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Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 19 reviews

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REEL BIG FISH IN CONCERT:

For more than two decades, California ska punk favorites Reel Big Fish have had audiences moving, shaking, and skanking up a storm with their upbeat tunes and fun-loving live shows. The band's adrenaline-filled take on traditional ska always whips fans into a frenzy, and frontman Aaron Barrett feeds off the crowd's energy as he performs catchy favorites like "Sell Out" and "Monkey Man". From Barrett's zany style and the band's brass-heavy sound to the friendly moshpit in the crowd, Reel Big Fish deliver an unforgettable concert experience fans of high-energy ska punk won't want to miss.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Reel Big Fish formed in Huntington Beach, CA in 1991 and quickly achieved popularity as part of the third wave ska movement that took the US by storm in the early '90s. After several years of playing local shows the band self-released their 1995 debut album Everything Sucks. Fans and critics embraced the album wholeheartedly, and before long the band had signed to Mojo Records. They released their sophomore album Turn the Radio Off in 1996 and scored their first hit with the single "Sell Out", an insanely catchy tune that received heavy airplay on MTV and stayed on the Billboard charts for a whopping 32 weeks. The band underwent various lineup changes in the '00s, but frontman Aaron Barrett remained a constant, leading the band on several tours during the decade including the 2008 Vans Warped Tour. In 2014 the band thrilled fans with not one release but two -- their ninth full length Bloody Street and an EP of holiday tunes titled Happy Skalidays.

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Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 19 reviews
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  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    New Anti Flag Fan

    by MZeroOne on 2017-02-13Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver

    I went to see Reel Big Fish, love the music but miss the banter Aaron used to have with the rest of the band. I had only just heard of Anti Flag but they blew me away! It's so refreshing to see some true punk spirit and sense of brother/sisterhood with the audience combined with socially relevant music. I'm a believer now and will proudly spread the word! Big props to the first band that played too, Pkew Pkew Pkew! Hats off to the bass player, you were the bomb bud! I've never seen someone so happy to play!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome

    by Punkrockmark on 2017-01-17Metropolis - Montreal

    AntiFlag was awesome as usual and Real Big Fish had a really nice surprise at the end!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    What a Warped Tour!

    by SinisterShawn on 2016-11-02Echo Beach - Toronto

    Reel Big Fish was by far the most memorable act when I saw them a few years ago. Their performance still stands out in my mind. I highly recommend seeing them to anyone who loves to get their *dance* on!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Super high energy

    by Ophgir on 2015-06-24The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    Tight and fun bands. Would see again. Only 4 stars cause the horns weren't very audible.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Blast from the past

    by Fordboy on 2015-06-24The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    Great sound, great bands, great people and great times. Took me back many years.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Big D and The Kids Table tainted Reel Big Fish

    by Drobot on 2012-06-25Sound Academy - Toronto

    Reel Big Fish was FANTASTIC. They sound better live than on recording which is rare for most artist these days. They played new and fan favourites from their early works. HOWEVER. Big D and The Kids Table ruined the concert for me. By their second song I wanted to leave the event and go home. The only reason I stayed was because I PAID TO SEE REEL BIG FISH. The band who opened the concert (sadly i forgot their name, their asian lead singer rocked the stage) was fantastic, they set a high bar for the rest of the evening, and the ball was dropped when Big D and The Kids Table went onto stage. The only reason I would recommend the event would be so others can witness the amazing sounds and lyrics of REEL BIG FISH and the concerts opening band (very first on stage). If you throw a concert like this again DO NOT INVITE BIG TO TO PARTICIPATE. THEY RUINED IT.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Goldfinger. My 14th time.

    by cheapjulysky on 2012-06-21Sound Academy - Toronto

    This was better than Christmas!!!! Love this band, sick live show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2012-06-20Sound Academy - Toronto

    Absolutely amazing!! As always RBF never disappoint. This time they played with Goldfinger and Big D which added to the awesomeness of this concert.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2012-06-19Sound Academy - Toronto

    very solid show right from openers to headliners any ska fan should check it out

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Streetlight Manifesto/Reel Big Fish

    by nohood on 2011-07-28Sound Academy - Toronto

    This show was great! Streetlight really played to the younger ska/punk audience, and as usual were tight and gave a high energy performance. I was bummed that they didn't play point/counterpoint, but it was still amazing! Reel Big Fish was great too. A lot of the audience left after Streetlight was done, so it was a bit more intimate. And the crowd was a bit older - obviously some 90s pop/ska fans. They were excellent and the banter was everything I hoped it would be! Hilarious. The only thing that sucked was the venue. Sound Academy has the worst layout of all time. The end.