Monday, August 10, 2009

An Intriguing Summer



Well, I haven't posted anything all summer.
I can't say that I've been to busy or anything, I've just been enjoying the not-so-hot weather we've been having here in lovely NEO (Northeast Ohio).

However, I have been inspired and intrigued by what is known as one of the best Jam Bands going right now... PHISH.

Ohh what they say is true, Trey Anastasio is a JEDI.

He successfully infiltrated the vast expanse of my mind and totally warped it into whatever he wanted to on those two fateful nights in Manchester, Tennesee at Bonnaroo. Every note floated high into my cerebellum as it caromed off each fold and dug itself deep into the cortex.

With great ease (seemingly) and precision the entire band weaved and wobbled on the stage behind an impeccable light show that could only be matched by The Grateful Dead... but if The Dead were really, really strange.

Before the two concerts at Bonnaroo I can't say that I was a huge "phan" of "Phish" but coming out and listening to what they had to say all summer I can delightfully now call myself a "Phishead" with no remorse.

Trey Anastasio
, Mike Gordon, Jon Fishman (aptly named) and Page McConnell do their best to put on a fantastic show and I strongly urge you to check them out if you have yet to. Also, I have recently acquired all of the studio albums that they have to offer and those are equally as entertaining, if not more succinct.

To get you started, take a look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKaFG0HZm2I

Peace, Love & Rock