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The Middle East presents:
Weird Phishes - Performing Radiohead's "The Bends" in the style of Phish
Sat, 22 Nov, 7:00 PM EST
Middle East - Downstairs
472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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The Middle East presents: Weird Phishes - Performing Radiohead's "The Bends" in the style of Phish - 18+, $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show, 7:00 PM Doors
It’s been a long time since we did a full album set (let alone a full album debut) and we couldn’t be more excited to share our rendition of Radiohead’s “The Bends” with you all for the first time at The Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA. Equal parts 90s-guitar-rock and sensitive-soft-side, we’ll be running every song through the Weird Phishes filter, bringing full rearrangements, unexpected mashups, and crunchy, danceable jams, in the style of Phish. We have never been a tribute band that performs note-for-note renditions of classic records. Instead, we strive to find completely new emotion in existing works by merging the melancholy rock of Radiohead with the spirit, humor, and jams of Phish - two artists from completely different sides of the coin.
Each time we debut a full-album rendition we do our best to capture the spirit of the album, while simultaneously leaving nothing as it was. The melodies and lyrics will all be familiar, but the energy will be new and unexpected. We believe this makes for one of the most unique live music experiences possible. Even though the songs aren’t ours, the music is - and we’re excited to share it with you.
NO VAPING OR SMOKING IN THE BUILDING
*** DINE and SKIP the Line ***
Event Information
Age Limit
18+
Jam Bands
Weird Phishes
Weird Phishes
Jam Bands
Weird Phishes is exactly what it sounds like - the iconic melancholy rock songs of Radiohead completely reborn as danceable, crunchy jams. With full-album performances, unexpected mashups, and gluey funk-driven improvisation, their jam-heavy take on alt-rock classics has sparked an unexpected energy in audiences across the northeast. Cleverly avoiding the "tribute" trope, Weird Phishes continues to push the envelope of what a mashup band can be, delivering performances that need to be experienced in order to believe.
A quick glance at the band’s social media gives a glimpse into why this unlikely mashup proves worthwhile. “Bought tickets on a whim because I love both bands, had wanted to check out the club, and thought it would be amusing. I was not expecting such incredible musicianship and thought that had gone into their set...it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in years.” Said one user. “Clean, creative mashups of a favorite album and great Phish selections. Great energy.” says another. “Impossibly excellent show.”
In July 2019, Weird Phishes solidified their place in the New England jam community, playing back-to-back afterparties after Phish’s performances at Fenway Park. With a growing fanbase and an ever-changing setlist, the band continued their breakout year with a fall run to the midwest. In a weird bout of poetic justice, Weird Phishes was the last band to play at northeast jam-staple venue Nectar's before the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
When live music came back in 2021, Weird Phishes returned with a force. The band made its triumphant return with a headlining performance at the inaugural Safe and Soundz festival, and took a victory lap with appearances across the northeast at Circus of Life Festival and a sold-out performance to christen Boston's newest venue, Aeronaut Cannery.