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

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Taylor Soundcheck is back with another genre-bending performance featuring Chris DeMakes and Roger Lima from Florida ska-rockers Less Than Jake. From the Taylor showroom in Nashville, Tennessee, the duo talks about growing into their music careers by starting on acoustic guitars and the power of stripping back music to its bare bones. In between stories from their 30+ year career, Chris and Roger played acoustic versions of “Soundtrack of My Life,” “Gainesville City Rock,” and “American Idle,” with Chris playing an AD17e and Roger playing an AD17e Blacktop and a 314ce.
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-CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO-
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Getting to know Less Than Jake (interview)
2:14 - "Soundtrack of My Life" (performance)
4:57 - Advice for new artists (interview)
6:07 - Less Than Jake turns 30, "don't sweat the little stuff.." (interview)
7:33 - "Gainsville Rock City" (performance)
10:16 - It all begins with a good song! (interview)
12:17 - "American Idle" (performance)
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  • @distainsdomain6743
    @distainsdomain6743 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @taylorguitars

    Жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome to hear.

  • @joefrank5274

    @joefrank5274

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @StephanieBrownisAmazing

    @StephanieBrownisAmazing

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mintedscott
    @mintedscott Жыл бұрын

    Man Gainesville rock city got me teary eyed!!

  • @Goldm1ner

    @Goldm1ner

    7 ай бұрын

    me aswell !!

  • @MackDaddyVic
    @MackDaddyVic Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertterry8437
    @robertterry8437 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @HobbesTamThanh

    @HobbesTamThanh

    Жыл бұрын

    PLEEz @lessthanjake

  • @johanisnotagamer

    @johanisnotagamer

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!!

  • @jongorden4717
    @jongorden47173 ай бұрын

    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

  • @nocomply27
    @nocomply276 ай бұрын

    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

  • @DiogoPace
    @DiogoPace10 ай бұрын

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

  • @aaronwhodrums5438
    @aaronwhodrums5438 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @michaelmead2337
    @michaelmead2337 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mirth1

    @mirth1

    Жыл бұрын

    🤯

  • @johnjamesbruce
    @johnjamesbruce Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ondrejmanych5688
    @ondrejmanych56889 ай бұрын

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

  • @chriskeiser5809
    @chriskeiser5809 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @olivermarkham5447
    @olivermarkham5447 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jonahfishman8290
    @jonahfishman8290 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jillianmajkiewicz322
    @jillianmajkiewicz322 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @BandrewScott
    @BandrewScott Жыл бұрын

    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

    @jaydavidparkin

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @HCpunx80
    @HCpunx8023 күн бұрын

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

  • @stum7396
    @stum739624 күн бұрын

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

  • @frank_1126
    @frank_1126 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @phatjuiceschlong
    @phatjuiceschlong Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @thomasbass4630
    @thomasbass46305 ай бұрын

    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

    @talleybarnes9195

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @TeamBroccoli
    @TeamBroccoli Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Remrkabl
    @Remrkabl Жыл бұрын

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

  • @saint_double_k
    @saint_double_k2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jshand8557
    @jshand8557 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MJDGator
    @MJDGator Жыл бұрын

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

  • @wolfdrummer
    @wolfdrummer Жыл бұрын

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

  • @chefnickvalli
    @chefnickvalli Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Jones-eq4bs
    @Jones-eq4bs Жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnbosse1538
    @johnbosse15383 ай бұрын

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

  • @wayneconners2614
    @wayneconners26147 ай бұрын

    The best harmony pair in punk.

  • @candicemonsour6294
    @candicemonsour62948 ай бұрын

    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

  • @holupwat
    @holupwat5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Singalongforever
    @Singalongforever Жыл бұрын

    My fav band! Love these songs acoustic!

  • @RobBluth
    @RobBluth Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @GummyVoid1
    @GummyVoid1 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Jimplaysdrums
    @Jimplaysdrums Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ericmysliwiec9145
    @ericmysliwiec91454 ай бұрын

    Please release an acoustic album🙏🙌

  • @dydangerous
    @dydangerous Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dustindiaz
    @dustindiaz Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @aaronkatz2024
    @aaronkatz20244 ай бұрын

    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

  • @aprilzackary
    @aprilzackaryАй бұрын

    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

  • @StuHolland
    @StuHolland Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrEdesign
    @MrEdesign Жыл бұрын

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

  • @originalequi6043
    @originalequi6043 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @FilipeSouzaSUS
    @FilipeSouzaSUS9 ай бұрын

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

  • @neillmurph
    @neillmurph Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hopefulpellinore5490
    @hopefulpellinore54903 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ThreeToesofFury
    @ThreeToesofFury Жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @officialweswilliams9124
    @officialweswilliams9124 Жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @EliteGirlGamers
    @EliteGirlGamers9 ай бұрын

    Melvin is such a national treasure that isnt recognized enough

  • @hubtubby
    @hubtubby Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ObiQuanJabroni
    @ObiQuanJabroni Жыл бұрын

    30 years and still going strong!!!!

