Formed in 1997, Dark Star Orchestra is a United States Tribute band that covers live shows previously done by the legendary band, the Grateful Dead. It's members include Jeff Mattson, Rob Eaton, Kevin Rosen, and Lisa Mackey, as well as other members that have been previously performing with them. The band performs specific shows that the Grateful Dead played and and exact setlists, which is pretty interesting since the cover can be compared to the original. DSO is great for any Grateful Dead fan, and the shows may bring some sort of nostalgia to fans that have already attended Dead shows.
DSO has just confirmed plans to ring in 2011 with a New Year's run at The Klein in Bridgeport, CT. Tickets go on sale on September 29th and VIP tickets will also be sold. The band also just announced the release of an original Grateful Dead song called "Run Mary"and can now be heard streaming online.
I'm super exited for the upcoming tour and the release of the new song. I've seen DSO twice before and had a blast...it's the closest I can get to a real Grateful Dead concert, with the exception of Further and The Dead. I'd encourage anyone who is a fan of the Dead to attend the upcoming tour!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
A Feeling of Nostalgia
I recently was walking in town, and went past the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which is the place where I had some of the very best times of my life. As I walked along the park, it brought back a striking feeling of nostalgia for the memories that I had there this past summer. Phish had played there for two nights, as well as the the Dave Mathews Band, which I also saw in mid July. All three shows were some of the best concerts of my life, and helped make my summer one that I will never forget.
I first went to the Dave Mathews Concert in mid July, and didn't really know what to expect, being that it was my first Dave show. I had heard many good things about it, but wasn't sure if it was going to be similar to the concerts that I'm used to, or a totally new experience. It ended up being the latter. The music was amazing, but it was the crowd that made it such a spectacular show. I was surrounded by my very close friends, and we ended up making a bunch of new friends there that I still keep in touch with today. Dancing and singing all night with people that I care about is really what made the experience worth while.
A month later, my brother and I were back at the Performing Arts Center to see the two Phish shows. It was a similar experience to the Dave Mathews show, since it was all about dancing, singing and being with people you love. But since Phish is my ultimate favorite band, it made it that much more special to me since I knew every lyric to every song and was with a larger group of my friends. I also got to talk to the bassist of the band, Mike Gordon, after the show, which was simply surreal for me. I realized that going to concerts is a passion of mine, and I will remember the good times it provided me every time I walk past the venue.
I first went to the Dave Mathews Concert in mid July, and didn't really know what to expect, being that it was my first Dave show. I had heard many good things about it, but wasn't sure if it was going to be similar to the concerts that I'm used to, or a totally new experience. It ended up being the latter. The music was amazing, but it was the crowd that made it such a spectacular show. I was surrounded by my very close friends, and we ended up making a bunch of new friends there that I still keep in touch with today. Dancing and singing all night with people that I care about is really what made the experience worth while.
A month later, my brother and I were back at the Performing Arts Center to see the two Phish shows. It was a similar experience to the Dave Mathews show, since it was all about dancing, singing and being with people you love. But since Phish is my ultimate favorite band, it made it that much more special to me since I knew every lyric to every song and was with a larger group of my friends. I also got to talk to the bassist of the band, Mike Gordon, after the show, which was simply surreal for me. I realized that going to concerts is a passion of mine, and I will remember the good times it provided me every time I walk past the venue.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Calling All Phish Phans
The alternative rock band Phish, with Trey Anastasio on guitar, Mike Gordon on bass, John Fishman on drums, and Paige McConnell on keyboard, has recently announced a fall tour for the year 2010. Having just finished a Summer tour, fans are excited to see the band flourish for another few months while they play in various venues across the country. The band will be starting their tour in Broomfield, CO, and will finish it off with a three night show in Atlantic City, NJ. We can assume that the tour will be a mastering success, being that eleven out of the fourteen shows are already sold out, and tickets were sold out within seconds of being available. It is not surprising though, considering the phenomenal experience the band provides for its audience; any phan can vouch for that.
The summer tour was one like no other, with each show better than the next. I followed the band for four straight days, starting out in Hartford, CT and ending up in Saratoga Springs, NY. I can easily say that it was the best four days of my life. Each show provided me with a new, incredible experience, with the most talented music from our day. Trey tore it up from beginning to end, driving the crowd crazy with each arpeggio and chord change. Paige, Mike, and John follow Trey's lead when it comes to improv, and they all succeed in creating a symphony of musical euphoria.
Not only was the music impeccable, but the crowd is also what makes the scene. At a phish show, you will not find one single person in the crowd just standing around. Every person knows each word to every song, and not one person is standing still. So if you like to have a good time and listen to awesome music, be sure to hit up the upcoming fall tour. You will not regret it!
The summer tour was one like no other, with each show better than the next. I followed the band for four straight days, starting out in Hartford, CT and ending up in Saratoga Springs, NY. I can easily say that it was the best four days of my life. Each show provided me with a new, incredible experience, with the most talented music from our day. Trey tore it up from beginning to end, driving the crowd crazy with each arpeggio and chord change. Paige, Mike, and John follow Trey's lead when it comes to improv, and they all succeed in creating a symphony of musical euphoria.
Not only was the music impeccable, but the crowd is also what makes the scene. At a phish show, you will not find one single person in the crowd just standing around. Every person knows each word to every song, and not one person is standing still. So if you like to have a good time and listen to awesome music, be sure to hit up the upcoming fall tour. You will not regret it!
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