Ska Punk Band Known for Energetic Performances & Horn-Driven Sound; Creators of "Sell Out"; Featured in "BASEketball"

Orange County, CA, USA
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Reel Big Fish Biography

Reel Big Fish is a ska punk band from Huntington Beach, California, recognized for its horn-driven sound and energetic performances. The band formed while its members were in high school, originally including vocalist Ben Guzman, guitarists Aaron Barrett and Lisa Smith, bassist Matt Wong, keyboardist Zach Gilltrap, and drummer Andrew Gonzales. After early lineup changes, Aaron Barrett assumed the role of lead singer and the group shifted its focus to ska music.

Reel Big Fish self-released its debut album, "Everything Sucks," which gained traction in ska punk and college music circles. This success led to a deal with Mojo Records, where the band recorded "Turn the Radio Off." The album, co-produced by Jay Rifkin and John Avila, helped the group expand its audience through extensive touring. The single "Sell Out" became a favorite on modern rock radio and MTV, and the album reached number 57 on the Billboard charts, remaining there for 32 weeks.

The band became known for its energetic stage shows, humorous lyrics, ironic covers of new wave pop songs, and a blend of ska and rock influences. Reel Big Fish appeared in the movie "BASEketball," performing in the stands, and their cover of "Take on Me" was featured on the film's soundtrack, receiving regular airplay on rock radio and MTV. Although mainstream interest in ska waned, the band maintained a dedicated cult following and has operated independently since leaving its major label. Reel Big Fish has been a regular act on the Vans Warped Tour, moving from smaller stages to headlining slots.

The group has released nine studio albums, including "Everything Sucks," "Turn the Radio Off," "Why Do They Rock So Hard?," and "Cheer Up!" Other releases include "Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free," their first full-length studio album after departing from Jive, and "Fame, Fortune and Fornication," which features covers of songs by Poison, Slade, and Tom Petty. "Life Sucks...Let's Dance!" is the band's ninth studio album, released through Rock Ridge Music, following "Candy Coated Fury."

Aaron Barrett has remained the only consistent member throughout the band's history. The current lineup features Barrett, trombonist Dan Regan, vocalist/trumpeter/guitarist Scott Klopfenstein, trumpeter John Christianson, bassist Derek Gibbs, saxophonist Matt Appleton, and drummer Ed "Smokey Beach" Larsen. Reel Big Fish continues to tour internationally, performing ska punk music for audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Reel Big Fish Videos

Reel Big Fish - Beer (Live at Warped Tour LB 2026)

Reel Big Fish - Beer (Live at Warped Tour LB 2026)

Live at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach July 25th 2026.

Reel Big Fish - Take on me, live @ Arena - YouTube

Reel Big Fish - Take on me, live @ Arena - YouTube

Reel Big Fish - Take on me Candy Coated Fury World Tour 2013 Arena Wien, 18.3.2013 Special thanks to the Arena crew, Thomas Löffler for recording,...

Reel Big Fish "Beer" Don't Stop Skankin Tour 2014 - YouTube

Reel Big Fish "Beer" Don't Stop Skankin Tour 2014 - YouTube

This is a great clip from the Reel Big Fish set at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA. This is off the Don't Stop Skankin Tour and was a crazy night of...

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