The Summer Circus Tour
Featuring Less Than Jake
With support from Suicide Machines, Fishbone & Bite Me Bambi
On an unsuspecting Tuesday night on Long Island, the circus came to town.
Less Than Jake
Incredible: over 30 years of connecting with fans, touring and recording masterful records, ska-punk legends Less Than Jake are still at it and stronger as ever.
Playing a full host of songs from their extensive catalogue, the rifts and the vibes at Mulcahy’s on Long Island satisfied the indulgence of both old school fans and new ones alike.
The circus featured the expected Less Than Jake antics, including:
Wavy wacky inflatable arm person, skillfully positioned by their road crew
Toilet paper guns, a cornerstone of their live show. (Some bands have confetti)
On theme, this tour also included red clown noses for the audience and absolutely stellar stage props. Two fans were chosen from the VIP as circus volunteers, joining the band on-stage to dance and help rile up the crowd. Even Mr. Skull, the band’s mascot was dressed for the occasion.
The Summer Circus Tour was nothing short of fabulous, and with support from the Suicide Machines, Fishbone and Bite Me Bambi for the East Coast run, it sold out multiple tour stops. Do yourself a solid next time, and get out to the show!
Matt Drastic, drummer of Less Than Jake and headlining band, greets the audience.
Less Than Jake Photo Gallery
Suicide Machines
Reigning from Detroit Michigan -The Suicide Machines brought an unrelenting and energetic presence only a genuine skate punk ska band can.
Jay Navarro - a veteran to touring and a pro-provocateur danced across the stage, gripped the mic and spit the fire of our youth. With the occasional middle-finger salute to the crowd, punctuated by a smile that politely threatens all misconceptions of punks not being friendly, Navarro led the band’s tour de force into a raucously fun set.
With the circle pit going at full speed, the music felt as relevant and as fresh as ever, the now-released once pent-up energy of the crowd simmered long after they bowed from their set to make way for the grand finale of Long Island’s stop on the Summer Circus.
Suicide Machines Photo Gallery
Fishbone Photo Gallery
Ska reggae mastermind Angelo Moore and his band, Fishbone take the stage with ease and bravado.