOOL of ska music.

[@jstiz88]

Dude said “counterpoint” without even knowing

[@dingbatfpv]

a point counterpoint if you will (and you will)

[@tomfrombrick]

This

[@kevinthomas6774]

Lol, I came to comment this

[@tonyguido232]

Thank you good sir.

[@coldwall6450]

HAHAHAH

[@teddyleandro1880]

I grew up in NJ, a town over from where Steeetlight Manifesto formed. I remember when I was in elementary school, we had a substitute music teacher for an extended period of time who always played his trombone for us and did all kinds of cool sound effects and I just remembered being so fascinated. Fast forward a few years, around 2009, I saw Streetlight Manifesto for the first time, and the music teacher I had in elementary school just so happened to be the trombonist for Streetlight Manifesto! I’ve seen the band at least a dozen times and out of the hundreds of shows I’ve attended (punk, hardcore), they’ve always been my favorite to see live BY FAR. They play Starland Ballroom around the same time pretty much every year and it’s always a show I refuse to miss

[@LowEndUniversity]

That’s a hell of a cool story! Thanks for sharing 😍

[@Ivihappiness]

Omg! You are so lucky. You have a really great story to tell!! ❤

[@kevinmatthew1050]

Keasbey Nights baby!

[@fabios5910]

That’s a great story, You’re very luck to live near them! I live in São Paulo, Brazil, and back in 2013 when they announced that they would go on a hiatus and stop touring, I decided to go to their “last” shows, no matter what. I had never travelled to the US, so I had to get a visa, then bought the tickets and at the end of that year I found myself rocking at starland ballroom in NJ lol. I burned through some (a lot) money I had saved but it was SO worth. I ended up seeing them again in NY in 2015 and 2018, and while those were great, it wasn’t the same as the shows in starland. Those two shows I attended were special.

[@PuggslysChicken]

My favorite trombone player in any band. Full stop

[@dsartin3594]

Toh Kay is a genius in every regard. I love every project he does, and there are many lol

[@DrunkMoblin]

As someone who has seen Streetlight Manifesto 4/5 times, they are always tight, and it’s always a phenomenal show. Great fans, and always a good pit!

[@Keessette]

Literally always the sweetest and safest pits

[@brandonwawrinofsky8502]

streetlight was the first show that i brought my son to because of this.

[@saganjamesfl]

Yep! I Think I'm at 8 and they're still probably my favorite band, even if it does remind me that they always take too long to put out new shit (shakes fist at Toh)

[@drysiftwizard3469]

They rip live 100% seen em 4x myself

[@cameronharris8848]

One of the few bands with horns that sound just as tight and crisp live as they do on the album!

[@bruceleeman]

I've probably listened to this song a thousand times in the years I've been a Streetlight fan and to see your genuine delight of this song made me love it all over again. You hit the nail on the head when you said it was a song that is intellectually stimulating since there is just so much going on. To see your musical breakdown of this piece was a treat and I'm sure I speak for a majority of streetlight fans when we say, "we told you so!"

[@LowEndUniversity]

Means a lot, thank you!! And, you guys definitely are picking ‘em nicely! Cheers!

[@Ambient_Owl]

Seeing your reaction when this track first hit reminded me of when I first discovered this band. Had no idea ska (which is overly reductive for them) could sound like this and was absolutely floored. Really fun seeing someone else go through this journey!

[@YMDBass]

I got my brother to watch this video and he's going through this now too. He was always under the impression they were just a "ska band" and is now realizing, its something far different. what they do is far more advanced than anything you'd get from a reel big fish for example. Nothing against that, they're great, but this literally is like he said the prog version of ska.

[@kevinphiggins]

Streetlight Manifesto is maybe my favorite band to see live. I live in New Jersey and they’re hometown heroes at Starland Ballroom and literally the whole time is an absolute blast

[@BitcoinIsGoingToZero]

I second seeing them at the Ballroom. That's the spot.

[@BitcoinIsGoingToZero]

I second seeing them at the Ballroom. That's the spot.

