Fishbone in Crested Butte: Part I

Had a unique opportunity this past Wednesday to see one of my favorite bands in one of my favorite places -- Fishbone in Crested Butte.  And I got permission to shoot the show, which made it even better.

The backstage door looked perfect for a venue like the Eldo Brewery.

How do you know a band tours a lot?  Having a suitcase on stage is a pretty good sign.

The set list looked good, but shorter than I was used to from Fishbone shows.

Dirty Walt Kibby took a moment to relax before the show.

It was pretty impressive to see the seven-piece band fit on a fairly small stage.  I guess they don't jump around as much as they did 23 years ago when I first saw them, so it's not a big deal.

Even though he doesn't fly around the stage like he used to, Angelo Moore still brings an unbridled intensity and passion to his performance.

Not a great picture, but Norwood's footwear was fantastic and I had to include a photo of one of his shoes.

As great as Norwood's sneakers may be, his bass playing is still even better.

Angelo still brought out the theremin for a few numbers, but it didn't feel like it was as much of a presence as it had been in the past.

Norwood seemed a bit subdued.

But let's be clear -- subdued doesn't mean any less sensational.  The man is a phenomenal musician.

Click here for Part II.