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Good Times & Great Oldies With Jennifer Hartswick + Nick Cassarino November 9, 2018 09:50

Interview by Tiffany Clemons

Photos by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography

I’m new to writing for Live & Listen, and my interviewing style is a little different than most. I try to be serious, but always end up laughing hysterically and going off on some sort of tangent. However, I always preface this with my interviewee by telling them, “I want the readers to really get to know you and fully understand who and why you are who you are. Why you do what you do, and hopefully continue to follow you through your musical journey called life.”

I feel like this process went over fairly well with Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band and Jennifer Hartswick Band) and Nicholas Cassarino. (The Nth Power) when I sat down with them in the dark lit green room in the back of Birmingham dive, Zydeco. I had actually met them a couple of weeks prior at Hulaween, and while we had a few laughs and some brief conversation in the Spirit of Suwannee, we really dove deep into how magical this duo actually is right here in the Magic City as they kicked off the next leg of their tour.

 

So, now that you’ve been briefed, let’s start from the beginning. How did you get started with the trumpet?

Jen: I started playing trumpet when I was 10. I grew up in a big ol’ musical family. All classical musicians, and most of them were brass players. My mom was the only woodwind player, so naturally, when she had a girl she thought, “Okaaaay, you get a clarinet! You get a flute! You can play the piano! (Which I did).” Then when I was 9, my grandma came over and told me I had too much hot air to playing those instruments and brought me a tuba. Then my uncle, very shortly after, gave me a trumpet, and that was the one that stuck.

What about you (Nick)?

Nick: I started playing when I was… well, I started playing bass when I was 11 and probably started playing guitar when I was 12. Both of my parents played music and played guitar, so I kind of grew up with that around all of the time. So yeah, I guess I started when I was 12.

Self taught?

Nick: My old man taught me a bunch of stuff first, and then when I was 14, I linked up with a local guitar teacher. His name is Paul Asbell, and I studied with him through high school. He was really great.

Did either of you go to school for music?

Jen: For a minute. (laughs)

I feel like that’s common. I mean, John Mayer didn’t graduate either! (He was just the first person who came to my mind.)

(Everyone laughs)

How and when did y’all meet? And then, how did that evolve into this?

Jen: We met when [Nick] was 14…

AWWWWWWE!

Jen: I know, right? I was 20 and judging a high school “battle of the bands.” I think it was state wide or something. I don’t remember, but there were A LOT of bands. Somebody knew what they were doing when they made the schedule, because his band was last. So, I had to sit through a whole day of bands until his band, and of course, his obviously won. I literally was like, “who is this kid and how does he play like that at 14?” Ummmmm, so yeah… that’s how we met!

So, fast forward however many years…I mean, y’all obviously kept in touch, or…

Jen: Yeah, so I was on the road at that point, but he had to go to high school. (laughs). But yeah, we stayed in touch, and I kept tabs on him. I don’t know what it is from [Nick’s] perspective…

Nick: Yeah, we kind of re-connected after I graduated. I was 18 years old. I was living in Burlington, and Jen was around. She was touring a bunch with [Trey Anastasio Band], and then we just started doing some gigs here and there with Jennifer Hartswick’s full band.

Jen: It was like 11 people at one point. It was large.

I mean… I love when the stage is covered in musicians!

Jen: But we were like a bunch of idiot kids like, “We don’t care if we make any money, Let’s all shove ourselves into an SUV, with all the gear and all the butts, and sleep in one hotel room." But it was great. We had a great time.

Nick: Yeah, and in 2011, Jen brought me to my first festival, Bear Creek.

I WAS THERE!

Nick: That was a good year, right? We played the Music Hall, and that changed everything for me and seeing Suwannee.

OMG, I wonder if I saw you there because I definitely saw Jennifer…

Jen: Oh yeah, that was definitely him, because I don’t do gigs without him. Especially that era until now. Yeah, I don’t do anything without him.

I love that! That’s really cool…

Okay, so we’ve gotten some good background information going here. Is there anything that we should know about you that we can’t find on the internet?

Jen: I’m a reeeeeally good cook. You can’t find that on the internet.

Ah! So what is your “dish?”

Jen: I don’t have a dish. I will make you anything you want.

