Reel Big Fish

Words cannot describe the enjoyment me and my friend Gary felt at this concert it was our first concert and it will be a memory we will never forget from meeting Aaron Barrett before the show all the amazing bands and being the only ones outside the tour bus to get stuff signed by the bands. It was a night we will never forget and th 3 hour car ride there was definitely worth it.

Anti-flag was absolutely amazing! Reel big fish was as well! Merch was reasonable and the sound and show was great.

Always a good show but seeing them again after so long, was incredible!!

I've seen reel big fish a number of times and they never put on a bad show. They pretty much covered all the bases between their numerous recordings including a few from their latest cover album "Fame, Fortune and Fornication." Opening with their older cover of Ah-Ha's "Take on Me" to closing with a fan-favorite "Sell Out," from their first major break out disc each song was played with energetic glee that prove the fish simply love to perform. Other hits performed were "Beer," "Everything Sucks," "She has a Girlfriend Now," and the great multi-genre medley of "Suburban Rhythm." (Played reggae, punk, blues, country and metal stylee.) I recommend this tour for anyone that loves to dance and have a good time, oh and liking ska music doesn't hurt either. The English Beat performed great as well, they most likely got a higher fan fare from the older crowd. "Save it For Later," is a staple for any reggae/ska show to have. Unfortunately I missed the Supervillains but from what I heard they were more on the rock side and a little too loud.

The venue was great and the opening and main act were even better. Jolly good time

they were aiight. english beat was AWESOME. supervillains were annoying, and RBF never disapoints.

This show was a good time, old time ska hasn't died as long as the English Beat is still playing, sounding as solid as ever and keeping the audience entertained. The Reel Big Fish showcased their strong musical talent, but the between and in-song dialogue between the band is getting a bit old after 2 years. Overall though a great show, I would recommend this show.

The queers were terrible. Reel big fish gave me the undying gift of ska. They were great

Reel Big Fish definitely knows how to ensure that everyone in the crowd has a good time!

This was the best night ever! Anti-Flag was amazing. I am not sure who Bally-Hoo was, but they were awful. The opening band, Phew, Phew, Phew was adoreable. Anti-Flag always does an excellent job. They are such the happyness

Anti-Flag was enjoyable, punk-rock with compassion, and then RBG brought down the house! I wasn't looking forward to the new Masquerade venue, because I'm quite fond of the old North Avenue mill location, but have to admit the new Underground Atlanta digs are a vast improvement as far as stage, sound, lighting, ventilation, parking, in fact darn near everything was better and more convenient.

Anti-Flag never disappoints. I've seen them countless times over the years in Detroit. This was my first time outside of Michigan, and it was just great.

I absolutely loved this show. It was an amazing time! I wish I could go to it again! It was great to see them play there whole original album.

Amazing show real big fish an and anti-flag killed it !!!!!

Having seen both headliners on Warped tour, I could not really understand the pairing on an anniversary tour, but it worked. Both bands were at the top of their game and the presentation of their 20th anniversary ground breaking albums (can I say albums?). Have always been a fan of Anti Flag based on their sound and attitude. They delivered once again. Reel Big Fish was just as fun live as their album was 20 years ago. The 2 bands may be polar opposites in regard to style, but both delivered what they do best. Ska, punk, attitude and a smirk. Openers Direct Hit (punk) and Ballyhoo (Ska/Pop) entertained as well and made the first hour a smooth transition to the headliners.

We had so much fun. I have never been inside the venue and it was great in there. Bands were amazing, and the security, for the first time, didn't stand in front of all the pictures I was trying to take. It was my second time seeing Anti Flag and first seeing Reel Big Fish and I wish I could do it all over again!

Amazing show! I wish I could re-live it! I am seriously considering going to New York to see Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag again!

As always Real Big Fish is a great show ,the album turn off the radio stands the test of time . I always go to see them with my youngest son who now has his own ska band " hogans last smash "

Great show. Opening bands Direct Hit and Ballyhoo were excellent as well. Of course, the sound guys kept the volume at only 7-8 for the openers, but still good. Hadn't seen Ant-Flag before, but a pleasant surprise for sure.

