The bass player is insane and if you watch him in the back he doesn't even look like he's trying lol

That bass player is an animal.

Streetlight is touring right now & if you're in a local city you HAVE to see them live. Probably the best live shows I've ever been to, each 2 or 3 I've gone to are absolutely amazing.

What a crossover of worlds for me. Love this band, loved this video. Unfortunately the trumpet player passed away not long ago. A legendary instrumentalist, my heart hurts for his family, friends, and band members. R.I.P Matt Stewart

Pete McCullough is a machine at Bass

LOVE seeing people's first introduction to Streetlight. GO listen to everything on repeat and you WILL love it. I know its an ongoing discussion, but I don't see it as a genre, its Streetlight, and its unique and amazing.

Iv seen Street Light about 12 times and I will continue to do so. Hands down one of the most funnest, talented and energetic shows every time. If you get a chance, go see these guys. RIP Matt.

My world’s colliding with this one. Cannot tell you how happy I am to hear and see this reaction. I’ve been a fan of them since their Catch 22 days.

This performance is a bit faster in tempo than the album version, I do think it takes away from a bit of the punch. The breakup in the syncopation make this song.

favorite band. ive seen them like 20 times lol. and yes, we need more ska

First off, love that you’re doing Streetlight!! The guitarist & singer is the band in a way. Tomas Kalnoky… listen to some of his solo acoustic covers of Streetlight. You can find it on KZfaq by the name of “Toh Kay”. Don’t quote me, but im pretty sure he’s classically trained. There’s also another band he’s played symphonic versions of Streetlight with, called Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution. Very cool stuff!!!

The horn section is so good! I love these guys!

Oh shit this is a blast from my past. Streetlight Manifesto and Catch 22 were 2 of my favorites growing up

That’s the most metal ska I’ve ever heard!!!!

I got a real big soft spot for deep brass in my life now at 70.......and this is that....."WILD BRASS!!" It got me outta my chair alright!!.....dipping and spinning around the ol graveyard!!!!lo!! just like an old music lover would do. Thanks again good sir.....thank you for all ya do , cheers , ron

Love seeing when a band I love leaves someone speechless! So happy to see you experience Streetlight. See ‘em live sometime! They’re probably the reason I play in a band today. Literally changed my life.

Thanks for taking the request Michael! Tomas Kalnoky is truly a talent when it comes to writing and composing. His has a real knack for melody. His guitar playing is so good yet usually overshadowed by the brass section. His solo acoustic stuff is amazing. I hear these songs and think of theme songs for the NBA (Roundball rock) or Monday Night football. Going to try and see them live at the Fimore Silver Spring in September.

Had to like before even watching. Miss these guys

Saw these guys live a bunch back in the day, amazing!

Thanks for this! I love ska in general, but especially this band and the singer's previous band, Catch-22. I'm convinced the 4th wave of ska is just about to pop off, and I'm ready for it.

My god, this band live is such an incredible experience! The music, the fans, the pits - every single bit is top-tier. ❤

They just released a live video from last summer on their channel, worth a watch if not a react video. All the horns get their moment to shine and their trumpet player sadly passed last year. I rarely miss a tour stop when they are near by. Some of the best live music going and depending on the crowd they can pull a mighty mosh pit.

R.I.P Matt Stewart you will be sorley missed and eternally beloved ❤️. I've seen Streetlight live countless times and yes they are phenominal live. And to me that's what makes a good band. If you cant perform live . . You are a studio artist not a musician. Or you are just older and lost your passion or deteriorated and just can't do what you didn't in the past. And respect to that. Btw Thomas Kalnoky is the best frontman for this style.

One of the absolute best lives shows I've ever been to was Streetlight Manifest in the Starlight Ballroom in or near their hometown. I think it was the first show with their new trombonist and his family was standing next to the stage right in front of where I was when I wasn't in the mosh pit. It was pretty heartwarming to watch them watch their son. Every once in a while he'd look over at them with the biggest smile on his face.

Ska was never my favorite thing, though I've always liked it. Metal was always my main thing, but Streetlight has always stood out for me. One of my all time favorite bands. I've seen them play live nearly every time they've come to my city for the last 2 decades or so. Definitely recommend diving into their discography.

Their Drummer (Chris Thatcher I think?) is amazing. Constantly changing up at those tempos.

man. i was surprised when i saw your video reacting to the se guys pop up. what a GREAT ska band. every time i hear them that horn section blows my mind all over again.

My guess is regardless how many people love you when you are passing…. The only ones whose love will really matter, is from those whose love and presence you want in your life.

Tomas, the singer writes...i guess composes pretty much everything for the band. He's super talented. I can't wait to see them in Norfolk September 21.