GOOD TO KNOW! *wink*

Jen: If I have friends who are travelling through town while touring, they always stop at my house and have breakfast. That’s the move. I like to feed my friends. We’re gone so much, and to be able to feed someone a home cooked meal that was made with love, is such an experience. To have or to make, either side of it, recipient or the maker. So yeah, that’s a fun fact about me!

Any secrets about you? [Nick]

Nick: Secrets? (Followed by a downward sarcastic whistle…)

(Everyone laughs)

Nick: You can tell everyone that we’re really fun, and we’re really nice.

Haha, okay. Got it!

Jen: (laughs) Because NOBODY knows that!

Can’t find that on the internet!

Jen: You would never expect that!

(laughs)

So, [Nick] you are from The Nth Power and [Jen] you are known from TAB (Trey Anastasio Band) and have your own band, with a ton of people. So, what is it like being “alone” ish… You know, you don’t have crew, and you are kind of doing everything self-serve. How is that?

Jen: It’s the greatest time of my life!

(laughs)

Jen: I absolutely love it. It’s so easy. It’s easy travelling with [Nick.] It’s easy playing music with [Nick,] and I mean, we call each other our musical soulmates. We don’t even have to speak. Just play, and we understand where each other is coming from. Plus, we’ve known each other for so long, that we just know each other so well. He’s my brother.

Sounds like it’s just works!

Jen: And travelling with 2 people is a dream.

Nick: It really is.

Jen: And it’s, ya know… affordable! And I feel like we can accomplish more with the two of us than we can with eight people.

So, that’s a perfect segway into my next question. So, what does Trey and your other respective band mates think of y’all and your growth together. Are they jealous of how awesome you are?

Nick: Well, as far as The Nth Power goes, they are all psyched about it, because The Nth Power was formed to back up Jennifer in the first place in New Orleans.

Wow! Okay, I did not know that.

Nick: Yeah...they’re happy about it, because it’s great, and we’re happy. It really showcases a different side of me personally, because I don’t play like this anywhere else. This is one of my musical strengths. So, it’s great. They’re happy that that’s getting seen.

It’s something special for sure.

Jen: Thanks, yeah, ummmm I don’t think you were being serious when you said “jealous…” (laughs).

Haha, ummm I TOTALLY WAS.

Jen: So, actually two weeks ago, Trey (Anastasio) came out to Rockwood and played with us and got to see the show. That’s the first time, and it’s really interesting, because we have been working together and hanging out for 20 years. Everything that we do together, Trey and me, we’d get it done, and then we’d sort of have our separate lives. He’s goes and plays with Phish, and I rarely go out and see that, maybe once a year.

He always wonders what I’m doing, and I’m playing in places that are too small for him to come to. So, the last time that we were in New York, he found out we were there and asked, “How come you didn’t tell me?” I said, “You’re too famous to come.” He insisted that he wasn’t, so the next time I came through I said, “Cool, we’re gonna play the smallest club in New York, and I’m going to invite you out to come!”

I think for one, he wanted to come, but also, he wanted to prove that he was serious. (laughs) So, after several days of planning, we got him in there, and he got to watch the show for the first time. He hasn’t stopped talking about it since. We’ve talked almost every single day about it, and he’s so thrilled and is like, “You know, what you guys have, people don’t find in a lifetime of searching. What you guys have is so special. I’ve seen so many bands who just absolutely hate each other and don’t want to be in the same space as each other and ya know… you guys… it’s human and then it’s musical.” So, yeah he loves it.

I will say, my first time seeing you two was just a couple of weekends ago at Hulaween, and I totally agree. You absolutely have something spectacular here.

So, you guys have been touring most of this year. What is next? Because I feel like y’all have got some “morning show” vibes here. Like, I want some “Jen and Nick in the Morning!” Good times, great oldies!

Jen: (laughs) As long as we can record it at night, that could possibly work. We’ll record it at 9:00 PM, and then it can air the next morning!

Nick: It’s just onward and upward basically! Just going to keep playing out. Keep travelling…

Jen: Yeah...the record just came out.

I was just about to ask about that! Nexus, right?

Nick: Yep, so we’re gonna ride that record for a little bit, work on some new music, and see what happens next.

So, we’re gonna continue this train? I love it!

Jen: I would be silly not to.

Tell me more about your latest record.

Jen: NEXUSSSSSS, is me and Nick and one of my absolute musical heroes, Christian McBride, on bass. We recorded it at The Barn, the infamous Phish barn in Vermont, which just has a vibe all on its own. It’s amazing.

