Fishbone first got together in 1979, but unlike groups that have a long history, they are not falling back on their catalog. Instead, they continue their tradition of innovation, bringing new material, sounds, and attitudes to their performances.
The group, many of whom were classmates, began playing gigs in Los Angeles around the same time the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with whom they later toured, were first getting noticed. Columbia Records signed Fishbone in 1983, after David Kahne, a producer, saw them at a club. They began to win recognition with “In Your Face,” their first album, which came out in 1987. They also toured that year in support of The Beastie Boys, laying the foundation for future success.
In the 1980s and 1990s they began adding influences from soul and hard rock to their already heady mix of ska and funk.
A recent review says:
“After seeing them for over 30 years they still create an energy that is second to none.”
Appearing with Fishbone are Son Rompe Pera, a fusion band from Mexico, and ska artist Jer. The concert is set for December 15 at the Great American Music Hall. Organizers want to draw audiences to events like these, and can use poster printing to create effective advertising.