Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. If Im 6 or 7 years old at the time, theres no way I understand that, but now Ive played it a bunch, and I get it. But then, 30 years later, we have Bob doing the Sweetwater and this came up for us. As a little kid, he would position himself behind the charismatic guitarist on stage, perching on a Grateful Dead road case with his noise-canceling headphones on, while he watched the rock icon from the best seat in the house. Host Lawrence Peryer takes listeners on a behind-the-scenes exploration of the past, present and future of modern culture and entertainment, through discussions with artists, musicians, thought leaders, industry pioneers, tech innovators and more. Keeping with the family theme is Alex Koford, a long time family friend whom Phil recruited to be his drummer. Lesh and Peck, bassist Connor OSullivan and drummer Nathan Graham spent a great deal of 2019 on the road, nurturing a growing fan base in New York and the Northeast, and making forays into the South and southwest, hoping to establish a national footprint. They released Under the Lights, their most successful studio album to date, in summer 2017. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. Ive already started that with my sons, so musicians their age will come in and play with musicians my age. Hope you enjoy and. Always focused on the song and the groove, whether it be his or another's, Grahame's music stays rooted in the present while touching on all aspects of rock, folk, blues, soul, and more. Featuring The Devil Makes Three, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, and many more. You changed the name from Terrapin Landing to Terrapin Crossroads. Graham's wife, Valerie, gave an update on his health status and asked the fans to pray for him. Always focused on the song and the groove, whether it be his or another's, Grahame's music stays rooted in the present while touching on all aspects of rock, folk, blues, soul, and more. My dads still going and hes almost 80, he says. But the scene seems to be thriving. Bay Area arts: here are 9 great shows to see this weekend, Chart-topping band performs benefit show at intimate Bay Area venue, Petaluma Music Festival unleashes big lineup for 16th annual event, Justin Bieber cancels remaining Justice World Tour dates, including California shows. Lesh credits his mother, Jill, with being the driving organizing force behind that aggregation. What other band can do that when the most famous figure has been dead for 20 years? Theres more of us than I expected when my wife and I moved back here, he says. These 10 Whopping Homes & Cars Of Celebrities Look Amazing! It was kind of a coincidence that it all happened at the same time. The band began touring in June 2015, with the release of their second album Scarlet Skies. We sat down with Phil and Jill in Terrapin Crossroads upstairs lounge to discuss the new project. And I think the audience appreciates it because they get to hear different voices at different points during the night. Grahame wasnt the only Lesh to join in on the fun, however. That, of course, didnt happen. P: If we can get the three of these entities [including Weirs nearby TRI Studios, featured in the July issue of Marin Magazine] working together, well have quite a little scene here. Have you been keeping an eye on the local scene? P: Crossroads is a meeting place, of minds, of ideas, of people. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com. J: Theyve been working on the Sweetwater for a long time. But, the lifestyle of musicians on the road is nothing new to Lesh, who was a newborn when the Grateful Dead hit superstar status with the double-platinum In the Dark. Recorded in the Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael, it was the Deads only top 10 album, boosted by the bands one and only hit single, Touch of Grey.. Assistant Producer is Zach Brogan. We had to pull over. When many Grateful Dead fans talk about the band and their fellow Deadheads, they use the word family. For Grahame Lesh, though, it goes a bit deeper than that. They also released two live albums including 2018s Selections From the Great American Music Hall which featured Bob Weir & Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead plus members of Twiddle as special guests. And if theyre searching for a role model, they need look no further than Leshs father. The goal is to keep doing it and have a go of it as a group. After graduating from Stanford University in 2010 with a masters degree in music, Grahame Lesh, 33-year-old scion of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, wasnt sure if he wanted to follow in his famous fathers footsteps, trying to make a career for himself as a professional rock musician. And so, here at Terrapin, all of us, including Midnight North, are trying to play music as much as we can. years