Just Like Before started in 2002 in the South Bay area of California. The band originally started their sound with a Ska-Core attitude but later began incorporating other elements such as Swing, HotJazz and traditional style Ska music. After recording their first demo in 2002 JLB found themselves in demand for live performances all across Southern California. The band has released a split CD, Ep, and numerous compilations w/ Smelvis Records as well as a self released Full Length in 2010. JLB has played over 400+ shows in the last 13 years across California, Arizona, Mexico and still expanding spreading their sound. The band has shared the stage with bands such as Voodoo Glow Skulls, Mustard Plug, The Toasters, Roddy Radiation of The Specials, Total Chaos, Left Alone, D.I, Sonic Boom Six, Civet, & Orange, to name a few and having a spot on the Vans Warped tour 2005.And venues like The Roxy Theatre (Hollywood), The Knitting Factory (Hollywood), Chain Reaction (Anaheim), Hogue Barmicahels (NewportBeach), Chasers (Arizona) and The Sleep Train Amphitheater (Sacramento) for some of many.. The band is currently working on a new EP for 2015 stay tuned!! Southbay Skacore!!