Fishbone Headlines

09 Jun 08 - Kendall Jones joins Fishbone on stage at the Shattuck Down Low

denis — 2008-06-09T03:01:01+01:00

Will it ever happen again?
Rumor has it that Kendall Jones joined Fishbone on guitars for a couple songs last Friday at Berkeley's Shattuck Down Low show. Apparently, he played Alcoholic and Party at Ground Zero. This would be incredible news for the familyhood since Special K and Fishbone parted ways 15 years ago and he always was a prolific quality songwriter. Hopefully this is not just a one nutt stand and we'll see more collaborations in the near future.

05 May 08 - The Return of the Bone Chronicles

denis — 2008-05-05T03:01:01+01:00

Angelo shares his thoughts on and off the road - raw and unedited

Its the second day now I have broken away from the main frame.

The main frame is Fishbone and now I am a bone that has been broken off from the spine like an astronaut in space disconnected from the mother ship.

I was a little nervouse at 1st but that will soon go away as it always does

Wheni’m getting ready to take on some type of mission or endevour’

The 1st day away from the Main Frame I spent the next day and a half

At the drummers (Mathew) mothers flat in bordoux on the 12th floor

And it overlooked all of bordoux. And it was really quite too.

And when i went to sleep in the flat the bed did’nt move back and forth like it usually does on the tour bus that im in with Fishbone.

The bunks where really Uncomfortable this time on the that last bus.

And The driver ‘birdy” the old german guy I think he might have been gAy.

Because I would hear from other band members how he would sometimes

Blow on the back of some of the crew members necks to see if they where

Recipricate, and he was really uptight about his coffee machine that supposedly cost

A 1000 euros. ……………..eh we got along ok. To each his own.

And when one of the sheets was missing from one of the bunks he took away the coffee

Machine as if to punish the band for one of the missing sheets. And gave us the regular coffee pot instead

Padre’ cursed his Ass out.

He did’nt realized that nobody gave a damn about that coffee machine any way.

oK…….enough of that.

Second day away form the main frame.

Last night I went to mac donalds to get on the internet.

Wow I’ve never done that before.

I don’t like mac donalds but the internet service made it worth while.

But the 1st day of compleat silence was a difference for my world for once in along time.

At the age of 42 I’m on my own some what in france.

I figure I better stay over after the tour is over and see what is here for me other than whats in the states.

Because of all of my years of being in America I hav’nt been able to find anything as far as acting or music scoring ect. So maybe I can find it here in France. America is just moving too slow f or me for what I need but I hav’nt givin up on it completely.

So right now I’m on my ways to nantes to hook up with “dAjla”

She’s got a couple of festivals that she is going to let me share the stage

With her. And a poetry reading or 2.

Hopfully something will come up and I can get a connection while I’m here

And I can make some money.

Because right now I don’t have shit really when i go back home.

Well let me refraze that. I’ve got my fathers house in woodland hills

To stay at if it really came down to it and I’ve got my girlfriends house.

But at least I’ll be able to hang up the art that I want to hang up and live my life with out any restrictions.

It’s all good for now.

I”ll be keeping ya posted when i can

Angelo Moore

08 Apr 08 - Fishbone Documentary Update

denis — 2008-04-08T03:01:01+01:00

Directors Meztler and Anderson give a full update on their project

Dear Fishbone Soldiers,

As you may have heard, Chris Metzler and I, Lev Anderson, are co-directing a feature documentary about Fishbone. We have been working on the film for over a year and plan to be done at the end of this year. The film is a history of the band and the cultural forces that swirled around them and influenced the music through Junior high school up to the present day. We have been on two European tours with the band and have filmed them performing throughout the U.S.

We have interviewed original, former and current members of the band as well as family and friends. We have also interviewed other musicians such as members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Circle Jerks, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Bob Forrest (Thelonious Monster), Jane's Addiction, Metallica, Ice T, Public Enemy, DJ Spooky, Living Colour and Bad Brains.

We hope that the resulting film will be as fun and kick ass as Fishbone and their music has been over the years.

