Coventry To Hampton: Page McConnell

Page appeared on the 2008 release from PBS Moodoo. In the fall of 2008, Page joined up with PBS for four shows. PBS is: George Porter Jr. (bass), Russell Batiste (drums) and Brian Stoltz (guitar). These four shows featured a great collection of PBS originals, Page originals from his solo album, Vida Blue songs (Russell Batiste Jr. & Page make up 2/3’s of Vida Blue) and covers.

Speaking of Vida Blue, they also released a DVD, Live at the Fillmore. Though it was recorded before Coventry, we’re including it as it was released in November of 2004.

Tour Dates:
with Jon Fishman, Adam Zimmon, Jared Slomoff and Rob O’Dea
09/01/2006 moe.down, Turin NY

with His Band: (Adam Zimmon, Jared Slomoff, Rob O’Dea, and Gabe Jarrett)

04/04/2007 – Gramercy Theatre, New York NY

05/30/2007 Higher Ground, Burlington VT
05/31/2007 Avalon, Boston MA
06/01/2007 Lupos, Providence RI
06/02/2007 Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia PA
06/04/2007 Irving Plaza, New York, NY
06/05/2007 9:30 Club, Washington DC
06/07/2007 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta GA
06/08/2007 The Orange Peel, Asheville NC
06/09/2007 Bogarts, Cincinnati OH
06/10/2007 The Vogue Theatre, Indianapolis IN
06/12/2007 Majestic, Detroit MI
06/13/2007 The Vic Theatre, Chicago IL
06/14/2007 Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis MN

07/06/2007 House of Blues, San Diego CA
07/07/2007 House of Blues, Los Angeles CA
07/08/2007 High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy CA
07/10/2007 The Fillmore, San Francisco CA
07/11/2007 Aladdin Theatre, Portland OR
07/12/2007 Neumo’s, Seattle WA
07/14/2007 Belly Up, Aspen CO
07/15/2007 Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO (Taping of ETown)
07/16/2007 Fox Thearre, Boulder CO
with PBS (Porter, Baptists, Stoltz)

09/24/2008 Revolution Hall, Troy NY
09/25/2008 Lupo’s, Providence RI
09/26/2008 BB Kings, New York NY
09/27/2008 Higher Ground, South Burlington VT

A collection of guest appearances and covers that Page has performed, by no means a full list. I am including some PBS arrangements of Vida Blue songs:

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Guest Appearances, Etc:

12/30/2004 Higher Ground, South Burlington VT (w/Benevento/Russo Duo)
03/21/2005 Beacon Theater, New York NY (w/The Allman Brothers Band)
04/??/2005 Nectar’s, Burlington VT (w/Spam Allstars)
04/23/2005 Higher Ground, South Burlington VT (w/Gov’t Mule)
06/??/2005 Nectar’s, Burlington VT (w/Spam Allstars)
09/16/2005 Battery Park, Burlington, VT (“Hurricane Benefete”)
11/01/2005 Irving Plaza, New York NY (w/Spam Allstars & Orishas)
11/12/2005 Nectar’s, Burlington VT (w/Spam Allstars)
12/14/2005 Lion’s Den, New York NY (w/Russell Batiste & Friends)
02/11/2006 Nectar’s, Burlington VT (w/Frogg Cafe)
02/11/2006 Nectar’s, Burlington VT (w/Spam Allstars)
07/12/2006 (w/Phil Lesh & Friends. Also Trey & Mike)
09/01/2006 moe.down, Turin NY (w/moe.)
10/10/2007 Carnegie Hall, New York NY (Elton John & Bernie Taupin tribute)
01/25/2008 Boulder Theatre, Boulder CO (Big Easy Blowout)
01/26/2008 Cervantes, Denver CO (Big Easy Blowout)
05/01/2008 Sugar Mill, New Orleans LA (Monsta Jam w/Russell Batiste)
05/07/2008 WaMu Theater, New York NY (@ The Jammy’s)

Appearing With Other Members Of Phish:

11/08/2005 Roseland Ballroom, New York NY (w/Trey’s Band)
07/12/2006 Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction VT (w/GRAB)
08/15/2008 Waterfront Park, Burlington VT (w/Mike’s Band)

Credits: A big thanks to HT taper aficionado SGordo for his assistance in compiling many of the recordings you are hearing. And, I would like to thank all the loyal tapers that have made this type of piece possible. Whenever possible, I am including the taper’s name, though I will admit that for some of the recordings, I do not have source info.

2006-02-11 (Thanks to fidbill)
2006-07-12 (Thanks to Ed Guidry)
2006-09-01 (Thanks to Rob Clarke)
2007-04-04 (Thanks to Dave Flaschner)
2007-06-13 (Thanks to Paul Hofferkamp)
2008-09-24 (Thanks to Rob Clarke)
2008-09-25 (Thanks to Andy Murray)

SBD track for Jealous Guy used with permission by Bret Wohlgemuth, originally used in Cover Wars.

And finally, before I go, a note that while I have made every effort to make this piece as comprehensive as possible, I could still use your help. Did I miss a tour date or a sit-in appearance? Your feedback and contributions are always appreciated – if you have something to add, please let us know by leaving a comment below.