This brings me wayyy back. I saw them back in 2005 when I was likeee 14. Fantastic circle pit, great high energy show. Great memory

Hell yeah! More Streetlight pls!!!!

Never been into ska but that was awesome. ❤

This song is actually about all the individuals who stand up against oppressive forces on their own but not alone. 🤘

No WAY!!!! I love this band!

I been waiting for this one

I had to the opportunity to be around these gents for most of the summer of 2012 and the incredible musicianship didn't just fall from the sky. I dont think I saw any of them without their instrument in hand.

Tom Bukovac and Guthrie Trapp just did a show a couple days ago that I think would be of interest to you Michael. Always good to see you post.

I forgot about this band. They absolutely blew my mind when I first heard them in high school.

yesssss more skaaaaaa

This is my favorite song by streetlight. I got to see them at house of blues in Orlando, what an awesome show!!

First tattoo I got at 18.. streetlight manifesto "Here's to Life"

WOW nice bringing me back to just after highschool love it. Saw them a few years ago at the NOVO in LA for 5$

Streetlight actually had some pretty heavy songs if you want that metal edge. Please check out “That’ll Be The Day” you won’t be disappointed I promise

It's hard for those that focus on lead. I don't intentionally focus on creative rhythm guit but I naturally am able to do those tasks without trying. People generally don't focus on or appreciate rhythm guitar but I think it's more important then people realize. It's probably the reason I picked up drums so easily. I think non musicians see tapping for example and think it's just do crazy but to us guitarists it's just a natural extension of our creative expression

Gotta agree with Iceman. The tempo is faster in this performance and makes the song less impactful and memorable

thank you scientist is a highly underrated band you should react to

I think you'd like Voodoo Glow Skulls - Band Geek Mafia

Hell yess

Rad as hell you did a streetlight video. That is all.

Tomas Kalnoky (guitarist, singer) and Chris Thatcher (drums) are the only guys in the band who don't have Master's degrees in their instruments. Chris is just a beast of a drummer, and Tomas went to school for graphic design (and I believe is still the major force behind their iconography), but clearly you don't need degrees to play that well.

YES

STREETLIGHT WOOO

lets gooooooo

You can't be sad if you're listening to ska

Toh Kay the god

Kick ass

Finally

If you thought this performance was cool. Check out Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution! SM with an orchestra.

Uhhh that was killer. Why i watch this channel. Peace

What the hell amp are you using? Sounds fantastic.

Man, I’m pretty early to this one.

streetlight manifesto rule so hard!!

Comparing Streetlight Manifesto to any other ska band is like comparing Michael Jordan to any other basketball player. SLM are on a completely different plane of existence.

dude if you think this is crazy you should check out their song The Three of Us. It's a wall of sound all the way through and it's really heavy by Ska/Punk standards

Michael can you react to something by Paul Gilbert/Racer X? Paul's a GIT alumni and former teacher

Keasbey nights is a solid album. But you’re either a fan of catch 22 or streetlight. Haha

Please please react to one of mk.gees performances!! The one on jimmy kimmel is awesome! He is redefining guitar playing! Love your videos!! (Im gonna keep asking!)

I like the absolute disrespect you show to the "Watch Fearless Music" graphic

bass players don't get enough credit for what they do for ska bands

Live version is impressive but their live stuff feels too rushed and it’s hard to appreciate the intricacies of their music with it. You should react to the album version of this song, or just some of their album stuff in general, it has so much more patience and really lets the listener bask in every little detail. I swear, I’ll listen to a song 20+ times and then the next time, I’ll notice some subtle, unique arrangement that I never noticed before in the background and fall in love with the song all over again. They are one of very few bands that I think sounds really good live, but sounds way, WAY better in studio. I’d recommend reacting to “With Any Sort of Certainty” if you don’t want to react to a different version of a song you’ve already reacted to.

Ska predates reggae. Ska started in the late 1950s. Check out Prince buster and Andy and Joey.

Love streetlight, but this is one of those rare times where i prefer to the album version to the live version all those instruments really get cluttered here

Go try and tell Thomas that he plays guitar in a ska band lmao

Ska came before reggae

How bout the bass man? Lol guy’s hitting on all 8 cylinders! Never any respect for us bass players!!🤪

ska predates reggae. reggae is laid back stoner ska. ska has it's roots in the 1960's in the Caribbean and streetlight manifest isn't ska, it's punk with horns. thank you for reading my ted talk.

That was a mess----

The ska band that ruined the rest of ska for me.

This isn’t ska.

If he farted through that horn it sound better ..

I love streetlight

Wow! wasn't expecting this react, but I'm here for it. Hell yeah Suggestion: Anything by Earnest Ranglin. He's still ripping it at 91 years young.