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Fishbone Documentary Update
Tue, Apr 8th 2008, 16 years ago by Denis
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…
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We have a first batch of winners !
Wed, Apr 2nd 2008, 16 years ago by Denis
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… Read more
Dirty Walt sighted on stage with Fishbone
Mon, Mar 17th 2008, 16 years ago by Denis
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.
First official DVD announced
Wed, Mar 12th 2008, 16 years ago by Denis

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…

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FishboneLive.org version 2 released
Tue, Mar 11th 2008, 16 years ago by Denis

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,…
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Kanswer's <i>Dear Trouble</i> now available as a digital release
Fri, Feb 29th 2008, 16 years ago by Denis
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,… Read more
First Dates of April Euro Tour announced
Fri, Jan 4th 2008, 16 years ago by Denis
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.
Make some 'reum' for the Inspector Cluzo
Fri, Dec 21st 2007, 16 years ago by Denis
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… Read more
The Soul of John Black Nominated for Blues Award
Fri, Dec 14th 2007, 16 years ago by Denis
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.
Dirty Walt's Music
Thu, Nov 22nd 2007, 16 years ago by Denis
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.… Read more