I went to the show with my girlfriend. She never really listened to ska music, but she said "I love No Doubt, so I probably would like it." I had seen RBF several years ago at The Tabernacle, and I was hoping they'd still be that good.
We were both thoroughly entertained! The band is as good or better than ever. The songs from the new album are just as good as RBF's older stuff. The band was bursting with energy, playing for and with the audience, feeding off one another's energy. The crowd added to the ambiance in true 1990's ska form; there was crowd surfing, skanking, and even a mosh at various times during the show. The crowd was well behaved, and the staff was very patient at picking up surfers as they got to the edge of the audience (I certainly would have been tired hauling bodies up for hours at a time). Even the bar staff was all smiles, so kudos to the Masquerade staff for their efforts!
Reel Big Fish is a party! The band clearly still loves what they do, and they respect, appreciate, and love their fans. They have CDs available at CHEAP prices (I recommend the two disc live album with concert DVD included). Even if you've never heard of them, you will have a ball seeing and hearing Reel Big Fish. If you are already a fan, you won't be disappointed. These guys are still at the top of their game, doing 250 shows a year! Do yourself a favor and go, daddy-o!
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Mon, Feb 11, 2013 @
Favorite moment: TIE: the medley leading into "Beer", and the cover of "the Promise", which is also on the new CD. @
Setlist: Songs from the late 1900's, songs about ex-girlfriends, songs about bandmates, songs for partying, and new soon-to-be classics from the new disc, "Candy Coated Fury". @
Opening act(s): The Pilfers & Dan Potthast @