Mr. Miner’s Phish Thoughts: An Anthology By A Fan For The Fans by David Calarco
Rather than a standard review of David Calarco’s new Phish anthology, author/poet/Phishhead Paul Siegell has given us a poem about a book about a band. read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsTrey Anastasio Working on Solo Album with Members of The National and Mates of State
As of today there's a musical collaboration in the works so incongruous it might even top Loutallica (might). Spin reported this afternoon that Trey Anastasio, guitarist and leader of kings of the jam band world Phish, is working on a new solo album — and he's apparently in close collaboration with members of indie-rock groups The National and Mates of State. read more
Found in: Music, NewsPhish Releases Box Set Commemorating Famous Fall '97 Tour
Phish is one of those polarizing bands who seem to attract either fervent praise or swift dismissal from listeners. It makes sense: Aside from the bad reputation given off by some of their fans, after over 20 years as a band, Phish is not quite the genre-bending, endlessly creative live force they once were. But with no tour lined up this fall, the road warriors are seizing the opportunity to offer the music world a snapshot of their glory days: fall 1997, often cited by fans as the strongest series of live shows of their career. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsFlood Relief: Black Eyed Peas Raise $1.3 Million in North Dakota, Phish To Hold Similar Event in Vermont
The Black Eyed Peas performed at a benefit concert in Minot, N.D. last Saturday, drawing out almost 16,000 attendees and raising over $1.3 million for flood relief, according to the Associated Press. Josh Duhamel (Transformers trilogy)—Minot native and husband of Black Eyed Peas member Fergie, spoke at the event, which also featured a performance by Minneapolis-based alt rockers Charlz Newman. On a related note, Phish will be performing a similar benefit concert in the band’s native Vermont, according to a release on their website. The concert will be held at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction on Sept. 14. Speaking... read more
Found in: Blogs, Giving BackOutside Lands 2011 Day One Photos
See Josh Darr's photos from day one at Outside Lands in San Francisco, Calif.--which featured The Shins, Erykah Badu, Phish, Best Coast, MGMT, Foster The People and more. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsArcade Fire, Decemberists, Black Keys to Headline 2011 Outside Lands Festival
Outside Lands Music and Arts festival has announced its 2011 lineup, led by Arcade Fire, the Decemberists, the Black Keys, Muse, Phish, Deadmau5, MGMT, Girl Talk, John Fogerty, and Erykah Badu. The festival will take place August 12-14 at Golden Gate park in San Fransisco, Calif.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPhish Announces Summer Tour Dates
Since reuniting in 2009, Phish has continued its constantly-gigging ways. While both Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon have solo tours scheduled for this spring, the quirky, talented band will continue to cater to their devoted fan base throughout 2011. The Vermont foursome have just announced their first tour dates for this upcoming summer.... read more
Found in: Music, News14 Bands In Strange Locations
Most people have seen one of their favorite artists play on stage; it’s a wonderful experience, but such shows have a tendency to blend together after a while. But we’ve compiled a list that showcases some terrific artists in foreign territory—not stages, not recording studios, but unique locales which make them even more memorable.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTrey Anastasio Announces Winter Tour
Trey Anastasio is hitting the road next month for his upcoming North American tour. As part of the announcement earlier this week, it was also revealed that the Phish frontman would be playing both solo acoustic sets as well as electric sets with a full band marking the first time he has toured in this manner since 1999.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAustin City Limits Day One Photos Ft. Vampire Weekend, Phish, Beach House, Sonic Youth, More
Photos by Mark C. Austin... read more
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