The Ramones, Beach Boys and Elvis Costello may not seem like a good combination to many people other than Joe Sib. The lead singer for the band 22 Jacks cites these artists as driving forces behind the band’s music.Not that 22 Jacks sounds like any of these bands. “Music is made of so many elements,” Sib said. “It’s defined differently to every person.” So given the chance to define 22 Jack’s music, Sib labeled it matter-of-factly “rock ‘n’ roll.” All three of the band’s albums, every concert they’ve played over the four years since they formed, every day of Sib’s life is dedicated to that realm of music: “rock ‘n’ roll.” But really, what does their music sound like? “It sounds like 22 Jacks,” Sib said. What better way to explain it?22 Jacks is punky, funky, jump-around kind of music. Their first album, “Uncle Bob,” was created with help from members of the bands Face to Face and Weezer, who were friends of the two original members of 22 Jacks, Sib and guitarist Steve Soto. The influence of Weezer’s fun feel for music is reflected in, or at least similar to, 22 Jacks’ tunes.Sib and Soto grew up together on ranches in Pennsylvania. They lived 22 miles apart, and both of their fathers are named Jack. Hence the origin of the name 22 (miles between) Jacks.Besides Sib and Soto, the other band members joined later. Jose Mendeles, drums; and Bill Fraenza, guitar, became members in 1998. Bass player Darren Lazlo was the most recent to join.22 Jacks is touring now to promote their new album, “Going North,” their best work yet, according to Sib.”We’re so proud of ‘Going North,'” Sib said. “It is really the first record we totally did as a band. I’ve been so lucky to share this band with so many of my close friends but I also think this new album is such an accomplishment for (all of us).”The CD, recorded and produced by Ed Stasium (The Ramones, Biohazard), was released in August.The tour began Sept. 28 and will last for six weeks with another tour following immediately after. The band made a stop at the Newport Wednesday night for a concert with headliners MxPx, after playing the night before in Cleveland. In the past, 22 Jacks has shared the stage with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Social Distortion and Reel Big Fish. They’ve been to places all over the world from New York to Australia. “We make fun out of everywhere we go,” Sib said. “I am really looking forward to going to Europe.”Sib doesn’t find touring to be difficult, even with his marriage. His wife meets up with him along tours, to take part in what Sib likes doing best, playing music.”Touring is only hard if you make it hard. It’s easy if you don’t. If you dig it, you’re stoked!” Sib said.Sib, who owns the band’s record label, Side One Dummy, used to be the frontman for Wax. The other members also come from different bands like the Adolescents and Agent Orange.”The band (22 Jacks) are all pro-players,” Sib said. “We have all been playing music for awhile. There are no egos or stupid problems (among us). We all just like to play music.”Sib’s look into the future is full hope that 22 Jacks will continue to grow as a band. “I just want us to keep delivering live (music). Keep turning heads,” he said.For more info and sound clips of 22 Jacks’ music, check out their website at www.side1.com/22jacks.htm.