Fishbone - Bootleg Theater - Oct. 20, 2011

By Lina Lecaro Fri., Oct. 21 2011 at 1:07 PM

Lina Lecaro

Moore gives more.

See also: The Never-Ending Story of Fishbone Gets Another Chapter with a New Documentary

Fishbone
Bootleg Theater
October 20, 2011

Better than... bands they've influenced like the Chili Peppers and No Doubt.

We had actually forgotten about one of our gnarliest rock pit injuries -- a bruise on the face -- received at a Fishbone show some 15 or so years ago. That is, until last night. Planting ourselves right up front for their gig at the Bootleg Theater, we knew we'd be in for some bouncin' (and badass pics), but guess we sort of forgot just how combustible the band still is even after three decades.

Angelo Moore still sweats his soul out and stage dives and crowd surfs, and the crowd follows suit. Fans slam into you to show affection and elation, and the harder it is, the more love you feel. People of all ages and colors communed for a rhythmic celebration that blended mutliple genres at their most visceral: funk, punk, jazz, ska, rock and soul.

Lina Lecaro

The wildly mixed 20-song set last night sort of punctuated the points made earlier in the evening when the band's bio-doc, Everyday Sunshine, screened in Bootleg's adjoining room. Fishbone has always referenced many different styles of music and it's garnered them adoration from fans and fellow musicians in Los Angeles since they began. But as Flea notes in the film, mainstream masses (and record execs) tend to want music more simplified.

The backbone of the band -- Angelo Moore and Norwood Fisher -- never went the simple route and they never "sold out." They may not enjoy the level of their peers' success -- No Doubt, Jane's Addiction and the Chili Peppers, all of whom sing the band's praises in the film --but it seems they wouldn't have it any other way.

Lina Lecaro

Norwood Fisher funks shit up.

During the Q&A after the screening, someone asked why the above biggies haven't taken the band on tour with them. Fisher said they have, and he revealed that he and Moore have turned down offers as well. "It's gotta be right, " he said.

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Bootleg Theater

2200 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Category: Music

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Stephanie Morgan

One of the best Fishbone shows I've ever seen. After screening Everyday Sunshine and learning so much about the band and gaining a new found love and respect for them, and then going right into a live show. It. was. epic!

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Angela Failla

This was the best I have ever seen Fishbone! They killed it. Everyone had high energy the WHOLE TIME. Crowd Surfing & Sweating! Fishbone is still one of the best live bands out there. 25 years and growing. AMAZING

Michael Charleston

There was some serious growing energy from the beginning of the doc up till the end of the night, One of the best shows i'll probably ever see

Amee Jana

This show was epic....I still have CRAZY GLUE stuck in my head....its been about 48 hours straight now. Fishbone is STILL RED HOT! AND, If you haven't gotten a chance to see their new documentary Everyday Sunshine, its premiering TONIGHT at Lammelle Sunset 5 in LA ....7pm and 9:55pm!