ago, when he was just growing into the great musician he is today. Bringing on the well seasoned drummer as a full-time member of the band (and learning about his banjo playing, singing, and song-writing skills) represented the next step forward as plans were made to record their fourth studio album. Shes the reason for that, other than the music.. I think thats something thats more timeless than a single show. It was then revealed on his official Facebook page that the 79-year-old has contracted COVID-19. I liked the music, obviously, and I still do. Its a whole different attitude when you get a chance to meet all these different musicians who have similar goals, want the same things and are willing to work together instead of competing against each other.. Its a cool song, theres no reason not to play it. Photo by Susana Millman, author of the soon to be released photo memoir Alive with the Dead: A Fly on the Wall with a Camera. Used with permission. We had to pull over. Everybody was really nice in Fairfax, I mean really lovely. Tickets: $20 Adult (18+) | Junior (7-17) $10. Sounds like youre pretty thrilled that youve landed here after all those decades of dreaming about it. My Mom and Jill and I got up early to cook together while Phil and Grahame went to go pick out wine pairings. Something like the Fare Thee Well concerts last year, that blew my mind. The next morning we set off in a tour bus for Mobile, Alabama, where the band played two benefit shows put on by the Jake Peavy Foundation. They're sounding great on this tour. I still love it. On 15-3-1940 Phil Lesh (nickname: Phil) was born in Berkeley, California, United States. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. I started playing music with two folks and sort of informally jamming with Connor and our original drummer Eric, and Conor brought in Elliott, whos our other singer. WebPhil is in a blissful marriage with his wife Jill. I assumed Id always be playing music, but I figured it could be a hobby.. The title seems to embody the pragmatic attitude Lesh and band are taking as they look at building their audience and career. (Editors note: Phil Lesh is 76 years old). Hes kind of always been secretly an amazing player. My dad dropped me off and later it was on the news. We hit it off immediately- she is so kind and hilarious and really put me at ease, so it was impossible not to be besties by the end of the night. In its review of 2018s Peach Music Festival in Pennsylvania, Rolling Stone voted Midnight North best new act, saying the group takes the best parts of roots music and weaves them into a tapestry of rock and Americana., During the same week as the Terrapin concert, Midnight North will be in Allegiant Records studio in San Anselmo with producer David Simon-Baker, recording its fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2017s Under the Lights., Well probably try out some of the new tunes from the album at the show, Lesh says, sitting on a stool at a high table in the Grate Room, which is empty and quiet on an off night. We were on Highway 101 and had just passed Blithedale on the way to Sausalito when he got a call. A deep dive into everything thats underneath the music and the artists that inspire us. Im not gonna break any news or anything, but he had his scare about a year ago, and it was just that, luckily. On and off stage, he smiles easily and seems happy with his career choice, and with Midnight Norths musical direction. April 6 - 8, 2023 Showtimes: Thur - Sat @ 8 PM! I must have been 5 or 6 when I got into space and astronauts, so I really liked the (Garcia-Robert Hunter) song Standing on the Moon, he says. After graduation, he and his wife, Claire, who works as a bookkeeper at Terrapin, moved to San Rafael. If you remember, I told you about this awesome chick that I met while we were in San Francisco, fellow tour wife Claire Lesh. Grahame & Elliott both Time: Doors 8:30p | Show 9:00p Tickets: $20 Adult (18+) | Junior (7-17) $10 Get Tickets For Phil Lesh, 30 years with one of popular musics most celebrated groups was just the beginning. On this evening, hes wearing a Midnight North T-shirt, the creation of a fan. They were playing these huge stadiums then, he says. J: We wouldnt have done this if we hadnt done Fairfax first. Maybe three shows a week instead of four. Now, hopefully you cant tell the difference between what I wrote and what Elliott wrote and what Alex wrote now. Phil Lesh & Friends and the TFB have welcomed guests like Sheryl Crow, Benmont Tench, John Scofield, Rick Mitarotonda, Nicki Bluhm, Dawes, Warren Haynes, Eric Krasno, Bob Weir, and many more onstage as they performed at venues and festivals around the world. Ive had experiences being in a band before Terrapin came about, and the difference of being in a band with Terrapins support and its music community behind you is just night and day, she