Afro-Punk's Blog Posts Tagged 'Fishbone' (24)

Win Tix To NYC screening of the Fishbone documentary 7/6 @ CBGB Festival + Fishbone Concert

AP Fam, we have a pair of tix to the following screening Fri July 6th + a pair of tix to the Fishbone show at Brooklyn Bowl Sun. July 8th at 8pm. Email us by 5pm EST today July 4th 2012 at afropunkcommunity@gmail.com with "FISHBONE" as the subject for a chance to win. xo

PALE GRIOT FILM PRESENTS A SCREENING OF

“EVERYDAY SUNSHINE: THE STORY OF…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 4, 2012 at 5:00am — 2 Comments

AP Quickie: Fishbone Docu 'Everyday Sunshine' Now On DVD

Remember when we told you about documentary 'Everyday Sunshine', about ska/punk/funk pioneers Fishbone, being released and making the festival rounds? It is now out on DVD! (available here). Narrated by Laurence Fishburne, the film offers an intimate look at the band past and present, their struggles, their passion for music, their unique place in the music industry. Featuring exclusive footage from early…

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Added by Afro-Punk on February 22, 2012 at 6:30am — 5 Comments

On Tour: Fishbone, Death Grips (!)

These are shows you don't wanna miss when they hit your town, boyz and girlz! Grounbreaking bands Fishbone and Death Grips are on tour. No, not together (wouldn't that be fierce, though?). Apocalyptic rebels Death Grips are doing a mini West Coast tour with AP member B.L.A.C.K.I.E., while Fishbone is still on their mission to bring twisted ska-funk-rock hotness to the world, one city at a time. Check out their tour dates below! - L C-D…

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 14, 2011 at 1:25pm — 1 Comment

Inside Occupy LA: Week 2 - Great Turn Out, Fishbone, Occupy The Hood and... Earplugs

AP member Griff Fuller Jr. is reporting from the Occupy Los Angeles site (City Hall). Week 2 was full of surprises: Fishbone came to support and perform, 10,000-15,000 people marched on Saturday according to LAPD. Below, Griff is sharing his reflections from week 2 of the occupation, pictures he took, a chat with Fishbone's Norwood Fisher and musician/… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 19, 2011 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Fishbone Unleash 'Crazy Glue' EP Ahead Of Their 25th Anniversary

On the eve of their 25th anniversary, the genre defying legends in Fishbone return with their first EP of new material in 5 years. The Crazy Glue EP, recorded over several months in 2011, finds the band in fine form. Although the songs are harder and more thought-provoking than 2006's well-received “don't call it a comeback” Still Stuck in Your Throat, for the first time in a long time the ska/punk/metal/soul/whatever band sounds like they're having fun being… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 10, 2011 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments

The F* Word, The Ancient Phrase That Will Never Die

Let’s face it: the word "fuck" has always been and will continue to be one of the most multi-purposed words in the English dictionary. You can use it in almost every instance and in so many forms, from "fuck yes, I found five bucks in some 99 cents shorts I bought at the thrift store", to "fuck no, I just caught my girl cheating on me with my best friend… and my cousin". Add an –ed at the end of the word, and it can be used in a sexual reference or negatively,… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 12, 2011 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Afro-punk Festival 2011: Music Schedule

This year's Afro-punk Festival has the most stellar line up yet with Cee Lo Green, Santigold, Janelle Monae, Fishbone, Toro Y Moi, Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely, Ninjasonik, Cerebral Ballzy, Gym Class Heroes, Das Racist, Gordon Voidwell, Reggie Watts, Res, Joi, Straight Line Stitch, Kenna, Tamar-kali, Bad Rabbits, Joe Jordan's Experiment, Jersey Klan, Radkey, Rocky Business, and… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 10, 2011 at 12:30pm — 14 Comments

Teaser: Special Design Project / Afro-punk Festival 2011

Are you as excited as we are about this year's Afro-punk Festival?! This shall rock, but we still have suprises in store for ya, including a special design project that involves scanning people! Don't be scurred! Not going to say more about this right now, but here's a sneak peek featuring Fishbone front man Angelo Moore... ;) Stay tuned!…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 27, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

New Bands Announced! Tamar-kali, Gym Class Heroes, Das Racist, Kenna & More Join AP Fest Line-Up

Say what?!!! Having Cee Lo Green, Janelle Monae, Fishbone, Santigold and all the other bands we announced was exciting enough (see full line-up below). But now that Tamar-kali, Gym Class Heroes, Das Racist, Kenna, Jersey Klan, Bad Rabbits and Radkey are added to the bill, we'll forgive you if you're just speechless. :-P To round things up nicely, the following DJs will be spinning at… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 26, 2011 at 3:30pm — 8 Comments

AP Quickie: Be A Part of Dr. Maddvibe (Fishbone's Angelo Moore)'s New Project

Fishbone's Angelo Moore, aka Dr. Maddvibe, is funding his upcoming project The Angelo Show via a Kickstarter campaign. This means that all of us can participate and be a part of it. Funds will go towards the mixing, mastering, merchandise production, rehearsal space rental, paying musicians, and everything else needed to launch the project successfully. Angelo is said… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 8, 2011 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments

Afro-punk Fest Killer Line-up Includes Cee Lo Green, Janelle Monae, Fishbone, Santigold & Many More!

