The image of a DJ in Miami is usually accompanied by thumping house beats, Prada-clad models, neon strobes and dark Chanel sunglasses peering over $15 cocktails. But that
At a time when the greater rock world has become inundated with throwback sounds, quickly subtitling everything retro-this and post-that, an improvisational four-piece from Vermont is stepping out from an ominous shadow by reinventing a sound it would have otherwise never outlived.
With midnight extravaganzas, extended curfews and no-holds-barred performances, New Years Eve has become the quintessential rock ‘n roll holiday. So to celebrate the energy only NYE can achieve, we decided to offer a visual sampling of some of the most highly regarded shows from new years ’03. From the car drop in Miami to The Cartmans playing NYC, it was a night to remember, or completely forget, depending on how much champagne you had.
Every taper has a similar dream from time to time the night before a show. In my dream I
Phish is on the musical rise. If they were in a rut before the hiatus they have certainly broken through now. Even the lighting, always so perfect and well done is coming into new levels of excitement, stretching out into uncharted territory during this most recent New Years run in Miami.
With origins stemming from a recent visit by Page McConnell to Miami, Vida Blue and the Spam Allstars quickly developed a working relationship, which in turn culminated with a new collaborative album, The Illustrated Band, and a subsequent short winter tour. The seven-strong Spam Allstars played lead to Vida Blues’ groovy foundation, making this two set shows quite the memory.
Herein, Chris McGregor of Stage II Design & Production neither confirms nor denies the whereabouts of the oversized sea life remnants included in the Aquarium from Phish’s 1993 New Year’s run. Whether or not the props are indeed stored in Fishman’s basement remains anyone’s guess. Nevertheless, McGregor kindly shares incisive commentary regarding his role in masterminding some of the most epic moments in Phish history.
For many new fans eager to create their own Phish legacy, the Boston show may be deemed spectacular. But for many older fans, who have been following the band for the better part of their young adult lives, aside from a detailed video documentary that brought back floods of dear memories, the anniversary show itself righteously failed to meet its lofty expectations.
While he is certainly a household name as the bass player for Phish, Mike Gordon’s interests and passions range far beyond just playing the four string with one of the world
With a recent record release and a new band
