Joker’s Republic is a witty Ska/Punk Trio from New Jersey. The republic roster is as follows: Austen Gray (Guitar), Billy Smolen (Bass) and Pat Elwood (Drums) Their latest release is called Necessary Evil. Warning: their tunes are highly addictive and people prone to earworms may want to snatch up this baby and crank it up! Alas, I digress. You may follow all their ongoing exploits at JokersRepublic.com
The pictures below were taken by Rose Bev for the Checkerboard Kids program
Austen Speaks his mind 
Billy sounds off 
Checkerphil asks the Republic questions 
Checkerphil Behind the scenes 
Selecting shots during a perfomance 
Switcher Katharine has lightning fast reflexes 
Jokers Republic