The Dub Seeds – Josh Fisphel – at Fishlips – Bakersfield, CA – February 26, 2010

Last Friday night on the 26th of Februrary, The Dub Seeds played for a packed house of 300 people at Fishlips in Bakersfield to celebrate the release of their first full- length album titled "FEELIN IT". In 2004 the band originally started out with the name "Seed", and in 2008 became known as "DUB SEEDS"  their musical style  gravitates towards a reggae punk feel while maintaining a strong California-Reggae Dub style! They have shared the stage with many great acts such as Eek A Mouse, Pepper, Fishbone, Voodoo Glowskulls,  and even some great hip hop acts such as Digital Underground and Afroman . Their versatility, sound,  and kick back vibe (which resembles bands such as 311, Slightly Stoopid, and Sublime) has earned them a great following of fans throughout the central coast area. Chris, Gizmo, and Gary, all Bakersfield locals, have a great musical chemistry that shines through in their stage performance. Friday night was no exception, Dub Seeds fans were outta their seats dancing and paying homage to this great local band.

Josh Fisphel opened the show with a really cool acoustic set. Fisphel mixes tongue in cheek humor with meaningful and sometimes dirty lyrics while singing his songs with a passion not easily matched.  I've seen him play before and I always enjoy hearing his set. The Dub Seeds came on around 10 o'clock and it was apparent who this crowd was here for. People were up singing along and dancing their asses off. The Merch table stayed occupied with fans buying c.d.'s, hacky sacs, pipe bags (provided by Bonnie Fortson of "Made With Love" hippie clothing and accessories) and other Dub Seed memorabilia. The band started out their set with the song "Inside Out" and progressed effortlessly into several other great songs from their new album. They took a break to sing  "Happy Birthday"  for a friend in true Reggae Dub Style.They are known for engaging the crowd and showing love to their loyal fans. A few songs later they broke out with the song "Mr. Pink", also featured on their new  album.

They killed it with that one! This song was geared more toward a fast paced punk genre with a Dub Seed style, and was by far my favorite song of the evening. These guys rocked the stage and everyone at Fishlips for over two hours. At the end of the night everyone seemed a lil' drunk and thoroughly satisfied with their fix of the vivacious Reggae Rock experience that The Dub Seeds are known to deliver every time they play. You can check out the Dub Seeds on their myspace page at myspace.com/dubseeds, or become a fan on facebook at facebook.com/dubseeds. Their newly released full-length album 'FEELIN IT" can also be purchased at www.reverbnation.com/dubseeds  and very soon on itunes. Also check their tour dates to see if they'll be playing any shows near you. If The Dub Seeds don't get you up and groovin', chances are you may have smoked a lil bit to much ganga before the show!
 

-J. Moncrief-
Big Wheel Music Scene Reporter

 

More photos of the show can be seen HERE

 
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