Critics' picks - music Nov 27, 2008
FISHBONE Going strong for nearly 30 years, LA's brash purveyors of funk, punk, ska, and rock are back to help you get skanky in the positive sense. 8 p.m. Nov. 28. (Boston Globe)
Keeping up with Grace Jones Nov 7, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Jones with her son, Paulo Goude, after performing at Mission Beach in Far North Queensland in June. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Students flock to Unity Ball Oct 28, 2008
Media Credit: Sophomores Tyler Fishbone and Corinne Spychala dance at Saturday night's Unity Ball at the Capital Hilton. More than 1,000 people attended the ball. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Tempe firm helps artists profit Oct 13, 2008
-based company that manages the underground-rock bands Fishbone and Slightly Stoopid, is a customer. CBS Interactive, the digital-media arm of CBS, has also signed on, Rinehart said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Why has it been so long since a black band ruled rock? Oct 3, 2008
Fishbone, the raucous Los Angeles ska band, enjoyed a loyal cult following in the '80s, but never broke out; and we will not even discuss a certain embarrassing New Wave band called the Bus Boys. The simple, startling fact is that there hasn't been a great mostly black rock band since Sly and Funkadelic -- until TV on the Radio. (Salon)
More of this story Sep 20, 2008
Rakaa Iriscience, a member of the L.A. hip-hop group Dilated Peoples, said, "This is probably one of the illest, most diverse lineups that I've seen in America. You might get something close to this in Europe where people tend to be a little more open-minded to creative pursuits, but in America it's not often that you'll see a concert with Dilated Peoples, Eek-a-Mouse, Suicidal Tendencies, Fishbone, RZA.... It's crazy.". But he really got on board because that eclectic lineup told him We the... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
The Mars Volta, N*E*R*D Join Voodoo Experience Sep 5, 2008
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. The Mars Volta, N*E*R*D, TV On The Radio, Irma Thomas, the Butthole Surfers, Fishbone and Ben Jelen have joined the lineup for the 2008 Voodoo Experience, to be held Oct. 24-26 at ' City Park ... The Mars Volta, N*E*R*D, TV On The Radio, Irma Thomas, the Butthole Surfers, Fishbone and Ben Jelen have joined the lineup for the 2008 Voodoo Experience, to be held Oct. 24-26 at New Orleans' City Park. (Billboard.com)
Jesus Toast and Allah Meat Jul 24, 2008
couple uses eBay to sell a fishbone they say bears the image of Jesus. A Toledo, Ohio, family finds Jesus on a pierogi on Easter. (Epicurious.com)
Batman vs. the gay English gangster! Jul 18, 2008
In fact, Hyams is a self-taught abstract sculptor whose medium is discarded boxwoods and other hedge shrubbery, trained lovingly into microbial blobs, galactic swirls, soaring fishbone structures and other organic forms. His three-acre yard is pretty much the only reason anybody ever visits Bishopville, and much of the fascination in Scott Galloway and Brent Pierson's documentary emerges from how this still-segregated Southern town is dealing with (and endeavoring to exploit) its homegrown... (Salon)
Conference focuses on Christianity and art May 2, 2008
" Many of his lyrics focused on nature - "dust in the breeze, asphalt winding through the pines" and "orioles and fishbone fern. " Matthew Dickerson, an author who spoke at the conference, also shared this careful mediation on nature. As the author of several books and the director of the New England Young Writers' Conference at Middlebury College, Dickerson talked about the relationship between art and nature. He lectured on how "senses are important for artists because they help painters,... (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
A brief history of ska Mar 23, 2008
It reappeared in the United States with post-punk ska bands such as the Toasters and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones from the East Coast and Fishbone from Southern California (and the Uptones) ... Toasters, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Uptones, Fishbone, Operation Ivy, No Doubt, Sublime. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Sengthong's Blue Sky Room announces concert series Jan 3, 2008
In addition, individual members of Delta Nove have performed with great artists such as Carlos Santana, members of George Clinton ament/Funkadelic, Roy Hargrove, Rob Wasserman, members of the Grateful Dead, Los Lobos, Fishbone, and champion Brazilian samba school Mangueira. -- March 19 Mad Professor with Brookside Bodega opening. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Losing your rock concert virginity Dec 14, 2007