says, speaking by phone from the East Coast while visiting family for the holidays. For todays season finale of Inside The Musicians Brain, Chris is thrilled to welcome Grahame Lesh (Midnight North, Terrapin Family Band). are making huge strides to revitalize Mobile and the Gulf Coast, especially in the wake of this year's terrible hurricanes. His father didnt play publicly for a couple of years after Garcias death, eventually enjoying renewed success with Phil and Friends, an ever-changing group that featured him with members of various name bands, including the Allman Brothers, Phish and Government Mule. WebJoin Grahame Lesh & Friends in the Foeger Ballroom for a woven tapestry of roots, rock, and Americana. Were not a jam band, but we can jam, he says. Please pray for discernment for those caring for him tonight and for the Lords mercy to be on him. There is a community here with a lot of young people who used to be based in San Francisco and are now centered on Terrapin.. I still love it. I do, vaguely. Grahame Lesh, son of the Grateful Deads Phil Lesh, embraces these positives, and has made a name for himself with his band Midnight North. A lot of celebrities do not know what to do with their money anymore in 2022. That began a five year run as a touring band, playing in 36 states in front of thousands of people across the country. Grahame also shares what it was like growing up in the wild world of the Grateful Dead. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. WebThe first person that Phil brought on was Grahame Lesh, his son. Out in Fairfax, theres all kinds of local musicians playing all the time. Its called Selections from Levon Helm Studios. Truth be told, I don't think I knew what I was getting into! The musician his starsign is Pisces and he is now 82 years of age. Its been really fun. I thought I knew good southern hospitality, but their crew takes it to a whole new level! Were not a jam band, but we can jam, he says. Because we wouldve been overwhelmed. Phil Lesh is married to his wife Jill Lesh, and the couple has two children namely Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh. We started dating in college ten (?!) Alex asked me to share a little bit about my tour wife life, so here goes. It was then revealed on his official Facebook page that the 79-year-old has contracted COVID-19. He made his 50 million dollar fortune with Grateful Dead & Phil Lesh and Friends. Phil Lesh: Well, its still a work in progress. After the Grateful Dead disbanded upon Jerry Garcias death in 1995, the bassist launched Phil Lesh & Friends, a group featuring revolving membership that he continues to perform with today. Not really memories as much as flashes that go by. They are the proud parents of two sons namely Brian and Grahame. Its amazing. P: Yeah, we learned a lot. Weve had this opportunity at Terrapin to really hone our skills., Since then, hes been recording and touring with his own band, Midnight North, a rootsy quartet that kicks off the new year with a show Jan. 18 in Terrapins Grate Room concert hall. Its a really nice balance to have more than one front person, Peck says. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. Midnight North Grahame Lesh Interview Ken Thorsen | Thursday Jul. P: Grateful Dead had a flash of trying to do that in the late 60s. ", earn about some of my favorite things. He won the WWE Championship, (called the World Wide Wrestling Federation at the time) in 1997 and held the title for 206 days before losing it to Bob Backlund. Vist her website at http://www.mamarazi.com. A mainstay in the scene that flowered from Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, Grahame has joined such luminaries as The Mother Hips, Twiddle, Amy Helm, The North Mississippi All Stars, Neal Casal, Jackie Greene, Eric Krasno, ALO, and many more in singing, playing, and interpreting the American songbook. I mean, its nice we ended up here. In January 2020, the band went into a California studio with producer David Simon-Baker to craft their fourth studio album, There's Always a Story, released in 2021 on Americana Vibes. Share us you, I could not be more excited about the opportuni, Mention New Orleans to anyone whos been and wat, Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and if you don't have, "Across the county, the region, the state and the, Thank you everyone for coming out + @perryssf for, Marin is known for its vast open spaces, health-co, Whats New in Town in This February: And of course we were back at it a couple of weeks later. Plus, bonus points, we got to stay in a HAUNTED HOTEL ROOM! When I was in college, I really didnt know what I wanted to do, he says. I've been married to my hubs Grahame Lesh for two years. They are facing mounting long-term medical-related bills. Whats your take on the success of the place so far? 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