![]() ![]() A palpable buzz became an undeniable roar by the time Goose’s 31-year-old guitarist took his first vocals of the night on “Althea”, though Rick was just beginning to put his signature on what was already shaping up to be a special night. The band took a flying start with “Bertha”, Grahame Lesh singing while Medeski and Mitarotonda dazzled and the horns flew off at full tilt. ![]() With exactly one show to their credit, this group of Friends did exactly that, playing with what felt like years of experience while putting on full display the talent, individuality, and gamesmanship that brought them to this time and place.Īs countless shared glances and knowing looks flashed back and forth amongst those in attendance, one couldn’t help but feel like they were witnessing something special with this modern day iteration of the Grateful Dead featuring a full horn section. ![]() Phil Lesh may be aging but as a band leader he surrounds himself with musicians who breathe new life and vitality into the timeless Grateful Dead catalog, one which Mr. Building on the previous night’s experience, the all-star crew-comprised of Rick Mitarotonda (Goose), Grahame Lesh (Midnight North), John Medeski ( Medeski Martin & Wood), John Molo (Moonalice), and the Trey Anastasio Band horn section of James Casey, Natalie Cressman, and Jennifer Hartswick-quickly settled in to deliver one of the most exciting nights of Grateful Dead music in recent memory. Phil Lesh continued his October residency at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on Saturday, marking night five of nine for the octogenarian Grateful Dead bassist and two of three for this particular configuration of his Friends. ![]()
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