Ska-ker Moms

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The Ska-ker Moms are a 3rd wave ska band from the Cleveland area boasting powerful horns, clever lyrics, and an energized live show. It all started in 2002 when Trevor and John were sitting on a bus going to a swim meet and they decided to start a punk band. One day while talking to Brian, a trombone player, they decided to play ska instead. After forcing some of their friends into the band, and coming up with the pun name on "soccer moms," the Ska-ker Moms were formed. After going through a few drummers, a couple singers, and a pair of saxes, they finally debuted with the lineup of Jim (vocals), John (guitar), Trevor (bass), Dan K (drums), Scott and Ricky (trumpet), and Jacob and Brian (trombone). They debuted in Jim's garage playing six cover songs for a marching band party, and quickly caught people's attention. Playing mostlyshows in their community, they quickly built a solid fan base with their catchy music and fun live show. Upon high school graduation, Jim and Dan K decided they could learn more at a university than they could in a ska band, but their departure didn't slow down the band one bit, as Tom and Dan R were already lined up to replace Jim and Dan respectively. They entered the High School Rock Off in 2004, where they wowed crowds and judges alike and earned a coveted spot in the Final Exam. The song "Been Around the Block" was recorded for the HRO compilation CD and went on to hold the #1 spot on the Soundclick.com ska chart for several weeks. Keeping busy p