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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Nadav Nirenberg

2010

Trombone

Pete McCullough

2006

Background vocals

Bass guitar

Chris Thatcher

2003

Membranophone

Tomas Kalnoky

2002

Guitar

Lead vocals

Michael Brown

2005

Alto saxophone

Baritone saxophone

Jim Conti

2002

Alto saxophone

Tenor saxophone

Background vocals

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Josh Ansley

2002
2004

Bass guitar

Mike Soprano

2003
2010

Trombone

Matt Stewart

2007
2023

Trumpet

Story of Streetlight Manifesto

Streetlight Manifesto: A New Jersey Ska-Punk Powerhouse

Streetlight Manifesto burst onto the scene in 2002, hailing from New Brunswick, New Jersey. This ska-punk band, forged in the crucible of the state's vibrant third-wave ska community, quickly made a name for themselves.

The band's roots run deep in the New Jersey ska scene. Several members, including frontman Tomas Kalnoky, were veterans of the influential ska-punk band Catch 22. Other founding members came from One Cool Guy, another prominent New Jersey ska band. This collective experience gave Streetlight Manifesto a distinct edge, blending their individual backgrounds into a potent musical cocktail.

Their debut album, "Everything Goes Numb," dropped in August 2003, courtesy of Victory Records. The album solidified their sound, a blend of fast-paced ska, punk rock energy, and socially conscious lyrics, all delivered with Kalnoky's distinctive raspy vocals. The album's success was quickly apparent; Streetlight Manifesto sold out their first headline show at Rutgers University in December 2003, cementing their status as a force to be reckoned with.

Before their official debut, the band had already released an independent EP, "A Call to Arms," as the "Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution." This EP showcased their early musical direction, with tracks like "Here's to Life," which later received a reworked version for "Everything Goes Numb." The EP also featured a new version of Catch 22's "Dear Sergio," highlighting Kalnoky's songwriting talent. This collaborative effort, along with their early recordings, paved the way for their meteoric rise, proving that Streetlight Manifesto was a band with a unique sound and a clear vision for the future.

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