[@BitcoinIsGoingToZero]

I second seeing them at the Ballroom. That's the spot.

[@kevinphiggins]

@@BitcoinIsGoingToZero remember to cheer for the ihop ad!

[@ryant4549]

I saw them in Boston, then the next weekend, back home in NJ last December.

[@antimatter2380]

This is my "grateful dead" band. I see them every year and it's like going to church. One of the best live bands. Also, A Better Place a Better Time starts with a baseline.

[@Flexflexible]

The whole album "Everything goes numb" is just perfect while A Better Place, A Better Time might be my favourite of their songs. Sadly never seen them live, wish they would visit germany once.

[@antimatter2380]

@@Flexflexible it's so hard to pick a favorite but if push comes to shove, that's mine too. It's incredible to sing along live. Looking at all the other faces next to you singing every word, knowing the call and response, etc. And that's the song that I use to get everyone I know into the band.

[@kevinphiggins]

I’ve probably been in a mosh pit with you at Starland

[@peteryang5056]

@@antimatter2380 "Somewhere in the Between" is my favorite thing Kalnoky's ever done, but the power of "Everything Goes Numb" is undeniable

[@peskador]

I've seen them live once, probably 15 years ago. One of the best live performances I've ever witnessed! Great chemistry on stage that was utterly contagious down on the floor!

[@CaptainJimp]

Dude, you have no idea how happy it makes me to see someone discover Streetlight for the first time. Believe me, the community around this band is SUPERB, because we all felt the same way hearing them for the first time. The sheer amount of songwriting depth, musical virtuosity, prodound lyrics, and fun-factor across their entire discography makes it easy to love them dearly.

[@alt-epi]

Damn, you weren't kidding when you said they were up next! 😅 Thank you so much brother. Streetlight has been my favorite band for almost 20 years now. I've seen them live at least 30 times. I never miss them. They originated in Jersey, I live in NY, so getting to see their hometown shows multiple times a year is special. They tour constantly, I recommend you check them out live if you get a chance! They'll blow you away man. Great breakdown and reaction as always!

[@anthonydawson8080]

My former favorite was catch 22! ;)

[@LowEndUniversity]

Rad! Hope I can catch them sometime. Thanks for the nice words!

[@alt-epi]

@@anthonydawson8080 haha makes sense!

[@DeadpanVT]

I'm originally from North Jersey I was just a kid in the early 2000s. My uncle had a band so he showed me a lot of music tool, mudvayne, gorillaz, pink floyd, ect. He would blast a cd of their album in the car too me. They're still one of my favorite bands to this day.

[@ACA_88]

Used to play in a skacore band and when we went to see them live, we were just blown away start to finish. One of the most epic live performances I’ve even seen.

[@DeathMetalDerf]

I got to see both Catch 22 and Streetlight Manifesto in 2023! I just couldn't stop skankin' all over the room!

[@peteryang5056]

Now that he's heard this song, hopefully he checks out one of the videos of Streetlight playing it live (and has his mind blown yet again when he realizes that the album cut is the *slow* version of the song lol)

[@rodolfogoncalves6189]

I agree. Nonstop energy, speed and precision though the whole set. I took my wife with me to the show and she didn't know their music. She loved it! And we are both 50.

[@fasterdays]

I love skacore! What's the name of your band, is there any music online?

[@Killerator80]

You'll listen to that song 50 times, and still hear something new and amazing. SM is on their own level.

[@wforbes87]

the chorus for 'point counterpoint' by this band is burned into my memory so much so that I think by the time I'm 99 years old and I've forgotten everything about my life I'll just be sitting on my porch repeating it to anyone that talks to me

[@LowEndUniversity]

🤣🤣🤣

[@omni_0101]

Lol facts

[@wirsindhelden0]

I think by the time I'm 99 years old and I've forgotten everything about my life, I'll be sitting at my desk with a gun in my hand wearing a bullet proof vest singing "my, my, my how the time does fly when you know you're gonna die by the end of the night"

[@hitherescotty]

I don’t see enough people in the comments talking about RX Bandits. Ska punk band that turned into something more like prog rock over the years. One of my favorite bands of all time. I would recommend you listen to “…And The Battle Begun” but their music is really better if you can listen to entire albums end to end.