Great show!- RBF and opening acts esp. Anti flag were kickass

All the bands were awesome. One of few shows I have been to where the openers didn't suck and I've been to many. Theater was standing room but had a slanting floor. I could see no matter where I stood. The venue was easy to get to. Overall, a lot of fun.

Where else can you dance to vintage ska after listening to sappy sounding pop songs performed by 4 masked hooligans? At a Reel Big Fish show w/ Masked Intruder opening. Both acts engaged the crowd with great energy. If you don't leave smiling you meed to get your funny bone checked.

As usual, the greatest band ever sounded spectacular and kept the croud rockin' all night. My family says they want to go see them again in january. Fine by me!

I've seen RBF a lot, and this was by far my favorite performance. Great stage energy, not too much talking and goofing off, just the right amount of funny. Crowd interactions were good. No complaints here! PPL MVR is one of the weirdest things I've ever seen, but the music was quite good and the performance was mesmerizing.

One of the best shows I have been to in YEEEEEARS! Such a great time, great energy, & most importantly, drama free.

Reel Big Fish along with the two opening bands really knew how to put on a show!!! It was a very energetic show and everyone in the audience was really cool with one another, we were all just there together and having a blast! I got to crowd surf and dance it was definitely worth and I'm surprised at how little the tickets were considerin how long the show was and how great the performers were!!!! I definitely recommend it!!!!

The show was epic. It only got four stars because I just don't give out five stars, but it was probably in my top five favorite shows. Great venue, great set and the Reel Big Fish did not disappoint.

RBF. Single handedly (well, more like a dozen hands) keeping SKA alive past the late 80's.

Reel Big Fish put on an awesome show. It was great listening to all their classic music while watching each member put on an individual show. A great bunch of guys really having a lot of fun while making sure the crowd is too.

Great show, Reel big Fish is still as great as ever! Suburban Legends was amazing! Maxies were alright.

Wicked pissah khed. The show was amazing. If you're like me and find it impossible to let go of the 90's then this is the band for you guy.

thank you Aaron Barrett for still doing this...gotta get the speed back on those solo laps but great man candy coated fury is great jah bless

It was a great time at a great venue. I can't think of anything negative other than Guinness not on tap but in a can. The bands all sounded great and it could have gone on longer.

Always a great concert, great music and lots of fun. Venue is awesome.

Great show! Couldn't ask for a better night. all the classics

Reel Big Fish have been thru lots of member changes and still keep the crowd moving from start to finish. Always worth going. If you're nervous about body surfers overhead, stand towards the back and watch the fun. Good crowd, just having fun.

RBF always put on a great show. Tons of energy and they play all the hits and great covers. Highly recommended!!

Reel Big Fish deliver the goods. Great performances throughout by Aaron and RBF. All the hits and more with mind boggling precision and virtuosity by the whole band. Well worth the price of admission. Get a seat in the back if you're over 40 or allergic to moshing. Suburban Legends also very entertaining - a great opener. The Maxies from Greenland, well, they did have a dancing polar bear on stage for a couple of minutes. That was the only fun part.. If I were the Maxies, I would perform in full Lucha Libre masks too! Saying M*^herf@!*er alot is not cool or edgy or endearing to American audiences - kinda sad. Skip the Maxies and get dessert before the show. Wish I had.

Ninth time seeing Reel Big Fish. They never disappoint. You gotta see them play if you listen to ska. Tons of fun all night long.

Loved it all! The music, the venue and the people!!!

Great show. Love the venue. Love the acts. Each time we've seen LTJ they put on an amazing performance. Authority Zero and RBF brought the house down!

On Thursday, January 2nd, I went to the Reel Big Fish/ The Pietasters show at The House of Blues on Sunset Strip. Ska shows are few and far between these days. So when a ska show comes around, I make a point to see it. I was very excited for this show because I had not seen Reel Big Fish in 5 years, and The Pietasters rarely tour California. Both bands did not disappoint. The Pietasters had a huge 8-piece line up and played a great mix of ska, soul, and just enough punk for the crowd. Reel Big Fish has gone through many line up changes over the years, but the current line up was very solid. Reel Big Fish played many of their classics like "Sell Out" and Beer" as well as some of their newer songs. They ended their set with their cover of A-ha's "Take On Me". The Maxies, Mighty Mongo, and Suburban Legends were the supporting acts, and all performed very well. Mighty Mongo was my favorite of the 3. Even having driven 36 hours straight from Tampa, FL, they played their hearts out.

