Fishbone opens for 311
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has yet to parallel, and it is one of
the bands 311 credits as an influ
ence.
Fishbone’s sound is even
harder to categorize than 311 ’s,
as the former blends funk and
punk, ska and blues, and rock and
jazz into the mix that band mem
bers call “Nutmeg.” The group’s
latest release, “Chim Chim’s
Badass Revenge,” displays
“Nutmeg” in all its forms.
The band’s success - with its
first hit coming from “Party at
Ground Zero” from their self
titled debut EP in 1985 - hap
pened much earlier than 31 l’s.
The track scored big on radio and
MTV and propelled Fishbone
into releasing multiple critically
acclaimed full-length and EP
releases.
For those who want to refresh
themselves with Fishbone,
“Fishbone 101” is a two-record
compilation of early Fishbone
hits, such as “Skankin’ to the
Beat” and “Bonin’ in the
Boneyard,” as well as demo ver
sions of Songs like “Party at
Ground Zero” and “Alcoholic ”
Released last year, the album is a
necessity for any Fishbone fan.
Fishbone is currently touring
and has branched off to join 311
for the Midwest leg of its tour. The
group should play a collaboration
of songs from all albums, while
concentrating on those from
“Chim Chim’s.”
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