[@joshbrimstone8917]

I got exposed to them from the drive thru records compilation dvd and cds. About 19 years ago I started a band and my vocal melodies was influenced by them.

[@anthonyscolamieri227]

Hands down best band

[@intothemild9414]

Amazing band, but the bass isn't notable except five seconds in Only For the Night

[@hitherescotty]

@@intothemild9414 yeah kinda true

[@webinfront]

I second this RX Bandits are criminally underrated

[@megnaro]

Thrilled you did this. I know it's too late, but there is a video on youtube of them performing this live on fearless music and outside of it being better just because it's live, it probably actually is a better version than the recording. Go give it a listen / watch!

[@turbotambourine]

“I can’t stop smiling”. Same! Phenomenal band, phenomenal song! Soo wonderful to see you enjoying it. Streetlight Manifesto offers many tiers above a standard punk or ska band in the constant evolution of songs, the obviously skilled geekery of all the horns and a great thoughtful vision from the outset. Did not know that tidbit about the writing process but that makes a lot of sense. The speed at which everyone is playing is just so fun and adds to the constant catchiness! Thanks for covering this band, a definite fave from Catch 22 days.

[@Pbpro9988]

Super pumped to see you do a video on Streetlight. One of my all time favorite bands.

[@k2s8c2h6]

Look up "bandits of the acoustic revolution" and find live video. It's this band with a 50 piece orchestra. I saw them live in Chicago and it was unreal!

[@Beefaroni_boner]

Loved that album since I was like 16. Busted it out the other day for the first time in years. Still blew me away

[@Jettonx]

Man this was so cool!! There used to be a band, Catch 22, which later became streetlight and they have some killer songs worth listening to at some point! Keep em coming dude!!

[@WillTheBassPlayer]

This is my 100% favorite band of all time. I adore their entire repertoire As The Footsteps Die Out Forever has a great bass into, as does A Better Place a Better Time, I also encourage hearing the Upright bass playing with Bandits Of The Acoustic Revolution.

[@rdiddy1411]

The Suicide Machines have some really dope bass lines. Great ska-core band.

[@RBkaj]

I love Suicide Machines

[@maxmedina5403]

Destruction by Definition and Battle Hymns still hold up

[@stevenwertschnig329]

Absolutely. Only seen them once in Green Bay or Warsaw. Can't remember exactly. But they were awesome

[@peterdelvillano9432]

He should check out Break the Glass or Hey.

[@maxmedina5403]

@@peterdelvillano9432 DEFINITELY Hey since it has that horn part

[@elimandel7587]

Thank you so much! You understand and break it all down perfectly! Their entire first album, Everything Goes Numb, is a perfect masterpiece, highly recommend! Seeing them live were some of the best shows of my life! They play even faster and with so much energy, technical brilliance, and love, truly an incredible experience.

[@rasicomega]

I have a hard time saying any one band is my favorite because of all the different genres I listen to but gun to my head I'd say Streetlight. They were my first live show 20+ years ago and I've seen them 8 times. Their performances are phenomenal. There's something special about a large band crammed on a stage playing a small venue packed with people who all know and sing every lyric to any song they play...as someone else said, it's like church. I'm a naturally depressive and pessimistic person but it all melts away at a Streetlight show. It's pure bliss. These shows are some of the only things that have truly made me feel good and allowed me to feel at peace. What music can do is amazing. Love them.

[@booshandorkakow64]

Hell yeah dude Streetlights bass player is a hidden beast

[@Beefaroni_boner]

The drummer too; absolute god damn animal. Crazy rhythm section

[@NathanOlsen311]

Every single member is a hidden beast! Once you start picking out their individual parts, they're all such incredibly good musicians.

