Artist description J2X hits with a serious alt-rock feel, with new-school, hook-laden pop and an energetic live show.

Music Style Ska based power punk

Musical Influences Green Day, The Police, Weezer, Sublime

Similar Artists Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Oingo Boingo, Elvis Costello

Artist History 5 piece started in San Rafael, CA in 1992.

Group Members Dan (vox and guitar), Matt (vox and guitar), D-Lo (Drums), Larry (Sax)

Albums No More Shines (2001), Return of Henry Hill (2002)

Press Reviews "Influenced by bands ranging from Weezer to Green Day, this team breaks ground with their own unique sound. Although J2X can easily be labeled a ska band, they perfectly blend the elements of rock, punk and ska topped off with funk. This is what makes No More Shines such a fun album. However, don't take the word fun too lightly. This crew jams hard! Whether trying to get rid of certain girlfriends in "Low Life" or facing possible unplanned responsibilities due to dating at the "wrong time" in "Too Lit To Quit", J2X's raw approach to their topics will make you rewind songs to make sure you heard what you thought you heard. The blazing horn section in "Lufthansa Heist" would even make the members of the band Parliament smile. Jimmy 2 Times definitely rocks the house with No More Shines." - Arthur Jefferson, 11/01/01, San Francisco Art Magazine "J2X is a melting pot of musical styles that includes ska, rockabilly surf and pop-rock. Very, very fun live show for sure!" -Zero Magazine "Jimmy 2 Times. . . is ska in the grand old tradition. . . reminiscent of ska-masters Skankin' Pickle, or for those of you with more obscure tastes, (J2X) might remind you of really early Oingo Boingo. I'm talking late 70's, hardcore stuff here, like 'Good for your Soul'." -Soundcheck Magazine "Jimmy 2 Times' awesome set in the rain, . . . played early on in the day. . . was fast, fun and energetic. And the rain didn't stop the poly-instrumented crew; they kept right on, leading the crowd into a ska-induced frenzy."-Campus Point Magazine (UCSB)

Location Alameda, CA - USA

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