SETTLE FOR LESS
Years playing: 1999 - 2004
Members:
         Brad Hoffman - Vocals, Mandolin Tenor Banjo
         Chris Nebesniak - Guitar, Vocals
         Pat Nebesniak - Trumpet, Accordian
         Brent Heath: Trombone
         Brad VanBoening - Drums
         Brant VanBoening - Bass
Also with:
         Mikey Elfers
         Elliott Wegner - Guitar
         Joy Hansen
         Pete Batallion
         Jared Staab
         Travis Staab
         Ben Swift
Releases:
         Settle For Less e.p. - 2000 - Suckapunch Records
         Hit 'Em Where It Hurts (Comp) - Suckapunch Records
         If You're Happy And You Know It, Stab Your Friends (Comp) - Suckapunch Records
Members came from:
Members went to: The Killigans

L-R: Chris, Brent, Pat, Brant, BradV, not pictured...Brad H

From: Chris N: settleforless was a ska-punk-core band formed in Grand Island in the summer of 99, and later moved to Lincoln. They mostly played Lincoln and Omaha, frequenting the then bustling Cog Factory. One of the original suckapunch bands, settleforless was geared towards the younger all ages crowds. Brent Heath moving away to college and Brad moving to Cali basically threw the band in a downward spiral trying to cover for them. Chris moved to trombone and 2 different guitar players were tried for awhile to no avail until Elliott took over in 2003. Eventually Brad moved home, and the band moved forward, trying to incorporate some more folk/irish influence in the music. Somewhere in 2003 a decision was made to scrap the ska routine and go the route of the growing folk punk genre. Joy joined the band, Ben Swift eventually took over on drums, and Chris Moved to accoustic guitar, and pat to accordion. Only a few shows were played under this lineup Differences in opinions on band direction led Brant, Joy and Elliott to quit the band. Chris, Brad, Ben, and Pat decided to move on and formed 'the killigans' with new bass, fiddle, and electric guitar players.