[@ChooseBrian]

Another banger of a video. Because of you I put down the guitar the other day and played bass to Descendents songs for 3 hours. First time doing that in a long while. You’re making a difference. Thank you

[@LowEndUniversity]

Wow man, this one got me in the feels. I started these videos about a year ago with no other purpose in mind than to talk about great music I liked, talk about cool bass lines, explore new music, and was happy to have anyone listen with me. I’m so glad you did and I really appreciate you sharing this! Keep on playing, friend 🤘🏼💥

[@Artyourcar]

Check out Face to Face. Scott Shiflett has been their bassist since around 1995, He has some excellent bass lines, and I think you'll like the harmonies and the musicianship they have. "Walk the Walk," and "Handout" from their self titled Face to Face album, or "Disappointed" from Reactionary.

[@richieb1125]

Second this!!! Has an amazing tone too.

[@sarahnerhus5090]

Yes! Thank you!

[@mrmanju6989]

Face to Face has had a great run of Bassists. Matt Riddle really set the templet for what their bass "should" sound like

[@DS-mo5db]

Walk the walk signature baseline!

[@TacoNYoshi]

I can't stop smiling. The definition of ska music

[@DarinBlanchard]

You mention that you could just tell how tight this band is. Can confirm! I've seen them live twice and that was the thing that really jumped out at me was just how tight this group was. Their music is FAST, intricate and complicated and they just NAIL IT live. The energy at their show is amazing. This band is great and it's one that my daughter and I enjoy together.

[@michaelluis9790]

Pete is a heckuva bassist. I met him many years ago when I helped promote a Streetlight show and have him on Facebook. Based on the music I've seen him post about, his influences are all over the place. For example, I know for a fact he's a massive Squarepusher fan. I believe he's a music educator and when he's busy with teaching, the bassist from A Wilhelm Scream fills in, who I know you've also covered on this channel.

[@antonindesgent]

Streetlight manifesto is the best live show experience ever. Period. Band and fans !

[@himynameisjonsmith]

So, yes, you are totally right about the live shows. Streetlight crowds hum the horn parts and jump the entire time. I got goosebumps when you mentioned it. I’ve seen just about every single punk and ska band and they’re top 3 live. 🎺🎷

[@dustinfreeman9397]

I have been absolutely loving watching you dive into the genre I love so much. Streetlight Manifesto is like the end boss of Ska-Punk, their sound is like nothing else I've ever heard.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thanks!! Yeah, gonna be tough to top this one in terms of sheer density. The horns being this prominent really makes it crazy. Intense!

[@silby77]

I knew you would absolutely fall in love with Streetlight Manifesto! Thank you for analyzing this song. These guys absolutely rock and they always put a smile on my face as well.

[@ericlandon1510]

These guys, Catch22, Suicide Machines, Bigwig, Big D & The Kids Table and don't forget Buck O Nine. all GREAT Ska Bands!!!

[@DeathMetalDerf]

Don't forget about Less Than Jake, Operation Ivy, and Common Rider.

[@ericlandon1510]

@@DeathMetalDerf I just listened to some Common Rider yesterday! He had spoke of LTJ and has done an OP Ivy video, I was trying to mention bands that he maybe was unfamiliar with. Common Rider though... So good!

[@diegomorell-perea7667]

Buck o nine is suuuper legit!

[@bruceleeman]

I mentioned that he should listen to Jesse's newer band Classics of Love as the bass playing in those albums are just shredders.

[@ronjames4151]

Bigwig I don't think are ska

[@dgmkjc]

Watching people react to this song for the first time is always fun. It’s almost like living my first time listening again.