An absolutely amazing show. The crowd was exuberantly excited, and it showed that the bands truly cared about that. They fed off the energy and it was incredible to see it. It was my friend's first concert.

I enjoyed reel big fish and would/have recommend this to friend(s)!!! I've seen them many times at house of blues and will continue to see them!

RBF hit it big in the 90's with their new age ska pop, this concert was awesome. There's a huge sweaty mosh pit full of skankers and crowd surfers. I see a lot of shows from grunge to country and none come close to this energy.

Great show, one of the best ska shows i've seen in a LONG time :D

amazing show, so much sweat and bruises... amazing amazing amazing

Basically, this was the best concert ever. The bands were great, the fans were energetic, and I couldn't walk for days because I skanked so hard. Furthermore, the venue was incredible. It was this old church with some neon lighting. This was definitely the closest I've ever been to having a religious experience. It was mind-blowing.

I've seen both Streetlight Manifesto and Reel Big Fish once before, but this performance was unlike anything I've seen and heard!!! KDHX's Will Kyle gave a review that can put it into words better than I can - go look it up!

Amazing concert. The Maxies weren't my favorite style of music but Ruby, Streetlight, and RBF killed it. Best concert I've been to in a while.

Ruby Rodeo Love came out first and they were good. Definitely better as a live band. Then The Maxies came out and they were not good, definitely not a band to recommend to a friend. But the real reason I went was for the next two bands, and I was not disappointed. Streetlight Manifesto rocked on the stage for about an hour and they were amazing! Tomas Kalnoky, lead singer, had a few funny things to say in between songs but mostly they went from song to song to song which was sweet. Then Reel Big Fish came out and played for a little over an hour and they were just as freaking awesome as Streetlight. Aaron Barrett, lead singer, was funny with his jokes about the audience and about The Maxies. I was lucky to get to see two of my favorite bands in one night. I would definitely pay to see either bands again.

Street parking- no problem. The line- quick. The venue- so gorgeous. The bands- off the hook amazing!!! The crowd- fun, sweaty, happy people jumping and moshing and skanking. Streetlight Manifesto was so energetic and musically mindblowing. Reel Big Fish was just as fun and cocky as ever. Great sets by both. The crowd down stairs was crazy fun. The seating upstairs was comfy and we had an awesome view. Over-all a fantastic night.

I ordered my tickets when I heard about the event around September. My boyfriend loves anything ska in general, but when I found out it was the Aquabats... and Reel Big Fish? I was totally sold. I got the tickets as an anniversary present for him. And he loved it. I don't think I've ever been in such an excited crowd (or been hit by so many crowd surfers.) Even the opening acts Koo Koo Kanga Roo and Suburban Legends were fantastic. They really got you off the ground and into the show. We were in the very front by the stage for the Aquabats and Suburban Legends show, but opted to stay back for the Reel Big Fish crowd. During a few songs, we were out mingling with Koo Koo Kanga Roo members Bryan and Neil. We took pictures with Bryan, got some shirts and a coloring book, and then bought Suburban Legend's EP and DVD. Overall: Best show I've been to yet.

I love Reel Big Fish- they are by far my favorite band and I am in my 40 s. These guys put on an entertaining show, they are extremely talented and their songs are so ingenious. We can all relate to everything they sing about. I would highly recommend that people see this band!

Favorite band of all time, and I saw them for my first time last year and I was so thrilled that I got to meet them, they turned out to be just as rad epic guys as they are when they are playing

Reel Big Fish's concert was my first concert ever and it was totally unforgettable! The guys are high energy and have a great stage presence. The music is awesome and everyone was singing along, myself included. Great job RBF!

