Phil Lesh and Friends

Phil Lesh is entering his 15th year of playing with a rotating mix of Friends, both old and new. Phil began playing under the moniker Phil Lesh and Friends in 1998, after he returned to performing following the death of his friend and band mate Jerry Garcia in 1995. With a varied mixture of some of the best performing musicians in the live music universe, Phil has kept his musical journey fresh by constantly and consistently putting together bands featuring dynamic, exciting musicians and singers working together toward keeping the music of the Grateful Dead moving forward into the future.

Musicians who have joined Phil Lesh and Friends over the years include a who’s who of performers: Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell of Phish, Jorma Kaukonen, David Nelson, John Molo, John Scofield, Greg Osby, Ryan Adams, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Joan Osborne, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Bill Payne and Paul Barrere of Little Feat, Chris Robinson, and the list goes on and on.

Phil is continuing the journey with the opening of Terrapin Crossroads in 2012 where Phil Lesh has signaled his intent to keep playing with friends old and new for many years to come. For Gathering of The Vibes 2013 Phil performed with an all-star lineup of “Friends” which included: guitarists; John Scofield and John Kadlecik, keyboardist John Medeski, and drummer Joe Russo. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

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