Hidden Track

Written by Jack Spilberg
Photos by Hollye Schumacher and Eric Shunk

T’was the night before Thanksgiving in San Francisco, and things were stirring at the Independent Theater. Hometown hero Lyrics Born and his incredible live band were in town to throw down their signature, super-funky set. Fans were able to get up-close and personal at the intimate and cozy venue.

As anyone who has experienced a Lyrics Born concert can testify, you are guaranteed a great time at his shows. Whether you are old or young, whether you love or hate rap, funk or rock- super emcee Lyrics Born’s stage presence, and ability to get the crowd into his act, always make for a good time.

LB’s six-man funk band rolled through their set medley-style. Crowd-pleasing staples like I Changed My Mind, I Like It I Love It and Callin’ Out were all delivered flawlessly. An added bonus for the night, Lyric’s backup singer and wife Joyo Velarde stepped up to perform a song from her upcoming debut solo album. READ ON for more from Lyrics Born @ The Independent…

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[All photos via Phishpics.net]

Although there is no late fall run for the band again this year – we’ll have to wait until March for the band’s return to the stage – we’re taking a look back at the band’s Northeast Turkey Week run from November 2003 and picking out the best pieces of white meat from a group of shows that is general considered undercooked by most fans. The run started in Nassau the day after Thanksgiving and wrapped up in Boston with the band’s 20th Anniversary Show at the Fleet Center.

Maze – 12/2/03 Boston

One of the few times that Page seems to really be front and center on this run. Longer than your average Maze, this version seems to be infused with some extra venom. I never thought I’d walk away from the band’s 20th Anniversary show calling a Rift-era setlist staple a highlight, but in what turned out to be a pretty standard setlist, Maze provided the boldest and deepest improv of the night.

READ ON for four other highlights from the Phish 20th Anniversary Run…