We remember them; their tunes make our hearts pitter patter as our frowns transform to smiles.

Anyway, they’re rolling through town tonight and tomorrow and you should probably go. Check the flyers:

See you there.

Both of these photos taken at the recent 2009 Guactacular Invitational, next year expect pyrotechnics.

What parts are they missing?

Roadworth isn’t forgetting. Check out these crazy alterations of blacktop.

Cut & Sewn: Why did you decide to start a Less Than Jake cover band?
Jason Wall: When I was younger, when it was actually popular in the late 90’s, I was a big fan of ska music. Reel Big Fish, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Goldfinger; I enjoyed it all. At some point, my friend Jon showed me Hello Rockview and changed my whole opinion on playing music. I started watching Less Than Jake videos, reading interviews, basically imitating everything they did in my junior high and high school bands.

One of the biggest things I respect about the band, however, is their live show.

Confetti, dancing, interactions with the crowd, jokes, costumes…every show was different, fun and done to ENTERTAIN. There are too many bands that record a CD, try to just play their songs and try to create a sort of “ambiance” for the crowd. That sucks.
Have you been in any other bands?
Yes, I was in a ska band in the late 90s for a few years, then I joined a rock band called Chicky which has been on and off for almost a decade.  I also was in a punk band called Chilton Hall for a year in college.  In almost every band I’ve been in, Less Than Jake has influenced the band.

Who’s in the band?
We have Hector Rodriguez on trumpet, Gee Lima on drums, me on bass, Tony De Los Angeles on geetar, Zach Brooks on trombone and Dave D’Argenio on sax.

What’s the future of Less Than Drake?
I’m excited to continue the band covering more Less Than Jake songs, primarily Losing Streak and Pezcore songs.   We also are beginning to write some original songs.

Thanks to Jason for all of his help and for Less Than Drake for rocking my brain off.

Last One Out of Liberty City from Gee Lima on Vimeo.

I am curious to people reactions. It seems as though his stuff is all over the world, so I am wondering if anyone who reads this has ever seen one of his pieces.

This begs two questions:

1. Is that true? Has the origami I’ve been so fond of for years been for the uncool? Diddy told me he liked it!

2. Who is behind this?

In answering these, I found new depths of sadness. The first answer is a resounding yes. I didn’t know it, but I was tricked by supernerds to make origami; they schemed for a long time and finally pulled me in. Oh well, I still think I’ve been majorly suave giving origami cranes on all of my first dates. The second answer came to me in a dream or better yet, google. It turns out this crew, the Not So Cool Kids were just doing some advertising. Also unfortunately, I wasn’t the first to find this.

Have you seen this?

C&S: Pick 10 musicians that influence your music.
Goldie Jawn: JDilla, Carmen McCrae, Black Milk, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Jay Z, Little Brother, Ella Fitzgerald, Jill Scott.

What’s your worst gig?
My absolutely worst gig was the first time I performed. It was at this community center here in Philly. OMG, it was the summer time and it felt like I was in the middle of the Sahara Desert rocking a leather jumpsuit with 3 pairs of socks and a big wig without water. So hot. My throat was soooo mad at me cuz i did 5 songs! The water provided didnt help but I guess thats what you call paying your dues.

Would you write rhymes for a product that you didn’t like?
It depends on what it is. I would NEVER EVER EVER do anything for something that is unhealthy like cigarettes. They cause cancer…thats not cool…But if its like some clothes or something probably yea.

What’s coming up for you in the future?
Well right now I am in the process of finish my mixtape which is set to drop soon! Im soo excited. Im going to be doing a bunch of shows throughout the year..my next one being in Greece..HOLLA :) I am also working on my EP which is set to be released next year. I am also working on movies because I am an actress also. People can catch me on Cadillac Records that recently was released to dvd. It stars Beyonce, Jeffrey Wright, Mos Def and other dope stars. You can also keep in contact with me through my myspace: www.myspace.com/goldiejawn, www.twitter.com/zarinah or www.reverbnation.com/zarinah.

Here’s some of her great tracks.

Goldie Jawn – Dangerous
Goldie Jawn – Put a Ring On It REMIX

My lovely new Cut & Sewn shirt proclaims, “This is how I roll”.  How is it that I roll, you might ask?  On a pink TiLite AeroZ, with Natural Fit rims, Stimulite Contour cushion, and MaTRx Elite back.  That is, in a wheelchair.  There are a few cool pre-made wheelchair-themed t-shirts out there, but I wanted something special.  So the fine folks at Cut & Sewn took my wording and ran with it, creating the awesome piece of apparel you see here.

Sometimes I roll around the dance floor, when I’m ballroom dancing at a competition, exhibition, or teaching dance to high school kids in chairs.  Sometimes I roll on my 3-wheeled handcycle.  Other times I don’t roll at all- I carve on skis, glide in a racing shell on the water, or use my great arms and not-so-great legs to power up a climbing wall.  Some would call me “wheelchair-bound”; I challenge them to use their able bodies do half of what I do with my uncooperative, uncoordinated body.

I’m doing my part to make wheelchair-use cool, and I thank Cut & Sewn for their help.