Because I'm pretty sure that Barack Obama's first concert was something really great, like UB40 at the Circle Star Theater with Fishbone opening. And I'm equally convinced that Rudy Giuliani's parents drove him to see Ray Stevens. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Memorable John Cusack performances Dec 4, 2007
Cusack (who sported his own Fishbone and Clash T-shirts in Say Anything) is completely believable as the ultimate music geek who would spout lines such as, Liking both Marvin Gaye and Art Garfunkel is like supporting both the Israelis and the Palestinians. Rob is the guy every woman once dated and now looks back on with head-shaking fondness. (MSNBC -- News)
The next big things Nov 30, 2007
"It's funk-based, 'cause we grew up listening to Parliament, Funkadelic, Fishbone. But it's a mixture of a lot of things. Each of us have influences from soul to R&B to metal to Latin." Their debut album, Land Of The Horny, reveals the sort of energy not felt locally since France stopped dropping bombs on Mururoa. As if they're channelling the ghost of Skunkhour, blending bass slaps with furious rhythms and noisy exuberance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The way we were: Movie themes no longer top charts Nov 12, 2007
" But then when it came time to film that scene, he realized the upbeat Idol tune wouldn't work. ("Cusack wanted Fishbone 'I wanna play Fishbone. "' Crowe added, saying that the actor is actually playing that band's "Party at Ground Zero" while shooting this wistful moment.) "We tried every possible song. (USA Today -- Life)
Today's Calendar Nov 12, 2007
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Event Organizers Hope To Shock Powerlink Sep 28, 2007
The three-day Ranchita Rocks concert features 16 DJs, 22 comedians and 40 musical acts, including Fishbone and Christopher Dale. Money raised during the event will go to the Protect Our Communities Fund. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
20 years of oblivion Sep 14, 2007
20 years at Respect's. 20 years at Respect's. (The Palm Beach Post)
Today in History September 12 Sep 12, 2007
Rock musician Norwood Fisher (Fishbone) is 42. Actor Darren E. Burrows is 41. (MSNBC -- Race)
When Rio feels too busy, Brazilians go to Búzios Jul 8, 2007
Praia Gerib , one of the longest and most popular beaches, is great for surfing, and Thursday night luaus at the beachside Fishbone Caf are not to be missed. Praia Olho de Boi ( "Eye of the Bull" in Portuguese) is the official nude beach, though not all sunbathers go au natural. (Boston Globe)
San Francisco Mayor Proclaims Sept. 2, 2007 Summer Of Love 40th Anniversary Day Jun 28, 2007
CONFIRMED ACTS INCLUDE: CONFIRMED ACTS INCLUDE: Michael McClure with Ray Manzarek (from the Doors), Country Joe McDonald & Barry "The Fish" Melton (Country Joe and the Fish), Taj Mahal, Jessie Collin Young and Banana "A Young Bloods Reunion", New Riders of the Purple Sage, Canned Heat, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, The Charlatans, Blue Cheer, Marty Balin (Jefferson Starship), Nick Gravenites Band with David Laflamme, The All Night Flight featuring David Denny (from Steve Miller) and Jack King... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Feline Characteristics Jun 25, 2007
Mackerel Tabby pattern with vertical stripes like a fishbone. Mask Darker color on the cat s face. (Suite101.com)
T-Pain's New Album 'Epiphany' Debuts #1 Jun 14, 2007
Rolling Stone magazine gives Epiphany three stars and exclaims that " ... The hooks come fast and loose ... Epiphany should be lighting up both bedrooms and the clubs." The Washington Post raves, noting that " ... T-Pain's best cuts evoke the dripping grooves of Zapp, the breakneck beats of Baltimore club music, even the punk-funk of Fishbone." The NY Times agrees and states " ... [T-Pain] produced every song on the album, and his thumping beats are the secret behind his success.". One of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lifesavas get cinematic on 'Gutterfly' Jun 10, 2007
Other guests include Fishbone, Butterfly of Digable Planets and guitarist Vernon Reid of Living Color. Admittedly, the Lifesavas aren't out to become ghetto superheroes. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Palace's coup was being home to memorable May 25, 2007
Memorably loud and sweaty gigs by the Ramones, Rage Against the Machine, the Cult, Ministry, Fishbone, Danzig, Monster Magnet, Soundgarden, Hole, Joan Jett and the Sex Pistols followed. Things quietened down for a few years while kids embraced DJs at nightclubs, but the big grey shoebox was ready and waiting when rock made its comeback, in the form of electrifying, sold-out shows by the Strokes, Franz Ferdinand and more recently, the Arctic Monkeys and the Flaming Lips. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Announced Today World's Long Anticipated 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love, San Francisco, Sept. 2, 2007 ''A Gathering of the Tribes'' May 24, 2007