Nick: HUGE VIBE.

Jen: We went in there for a week and put down some brand-new music. Music that we had never played out, so we were actually just discovering how we wanted to sound, which is a really fun process and now we get to tour it and figure it out and live inside it a little more and then it kind of takes on a life of its own, more so than on the record.

So, you know, as any touring musician does, especially when trying to build an audience they play covers, which is awesome. Y’all kill it. But now that y’all have your own originals and touring together, how does it make you feel to look into the audience and see their reaction to your original music and even be singing along?

Jen: It’s really deep. I mean, this is the first time that’s happened. I’ve been a musician for a long time. I’ve been writing music for a long time. I’ve had my own band for a long time. But this is something totally different and to look out and have people sing along to words that I wrote about a certain thing that happened in life. I’s really wild. It’s very humbling.

I was actually talking to Trey about that too, and we were sort of joking about streaming on Spotify and all these things. He pulled up and searched the record and he said, “You know, the top two songs on Spotify for you are both originals… for us, for TAB, that’s not the case. It’s a cover and an original.” And he said, “I hope that’s not lost on you.” So, I’m honored and humbled that the people get it. It’s music that Nick and I wrote together and it’s awesome and it’s awesome to see that people love it.

Following the interview, they played an hour and half-ish set to a half seated and half standing crowd filled with originals and covers, peppered with little anecdotes. You could see the glisten in everyone’s eyes as we all witnessed the pure love and passion that these two put into their music. I’m pretty sure every single person in the house stuck around afterwards to say hello to Jennifer and snag up a copy of Nexus, by the time I made it to the table, she was already having to break out more because all of the copies on the table sold. Below are their upcoming dates, I would highly suggest that you catch a show if you can and see this truly special duo for yourself.

 


Phish Confirms New Year's Run at Madison Square Garden September 25, 2018 12:13

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Press Release via Phish.com
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 Phish will be celebrating New Year’s Eve this year at Madison Square Garden in New York with a four-night run beginning Friday, December 28th through Monday, December 31st. This will bring the band’s total plays at the Garden to 60.
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A ticket request period is now underway attickets.phish.com (ending Monday Oct 8 at 10AM ET). Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, October 12 at Noon ET atticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 866-858-0008.
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Phish and CID Entertainment are also offering travel packages for the New Year’s Run (which include hotel and tickets). Phish will be donating their proceeds of these travel packages to the WaterWheel Foundation. Travel Packages go on sale Friday, September 28 at at Noon ET a tbit.ly/PhishNYE18_TP.
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Watch Phish perform "Soul Planet" on New Year's Eve 2017 here:
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Trey Anastasio Trio To Play Atlanta's Terminal West On April 29th April 2, 2018 11:49

Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio is currently preparing for this month's run of shows, and it appears that an additional performance in Atlanta is now official. It was announced last week they Trey would be performing these shows as a trio, after the recent news that TAB keyboardist Ray Paczkowski had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Today's announcement confirms that the Trey Anastasio Trio will also be performing Atlanta's Terminal West on Sunday, April 29th as a benefit for the WaterWheel Cancer Fund. Tickets on sale this Friday April 6th at noon. See below for a complete list of this month's TAB trio shows.

Trey Anastasio Trio - April 2018 Tour Dates

April 17th: House of Blues - Cleveland, OH

April 18th: 20 Monroe Live - Grand Rapids, MI

April 20th - 21st: Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL

April 24th: Iron City Bham - Birmingham, AL

April 26th - 28th: Civic Theatre - New Orleans, LA

April 29th: Terminal West - Atlanta, GA


Trey Anastasio Adds Dates In Birmingham, New Orleans, + More January 8, 2018 14:13

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Trey Anastasio Band has added new tour dates in April, including three nights in New Orleans! Tickets will be available through a real-time presale beginning Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 at 12:00PM ET and ending Friday, January 12th, 2018 at 5:00PM ET at http://treytickets.shop.ticketstoday.com/.

Tickets will go on sale Saturday, January 13th starting at 10am ET. For specific on sale times, visit trey.com/tour.