[@BiggieSmallpox]

I say it every time, but I think it’s so awesome seeing you get into these bands. You can’t help but smile listening to this band. Cheers! Hope youre feeling better

[@LowEndUniversity]

Means a lot, thank you! 🙏🏼

[@ThatOneGirlThatPlays]

Just saw Pete do this song on a standup bass for their side project, Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution and holy hell that was INSANE

[@alextinu8841]

After a long, sad and hard day, I'm in my bed and for an almost 22 years of ska-punk day-by-day listner what can be more enjoyable than a relaxing video mixing two things I love: bass and ska-punk! Thank you so much, you made my day brighter! ❤🎸👀

[@LowEndUniversity]

Wow, thank you! I hope tomorrow is better for you, friend. Appreciate you hanging out with me this evening! 🙏🏼

[@njlwag]

There's nothing better than a streetlight show. They are the tightest live band. And I'm from their home state, so the shows we have are nuts. If you have a chance to see them definitely do it. No words can describe how fun their shows are.

[@derekcampbell6291]

My favorite band of all time. Him and the drummer, Chris, play so tight together they almost seem like one person. They are amazing live too!

[@paulmason6127]

Hell Yeah, Thank You! If you decide to give the song another listen I recommend watching them perform it live. There’s a great video on KZbin where they perform it on Fearless Music HD. It’ll give you an idea of their incredible onstage energy. Unfortunately when they play live the bass player in usually tucked away in the background. And yes, you’re right, one of my favorite bands to watch live!

[@bindodundid]

I like this guy, seeing him hear streetlight for the first time is a pretty sweet experience. Any musician can appreciate how tight and huge of a band it is

[@YMDBass]

dude, its so much fun. Im over on the patreon, its only like 2 bucks and his reaction to the album is fantastic. Theres a point during "The blond lead the blind" where he just looks dumbfounded and straight up says "I dont know what to say...I'm just like floored by everyone at this point"

[@chadwatson548]

One of the best live bands you will EVER see!❤

[@especiallyyoukatie80]

Seeing Streetlight live is life changing. They also do shows with a full orchestra that is absolutely incredible.....yougots'ta.

[@anthonydawson8080]

Streetlight was the best live experience I’ve seen. They opened for RBF. The close second was Aquabats in a tiny bar. Can’t beat live ska for energy and fun. You can’t help but move. Some Rx Bandits are pretty awesome too. It definitely paired well at the time

[@therev991]

As a long time streetlight lover and beginner bassist, instant follow! I agree with most other commenters when I say seeing you analyze this and smile through the whole thing, made me fall in love with streetlight all over again!!

[@scrotube]

I keep wanting to contribute, but everyone beats me to it - One of my favourite bands, and amazing live as well.

[@nofxfannumba1]

It's really fun to see someone hear the songs i have been listening to for forever for the first time. I often wish i could forget some of my favorite music so I can experience it that first time again.

[@DGS5218]

It's impressive how quickly you were able to pick up the bassline

[@pep_pep330]

I’ve seen Streetlight live 7 times. Never been disappointed. Best performances and sound and energy I’ve been seen. You don’t have to be a dancer/like dancing to have a great time skanking around the pit with strangers. There’s nothing but love in the audience. Love these guys! Great video :)

[@martinbaker1701]

Great video! Nice to hear Less than Jake getting a shout out, Roger was the reason I started to play bass!

[@ronjames4151]

So talented and such a nice down to earth guy.

[@SpartanA5213]

I've seen them live a few times and it's everything you'd imagine. The best live band I've heard.

[@oscarjohnson5549]

Fun fact, Brian from A wilhelm scream filled in for them on a tour and kicked ass(no surprise)

[@andrewblawson]

Glad you're listening to this! Great bassist, and Brian from Wilhelm Scream has filled in for him a few times!

[@DanCMadsen]

I am a regular concert go-er, after seeing Streetlight for the first time... I made it a point to never miss a show of theirs in my area. One of the most amazing live shows Ive seen.

[@hyakkimaru_7673]

"i cant stop smiling" i after 15+ years of listening to them still say that every time genuinely make happy when im down and just gets me to a place where im smiling ear to ear

[@BitcoinIsGoingToZero]

The whole album is a masterpiece. It's up there with Ok computer for me. Id give it a good few listens, because it flows so well and is extremely diverse yet cohesive.

[@zacharyliles8657]

Oh man you're spot on about their live shows the energy is seriously unreal!! I've seen them three times and every time they absolutely blew me away. One of my all-time favorite bands

[@jerm7743]

You should really check out the live performance of this! Amazing!

