As one of the few male-female lead duos in rock, Lesh and Peck have been inspired by the collaboration between Grammy winners Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks, the husband-wife team in the Tedeschi Trucks Band. 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.. It wasnt the right destination, but it was the right path. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. Phil Lesh & Friends ft. Phil Lesh & Friends ft. Rick Mitarotonda, John Medeski, Grahame Lesh, Nicki Bluhm (3/17-19), James Casey, Natalie Cressman (3/15), Jennifer Hartswick (3/15), Katie Jacoby (3/17-19) + John Molo play for 4 nights on March 15, 17, 18 + 19. Im not gonna talk shit about anybody, but there are a lot of people in the jam band scene that arent songwriter first, I think, and the Grateful Dead were amazing players and amazing at jamming, but those songsMy God, all of Bobbys songs, the Jerry songs, the few that my dad wrote, theyre stunning compositions. Sounds like youre pretty thrilled that youve landed here after all those decades of dreaming about it. #ClaireLesh #PhilLesh #GrahameLesh #MidnightNorth #PhilLeshandFriends #TerrapinFamilyBand #SanFrancisco #JillLesh #TerrapinCrossroads #Nashville #Thanksgiving #Mobile #JakePeavyFoundation #JerryGarcia #Guitar #Tiger #Giants #MLB #CentralAlabama #RyanDempsey #BobWeir #MihaliSavoulidis. A pivotal moment for the band came when Grahame met drummer Nathan Graham at a benefit show in Philadelphia in 2016. 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Luckily I love traveling so tour life suits me well. years ago, when he was just growing into the great musician he is today. You can try things and the audience is willing to go on that journey with you.. Jay, VT 05859 (Editors note: Phil Lesh is 76 years old). After the Dawes original If You Let Me Be Your Anchor, Phil Lesh made his way to the stage. WebPhil is in a blissful marriage with his wife Jill. Popup Player. Its a cool song, theres no reason not to play it. My 4-year-old niece helping Jill and Ross research how to carve a turkey, 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. you may not take any images or content from this site without written permission. You changed the name from Terrapin Landing to Terrapin Crossroads. Not really. 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.. His purest memory is of the avuncular Jerry Garcia. Grahame didnt start pursuing music seriously until the venue opened in 2011, and he had a non-music job until a few years ago. Really? The harmony Elliott sings back to me is never what I expect, and hopefully its the same for her. He also has an indelible memory of Garcias 1995 death, which shocked the music world and ended the 30-year run of the Grateful Dead. A lot of celebrities do not know what to do with their money anymore in 2022. Additionally, Lesh and his wife Jill administer their charitable organization, the Unbroken Chain Foundation. The couple have two children together, Grahame and Brian. Both Grahame and Brian follow in their father's musical footsteps. I was 8 when Jerry passed. These 10 Whopping Homes & Cars Of Celebrities Look Amazing! After graduation, he and his wife, Claire, who works as a bookkeeper at Terrapin, moved to San Rafael. [13] [14] When not on tour, Lesh's sons, Grahame and Brian, serve as the house band at Terrapin Crossroads [15] In addition to songs from the Dead catalog, Lesh played material by Mumford & Sons, Zac Brown Band and other contemporary acts with his sons. [16] Lesh began performing again with Phil Lesh and Friends in 2012. Across all of the tracks, when you think you have the band pegged for a style or a genre, all of a sudden a chorus, or a new solo or new instrument altogether, diverts the music boldly but smartly to a new sound and feel, said The Poke Around in their review of Under the Lights. Alex asked me to share a little bit about my tour wife life, so here goes. 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. I havent really thought about his fit specifically playing this music, but Ive been a fan of his for a while. I recently decided to start this blog to give you all a look into the life of a tour wife - the highs, the lows, and EVERYTHING in between! Shes the reason for that, other than the music.. It was pretty classic rock-focused, and then you just sort of open up. But in 2012, when his parents opened Terrapin Crossroads a bar, restaurant and live music venue in San Rafael the stage was set for him to enter the family business. Bart Wirtz and Emiel van Rijthoven of WAAN, Michael Kuelker on The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. contact. Phil Lesh, Natalie Cressman, and Jennifer Hartswick Next, in Phil Leshs only turn at lead vocals on the night, he offered his whimsical Pride of Cucamonga, a kind of Grateful Dead cult classic that appeared on the bands From the Mars Hotel LP, but was never performed by the Grateful Dead. For Phil Lesh, 30 years with one of popular musics most celebrated groups was just the beginning. 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.. All rights reserved. Celebrity. 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. We sat down with Phil and Jill in Terrapin Crossroads upstairs lounge to discuss the new project. How has Midnight North changed since the band initially got together? Im always stunned when we get to watch a band like Mother Hips or players like Jason Crosby. WebAmy Helm & Grahame Lesh Present: Songs of Their Own A music packed night of original music, plus a set of The Grateful Dead and The Band in honor of their famous fathers. As a music fan, who are some of your favorite artists to listen to? Copyright 2023 Jay Peak Resort. Jill Lesh: Weve done 50 shows already, between the Grate Room and the bar. Technically Alex and I will switch off who is the lower part and Elliott will be the higher part, but even thats flexible. Graham's wife, Valerie, gave an update on his health status and asked the fans to pray for him. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE. And thats working out pretty well, I think. 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.. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. And I think the audience appreciates it because they get to hear different voices at different points during the night. Its great. I didnt really have any doubts. Its cool to be part of a special moment. WebJoin Grahame Lesh & Friends in the Foeger Ballroom for a woven tapestry of roots, rock, and Americana. We were going to find a place and plug into it and beam it up to the rock-and-roll satellite and send it all over the world. A WWE legend is dealing with a serious Illness. Its Marin, and there are so many people who are the kids of parents who were in music or other entertainment or were super-wealthy bankers, he says. Last week I shared the story of my trip out to the West Coast to see Ryan play with Midnight North and special guests Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Mihali Savoulidis. By Brian Jones Lo and behold, this is our Top 60 of celebrities that have been caught smoking or, Celebrities dont always wear makeup anymore. 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. Development & Design. There's Always a Story represents a new chapter for Midnight North. He seems himself as a part of a vibrant new music scene that has been built around the club, a kind of petri dish for young musicians to experiment and grow. 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. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? Theyve also been influenced by the country-rock harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and especially Graham Parsons and Emmylou Harris. Its a pretty phenomenal coincidence that you both opened venues in the same year. They're sounding great on this tour. It was a really special trip for me because Grahame FINALLY played in Nashville, where my parents live. We had to pull over. The majority of people were extremely supportive. Hes kind of always been secretly an amazing player. He is dealing with a myriad of very serious health issues: a major infection in his ears and skull that may take six months of intravenous IVs, congestive heart failure, diabetes, hearing loss as a result of the infection, and the list goes on. My brother and I would just run around from area to area, and eventually wed run into everyone.. 2021 and beyond is a new beginning, and while Midnight North longingly looks ahead, hand-in-hand with the rest of the world, Theres Always a Story will serve as a collective and reflective narrative. Terrapin features free bands in the bar every night, and before he knew it, Grahame was serving his apprenticeship as a working musician, playing guitar and singing with his dad and younger brother, Brian, 30, in the Terrapin Family Band. A GoFundMe pagehas been launched to help Graham and Valerie with medical bills. It was kind of a coincidence that it all happened at the same time. The title seems to embody the pragmatic attitude Lesh and band are taking as they look at building their audience and career. After the shows were wrapped up on Thursday morning, we set off to Jake's ranch in central Alabama for yet another incredible family Thanksgiving. San Rafae, Marin Magazine, 4000 Bridgeway Suite #105, Sausalito, California 94965, Pandemic Pivots: Local Business Owners on How They Adapted to Covid-19 Challenges, A Tunnel Artwork Unites Sausalito and Marin City, What it Takes to Make Change Happen: How a Small Group in Fairfax Used a Hate Incident to Create Real Change, Beware of Deadly Death Caps, One of the World's Most Poisonous Mushrooms. He has a ginger beard and reddish-brown hair pulled back into a man bun. Maybe three shows a week instead of four. Thats when they went from playing arenas to playing stadiums. Graham's wife, Valerie, gave an update on his health status and asked the fans to pray for him. Both Lesh and his brother went to the Branson School in Ross, where being the sons of a rock star was no big deal. Jake and his awesome team (shoutout to Sarah Lauren and Ben!) Wayne has lost 45 pounds in the last three weeks. Theres more of us than I expected when my wife and I moved back here, he says. They are facing mounting long-term medical-related bills. Tickets: $20 Adult (18+) | Junior (7-17) $10. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. He made his 50 million dollar fortune with Grateful Dead & Phil Lesh and Friends. Graham's wife, Valerie, gave an update on his health status and Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. years ago, when he was just growing into the great musician he is today. 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. His wife is the administer of the Unbroken Chain 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. Graham was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004. We havent started to do that yet, because weve been trying to get established. I cant imagine anything that I could enjoy more than playing music down here. For todays season finale of Inside The Musicians Brain, Chris is thrilled to welcome Grahame Lesh (Midnight North, Terrapin Family Band). On 15-3-1940 Phil Lesh (nickname: Phil) was born in Berkeley, California, United States. I grew up in San Rafael, and you discover there are still plenty of younger folks moving to or living in Marin. Based in the musical hotbed of Marin County, California, Grahame Lesh is a guitar player and singer-songwriter for Midnight North, Phil Lesh & It's always a little bittersweet to leave, so at least we have cuddly dogs waiting for us when we get home! Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes! I want to have multigenerational bands. Whats cool is that he can sound like himself even though hes not playing something hes ever played before. 