Honestly, not the best performance I've seen from RBF; there were a couple of songs they left out of the setlist that i'd heard before live and loved, and i understand it probably gets old playing the same songs every night on tour so i'm not too bummed about it. but other than that it was an amazing show as always. They played some good stuff off of their two latest albums "Monkeys for Nothin and the Chimps for Free" and "Fame, Fortune, and Fornication" which were great live, as well as some classics off their other albums, all of which are equally amazing. There were great tunes as well as hilarious segues and dialogues from Aaron and Scott which are always entertaining and makes the show that much more fun. I was also very impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd too, it's great to see so many people who love the band as much as i do. It was an altogether awesome experience, and i recommend anyone who hasn't seen them live to do so asap!

Despite the rowdiness of the croud Reel Big Fish played an excellent show. They played their entire Turn Off The Radio album and they have a great stage presence that doesn't fail to entertain.

The Supervillains opened and started the show off right, by getting everyone dancing and getting the audience into it! then The English Beat came on. Before seeing them live the only song I knew by them was "MIrror In the Bathroom" but by the end i realized that i knew most of their songs and they were great live! They were dancing all over and were hilarious! Reel BIg Fish went on last and played "Take On Me" to start their set. the moment the drummer came one the crowd went nuts and didn't stop until they left the parking garage! They were definetly the best band that played that night! When they ended their second encore with "Sell Out" we (the audience) stayed for 15 minutes after they walked off chanting "ONE MORE SONG" even though they had played almost all of them!

It was my 2nd show for the Beat so far this year, great show, Dave and Anthony in good form, all band members are awesome. It was my first time seeing Reel Big Fish, who I really enjoyed...........the opening bands, for sure had some talent, but........ I am a little jaded in my love of the original late 70's early 80's bands... especially the english bands The Beat being in my opinion.... (As I think quite a lot of my own point of view.)...an icon for their time and genre of music!...Anyone who has never been to see The English Beat and likes Ska, doesnt know what they are missing!.Will be at Allentown Show, and highly reccomend Ska lovers go check it out...........

The bands were amazing....the crowd was pumped and the beer was cold :) I saw RBF back in 98 or so with Save Ferris and was so excited when I heard they were coming around. Brought my hubby and 4 friends who only knew one song....Sellout....and they are most definitely fans now. Everyone had a blast and the venue was awesome. I absolutely will go see them again!

OMG this event was AMAZING!!!!! The SupperVillians were great. I tell you this when I first baught the tickets and saw the other bands name The English Beat I youtubed them and wasnt into them but now seeing them live they were fun I diged their set it was fun. But Reel Big Fish was the highlight of the night. Fun Fun Fun night!!!!!

Reel Big Fish and The English Beat brought together two ska bands from different waves under one roof in the Nokia Theatre in Times Square. The English Beat, of what's considered the Second Wave of ska from the late 70s and early 80s, brought with them many fans in their 30s and 40s, some of whom had their kids in tow wearing Reel Big Fish t-shirts. Reel Big Fish's main audience meanwhile consisted of more young kids, teenagers, and people in their 20s and 30s who spent most of the time on the lower level and in the pits. These show-goers came for the Third Wave RBF, who rose to popularity in the 90s with bands like No Doubt and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. However, this night everyone skanked together to the beat of the legendary ska bands. Second Wave or Third Wave, the fans came to dance to ska music. The Supervillains, with drummer on lead vocals, played a solid opening set. As The English Beat got ready to rock the house, the Second Wave ska crowd descended upon the floor where the younger kids were opening up pits. The crowd danced to "Twist and Crawl" and went nuts for The English Beat's hit "Mirror in the Bathroom". It seems that there was too much crowd surfing for singer Dave Wakeling, as he surmised "I heard that anyone who crowd surfs is a virgin." That didn't seem to put a damper on the crowd surfing though. Reel Big Fish opened great, twice actually. After accidentally turning on his wah pedal too early, Aaron sent the band back to re-do the intro. Nonetheless, the crowd loved hearing the opening riff to "Take On Me" twice, and the antics of Aaron and Reel Big Fish are well known. From their live album, "Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album", several of the tracks are witty verbal exchanges between bandmates and the crowd. RBF played several songs from their newest album, an all-cover album called "Fame, Fortune, and Fornication," including Poison's "Nothing But a Good Time" Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" and the Edna's Goldfish ska tune, "Veronica Sawyer." During the crowd favorite, "Beer," Aaron played the solo behind his head. While not everyone knew the words to many of the songs, it seemed like the entire audience was singing along to "Beer". It was almost hard to hear the band singing it. Closing the show, the band played parts of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" but got serious for their last number, "Sell Out."