[@jenspeters23]

There´s more to ska than flip flops learned in one SM song. Their musical expression is amazing, feel free to look more into them :) Live the audience sings along to the horn lines and you see that everyone picks their own favourite instrument to sing along to cause there´s so much going on.

[@DeathMetalDerf]

Streetlight Manifesto is one of the very best ska bands ever. Same with Catch 22. I just can't get enough of both!!!!

[@danevertt3210]

Catch 22 should have ended after the guys left to start streetlight. All they play are the songs SLM created from Kisbey Nights

[@mu4990]

I've been fortunate enough to see them live before Matthew Stewart's passing, they're undeniably one of the best and most exciting live bands ever.

[@citizenbrain8065]

I had the pleasure of seeing Catch 22 on the Keasby Nights tour way back in the day, and I know they are pretty much the same band but Catch 22 has a special place in my heart. I was a wind instrument player as well. Clarinet and trumpet. The draw to ska punk was real when I was in HS.

[@leftofpunk]

Must have been 98/99? I saw them around that time as well. Haven't seen Streetlight in forever. They had that bass player that used a fret less when I did though. It was at The Shelter in Detroit so you're pretty much pressed up against the band there. Pretty great experience.

[@citizenbrain8065]

@@leftofpunk I believe it was the spring or summer of 1998. It was in a tiny venue that a lot of great bands played in Nashville. Had to have been a capacity of no more than 300. I had listened to a bunch of ska bands but had never seen a live ska band at that point. The heavier edge won me over immediately.

[@skapunker21]

@@citizenbrain8065 it probably the exit/in or the basement. the basement was a really tiny venue, like 150 people at most.

[@citizenbrain8065]

@skapunker21 it was The Muse. I practically lived there back then haha. Logan just booked a lot of really awesome stuff.

[@calebsimmons3014]

I've seen them multiple times live, and the energy is incredible. Everyone's moving and jumping and having a blast. It's great.

[@charlesdumouchel4064]

The “Keasbey nights” album is a masterpiece. So much so that Streetlight even re-recorded the entire album. I personally prefer Catch22’s original version, probably because that was my first listen. But Streetlights’ version is obviously better recorded/mixed and closer to what Kalnoky envision. You being a bass AND a trumpet player, you really should have a listen. The “Walkin Away” bass line along with the muted trumpet is : *chef’s kiss* !

[@BitcoinIsGoingToZero]

Live they are great, the shows are so fun, and the crowd is always so happy to be there.

[@brianc5518]

The Dead Kennedys are a classic hardcore band from California back in the 80's. Their bassist, Klaus Flouride, has some intense bass lines. Please add them to the list.

[@LowEndUniversity]

They’re coming soon!

[@aaronknofx6630]

​@@LowEndUniversityyou need listen "OSKER" , stop the bus & panic Is great ones..😎

[@YMDBass]

Osker is amazing, my band used to cover Panic, it was so good. Still love the quote I saw from Devon "while you have gallons of mohawks and leather jackets telling you that they do what they want, I don't believe them...I respect the person that says, "I don't care for that" because there is no extreme, it's pure sincerity. Punk is doing what you want despite the infiltrators, outside of the skateboards and shoes and hair and patches and the diets and the tattoos""

[@UncleDadB0d]

Im am thoroughly enjoying listening to dissect Streetlight. Every member in that group brings so much talent and unique sound to the group. They're so incredibly talented

[@sethhagen9240]

I'm down for calling Streetlight Manifesto as "Progressive Ska" :D

[@platypuspracticus2]

Rx Bandits are a different kind of progressive ska.

[@thatguy431]

damn this song is such a banger! my college years were spent blasting this album over and over again. so damn good!

[@astrogallotron]

Catch 22 deserves a listen as well 😅

[@Ub3rLight]

your videos make me so happy !