APRIL
17 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
18 - Grand Rapids, MI - 20 Monroe Live
24 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City
26 - New Orleans, LA - Civic Theatre
27 - New Orleans, LA - Civic Theatre
28 - New Orleans, LA - Civic Theatre

Watch Trey Anastasio Band perform "Everything's Right" at Wanee Festival here:


Trey Anastasio Band Honors Las Vegas Victims With Acapella Tribute October 30, 2017 21:25

 

Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography

This past weekend saw many of America's most accomplished bands performing some of their most anticipated shows of the year. Halloween weekend is consistently one of the biggest for professional musicians and fans alike, and that was certainly felt in Las Vegas, NV. Just weeks after the horrifying tragedy at Route 91 Harvest Festival in Vegas, Trey Anastasio brought his world class band to town for a two-night run at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas.

In honor of those affected by this tragedy, Anastasio took the stage on Friday with his horn section (Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, and James Casey) to open the show with a touching, acapella rendition of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow." Just one of the many reasons why we love Trey and this band so much. You can watch the tribute via Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas' Facebook page below.

Watch the performance of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" here:


Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band Perform "Mountain Jam" With Trey Anastasio October 18, 2017 14:32

One of our favorite things about the jam/live touring scene is the sense of family; not just amongst the fans, but the artists as well. While the juggernaut that is the Tedeschi Trucks Band has welcomed many special guests over the years, this past weekend at The Beacon Theatre was certainly special. TTB's roots with The Allman Brothers Band clearly run deep, and Phish frontman Trey Anastasio gives much credit to Duane Allman for his early guitar development. 

Trey joined TTB last weekend for a monster cover of the Allmans' classic "Mountain Jam," and thankfully, pro-shot footage has now surfaced. TTB released footage of the final eight minutes from the 30-minute cover today, and it can be watched below. Keep your fingers crossed for a future release of the entire performance.

Watch the final third of TTB's 30-minute "Mountain Jam" with Trey Anastasio here:


Trey Anastasio Band Announces California/Nevada Fall Run August 15, 2017 14:29

Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography

Trey Anastasio Band will hit the road in October/November playing shows in California and Nevada! Tickets will be available through a real-time pre-sale beginning Wednesday, August 16th at 12pm PT and ending Wednesday, August 23rd at http://treytickets.shop.ticketstoday.com. Public on sale begins Friday, August 25th at 10am PT. For all show-specific on sale times and tickets visit trey.com.

Trey Anastasio Band - Fall Tour Dates:

10/27 + 10/28: Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
10/31: Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
11/1: Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory OC
11/3 + 11/4: Oakland, CA – Fox Theater

Watch TAB perform "Sand" at Summer Camp Music Festival here:


13 Years Ago: Phish Performs Atop The Ed Sullivan Theater Marquee June 21, 2017 14:53

Today we are looking back on one of the most unique performances we can recall, which was also 13 years ago to the day.  On June 21st (2004), Phish played on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater's second-floor marquee at West 53rd Street and Broadway. This performance came just four weeks after frontman Trey Anastasio had announced that the band would be breaking up permanently following the now infamous Coventry shows. The soundcheck earlier that day included an instrumental jam similar to "Quantegy." The first "Scents and Subtle Sounds" was taped for The Late Show with David Letterman and aired that night. Then Phish waited as Paul Shaffer and his band (from inside the theater) played an instrumental version of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." The remainder of Phish's performance was for the benefit of a few hundred fans assembled on the sidewalk across the street. Neither version of "Scents" contained the intro. This version of 2001 contained only one “verse.”

Setlist: Scents and Subtle Sounds[1], Scents and Subtle Sounds[1], Also Sprach Zarathustra, Wilson > Chalk Dust Torture > Tweezer > Tweezer Reprise

Watch pro-shot footage of the entire performance here:

 


Webcast Announced For Trey Anastasio Band + Vulpeck At Red Rocks May 25, 2017 15:12

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Trey Anastasio is set to return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wednesday, May 31st, along with his TAB band mates and some serious support from Vulfpeck. Fortunately, those of us who can't make the show will now have the opportunity to watch at home. LivePhish.com has announced a full HD webcast for the show, The broadcast is currently available for pre-order in both SD and HD formats here. Head over to the official website to place your order today!
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Watch Trey Anastasio Band's entire set from SweetWater 420 Fest here:
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Listen To Trey Anastasio Honor Col. Bruce Hampton In Tulsa May 3, 2017 17:58

Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio continued his highly praised tour with the Trey Anastasio Band on Tuesday night, as the band rolled through Tulsa for a performance at Cain's Ballroom. Trey wasted no time paying tribute to the late Col. Bruce Hampton, who tragically passed away on stage at his 70th birthday celebration in Atlanta on Monday night.  The show opened up with a cover of Hampton's "Basically Frightened," one of the Colonel's signature tunes. Trey and his Phish bandmates have a long history with Hampton, dating back to the inaugural H.O.R.D.E. Tour in 1992 with the Aquarium Rescue Unit. Following the tribute, he mentioned Colonel's passing and stated, "God bless you Bruce. Have a beautiful journey, and thank you so much."  Tuesday night's show also included covers of the late Leon Russell's "Delta Lady," as well as the late J.J. Cale's "Call Me The Breeze" and "Cocaine," the latter of which were part of a massive "Push On 'Til The Day" encore.  See below to view the complete setlist and listen to "Basically Frightened."

Trey Anastasio Band - Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK - 05.02.17

Set One: Basically Frightened, Sometime After Sunset, Cayman Review, Magilla, Small Axe, Sand, Feel It Still, Curlew’s Call, Soul Rebel, Money Love and Change, Delta Lady, Valentine, First Tube

Set Two: Night Speaks To A Woman, Alive Again, Dark And Down, Gotta Jibboo, 49 Bye Byes, Burlap Sack And Pumps, Clint Eastwood, Dazed And Confused

Encore: Push On ‘Til The Day > Call Me The Breeze > Push On ‘Til The Day > Cocaine > Push On ‘Til The Day

Click Here: Listen to "Basically Frightened" via Trey Anastasio's Facebook Page

Listen to TAB performing Col. Bruce Hampton's "Basically Frightened" here:

 


SweetWater 420 Fest Will Offer Free Webcast Via UphoricTV April 20, 2017 14:37

A portion of this weekend's SweetWater 420 Fest in Atlanta will be webcast for free via UphoricTV. The confirmed schedule for the stream includes four sets from festival headliners Widespread Panic, two sets of Trey Anastasio Band and a set from Slightly Stoopid, with more artists to be announced. Additional artists on this year's lineup include moe., Ween, Lettuce, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Dark Star Orchestra, Anders Osborne, DopapodThe WerksTwiddleBIG Something, and many more. Stay tuned and follow to UphoricTV for additional webcast updates.

UphoricTV will also be filming live interviews and behind the scenes footage, part of which will be aired on their Facebook and Instagram pages, along with footage for their Artist Access series, which will be available after the festival. 

Watch the official promo for 420 Fest here"



Watch Herbie Hancock & Trey Anastasio Record At The Barn (2004) April 12, 2017 21:23

 

In celebration of the 77th birthday of the original funk pioneers, Herbie Hancock, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite footage from over the years. One of the most intriguing videos floating out there highlights Hancock with Trey Anastasio at "The Barn," the Phish frontman's famed recording studio in the Green Mountains near Burlington, VT.  The Barn was home to many Phish recordings in the late 90's and early 2000's, before it became home to the Seven Below Arts Initiative, a non-profit organization formed to advance arts education in Vermont. Other notable artists to record at The Barn include Béla Fleck, John Patitucci, DJ Logic, Toots & the Maytals, Tony Levin, Umphrey's McGee, RAQThe Slip, John Medeski, Jerry Douglas, Patty LaBelle, Leo Kottke, Jim Carrey, Addison Groove Project, and Touchpants.

This legendary recording session occurred back in 2004, when Hancock ventured to The Barn along with Steve Jordan (drums), Cyro Baptista (percussion), John Pattituci (bass), and Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet).  The video below showcases some amazing dialogue between the two, as well as the planning, arrangement, and recording of “Gelo Na Montanha” from Hancock's 2005 album Possibilities.

Watch footage from Trey Anastasio and Herbie Hancock at The Barn here:


Trey Anastasio Releases Acoustic Recordings via LivePhish.com March 28, 2017 21:55

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio recently completed a three-show solo acoustic run whic included performances at Academy of Music in Northampton, MA, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY, and Portsmouth Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.  All three of Trey's recent acoustic shows are now available for download at LivePhish.com and streaming via the LivePhish App. Each performance was met with a great deal of enthusiasm from the Phish faithful, as Trey worked his way through every era of the Phish catalog, with a steady mix of rarities and more routine classics.  See below for complete setlists from each show, as well as full video from Northampton, and click here to browse through your options at LivePhish.com.