Had a blast!!! Always a great venue!! Drank a lot of ice cold beers. The idiot at the main gate needed to have at least a little bit of knowledge of what he was suppose to be doing. I asked him where the will call was and he didn't know. And responded in a rude way. Just to find out he was standing 10 feet away. But others then that had a blast and RBF rocked as usual. Saw them 10 years ago at the Concrete Street Ampitheatre. Had a blast back then too

Reel Big Fish always puts on an entertaining program. Mostly played older hits with a few of the new songs and of course some great covers sprinkled in. Opening acts Tunnel Vision and The Expendables were also great however The Queers' performance was forgettable - guitar was so loud you couldn't hear the vocals. Venue was very small meaning the dance pit was much closer to the front than usual. Lots of spilled drinks on the wooden dance floor. Crowd was very excitable leading to a good atmosphere overall. I did not have a chance to partake in the craft beer experience earlier in the day.

Amazing show, great opening bands. Venue security was going a little over the top, though. Chill out and let people enjoy the show!

They were very entertaining and truly cared about putting on a great show

Awesome night. Would see them again in an instant!!

Very good, lots of fun, authority zero was a good opening act. The show was easy to see, and had quality sound

The venue was absolutely fantastic, and the bands that played were amazing. The moshing and dancing was constant, and I've never had so much fun at a cnoncert.

Authority Zero, Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish all gave tight, high-energy performances. Highly recommend staying in one of the bar areas to get some of the excitement and less of other people's sweat.

i was only vaguely familiar with less than jake (LTJ, as the drunk guy in front of me insisted they were called) before attending this concert. really, i was in it just to take my boyfriend to see Reel Big Fish. Less than Jake blew me away with their huge energy and the party vibe they created with their show. they had hype guys interacting with the audience the whole time, sending confetti, Tshirts, toiler paper, and beer into the crowd throughout the show. definitely would see again! Oh and Reel Big Fish (RBF?) was just as great as i expected them to be! Loved the part during the encore where they redid the same song in a bunch of different genres and made us dance in a style to reflect each genre.

Great show, great energy, haven't been to a Less Than Jake or a Reel Big Fish in a while and they never let you down.

Besides the chaos and craziness that are mosh pits at the Electric Factory, I really enjoyed the show that Reel Big Fish had put on. Now I know to stay on the second level so that I don't get pushed and punched and kicked in the face by random strangers. Less Than Jake was alright, and Authority Zero was not really understandable at all when it came to their lyrics. It was all worth it though to see Reel Big Fish who had an amazing horn line that you just stare at in awe when they play notes up in the stratosphere.

I am a huge LTJ fan and have seen them many times, and they didn't disappoint. They were great, but their set a little short given that they were opening for RBF. So onto the main event with RBF, whom I'd never seen before. It didn't take long to totally get into their music, the mosh pit was rolling, and they actually outperformed LTJ! What a surprise! I will see them again and recommend you do too. And as a bonus, the pit was a happy one. People helped each other up, and fun was had by all.

All 3 bands were great, hands down one my of favorite concert!!

Packed house! Amazing energy from the band and crowd!

Great venue! Hope they keep bringing punk rock back too the I.E.

House of blues awesome venue! Not too big not too small. Could get close to the band and be part of all the skanking good times!

Reel Big Fish could be the most underrated band in the history of bands and underrating. They put on a high energy show that was unforgettable. I can't wait to see them again!

This event was skatastic! !! I got a spot right confront of Aaron! The fans are super cool and nice as well. We stayed right down the street from the venue,which turns out to be a really good idea. The drinks are very priced so be sure to pre game if your into that.

Opening shows were highly entertaining. Specially the Disney covers. RBF had even us old farts moshing.

Reel Big Fish were great as always, but the openers (Beebs and Her Money Makers and Suburban Legends) were fantastic! This made for an amazing show from start to finish.

I took my husband as a surprise for his birthday as he is a huge fan and I was so impressed. We had a blast! The band sounded just like they do on our Itunes and the crowd was super fun. Great concert!!