  • @jeremydavis2689
    @jeremydavis26895 ай бұрын

    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

  • @mrmrsoconnor6977
    @mrmrsoconnor69777 ай бұрын

    I love you guys so bloody much!!!

  • @ericmachel4240
    @ericmachel42406 ай бұрын

    Love these guys

  • @konradfarrugia4164
    @konradfarrugia4164 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rusevsauve5111
    @rusevsauve511110 ай бұрын

    AMAZING!!!!!

  • @englishsongswithfrenchtrad5185
    @englishsongswithfrenchtrad5185 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best vid on the internet

  • @mintedscott
    @mintedscott Жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always. Well done guys 🤘🏻

  • @guitarcams
    @guitarcams Жыл бұрын

    Excellent stuff. You can't beat Taylor guitars 👍

  • @IsWhatNz
    @IsWhatNz4 ай бұрын

    Awesome.

  • @seth4599
    @seth45995 ай бұрын

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

  • @kasperlago3892

    @kasperlago3892

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    @lifted0422

    2 ай бұрын

    What album is American idle off of

  • @adamrees400
    @adamrees400 Жыл бұрын

    These guys are the soundtrack to my life!

  • @TonyMontana-lh5bp
    @TonyMontana-lh5bp Жыл бұрын

    Loved this version of Gainsville Rock City!

  • @Luiseta
    @Luiseta6 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @SkaterChick1972
    @SkaterChick1972 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @pipino1987
    @pipino1987 Жыл бұрын

    love you guys! great set!

  • @dmenelli16
    @dmenelli16 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely great.

  • @jamesfurz7406
    @jamesfurz7406 Жыл бұрын

    What a couple of legends

  • @flashknockdown7271
    @flashknockdown7271 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @daveeastcott9323
    @daveeastcott9323Ай бұрын

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

  • @larryhryn77
    @larryhryn77 Жыл бұрын

    This is great!

  • @jessiesdroneadventures7464
    @jessiesdroneadventures74642 ай бұрын

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

  • @simonholmes8485
    @simonholmes8485Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @battlebornproductions6392
    @battlebornproductions6392 Жыл бұрын

    I still love these guys 🤘🏻

  • @texhaines9957
    @texhaines9957 Жыл бұрын

    Good job Jay.

  • @elee6157
    @elee6157Ай бұрын

    That is the sound of LTJ. Those melodies and harmonies

  • @jamiebrown669
    @jamiebrown669 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @zoe6489
    @zoe6489 Жыл бұрын

    The best!!!

  • @kewuofthedownside
    @kewuofthedownside Жыл бұрын

    WE STAN !!!!

  • @zackfountain7024
    @zackfountain7024 Жыл бұрын

    Chris’s voice is aging like a fine wine

  • @HureA7A
    @HureA7A Жыл бұрын

    Nice ..... Taylor Guitar 🌹👍👍

  • @joaopedromonteirosantos8860
    @joaopedromonteirosantos8860 Жыл бұрын

    Gosto muito dessa banda

  • @AppyInkDrinker
    @AppyInkDrinker Жыл бұрын

    damn I needed this

  • @user-rr8rm1ii7c
    @user-rr8rm1ii7c11 ай бұрын

    Roger its great

  • @jonathaschiaratti9583
    @jonathaschiaratti9583 Жыл бұрын

    Parabéns LTJ🇧🇷

  • @Jones-eq4bs
    @Jones-eq4bs Жыл бұрын

    Yes! I love LTJ!

  • @mobeck
    @mobeck Жыл бұрын

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

  • @JB29987
    @JB29987 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @gasser5001
    @gasser50014 ай бұрын

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

  • @silvajohnston1970
    @silvajohnston1970 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TomOtero1984
    @TomOtero1984 Жыл бұрын

    LTJ is the Gainesville vibe I miss!

  • @DankAngles
    @DankAngles Жыл бұрын

    Best harms in punk

  • @GunsAndGrenache
    @GunsAndGrenache Жыл бұрын

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

  • @dyamonxxx
    @dyamonxxx Жыл бұрын

    Noice!

  • @theflyingman2138
    @theflyingman2138 Жыл бұрын

    LTJ come to Spokane!!!

  • @thedinobeaver
    @thedinobeaver Жыл бұрын

    LTJ Forever

  • @davidbaise5137
    @davidbaise5137 Жыл бұрын

    I am out of the loop, which one is Jake again?

  • @lifted0422
    @lifted04222 ай бұрын

    What album is American idle off of

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