Watch the entire acoustic show in Northampton, MA here:
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Setlists: Trey Anastasio (Solo Acoustic) - via Phish.net

Academy of Music - Northampton, MA -  03.08.17


Phish Announces Eight Additional Summer Tour Dates March 21, 2017 15:04

Photo by Keith Griner: Phierce Photography

Just last month, Phish confirmed the long-rumored "Baker's Dozen" summer tour shows, which will see the band through a 13-night run at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City.  As usual, there has been heavy speculation since regarding the possibility of any additional summer Phish shows, and more specifically, whether or not the band would continue its annual Labor Day tradition at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO.  Earlier today, Phish confirmed a total of eight additional dates, which begin with a three-night run at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on July 14 – 16. Next, the band heads to the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio for a performance on July 18. Phish last played the Nutter Center on December 7, 1997, which is still to this day considered one of the band's hotter shows. Phish will then make its debut at Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center on July 19, just before settling in at Madison Square Garden.

In addition, Phish confirmed their return to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Colorado for three shows over Labor Day Weekend. The foursome first played a Labor Day Weekend run at Dick’s in 2011 and have returned to the soccer stadium each and every year since. All three shows sold out in advance last year.

A lottery for tickets is currently underway via Phish Tickets. The lottery will be open until Monday, April 3 at noon ET. There will be no additional dates announced for summer or fall.

Phish: Complete 2017 Summer Tour Dates

Friday, July 14 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Saturday, July 15 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Sunday, July 16 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Tuesday, July 18 – Dayton, OH – Nutter Center
Wednesday, July 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center
Friday, July 21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Saturday, July 22 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sunday, July 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Tuesday, July 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Wednesday, July 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Friday, July 28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Saturday, July 29 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sunday, July 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Tuesday, August 1 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Wednesday, August 2 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Friday, August 4 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Saturday, August 5 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sunday, August 6 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Friday, September 1 – Commerce City, CO – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Saturday, September 2 – Commerce City, CO – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Sunday, September 3 – Commerce City, CO – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Watch Phish's infamous "THANK YOU" encore from Dick's on 09.06.15 here:

 


Trey Anastasio Dives Deep Into Phish Catalog At Solo Acoustic Show [Video] March 9, 2017 12:49

 

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio kicked off three-show solo acoustic run on Wednesday night at the Academy of Music in Northampton, MA. The buzz about this show began making the rounds quickly afterwords, as Anastasio worked through acoustic debuts of several tunes, such as "Discern," ""Walfredo," "Brian And Robert," "Steam," and "All Of These Dreams," as well as the newer tunes "Winterqueen," "Miss You," and "More."  There was much interaction between Anastasio and the audience throughout the show, as he provided song histories, commented on song choices, and the classic Trey banter that the Phish faithful all know and love.  The crowd even lent a hand on the absent vocal moments in "Limb By Limb."  

Fortunately, YouTube user aerofan2007 has uploaded and shared full video of the show, which can be streamed in full below.  You can even use the 'next' arrow in the video to scroll through each song throughout the show.  The solo acoustic run continues on Friday night at Troy Savings Bank Hall in Troy, NY on March 10th, and concludes at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH on March 11th.

Watch the entire acoustic show in Northampton, MA here:

Listen to Trey's opening acoustic show in Northampton, MA here:

Setlist: Trey Anastasio (Solo Acoustic) - via Phish.net

Academy of Music - Northampton, MA -  03.08.17


Trey Anastasio Discusses Languedoc Guitars On 'Under The Scales' February 15, 2017 10:08

 

Longtime Phish lyricist Tom Marshall has garnered much attention from the jam community in recent months with his new podcast, Under The Scales.  This week features easily Marshall's most high profile guest, as he and multi-platinum songwriter/producer Dan Kanter continue their two-part interview with Phish frontman Trey Anastasio to discuss the magic of Paul Languedoc's guitars.    

For those who don't know, Kanter is the musical director and former lead guitarist for Justin Bieber, and has performed and directed countless other top-name pop stars.  This episode serves as the second half of a two part series with Anastasio.  If you missed part one of the interview, we've got you covered (click here).  For more information and all of the latest on Under The Scales, click here

Listen to Episode 12 of Under The Scales with Trey Anastasio here:


Trey Anastasio Featured On Latest Episode Of "Under The Scales" February 6, 2017 15:12

Longtime Phish lyricist Tom Marshall has garnered much attention from the jam community in recent weeks with his new podcast, Under The Scales.  This week features easily Marshall's most high profile guest, as he and multi-platinum songwriter/producer Dan Kanter sit down with Phish frontman Trey Anastasio to discuss inspirations, set lists, guitars, song choices, and even a full run down on Trey's rig.  As one would imagine, this episode sparks all kinds of interesting topics, including the crossover between the pop and jam scenes.  