To make this film as comprehensive a portrait of the band as we can, we are looking to gather as much video footage, photos, fliers, etc. as possible. And that is why we are posting this at fishbonelive.org. If you have high-resolution photos, scans of old fliers or posters or videos we would be willing to trade some video footage and photos that are currently not available anywhere else. Each contribution of archival materials will be considered and we would in return, at least give you a Special Edition DVD of the film. The better quality or originality of archival material, the more material we could provide in return.

If you have any questions about the project or about contributing archival material, please feel free to contact Chris and I at levanderson@gmail.com and metzler@rocketmail.com

If you are curious about previous films we have done, please visit the website for Chris' film PLAGUES AND PLEASURES ON THE SALTON SEA, an award winning documentary narrated by John Waters. To view a trailer, go to www.saltonseadoc.com

We really hope to make a great film about a great band and hope that all of you can pitch in to help!!

Thanks so much,
Lev and Chris

02 Apr 08 - We have a first batch of winners !

denis — 2008-04-02T03:01:01+01:00

Bordeaux Fishbone Winners announced
Julien, Nicolas, Brady, Philippe and Roger win 2 tickets each for the April 23rd Bordeaux Fishbone DVD shoot. They were the closest to the correct answer: in over 25 years, Fishbone played in 25 countries. Since I have a few tickets left, I will give them out on a first come, first served basis. Send your tix request to contest@fishbonelive.org with your name and address. Hurry, supplies won't last long.

17 Mar 08 - Dirty Walt sighted on stage with Fishbone

denis — 2008-03-17T02:01:01+01:00

Dirty Walt joined Fishbone during last friday's Key Club show
Koifish reports in his review of last Friday's Fishbone Key club show that Dirty Walt sang backup during the second half of the show. With earlier reports of Norwood talking with former original members, the perspective of a reunion is less and less a wild dream.

12 Mar 08 - First official DVD announced

denis — 2008-03-12T02:01:01+01:00

The first Fishbone live DVD will be shot by St?phane Kraemer at the Apr 23rd 2008 gig in Bordeaux

Ter à Terre and Fishbone have announced that the filming of the first official Fishbone live DVD will take place at the Rock School Barbey, in Bordeaux, France, on April 23rd 2008. This DVD will be produced by Belgian producer Stephan Kraemer known for his eclectic work with Wim Mertens, Plastic Bertrand or Helmut Loti (among many others...). The DVD release is scheduled for fall 2008.

Check back later as FishboneLive.org will organize a special familyhood action for this gig.

11 Mar 08 - FishboneLive.org version 2 released

denis — 2008-03-11T02:01:01+01:00

FishboneLive.org has new interface, improved features

After a year of part-time coding, I'm proud to publish the new and improved FishboneLive.org. Aside from the slick new looks (thanks to Arturo), it has a few interesting new features:

To stay up to date, RSS feeds for the news and upcoming tour dates that can be syndicated on your own web site or just read through any RSS reader,
To react, commentable news items,
To join the fun, gig mini forums,
To share the experience, linkable youTube clips and improved BitTorrent tracker,
To enjoy the site, full of neat little web2.0 features.

I hope you like the new www.FishboneLive.org and that you will keep spreading the love. Feel free to report all the bugs to webmaster@fishbonelive.org. The site was developped for Firefox (2+), but should work fine with Internet Explorer (6+) and Safari (3+)

29 Feb 08 - Kanswer's Dear Trouble now available as a digital release

denis — 2008-02-29T02:01:01+01:00

Dre Gipson's debut is now available from major digital music resellers
Previously only available at concerts, Dear Trouble, Dre Gipson's Kanswer debut is now available for download from all major digital music outlets, such as iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster,... This record showcases the recognizable touch of the songwriter behind "Party with Saddam" and "Behind Closed Doors" and features Marc Rey (Weapon of Choice) on guitars and Padre Holmes (Fishbone) on bass. Personal highlights: "Trade my World", "No Haters" and "Monday Morning"

04 Jan 08 - First Dates of April Euro Tour announced

denis — 2008-01-04T02:01:01+01:00

includes two double headers with Infectious Grooves
Fishbone will be playing a massive euro tour in April 2008, with some thirty dates scattered all over Europe. One of the highlights could very well be the 04/26 Elysee Montmartre, Paris gig with no other than Infectious Grooves. Check the Tour Dates section for more info. Other dates will be added soon.