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	the festival Dayum! Cee Lo Green, Janelle Monae,…

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Added by Afro-Punk on May 20, 2011 at 6:00pm — 56 Comments

Erykah Badu To DJ At Fishbone SXSW Show

This should be one hell of a night, Thursday March 17th at Austin Music Hall, when Erykah Badu delivers a DJ set under her alias 'Lo Down Loretta Brown', after Live performances by Fishbone, Wu Tang Clan, YelaWolf, Rocky Business and more. The event is part of the SXSW festival, and as we told you a few days ago, this year's line-up also… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 7, 2011 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

AP Quickie: Angelo Moore of Fishbone's 'Jah Jah on the Telephone' Comic Book & Track

Check out Fishbone front man Angelo Moore's Jah Jah on the Telephone, "a comic book satire about what happens when you pray to God but God either does'nt answer your prayer or god just takes along time. (...) Illustrated by Misae Mizuyama, released through Kenosworld Publishing". He also released a track of the same name that you can… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 14, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Christopher Dowd Describes His Roller Coaster Ride With Fishbone

If you were in the alternative rock scene in LA during the 80’s then you had to know the music of Fishbone. The all Black, eclectic six-piece got their start in their hometown of South Central Los Angeles as a five piece. They met their sixth member when they got bussed to the valley for high school. The band played a heady mix of rock, funk, punk, ska, metal and soul and during their teen years they scored a record contract and became (along with Jane’s Addiction and The Red… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 9, 2011 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Oh Snap! Fishbone's dr. Madd Vibe Leaks New Track

Have you heard the news fuckers? Fishbone's Angelo Moore, aka Dr. Madd Vibe is set to release his album in the very near future (it should be a matter of weeks now). As a teaser, he just revealed a Percussion and Vocal Mix of new song "Mack Truck". The final version of the song will be on the album, but you gotta wait for that one. Click here to listen to the leaked version and let us… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 5, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Fishbone's Winter Tour With Slightly Stoopid

Legendary genre-benders Fishbone are back at it! They just announced a 10-date 2011 winter tour with rock band Slightly Stoopid. Stopping in 7 U.S. East Coast cities. That should be fun, provided that you don't get hurt by Angelo Moore's stage dives. he he And don't forget to check out their documentary,… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 8, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Punk Funk Mob Gets The Party Jumping With New Video, Album

If you're in the mood for some Punk Funk that, from the band's own words, sounds like "fried chicken" (and we know you always are), check out AP members Punk Funk Mob and their brand-new video "Hello Andie". The group is signed to Mooremapp Records, home to Fishbone lead singer Angelo Moore (a.k.a. Dr. Madd Vibe) and Keno Mapp. Now you know you gotta check out those sexy funky tunes. Video and music below. And feel free… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on November 8, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

The Memorials Reveal New Songs + Play Show With Fishbone

As you may know, The Memorials are one of the rock bands we're really excited about right now. Led by ex-The Mars Volta drummer Thomas Pridgen, they first caught our attention with their banging single 'West Coast'. And now they're revealing new tracks from their upcoming album (to be released independently on November 23rd). Take a listen below, and stay tuned… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on September 27, 2010 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

New Fishbone Doc "Everyday Sunshine"!

A documentary about funky ska/punk pioneers Fishbone has recently been released. Narrated by Laurence Fishburne, the film offers an intimate look at the band past and present, their struggles, their passion for music, their unique place in the music industry. Featuring exclusive footage from early performances, interviews with George Clinton, Flea, Gogol Bordello, Gwen Stefani and much more. Directed by Chris Mezler and Lev Anderson. For screening dates, DVD and info, visit… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 21, 2010 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

Fishbone, 24-7 Spyz and Living Colour Vocalists On Stage Together!

Ever dreamed that Angelo from Fishbone, P. Fluid from 24-7 Spyz and Corey from Living Colour would get together and put on one hell of a show? Well our bro P. Fluid just informed us that it's about to happen Saturday July 17th as part of the Vans Warp Tour during Dr Madd Vibes' (aka Angelo's) set. The show will take place at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY. Tickets available… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 12, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments