I think I'm still in a bit of shock. Last night I experienced something
that I couldn't have even imagined. It was my first bone encounter, and
hopefully one of many more to come. Michale and Adam have seemed to have
given a pretty detailed account of the show. I was impressed to say the
least. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you Adam, I kept looking for somebody
handing out flyers. Luckily Mike spotted me after the show. It was cool to
see Angelo acting as DJ before the show. He was really easy to talk to, as
people were getting autographs and stuff. I mentioned the list to him and
next thing you know me and a friend are backstage with the band, just
hangin' out in the dressing room before the show. We were a little
intimadated to say the least, but it was pretty cool. Angelo was typing up
some of his chronicles on his laptop, while the others were just chillin'.
I talked to Spacey T a little and he knew of the list too, as did the
others. Spacey said he's actually checked it out some. Norwood talked
about nuttstalk a bit, and spacey said that soul brains, living color,
fishbone is something that is possible, and that he'd like to see. It was
cool. Walt was the only guy we didn't meet, as he was feelin' pretty sick I
think. Anyways, they put on a great show and I'm hooked now. I still can't
get over Angelo's energy and emotion. He really lays it all out there. Wow

Leland.

With hardrocking jams, heavy funk and George Clinton?style presentation, Fishbone proved once again that they've still got it.

Although they've been around nearly 15 years now, the crazy funk/punk/ska/metal collective from L.A. showed no signs of slowing down at their Feb. 16 Commodore show. Fishbone thrilled a near-capacity crowd with a two hour-plus set that covered music from albums past, as well as material from their new CD The Psychotic Frenz Nuttwerx.

-- Morgan Childs
http://www.nsnews.com/issues01/w022601/entertainment/music-dance/23-mus…

Damn what a show...

to all my brothers and sisters who were present, I hope ya'll got home safe. I'm glad I got to
meet some of you, too bad I couldn't find Leland. It was like a huge reunion of people I've met
all over this city. The vibe was positive, the players so on top of there game... oh so sweet.
Even seeing spit flying throught the air was magical, and when Spacey T. dedicated Shakey Ground
to Eddie Hazel as his mentor and friend, I smiled the biggest smile.

While I didn't get to talk to the band much it was still sweet seeing them do their thing. The
Fat Chicks chant, the dance contest during Pants, the pre-amble poem to the Suffering, the stage
diving lesson, the live tempos to some of the new songs I have never seen them perform and
seeing the avid attention paid to Norwood as he played the bass solo's in Bonin'.

I stopped keeping track of the set list after about 6 or 7 songs but it did cover something from
every album... tomorrow I will try to re-construct the setlist when I have a less of a jellified
mind. Maybe Mike can help me shed some light. I will try to post some photo's when I finish my
little dispossable camera. And I hope we have some new members soon cause I dropped about 200
of those little flyers around the club, maybe a few of the 1000+ sold out crowd will venture
forth to our little world.

peace and cake
forever a soldier
Aduhm

Damn is right!!! Last night was the 6th time I've seen the bone since '96
and that was probably the best show. There was a huge crowd and everyone
seemed to be really into it, skankin' and singing the songs all night long.
Here's the set list that we grabbed after the show:

Unyielding
Suffering
Everyday
Karma
If I...
Subliminal
Bonin'
Shakey Ground
Wish I Had A Date
Ma & Pa
Just Allow
Monkey Dick
Freddie's Dead
A&A
Cholly
Pants
Question
Party

encore:
Weed Plant (jazzy version)
Sunless Saturday

Highlights of the show were when Angelo flew into the crowd during Ma & Pa
causing the crowd to go crazy. Also, the 20+ girls dancing on the stage
during Pants and then Angelo introducing each one afterwards. After the
show, we found Angelo and he took us backstage to hang out. The cool thing
about the band is they are all so approachable and personable. The only one
that we didn't talk to was Walt as he was nowhere to be found before or
after the show. The only downer was their encore was short compared to
normal, and with the crowd still fired up, it was surprising that they
didn't come out again and play another song or two. Either way, it was
still an awesome show.

Luckily, I found Leland after the show just as everybody was leaving the
place. Good job with all the flyers Adam - I handed out all the ones that
you gave to me. Good to see you again Dave. Too bad you couldn't make it up
from Seattle Bryan as there were tonnes of opportunities to get up on stage
and dive.

Alright, somehow I need to recover from last night quickly and focus on my
midterms for next week.

cheers,
Mike.

Last night, I caught Fishbone in Seattle and they were off the hook. Some of the songs I can remember:

Unyielding Conditioning
The Suffering
Everyday Sunshine
If I Were a...
Monkey Dick
Servitude
Swim
Sunless Saturday
Give It Up
When Problems Arise
A&A
Just Allow
Shakey Ground
House Work
Party
Lyin Ass Bitch

There were a few others but that's what comes to mind now. I must say that
I was pretty impressed with both Angelo's theremin playing and John Stewart's drumming. The band seems to be getting tighter and tighter every time I see them. Angelo did some poetry too which was pretty cool. The only downer was the crowd was a little sparse and which made it impossible for him to swim.

Looking forward to tomorrow's show as there has been quite a bit of promotion for it on the radio and in the newspapers around town. Hopefully there will be a huge turn out.

Mike.