Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime

Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime & Red NOT Chilli Peppers

Fri • Jul 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington, NC

The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic

band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist

and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose

long associated with Sublime's music, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime continues to channel the

spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute

bands is that they have replicated Sublime's essence, developing a scene and dedicated

following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts. Badfish make their mark

on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime. They perform not as Sublime would have,

or did, but as Badfish does.