[@LowEndUniversity]

You make ME happy! 🙏🏼

[@noiseannoys_]

face to face face to face face to face

[@LowEndUniversity]

soon soon soon 😎

[@lrz1981]

Yes, Scott Shiflett is an absolute gem of a bassist!

[@WisdomcubeWoW]

One of the best live bands I've ever seen.

[@didouboys8671]

NOFX "WHOOPS I OD'D"!!!!!!

[@kieker9428]

Loving this journey you are on at the moment, so many great bassists/bands. Keep em coming

[@LowEndUniversity]

More to come! Thank you 🙏🏼☺️

[@GopherGuts2000]

The Blue Meanies are the greatest Ska-core band I’ve ever seen live. Full Throttle is a perfect album front to back. Highly recommend

[@carlsolum2501]

I had the good fortune to see Blue Meanies live a few times. I remember a show at 7th Street Entry vividly where they opened for Suicide Machines. Billy Spunke was selling merch, and I purchased a picture LP that includes Pave the World, F.O.R.D, Ace of Spades, and Happy Together. Their shows were so fun.

[@blakerunyon8523]

I second this

[@mannysax]

They would scare all the ska kids at their shows. Smash the Magnavox

[@GopherGuts2000]

Okay, so I toured with them on Ska Against Racism. We had to follow them every night. How tf do you follow Pave The World.l?! They blew us off the stage every single night. All really stellar dudes. Bob (drummer) was super nice to me. I’ll never forget that. A lot of the bands on that tour really made an imprint on my personal character. ESPECIALLY Dan from MU330 and Mike Park. Big love for all of those bands. I can’t say enough nice things about them.

[@blakerunyon8523]

@@GopherGuts2000 awesome! Dan is super cool!!! Played with him a few times at the cobalt cafe and knitting factory! He was our guitarists guitar teacher for a time! What a cool story tho! Love to hear them! What band were you in?!?

[@MrBlairskie]

Yassss Streetlight at last!!! This record is a masterpiece start to finish. Great video as always buds.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thanks again!

[@MrFishCollects]

I love this song so much! brings me back to high school and going to warped tour to see them for the first time. That was a wicked show.

[@joshsantalucia7472]

I am loving these reactions to the punk and ska bands. It’s so wholesome seeing you discover this music and loving it. I hope you dive into more streetlight for your next vid.

[@megaclone18]

They sound just as good live, its easily the show I look forward to most each year.

[@xfromashesx]

So stoked you got to listen to them finally. Enjoy their whole discography!

[@k2s8c2h6]

I'm so glad you're doing streetlight! I've seen them 15 times, I have 3 tattoos for streetlight, best band ever! Listen to all their stuff, absolutely amazing

[@Dallas4235]

I’ve listened to this song for years and I never grow tired of it. There’s always something new to take away from it!

[@solveigolsen6321]

I've seen them live 5 times, and their shows are absolutely EPIC. They're playing this July in NJ!!!

[@timmcnemar3910]

RIP Matt Stewert and thank you for melting our faces off time and again...

[@MisfitWilly]

Amazing video man! Streetlight is my favorite. I've seen them live about 10 times, and it gets better and better every time. They are starting a tour next month and I definitely suggest trying to see them. They are incredible at changing the tempo in songs, the best example i think "a better place, a better time" where it starts off as something you would let your grandma listen to and have her think yes this is nice. By the end you see her face has melted off due to sheer awesomeness. Controlled chaos is how i describe it. Some deep lyrics too, and your right I cannot be in a bad mood when I put on stretlight or another heavy horn band. Everyone needs to listen to this band.

[@basisforbart]

Everytime I see them I have a permanent smile on my face. Go see them live, they are amazing.

[@travland1107]

Their horn breakdowns are the best I've ever heard. My favorite band ever

[@mkjj-bd5dt]

Besides the music, his lyrics are amazing. Especially the songs "Somewhere in the Between" and "Better Place, Better Time"

[@YMDBass]

dude, I think his best lyrically is receiving end of it all. The line "sour grapes will turn to wine, its all just vinegar in time" is to me the most clever line I've heard in a song.