Hello to you all. I should be home sleeping after being up late after the
show last night, but I found my self needing to let you know that the good
reviews that we have been hearing continued here in Chicago. I got stuck
late at work and didn't get to HOB until 10:15. I was not sure what size
croud to expect because I really had not heard much of a buzz about
Fishbone being here.(Could it be that I'm an old fart?) I brought with a
good friend with me who had heard of Fishbone but had never seen them. As
we walked up the stairs I was pleased to find the place comfortably full
and with a good vibe in the air. The band hit the stage at 10:30 and
Angelo was in the crowd by 10:35. The next 2 hours were just about as
entertaing as I have ever seen Fishbone.(Fisrt show in '86 or '87). They
sounded great; the new members seem to have really hit their stride. The
croud was receptive, and the whole band just looked to be having fun. My
friend was blown away by how tight they were and how quickly some songs
went a whole new direction. "Pants" went off with 8-10 women dancing
without it getting ugly. (Norwood called them the Fishbone Dancers as he
explained that they had to dive off during "Wish I Had a Date". They were
selling CD's that you could get autographed after the show. As I started
through the line John McKnight asked me if I had heard the new CD. I told
him that I was on this list, had the CD, and was getting this not only to
get it signed but because the money was going to the band without some
superstore getting a piece of the action. He just smiled and said thanks.
The rest of the band all took time to talk to you while they signed and
again my friend was blown away. Later we were talking to Norwood at the
bar and he said that the CD was doing fairly well and they were hoping
that the Philly request thing would help getting airpaly for "The
Suffering". He also said that he was looking to lighting up the stage when
they hit the RHCP tour. I would not want to be following them. All in all
it was a great night.

I am a regular reader of this list but don't write much because my only
access is at work. I just want to thank all of you for sharing your time,
energy and love. Looking forward the CD project. When Fishbone comes your
way DO NOT MISS THEM. THEY ARE BACK!!

Dave