Happy Birthday Trey

Phish Fryday

Justin picked a good one today, 12/7/97 from the Nutter Center. If you haven't heard this one yet, check it out - then go buy it at LivePhish.com.

I had the honr of being at the show. One of 'those' shows where everything clicked from start to finish. The second set Reba was a nice bust-out, and hit the perfect peak....ahh, the good ole days.

West Coast Trey

In addition to the previously announced run of dates in October, Trey Anastasio will perform three more shows the first week of November. The band will make stops in Memphis, TN, Boone, NC and Ithaca, NY as they make their way back east from celebrating Halloween in Austin, TX. The band will also head back out on the road in December, performing a string of dates in California. Ticket pre-sales for the California shows go on sale Thursday, September 28.

Full Trey Anastasio Schedule:

10.08.06 Webster Hall | New York,NY
10.09.06 Webster Hall | New York,NY
10.11.06 Electric Factory | Philadelphia,PA
10.13.06 Charlottesville Pavilion | Charlottesville,VA
10.14.06 House of Blues | Myrtle Beach,SC
10.15.06 Thomas Wolfe Auditorium | Asheville,NC
10.18.06 The Vic Theatre | Chicago,IL
10.19.06 The Vic Theatre | Chicago,IL
10.20.06 Cintas Center | Cincinnati,OH
10.21.06 Michigan Theatre | Ann Arbor,MI
10.23.06 Fox Theatre | Boulder,CO
10.24.06 Fox Theatre | Boulder,CO
10.27.06 Orleans Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas,NV
10.28.06 Orleans Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas,NV
10.29.06 Sam Boyd Stadium | Las Vegas,NV
10.31.06 Stubb's BBQ | Austin,TX
11.02.06 New Daisy Theatre | Memphis,TN
11.03.06 Holmes Center | Boone,NC
11.04.06 Cornell University | Ithaca,NY
12.06.06 Eureka Municipal Auditorium | Eureka,CA
12.07.06 The Warfield | San Francisco,CA
12.08.06 The Warfield | San Francisco,CA
12.09.06 Ventura Theater | Ventura,CA
12.10.06 The Wiltern LG | Los Angeles,CA

Trey Band on Letterman

From Trey.com

Trey and his band will appear on The Late Show With David Letterman on Monday, October 2nd. The band will perform "Dragonfly," the first single from Bar 17, which will hit stores the next day -- Tuesday, October 3rd. Check your local listings for specific broadcast information.

While We're Talking Rebas

A classic from 10/31/94

Phish Friday

I figured I would start my choice off with a personal favorite, the 2/20/93 Reba, which many of you have heard me claim this to be the "best ever".

While I'm well aware that everyone has their own favorites, and there are some great NYE performances along with a few mixed in amidst history, this one just continues to stand out for the start to finish intensity, context within a suburb show, driving progression and as a friend simply put it "Raining Bliss"

Enjoy - Reba 2/20/93 - Roxy Theatre, Atlanta, GA: http://www.gadiel.com/phish/mp3/Reba.mp3

Everyone Orchestra to Tour

The Everyone Orchestra is going out on the road in October.

Cast of PLAYERS for Everyone Orchestra, 10/3-8 includes:
Matt Butler – Conducting, Percussion/Drums
Peter Apfelbaum – Horns
(t)Julee Avallone – Horns, Vocals
*Jeff Coffin – Saxophone
Jon Fishman - Drums
Asher Fulero - Keyboards
Jamie Janover– Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion
*Steve Kimock – Guitar
Scott Law – Guitar, Vocals
Jamie Masefield - Mandolin
Reed Mathis - Bass
Plus Special Guests

*Steve Kimock & Jeff Coffin appear October 6, 7 & 8
(t) Julee Avallone appears October 3, 4 & 5

EVERYONE ORCHESTRA FALL TOUR DATES:

October 3 Pearl St. Northampton, MA
Live Painter: Daniel Dubois aka DangerDan

October 4 The Paradise Boston, MA
Live Painter: Daniel Dubois aka DangerDan

October 5 Toad’s Place New Haven, CT
Live Painters: Tammy Bick and Bette Shaw

October 6 Recher Theater Towson, MD
Live Painters: Jonathon Blake and Brett Greiman

October 7 State Theater Falls Church, VA
Live Painter: Jonathon Blake

October 8 House of Blues Atlantic City, NJ
Live Painters: Jonathon Blake and Brianne Diomede

Visit EveryoneOrchestra.com for more info

It Doesn't Matter

I was shuffling around YouTube tonight for a little attempted ramble and came across this gem from 12/31/99.

The Rhythm Devils to Tour

The Rhythm Devils featuring Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Mike Gordon, Steve Kimock, Sikiru Adepoju and Goapele will be touring in October.

10/17/06 Harrisburg, PA Sunoco Thr.
10/18/06 Sayersville, NJ Starland Ballroom
10/19/06 Columbus, OH Promowest Pavilion
10/21/06 Toledo, OH Stranahan Thr.
10/22/06 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
10/24/06 Chicago, IL Chicago Thr.
10/25/06 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Thr.
10/29/06 Las Vegas, NV Vegoose Music Festival

Visit RhythmDevils.net for all the info

Phish Esther Music Video

The rare & mostly unseen Phish video for Esther

Phish Friday

Justin from livemusicblog and I are gonna try to start spreading the goods on Fridays.

