Tony Markellis was one-of-a-kind and not only as a bassist.
I’m glad we had “The Beacon Jams” where he served as a co-host of sorts for the livestream series.
It gave fans a chance to see how witty Tony was and the opportunity to get a feel for his engaging personality.
Backstage at Curveball 5 p.m. on Thursday - Page: "But what about those grooves we worked up for the secret set?" Trey: "Let's play them on Halloween instead." Mike: "We can credit them to a Scandinavian band that doesn't exist."
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25 years ago today, I woke up after a house party and sat down with my mom for breakfast at which point I vomited all over the table. Mom’s response: “And now you’re going to see Phish in four different cities on the next four nights? Perfect.”
I remember shortly after I purchased 'Junta,' I played "You Enjoy Myself" while in a car with my dad and he said, "This is really avant-garde." That was the coolest thing he's ever said
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Before I went to see TAB at The Cap in 2017 I was in a really bad place. Was majorly depressed. He debuted Everything’s Right & it was a rare case of
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lyrics ... not jams, putting me in a good space. Things started to turn around and end of ‘17 was A+. So, I love this song
Dead & Company went out strong. Great show from the band. Really hope John Mayer stays connected with the music of the Grateful Dead. His chemistry with Jeff Chimenti over the past eight years was something to behold.
“How do you bring up Bruce Hornsby and not have him be the one to helm all of ‘The Way It Is?’” — Said to anyone who ISN’T named Rick Mitarotonda
#goosemas
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Great night for the jam scene with
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crushing in Mexico, Goose and UM rocking big arenas, TTB playing Nashville's historic Ryman, GSBG & The Dusters joining forces at The Tab, ALO
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at Great American Music Hall and Billy Strings 3rd on the bill at Innings Festival
Does it get any better than a Lifeboy after an A+ jam that leaves your jaw on the floor wondering how these guys can do THAT? No, no it doesn’t. What a perfect 1-2 punch of live music. Happy 40th Anniversary,
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If you're ever so desparate that you contemplate suicide please reach out a friend or if you don't feel comfortable call 1-800-273-8255. Sometimes it's hard to see the forest through the trees and it takes another voice to guide you out. There's no shame in asking for help. EVER
I feel at this point
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reached a point where they knew they had built a sustainable career and were able to enjoy the fruits of their labor without the fear the bottom would fall out like it did for the Spin Doctors. They would do it their way, music industry norms be dammed
I’m glad, glad, glad
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is alive and still keeping us on our toes all these years later. Besides all the bust outs, mostly played really well, so nice to see huge smiles on each band member’s face throughout that set.
As crazy as it is that I’ve been spending New Years with the same band since I was 16 (I’m 42 now), it’s equally as wild they were 30 and are now in their early/mid 50s, yet the emotions remain the same. Feel blessed to have grown up at the time/place I did. Thanks mom & dad!
In some alternate
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universe, Chop went to the lawn and was taken in by a kindly group of fans who are just happy
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is back. He’s so entranced by their positivity he refuses to ever rank shows again and tweets “🤩🤩🤩” every time
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plays Prince Caspian.
When Neal Casal was 13 he wanted an Atari for Christmas. His father was wise enough to steer him towards guitar instead. So many of us are so thankful for that decision. Rest easy, Neal
My favorite
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Halloween musical costumes
1. Chilling, Thrilling
2. Waiting For Columbus
3. Exile On Main St.
4. Remain In Light
5. Quadrophenia
6. Loaded
7. White Album
8. Ziggy Stardust
9. Wingsuit
Thanks for all who have been on this journey with me. We’ve sure had some good times along the way since I first saw this guy play guitar at the Beacon when I was 16.
Last night was really enjoyable. Second set was Dance Party USA until "Waste." Was surrounded by so many friends that I met through
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-- the ideal way to spend my 300th show. Excited to enjoy a mellow few days in Denver after an action-packed weekend and 4 shows in 4 nights
Outside of Cypress, Island Tour is the run where from the first minute to last the shows felt historic. This was no ordinary run. It didn’t take long to realize we were witnessing a career highlight. The post-show convos were epic. Nothing like a bunch of well-satiated diehards
When I was 17 I saw
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was going to play in Sunrise, Florida where my 78-year-old grandpa lived. I asked him to buy me a pair of tickets. He did and said, "I got us tickets!" I explained it wouldn't be his thing & the 2nd ticket was for a friend. I still regret it
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Ever notice
@BillyStrings
stopped playing
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covers shortly after he brought out Trey Anastasio in NYC? I get the feeling Uncle Trey told young William to forge his own path and avoid "nostalgia" and Apostol took the advice to heart
What is it about July 19th in the third year of a decade?
7/19/23 = Show ended early due to severe storm
7/19/13 = Show ended early due to severe storm
7/19/93 = One of the only shows announced by band and then canceled (purportedly due to ticket sales)
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Rusted Root reunion led me to watch the Send Me On My Way video, which has 41 MILLION VIEWS. 1994/1995 was such a crazy time for popular music. I remember Z100 (Local Top 40 Station) once played Send Me On My Way > What Would You Say? > Run Around > Hold My Hand > Cleopatra's Cat
Packed like a sardine on a plane for seven hours is no fun. Much respect to those who travel frequently. Headed to my first
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shows off the East Coast since 2010 and only California shows besides Shoreline 2000. Hope to see some of you there.
I put together a binder with all the info we’d need for phish summer tour in 1999. My mom said the day she saw this was the day she knew I wouldn’t have a normal job.
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Fenway
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Wishlist: Highway To Hell, Spock’s Brain, Seven Below, Access Me, McGrupp, Ha Ha Ha, Foreplay Long Time, Forbin’s > Mockingbird, Cinnamon Girl, Glide, Foam, Corona, Ziggy Stardust, Let’s Go, Bike, Piper
Looks like Widespread Panic is going with all Mikey era tunes at the Fox. Little Lilly is the newest song played thus far. It was debuted 24 years ago.
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Just want to take a moment to thank the
@phishnet
team that keeps the setlist updated nearly to the second a song starts. That doesn't happen automatically, folks and is a great resource for fans. So, thanks to all involved!
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She underwent chemo and sadly it was unsuccessful. Cancer spread. She made it back to Florida last week. While we thought she had at least 6 months, my aunt has taken a severe turn for the worst. Hoping for a holiday miracle. Can’t imagine life without her. Please send vibes 3/3
So
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plays Ramble On > Slave to end the first set, comes back, plays a huge Mike's Groove + Coil as the second set, then returns to end the night with Burning Down The House and YEM? Man do I wish I caught that one. Would love a
@livephish
release
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#vernondownsthehouse
Finally saw the Bob Dylan Rolling Thunder doc on Netflix. It was an amazing watch.
Love the hard edge Mick Ronson brought to Bob’s music. Add Scarlet Rivera’s frenetic violin and it’s my favorite Dylan lineup by far.
Can’t believe that amazing footage went unseen for 40+ years