I’ll be the first to admit that I used to be wary of tribute bands, but Badfish is sure to bring a great show to Columbia.
####The lowdown
Badfish – A Sublime Tribute Band is making a stop at The Blue Note on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The show starts at 9:00 p.m., and tickets are $15.
Doors open at 8:00 p.m., and parking is available downtown on the street or in the garage on Cherry Street.
####The artists
Badfish plays Sublime songs written before singer-songwriter Brad Nowell died.
“[Badfish has] replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts,” according to the band’s website. “Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime.”
The band has toured across the country and is currently on their Slowride 2017 tour, playing venues from New York City to Los Angeles.
Joining Badfish is Fayuca, a five-member band known within their genre for politically charged songs such as “Por Que Seguir,” meaning “Why follow.”
####Noteworthy tunes
_Because Badfish is a tribute band, I’ve listed songs from Sublime that should get you ready for the show_
**“Summertime”** by Sublime
It would be impossible for me to suggest anything by Sublime without first recommending this song. It is a classic.
**”Badfish”** by Sublime
The inspiration for the tribute band’s name, this song was of great importance to the Sublime culture. Not to mention, “Tell me, are you a badfish too?” is a fantastic line.
**“Garden Grove”** by Sublime
Another classic, “Garden Grove” embodies the diverse styles signature to the band and the unique sound of their album, _Sublime_.
**“Smoke Two Joints”** by Sublime
In a video of the performance, Badfish covers this song with a twist and even brought in the crowd. Be prepared to hear it when they visit The Blue Note.
**“Tricky Sneaky Sleeves”** by Fayuca
Fayuca plays an interesting mix, much like Sublime, and includes both Spanish and English in their music. This acoustic version will give an idea of what the show will be like.
####If you like these, try:
**“Don’t Stop”** by Slightly Stoopid
This song certainly sounds inspired by Sublime and may be a nostalgic alternative to the original band.
**“Beautiful Disaster”** by 311
Sublime explored a variety of styles in their music, and this song embodies some of the more prominent ones, like sweet reggae-rock instrumentals.