LISTEN: Trey Anastasio Joins Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds For “Bathtub Gin” & “Waste” In Mexico
Fresh off a successful two-night comeback run with the neo-psychedelia supergroup Oysterhead, Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio joined Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds onstage at the Moon Palace Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico on February 16th to help deliver a pair of Phish classics, “Bathtub Gin” & “Waste”. Anastasio’s appearance marks the first time he has […]
Oysterhead Conclude 14 Year Hiatus With Inspiring Two Sets in Broomfield, CO
“Good things come to those who wait.” Oysterhead, the three-piece supergroup featuring Les Claypool (Primus), Stewart Copeland (The Police) and Trey Anastasio (Phish), proved that axiom’s viability last night in Broomfield, CO during their first live show since a one-off performance at the 2006 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The trio wasted no time picking […]
30 Years of Phish New Years Eve Shows- Ten 12/31 Standout Originals & Covers
December is an interesting time for Phish fans. While most folks are finishing their Christmas shopping and hanging their stockings by the chimneys with or without care, devotees of the eccentric Vermont quartet are confirming their hotel & travel arrangements and scouring the internet for last-minute tickets to attend what has become a time-honored tradition: Phish’s annual […]
Phish Give Pittsburgh’s Peterson Event Center Two Debuts & Syd Barrett “Terrapin” Cover (SHOW REVIEW)
In addition to the Steelers, Penguins and Iron City Beer, Pittsburgh has been home to some legendary Phish moments. Since their area debut in 1992 at the now-defunct club “The Metropol”, Phish has gone on to play the Pittsburgh area over a dozen times, gradually moving their way through larger and more prestigious venues, including […]
Bruce Hornsby at 65- Revisiting The Pianist/Vocalist’s Greatest Covers & Non-Hit Classics
Relevancy is an ambition that countless artists strive for, yet so few actually achieve. Iconic pianist Bruce Hornsby can proudly count himself among those fortunate few. With a storied musical career that has spanned 45 years, the Williamsburg, VA native continues to be a prominent influence on many modern artists – from Spike Lee to Bon Iver – that […]
25th Anniversary of First Phish Halloween Costume: The Four’s Most Enduring & Desired 10/31 Covers
For most folks, Halloween conjures up images of jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treat bags stuffed with candy and scary costumes. For Phish fans, however, Halloween has meant only one thing since 1994: the musical costume. While Phish had performed a handful of Halloween shows from 1986-1991, they were all relatively “standard” two-set performances and, aside from the occasional […]
Billy Strings Covers Em All- 11 Must Hear Cover Songs From The Skilled Picker
While Billy Strings has garnered a well-deserved reputation as an incredibly talented songwriter, selling out venues across the United States and becoming a must-see Americana/bluegrass artist. Strings and his band have also managed to put its own unique stamp on a number of cover songs, running the gamut from traditional bluegrass to modern-day pop songs […]
30 Year Anniversary of The Warlocks/Grateful Dead Hampton Shows: 50 Must Hear Dead Bust Outs
Nestled away in the Virginia Tidewater, among the Waffle House and rows of cheap motels, lies one of the most cherished and legendary concert venues east of the Mississippi: The Hampton Coliseum. Opened in 1968, this 14,000 seat arena has hosted a wide variety of events, from concerts by Elvis and The Rolling Stones to […]