21 Dec 07 - Make some 'reum' for the Inspector Cluzo

denis — 2007-12-21T02:01:01+01:00

Power funk duo announces release with guest appearances by Angel and Norwood
The Inspector Cluzo is the new band of former Wolfunkind drummer and guitarist Mathieu and Laurent. They have a good shot at becoming the funk version of the White Stripes. Check out their new songs with guest appearances by Norwood and Angelo on their brand new myspace. It's worth a listen or ten ! Then go check them out live when you have a chance. My little finger tells me they should not be too far away of where Fishbone plays...

14 Dec 07 - The Soul of John Black Nominated for Blues Award

denis — 2007-12-14T02:01:01+01:00

Former Fishbone guitarist John Bigham nominated for Best New Artist Debut
John Bigham's The Good Girl Blues has been nominated for Best New Artist Debut at the 2008 Blues Music Award, considered to be the highest honor given to blues artists. John was part of Fishbone from the early 90s until 1997 and contributed to the three Fishbone records of the decade. He also worked with Miles Davis in the late 80s. The award will be attributed in May 2008.

22 Nov 07 - Dirty Walt's Music

denis — 2007-11-22T02:01:01+01:00

Plays with Year of the Dragon in December, has new tracks for Columbus Sanitation
Dirty Walt has a few treats for this holiday season. First of all, Year of the Dragon, his project with Rodcore and Spacey T is hosting three gigs in December in LA, on the 6th, 13th and 20th. The gigs happen at the relaxbar on Hollywood Boulevard. More info at http://www.myspace.com/yotd or http://www.yearofthedragonband.com/ This will certainly frustrate fans of the dog king of the freaks not living in the greater LA area. But then, there is the second treat ! Dirty Walt shares some new music from an upcoming Columbus Sanitation record supposedly appropriately titled "Still Smoking". Hear the three smoking songs on myspace : http://www.myspace.com/ogdirtywalt

13 Oct 07 - Red Alert ! Angelo robbed !

denis — 2007-10-13T03:01:01+01:00

please help Angelo locate his instruments
Red rEd Alert MaydAy MaydAyA major catestroph has taken place. A musicians Nightmare. On September 30th 2007 In the woodland hills Area in the sAn Fernando of Los Angeles cA. IN the late night. My Car was brokin into and I wasn robbed of a91B Model Therimen and a alto and soprano SAxaphone. If anyone has any knowledge on the where abouts of these stolin instruments. I am offering a & $500.00 to whom ever returns them to me. Thank you for your help. -- Angelo

15 Sep 07 - Fishbone Featured on the NBA 2K8 video game

denis — 2007-09-15T03:01:01+01:00

the video game is out October 1st for Xbox360, PS3 & PS2
The Basketball simulation videogame edited by 2Ksports features Fishbone on the soundtrack (Skankin' to the Beat), along with Common, Q-Tip, Run DMC, J-Dilla, Quasimotto, Cut Chemist, Devo, Stone Roses, Tommy Guerrero, Breakestra, G-Love and Quantic. It will be released October 1st. For more info, check out http://2ksports.com/games/nba2k8/

12 Sep 07 - Fishbone to Support Slightly Stoopid on Southern dates

denis — 2007-09-12T03:01:01+01:00

Fishbone will support Slightly Stoopid Oct 25 through Dec 1
Fishbone will be touring in support of Slightly Stoopid from October 25th through Dec 1st across Utah, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Tenessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Florida. Please note that dates posted earlier for the first leg of Slightly Stoopid's tour were wrongly announced by the venues and that Fishbone will not be playing. Hopefully, they will take care of the north & northeast at a later date.