This show was incredible! The opening bands were incredibly talented and a lot of fun. Reel Big Fish sounds perfect live. The music was great, their performance was great, and it was one of the best shows I've been to in a long time!

Have been a Reel Big Fish fan for about 10 years. They're still amazing after all this time. They did an amazing set, almost two hours(!) and got in everyones favorite song, and then came back with a nice 4-5 song encore! The new trombone player is quite good. Still love seeing them at intimate venues. Got to meet Ryland (drummer) and he signed his new solo album for me. Great night!!

Reel Big Fish was AMAZING as always. Skanked the night away with beautiful music and an awesome crowd.

This band is so much fun!! Love the way the entire crowd gets into the music and sings along with every song!

I am a very big fan of Five Iron Frenzy, so when I found out that they'd be performing close to my area, I made sure to get to the show. I had to show up late, but luckily, I got to the show just in time to find a spot and watch the band take the stage. Five Iron rocked the show that night. Playing great fan favorites and new songs from the new album. Reese Roper, the lead singer, was a joy to watch on stage with his silly dances and goofy attitude. And constant talk about bald eagles eating jewels and pooping great things. Really. I was a little disappointed that their set list wasn't longer, but I understand that they were the final opening band. Then Reel Big Fish took the stage. To be honest, I don't know many RBF songs, but nonetheless, I really enjoyed their set. They were funny, they were energetic, and they helped us all have a great time. I can't say much else, considering I don't know many of their songs, but I can say that they were truly enjoyable and I'd probably go see them again. Overall, awesome night, even though I did come late and missed the first two acts. Great show, great bands, great night.

Went to a local college show to save myself some driving and what a mistake. I have see RBF over a dozen times and waa never disappointed before this show.RBF's entire set, encore included, lasted exactly 58 minutes. Also, it was the G rated version of a RBF show with zero cursing, so obviously they weren't able to play about 75% of their songs. It just sucked. The crowd was the same age as usual, so I'm not sure why they censorwd themselves to suc h a degree. Additionally, I last saw them in February 2013 and they did this little banter bit before they played Beer...they played Tequila and Red Red wine and Margaritaville...well skip ahead to this show in November 2013 and they did the same exact bit verbatim. It was very disappointing, and Im sad to day I think this was my last RBF show.

What an amazing show. They keep getting better and better every time

All of my kids enjoyed the show. My 11 yr old boy's calves are still hurting from all the dancing. Thanks rbf!

Electric Factory is a great venue for concerts. Reel Big Fish never disappoints, and their new trombone player is AWESOME. I never heard Beebs & Her Moneymakers, Beautiful Bodies, or Five Iron Frenzy before. Not the biggest fan of Beautiful Bodies, it's not my type of music, but the singer was full of energy. Loved the other two! Beebs knows how to get a crowd hyped, and their cover of Wrecking Ball was definitely better than the Miley Cyrus version.

Amazing show like usual. Nothing but the best from RBF.

superfun! although they started way late...too many opening bands...and ended late! good thing we didn't take the train in from the suburbs or we would've missed the end or the train!

First time seeing Ree Big Fish & Goldfinger. Took my cousin and our daughters. We had the best time ever! The bands were highly entertaining and they really got the audience involved. I definitely intend to see them again.

Best all around show I have seen in a long while. Both of the opening bands played excellent shows for their 30 minutes and then were available at their merch tables most of the night. Five Iron Frenzy was a fantastic sub for Goldfinger and Reel Big Fish's live show is still better than your live show.

Reel Big Fish was great, but the opener order was a little funny. A local ska band by the name of Unlikely Alibi played first. Unlikely Alibi had a solid set with a nice balance of warm horn and vocal harmonies, and get up and dance rhythms and lyrics. The next group was a trio that played great, but would have had a better sound with a horn section. The opener before RBF was a pop punk band from Cincinnati. Most of the crowd there didn't get it. There were a few jumpers who were familiar with the genre, but most of the older folks weren't interested or didn't have the energy.

Wasn't expecting too much but both bands were great. Tons of energy and lots of interaction with the audience. Loved it.

YA YA YA !! Sick show looked forward to seeing them for a long time