Legitimate Business

Legitimate Business is a five piece, ska-punk influenced band based out of northern New Jersey. They have been seen all over in various parts of the northeastern, southern, and midwestern United States, sharing the stage with significant national and regional acts, including Catch 22, Mustard Plug, Big D and The Kids Table, Against All Authority, The Pietasters, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Arrogant Sons of Bitches, Westbound Train, Whole Wheat Bread, Patent Pending, Bomb The Music Industry!, and many more...
In 2005, Legitimate Business was nominated for the Asbury Music Award of "Best Ska Band". The band also placed 5th in the JerseyShows 200 band, 5 round Battle of the Bands.
In 2006, Legitimate Business was invited to submit the song "80 on 80" to be featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Project 8. The full soundtrack list can be found here . The game received the IGN award for Best Licensed Soundtrack on PlayStation 3 in 2006 and it can now be found in well over one million homes.
In 2007, Legitimate Business self-released their debut EP, "If You Can't Take The Heat..." After a CD release weekend of headlining shows, featuring Rick Johnson (Mustard Plug), the CD was officially released on June 26th, 2007. The band then followed up with a 15 day, 3000 mile tour in support of the new CD.
The band is currently writing their new full length album and plans to follow it up by touring again in Summer 2008.
testimonials!
"Legitimate Business hasn’t made it to CT yet, but if you get the chance to see them I highly suggest picking up this EP."
-Tyler from CTSka.com / Asbestos Records
"After buying this cd i thought it was great. Some of the best underground music i have listened to in a while."
-Review on Interpunk.com

For ALL band related inquiries (this includes booking), contact Steve by e-mail .