Fishbone and Bite Me Bambi took advantage of a day off from Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus tour to play Empire Underground. They were joined by Albany’s own Girth Control to jumpstart the night.

Review and Photos by Pat Rogers for NYS Music

Angelo Moore of Fishbone at Empire Underground (June 18, 2025) – photo by Pat Rogers for NYS Music

Two songs in, Angelo Moore launched himself into the crowd, mic in hand, surfing a sea of raised fists. He didn’t sing a word. He didn’t need to. He was conducting the energy itself. Moments later, he directed their trumpet player into the crowd too. Another body floating over the chaos, urged forward by the bandleader’s wild grin. It was theater. It was madness. It was Fishbone.

– Pat Rogers for NYS Music

Photos by Timothy Reidy for RadioRadioX

Angelo Moore of Fishbone at Empire Underground (June 18, 2025) – photo by Timothy Reidy for RadioRadioX

Review by Andy Scullin / Photos by Leif Zurmuhlen for Metroland Now

Taking their name from the classic line uttered by Tara Reid in the movie Josie and the Pussycats, Bite Me Bambi brought all of the energy of a ska-infused spin class. Lead vocalist Tahlena Chikami somehow remained pitch-perfect while jumping around the stage with all the fervor of a riot, with charm to match. The fact that she also mentioned having “like, seven whiskeys” before the show, made her performance all that more impressive.

– Andy Scullin for Metroland Now