For those who don't know, Kanter is the musical director and former lead guitarist for Justin Bieber, and has performed and directed countless other top-name pop stars.  This episode serves as part one of a two part series with Anastasio, so make sure to stay tuned for part two, which is scheduled for release in the near future.  For more information and all of the latest on Under The Scales, click here

Listen to Episode 11 of Under The Scales with Trey Anastasio here:


Phish Confirms "The Baker's Dozen": 13 Nights at Madison Square Garden January 31, 2017 09:31

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After several months of rumors and speculation, Phish has confirmed "The Baker's Dozen," a 13-night run at Madison Square Garden in New York City beginning Friday, July 21st through Sunday, August 6th. This run will take place over three weeks in late July and early August and will bring the total number of shows played by Phish at MSG to 52, the same number of concerts played by the Grateful Dead at the venue. Today’s announcement also includes message “the band will not be touring in the fall of 2017.”
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The dates for Phish’s 13-show run at The Garden are July 21st – 23rd, July 25th, July 26th, July 28th – 30th and August 1st – 2nd, August 4th -6th. Keyboardist Page McConnell discussed the idea of a “Baker’s Dozen” run in a 2007 interview with Relix.

Tickets to the The Baker’s Dozen will be available as a 13-show package for the price of 12, or as individual nights. An online ticket request period for individual tickets and Baker’s Dozen packages is available now at http://tickets.phish.com/ through Sunday, February 12 at 11:59 pm ET. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning February 17 at Noon ET. As with Phish’s most recent runs at The Garden, all floor tickets will be General Admission. Travel packages are also available (include tickets, hotel, etc.) at http://bit.ly/2kctydq.

Watch the official Baker's Dozen announcement video here:


Jazz Fest Announces Major Lineup For 2017 January 27, 2017 11:09

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has revealed its lineup for 2017, which includes many of the biggest names from all genres.  The annual festival, held in New Orleans, LA from April 28th to May 7th at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, will feature the likes of Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Kings Of Leon, Pitbull, Usher & The Roots, Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Lorde, Snoop Dogg, Alabama Shakes, Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio Band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Earth Wind & Fire, Wilco, Darius Rucker, NAS with the Soul Rebels, Buddy Guy, The Meters, Dr. John, Aaron Neville, George Benson, Irma Thomas, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Leon Bridges, Anders Osborne, Galactic, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, The Revivalists,  and many more.  See below for the full lineup, and  head over to the official Jazz Fest website for all of the official details.
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Watch the official 2017 Jazz Fest lineup announcement video here:
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SweetWater 420 Fest Releases Final Lineup For 2017 January 18, 2017 20:07

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SweetWater 420 Festival has added 30+ performers to it's already stacked lineup, and fans of the jam scene have every reason to rejoice.  Joining previously announced headliners Trey Anastasio, Widespread Panic, Ween, Slightly Stoopid, and Dirty Heads will be moe., Talib Kweli, Dopapod, Twiddle, Jackie Greene, Anders OsborneThe Werks, Break ScienceSunSquabi, The Hip AbductionStop Light Observations, BIG SomethingCBDBFunk YouVoodoo Visionary, and many others. Previously announced performers include Dark Star OrchestraAnders Osborne, Lettuce, The festival also unveiled a comedy lineup that includes former SNL cast member Jon Rudnitsky as well as Jake Nordwind, Joe Pettis and others.

Headliners Widespread Panic will perform two nights of the festival for a total of four sets throughout the weekend, while Anastasio will perform two sets with his solo band. Sweetwater 420 Fest will kick off April 21-23 in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Watch the official 2017 lineup announcement video here:


Phish Releases HD Footage Of "Mercury" From Riviera Maya January 17, 2017 15:24

This past weekend, Phish returned to the Barcelo Maya Beach Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico for the second year consecutive year.  The band performed a full three-night weekend run to many of its most loyal fans who flocked south of the border for an unforgettable experience.  While the weekend was full of memorable moments, the band's 15-minute performance of "Mercury" on Saturday night has certainly received high praise from the Phish faithful.  "Mercury" was debuted on June 22nd (2015) at Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend (OR), but the new tune was not included on the band's latest album Big Boat (2016).  Fortunately, Phish has released HD footage of "Mercury" from Riviera Maya which can be watched in full below.  You can also find complete setlists from all three nights below via Phish.net.