Today, he's rocking out to the Theme From The Bottom > Dog Log > Mango Song from 9/17/00. Check it out

My turn next week...any suggestions?

Win a Guitar Lesson with Trey

Now here's a way to sell albums!

BAR 17 PRE-ORDER CONTEST: WIN A GUITAR LESSON FROM TREY!

In celebration of Trey's upcoming studio release, Bar 17, each album pre-order from the Trey online store not only comes with a free "18 Steps" bonus album, but each customer will automatically be entered to win a opportunity to take a guitar lesson from Trey! The winner will receive a pair of tickets to a show of their choice on the upcoming Fall Tour (excluding the Vegoose shows) where they will have the opportunity to arrive early for soundcheck and sit with Trey for a half hour to talk guitar shop and theory with Trey. The winner can choose to bring their own acoustic guitar or use one of Trey's signature Limited Edition Martin acoustics. No previous guitar experience is necessary and all customers who have already placed pre-orders will automatically be entered in the contest. The contest and pre-sale end 10/3 when "Bar 17" becomes available in stores. All pre-orders will be shipped on or before the release date, for full pre-order details and contest information please visit Trey.com.

Pre-order link.

JEFF SIPE JOINS FALL TOUR

From Trey.com

We regretfully announce that our good friend and drummer Raymond Weber will not be joining us for our upcoming fall tour. Due to an abrupt and serious case of appendicitis, Raymond will be physically unable to perform at our fall dates. "I spoke with Raymond's wife Robin yesterday and she says that he is doing much better" says Trey, "They expect a full recovery but the most important thing for him right now is a lot of rest. The last year has been so incredible playing with him and we can't wait to reconnect but right now his health is the top priority. We wish him the best and hope he has a full and speedy recovery."

In his absence we are pleased to welcome old friend and musical collaborator Jeff Sipe. Trey and Jeff have shared many stages throughout their careers. From about 1990-1993 Phish toured with Col. Bruce Hampton & The Aquarium Rescue Unit (which also includes Jimmy Herring and Oteil Burbridge). The two bands toured almost exclusively for years, sharing both stages and hotel rooms. "Jeff was and still is one of my favorite drummers ever" says Trey, "I remember the first time I saw Jeff play, Phish and Widespread Panic shared a bill at the Georgia Theatre in Athens and Dave Schools and I went to see the ARU after our gig. It was the first show the ARU played with Jimmy Herring but what I remember most is being absolutely blown away by Jeff's playing. When I sat in with Phil at the Beacon and Jeff was on drums, it brought back such good memories, we really reconnected that night. I've been dying for another chance to play with him and we're both very excited about the possibilities."




Photo by Michael Weintrob (http://www.groovetography.com/)

Phish on Letterman

No, not soon -- the first time ever, 12 years ago...and it was the first time they were ever on national TV.

12/30/94 - right before they played Madison Square Garden for the first time...



can you say "tipping point"?

'93 Rift Promo Video

If you've never seen this video, it's a promo that was sent out for the Rift album in 1993.

It's provides some nice insight into the album (and soup) and a cool glimpse at the band in a unique moment of time. Or as some like to call it, "The good ole days"

10 points if you can spot yourself in it...

Blast From The Past

Someone posted a comment about the Kid Rock rumor coming true, and I just happened to be looking at this photo yesterday.

6 years ago in Vegas, a classic moment in rock n' roll history, albeit a little raunchy and scary for those of us in the audience operating under a somewhat sheltered Phishy universe.

Thanks for opening our eyes and minds to some pop culture.

What Phish have you listened to recently?

I was at a Brookyln DVD release party a couple months ago and someone there told me to check out the Divided Sky opener from Great Woods 8/11/04 (yup, last tour) and how it was just so "on point"

I did, and it is. Exciting, considering the timing.

What have you been enjoying yourself lately?

Find other Phish Fans

We just crossed the 2500 mark of people that have created JamBase Profiles and about 30% of them are Phish fans.

Check out the JamBase Phish "Fans" Page and see what other bands people are interested in. There's also the beginnings of a message board so folks can connect and recommend and discover...

JamBase Phish Fans

Weekend Update

Mike Gordon played moe.down this weekend with Ramble Dove.
He'll also be in Las Vegas for Vegoose October 28th & 29th with The Rhythm Devils (Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzmann, & Steve Kimock)

Jon Fishman and Page McConnell played moe.down this weekend with Adam Zimmon, Jared Slomoff and Rob O'Dea. The setlist has already been posted to PageMcConnell.com. Now that's some nice fast work!

Fishman is going on tour with The Everyone Orchestra in early October.

Trey is releasing an album, Bar 17, on October 3rd and then going on tour with his band in October. He'll also be playing with Phil Lesh at Vegoose Festival for the Phil & Trey... band.

If you were at moe.down, feel free to leave a comment and tell all the other folks how it all was.