Less Than Jake

How good are they LIVE?

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 83 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Less Than Jake is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth seeing. Less Than Jake concert reviews describe live shows and performances as seamless, energetic, entertaining, and varied. Less Than Jake is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Less Than Jake concerts? Less Than Jake concerts usually last from 45 minutes to just over an hour.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Less Than Jake? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Less Than Jake range from $15,000 - $75,000, with Less Than Jake's current estimated booking fee to be around $40,000.

On tour

The Prospect Building, Bristol, United Kingdom (February 27); O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom (February 28); 02 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom (March 1); Rock City, Nottingham, United Kingdom (March 3); Manchester Academy, Manchester, United Kingdom (March 5); O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom (March 6); Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, United Kingdom (March 7); Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, United States (March 13); Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, United States (March 13); First Magnitude Brewing Company, Gainesville, United States (March 14); Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, United States (March 14); La Rosa, Tucson, AZ, United States (April 16); Parc Daniel-Johnson, Granby, QC, Canada (June 4)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Gainesville, United States (1992 - present)

Bio

Less Than Jake is a ska-punk band formed in 1992 in Gainesville, USA. Their current line-up consists of Chris DeMakes (vocals, guitar), Roger Lima (vocals, bass), Vinnie Fiorello (drums, lyrics), Buddy Schaub (trombone) and Peter "JR" Wasilewski (saxophone).

Has Performed With

Pepper, Four Year Strong

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Dallas Observer (USA)

August 14, 2025

Less Than Jake barreled through Dallas with openers Catbite, The Suicide Machines and Fishbone. Here's what happened.

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Melodic Magazine

August 7, 2025

Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus brings the big top to Revolution Hall

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V13 (Canada)

July 5, 2025

Less Than Jake brought their “Summer Circus 2025 Tour” to Sayreville, NJ’s Starland Ballroom with Fishbone, Bite Me Bambi, and The Suicide Machines.

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

October 24, 2024

Less Than Jake brought their Rockview Downunder Tour to Auckland’s Powerstation last night and The 13th Floor’s Chris Warne was on the scene with his pen and his camera.

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