Watch Phish perform "Mercury" in Riviera Maya, Mexico on 01.14.17 here:

Setlist: Phish - Riviera Maya, Mexico - 01.13.17

This show was webcast via Live Phish. Mike teased Heartbreaker in Free. Tequila was teased and quoted during Twist.
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Setlist: Phish - Riviera Maya, Mexico - 01.14.17

This show was webcast via Live Phish. Crosseyed was teased in Meatstick, Mercury, and Rocky Top and teased and quoted in Drowned.
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Setlist: Phish - Riviera Maya, Mexico - 01.15.17

This show was webcast via Live Phish. The Little Drummer Boy was teased in Ghost. DWD was unfinished. The end of Sneaking Sally, Possum, Carini, and David Bowie contained Shipwreck quotes.

Phish Confirms Webcasts For Upcoming NYC New Year's Run December 20, 2016 12:21

Veteran jam rock band Phish has confirmed that all four nights of the band's upcoming New Year's run at Madison Square Garden will be broadcast in full 1080p HD.  Each of the four shows can be purchased individually or as a group bundle via LivePhish.com.  If you've never experienced an evening of Phish "couch tour", it's something we highly recommend.  The band offers an experience like no other from the comfort of your own home, with live multi-angle HD footage and soundboard audio.  Considering this band's traditions for unpredictable, unique "gags" on New Year's Eve (see video below), this is should be another exciting run to say the least.

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NOTES via LivePhish.com
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Watch Phish's "No Men In No Man's Land" (Hourglass Jam) from 12.31.15 here:


Dr. John & The Nite Trippers Join Previously Leaked Wanee Lineup December 5, 2016 16:38

With what appeared to be the complete lineup for the 2017 Wanee Music Festival lineup leaking last week, it seemed as if today's scheduled announcement wouldn't be much of a surprise.  While every band included in last week's leak was included in today's announcement, one particularly exciting surprise came in the form of the addition of Dr. John & The Nite Trippers.  While it is a bit surprising that Wanee will share three of the same headliners with Sweetwater 420 Fest on the same weekend (Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio Band, and Dark Star Orchestra), there is no denying that Wanee has once again delivered a stellar lineup.

The festival is scheduled for April 20th - 22nd at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  Headliners include Bob Weir & The Campfire Boys, Widespread PanicTrey Anastasio Band, Gov’t Mule, and Dark Star Orchestra.  Additional performers include JJ Grey & Mofro, Les Brers (ft. Butch Trucks & Jaimoe), Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Leftover Salmon (performing the music of Neil Young), The Greyboy Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Matisyahu, Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, Papadosio, Turkuaz, Pink Talking Fu – Music of David Bowie & Prince, DJ Logic, Kung Fu, Pink Talking Fish, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Marcus King Band, The Yeti Trio and Brothers and Sister Band.  

Ticketing info is expected to be released in the near future.  Stay tuned for future updates on the 2017 Wanee Festival!

Watch Dr. John & The Nite Tripper's entire set from Landmark Music Festival (2015) here:


Initial Lineup For Wanee Festival Leaked A Few Days Early November 30, 2016 12:07

Multiple outlets are reporting the unofficial release of the 2017 Wanee Festival initial lineup, which was not scheduled for release until Monday, December 5th at 10AM.  The festival is scheduled for April 20th - 22nd at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  Headliners include Bob Weir & The Campfire Boys, Widespread Panic, and the Trey Anastasio Band. Additional performers include Gov’t Mule, Dark Star Orchestra, JJ Grey & Mofro, Les Brers (ft. Butch Trucks & Jaimoe), Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Leftover Salmon (performing the music of Neil Young), The Greyboy Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Matisyahu, Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, Papadosio, Turkuaz, Pink Talking Fu – Music of David Bowie & Prince, DJ Logic, Kung Fu, Pink Talking Fish, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Marcus King Band, The Yeti Trio and Brothers and Sister Band.  

Ticketing info is expected to be released in the near future.  Stay tuned for future updates on the 2017 Wanee Festival!