Reel Big Fish July 24, 2006

Reel Big Fish

Rock / Ska-Punk:
Reel Big Fish were one of the legions of Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following the commercial success of No Doubt and Sublime. Like most of their peers, the band was distinguished by their hyperkinetic stage shows, juvenile humor, ironic covers of new wave pop songs, and metallic shards of ska. The group cultivated an underground following that broke into the mainstream in the summer of 1997, when their single "Sell Out" became a modern rock radio and MTV favorite. Based in Huntington Beach, California, Reel Big Fish was originally a trio comprised of vocalist/guitarist Aaron Barrett, bassist Matt Wong and drummer Andrew Gonzales. At that stage, the group was a conventional rock band with pop-metal leanings that covered both classic rock and Top 40 songs — it was music designed for frat parties. After several months, the band discovered ska and decided to add horn players. Their 1995 debut album, Everything Sucks became a word-of-mouth underground hit in ska-punk and college circles.

With Special Guests MXPX, Streetlight Manifesto, Whole Wheat Bread, Transition

Mon. Jul. 24

Admission:
Advance: $20
Day of Show: $20

Times:
Door: 6:00 PM

Advance Tickets
On Sale: Now!

At: www.ticketmaster.com or at the door day of the show

Official Website: http://www.meridianhouston.com