Slapstick Was A Punk-Ska Fusion Band Formed In Chicago By A Group Of Friends From The Elgin Area. The Group Took Some Cues From The Seminal Ska/punk Outfit Operation Ivy And The Guttural Punk Vocals Of Crimpshrine But Developed Their Own Unique Style. The Group Was Active From 1993 To 1996 On Asian Man Records. They Are Known For Being The Root Of The "Slapstick Family Tree" A Group Of Musical Projects Which Spawned From Members Of Slapstick Including Alkaline Trio The Lawrence Arms And The Falcon. Edit Members Brendan Kelly Vocals Dan Andriano Bass Backing Vocals Dan Hanaway Trumpet Backing Vocals Matt Stamps Guitar Rob Kellenberger Drums Peter Anna Trombone Karl Henkelmann Trumpet