CONFIRMED ACTS (as of 5/23/07) INCLUDE: Ray Manzarek (the Doors), Country Joe McDonald (Country Joe and the Fish), Canned Heat, Michael McClure (Beat poet), New Riders of the Purple Sage, Nick Gravenites, David Laflamme (It's a Beautiful Day), Alameda All Stars (Gregg Allman), Merl Saunders, Terry Haggarty (Sons of Champlin), Dan Hicks, The Charlatans, Essra Mohawk (Mothers of Invention), Barry Melton, Jim Post (Friends and Lovers, Siegel-Schwall Blues Band), Paul "Lobster" Wells , Chief Sunny... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fishbone fillets new record May 11, 2007
The first Fishbone record n Your Face came out in 1986 and the group instantly built up a solid reputation for its hi-octane music and live shows. These days, only original members Norwood Fisher and Angelo Moore remain in the band, but Fishbone has a new set of celebrity fans like Outkast and Gwen Stefani who are helping push the veteran group back into the limelight ... Fishbone originally formed in 1979 in the South Central area of Los Angeles. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Summer Meltdown concert to be held May 19 May 10, 2007
Last year, we had legendary mega stars, FISHBONE perform in the 2,000 seat outdoor amphitheatre at Golden Valley High School. They rocked the crowd with their renowned mix of SKA, funk, and hip-hop style. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Concert Highlights for the Week of May 9 - May 15 May 9, 2007
Fishbone The Rock Nightclub Years before the jam-band scene became the festival-oriented financial juggernaut it is today, Fishbone penned the blueprint for the genre's irreverent eclectics ... Throughout the '90s, Fishbone's album sales continued to flounder, but the band's mind-boggling jams and goofball charm helped keep them afloat as a popular live attraction. (City Pages)
Morrissey's angst orgy comes to Hard Rock Live Mar 30, 2007
FISHBONE: 7 p.m. April 29; House of Blues, Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista; $12. 50 advance, $14 day of show; 407-934-2583. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Rump shakers: Talkin' about Yo Momma's Big Fat Booty Band Mar 22, 2007
"They call their eclectic mix of funk, ska, reggae, bluegrass and rock - much in the spirit of musical predecessors such as Parliament-Funkadelic or Fishbone - "bounce music. "Miller explains his band's unusual moniker with a story of the group's members walking down the streets of Boone, where they first formed."I wasn't there, but other band members tell me they saw a dog peeing on a fire hydrant, and said, 'Maybe we should be 'The Hydrants. (The Morning Star)
Living the high life in the Chilkats Mar 16, 2007
From left, Tim Thomas, Seandog and Fishbone take care of daily operations at the shack ... Seandog and one of the guides, Fishbone, have been friends of her father, Bruce, since she was young, she said ... "Like, OK, it's my uncle Fishbone out there and I need to make sure that I know where they're all at 'cause I want all my buddies to come home," she said. (Juneau Empire)
New Found Glory, Bad Religion Lead Warped Lineup... Mar 14, 2007
Among the other artists that will perform on at least a portion of the tour are A Static Lullaby, Alkaline Trio, As I Lay Dying, Boys Like Girls, K-OS, Cute Is What We Aim For, Fishbone, Norma Jean, Meg & Dia, Paramore and the Starting Line. For the full itinerary, visit. (Billboard.com)
Warped Tour Unveils 45-Show Run With New Found Glory, Coheed, Bad Religion Mar 14, 2007
Among the other acts scheduled to play select dates are: A Static Lullaby, the Actual, Agent Orange, Alesana, Alkaline Trio, the Almost, Anberlin, As Cities Burn, As I Lay Dying, the Automatic, Biffy Clyro, the Briefs, the Briggs, Buck O Nine, Cinematic Sunrise, the Confession, the Dear and Departed, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Envy on the Coast, the Fall of Troy, Family Force 5, Fishbone, Flogging Molly, the Fold, Funeral for a Friend, the Graduate, Haste the Day, Hawthorne Heights, Human Abstract, I... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Band to look out for: Electric Collective Jan 26, 2007
Following the release of the album, the band played as many shows as they could (sharing the stage with such acts as Fishbone, Maceo Parker, and Digable Planets) while at the same time, writing new material, as well as learning new cover songs to entertain and perhaps surprise the many crowds they play for. Last Halloween EC decided to show off just a bit playing a medley of cover songs ranging from Guns and Rose's "Sweet Child of Mine," to Rick James' "Superfreak," and even Rage Against The... (The New Hampshire, NH)
Podcast: Your top concerts Jan 20, 2007
Jane's Addiction, Siouxsie anshees, Living Colour, Nine Inch Nails, Ice T Count, Fishbone, Butthole Surfers, Rollins Band, Violent Femmes. Guns N' Roses/Metallica. (USA Today -- Life)
