May 24 2005 @ Trocadero Philadelphia, PA

FISHBONE At the Trocadero - Philly (5/24/05) ------------------------------------------------------------------

At 7:35pm, Angelo Moore (Fishbone's frontman) did a long poem called "Fishbone Soldier" while he was hiding backstage, speaking through a bullhorn. After the poem and another 25 minutes of taking care of sound problems & enjoying Angelo doing another one of his Dr. MaddVibe selections, it was on to the show.... at 8:00pm, Fishbone began their set with "Unyielding Conditioning", featuring the thunderous bass riffs of Norwood Fisher and the distinctive soulful vocals of Angelo Moore. The scratch guitar riffing by Rocky George was very, very good! The next song "Everyday Sunshine" was good because of the tightness of the horns (Angelo on saxophone and John McKnight on trombone). "Karma Tsunami" was amusing because of the way the band ended the song after the last lyrics "KARMA TSUNAMI-MI-MI"....the music stopped for about 8 seconds before Angelo signalled everyone to jump back in and finish the ending...the last 20 seconds or so was Angelo laughing maniacally into the mic! "Date Rape" (I assume it's a tribute to punk-rock band Sublime) was some high-powered punk-rock madness, followed by the Fishbone-penned punk-rock force of "Subliminal Fascism"....the driving drum riffing by John Steward, blazing guitarisms of Rocky and smolderin' bass licks of Norwood were enough to smoke the entire building! "Sunless Saturday" and "Freddie's Dead" were followed by the amazing "Hide Behind My Glasses", featuring the diabolical keyboardisms of Dre Gipson! There was a reggae jam that featured Dre on lead rap vocals and Angelo on the theremin...the reggae eventually turned into the reggae-inflicted "The Suffering", featuring Norwood's backing vocals where former trumpeteer/vocalist Dirty Walt would have chimed in. Fishbone ended the song on an uptempo party note with "Party at Ground Zero"....the horns were tightly blaring and the ska groove made many fans danced about insanely in the mosh pit....even though the Trocadero security staff attempted to discourage folks from moshing! Unfortunately, since Fishbone was opening for Slighty Stoopid, the Nuttmegamania had to end at 9:00pm.

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This isn't going to be an impressive review, Dr. Brookenstein summed it up pretty damn well, but this concert was damn impressive. You guys have so much energy, and it just radiates to the crowd. To say the least, it was one of the best concerts I have seen thus far. Keep it up Fishbone...

This was my first time seeing Fish Bone, and everytime they come to Philly again I will move heaven and earth to go see them!

Mr. MaddVibes knows how to work a crowd and get everyone on their feet. I suggest you wear glasses and cover up, because Mr.MaddVibes sweats a whole hella lot!

You can tell these extremly talented musicians love what they are d...

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here is the truth, ruth.

i've been a fishbone soldier for going on 20 years. that's a long time. and i've seen all incarnations of the band. here is my review of the show from last nite:

first, no offense to rocky george, but he definitely needs to work on his guitar tone(s). i think he's an ok player (old suicidal tendencies fan as well), but not sure i...

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Fishbone fan dismayed by something Stoopid

By Rob Watson

For The Inquirer http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/entertainment/nightlife/11738740.htm

We scribbled the date on our calendars and listened to the band's catalog during the wait.

That's what Fishbone soldiers do.

Through a tragic con...

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FISHBONE IS RED HOT!!!!!!!.........once again fishbone tore the troc a new a--hole!!! , the current line up is outstanding, although dirty walt is surely missed......on one level it hurts me that fishbone doesn't get the credit they deserve .....on a nother level you have to love the fact that you can walk up to angelo in the hallway ....and tell him how much ass he kicks!! I've seen several hund...

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