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. The goal is to keep doing it and have a go of it as a group. 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. Grahame shares how it has served as the perfect place for his band Midnight North to play and rehearse. Following an ill-fated attempt to open a venue in Fairfax, he and wife Jill, who live in Ross, bought the former Seafood Peddler restaurant along San Rafaels scenic canal in February and converted it within weeks into a warm, modern restaurant/venue called Terrapin Crossroads (Terrapin Station was the name of the ninth Grateful Dead studio album). We do these crazy long shows at Terrapin Crossroads, and hes still going strong at hour four. Why do you think the Deads music has remained so popular 50 years down the road? I dont think when I was that age I understood the enormity of it all. 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. It was the first time someone I knew was on the news for something like that.. No Opener! Reflecting on the time since their origin, Midnight North is ready to tell the world its story. I still love it. Whats your take on the success of the place so far? Please pray for discernment for those caring for him tonight and for the Lords mercy to be on him. They were playing these huge stadiums then, he says. So its obviously time for it to happen. WebOn 15-3-1940 Phil Lesh (nickname: Phil) was born in Berkeley, California, United States. Were getting a lot of parents coming with their teenage kids to the shows, which is really fun. Grahame Lesh, Elliott Peck, & Connor OSullivan began playing together in San Francisco. Today I asked Claire to visit us and share some of her experiences on the road. The pair begin by discussing Terrapin Crossroads, the music venue/restaurant in San Rafael, California that was founded by his father and Grateful Dead member Phil Lesh. He is facing a long period of rehab, and his insurance will only pay a portion of this. 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. In 2009, he reunited with Dead guitarist Bob Weir in Furthur, a live act that has earned accolades of its own. That began a five year run as a touring band, playing in 36 states in front of thousands of people across the country. 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. Web Midnight North Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band Capitol Sun Rays Last year, she released a solo album, Further from the Storm, and had her CD release show at Terrapin. As one of the few male-female lead duos in rock, Lesh and Peck have been inspired by the collaboration between Grammy winners Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks, the husband-wife team in the Tedeschi Trucks Band. P: Crossroads is a meeting place, of minds, of ideas, of people. And I think the audience appreciates it because they get to hear different voices at different points during the night. They wrote many of the songs on their last album, Under the Lights, about their experiences touring for the first time as a fledgling band. As a founder and co-frontperson (with Elliott Peck) for Midnight North, Grahame has played hundreds of concerts around the country and released 4 studio albums, 3 live albums, and two digital EPs of original music since the band's inception in 2012. As a boy, Lesh and his family would often go on tour with his dad and the high-flying Dead when the band was one of the top-grossing touring acts in the concert business, drawing record-breaking crowds across the country. ", earn about some of my favorite things. I thought I knew good southern hospitality, but their crew takes it to a whole new level! are making huge strides to revitalize Mobile and the Gulf Coast, especially in the wake of this year's terrible hurricanes. Grahame Lesh, son of the Grateful Deads Phil Lesh, embraces these positives, and has made a name for himself with his band Midnight North. Grahame & Elliott both A group of multi-instrumentalists with songwriting roots in Folk and Americana, Midnight North is a mainstay on the stages of the national touring circuit. J: We wouldnt have done this if we hadnt done Fairfax first. The harmony Elliott sings back to me is never what I expect, and hopefully its the same for her.Elliott and I are songwriters first. copyright 2018. all rights reserved. Weve actively discussed that. Ive always been an incredibly big Ryan Adams fan and all 6,000 songs hes written or whatever (laughs). In advance of the new album, Midnight North has released its first single, Long View, the bands entry into NPRs Tiny Desk Concerts contest. Elliott and I are songwriters first. Its beautiful song. Following an ill-fated attempt to open a venue in Fairfax, he and wife Jill, who live in Ross, bought the former J: It was actually a really positive experience, for the most part. He made his 50 million dollar fortune with Grateful Dead & Phil Lesh and Friends. You have some beautiful vocal harmonies in the band. The musician his starsign is Pisces and he is now 82 years of age. Grahame Lesh. Its Marin, and there are so many people who are the kids of parents who were in music or other entertainment or were super-wealthy bankers, he says. And theres amazing music happening in the Bay Area with our scene. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Out in Fairfax, theres all kinds of local musicians playing all the time. Lesh, the son of the Dead bassist Phil Lesh, grew up on the road with the band, bouncing from show to show in the mid 1990s, when the group was at its commercial peak. Im excited about that. How did you hone that? P: Yes, thats definitely part of the program. Were not the kind of band thats going to go off on a crazy jam like the Grateful Dead, but were still living on the edge in a different way.. My dads still going and hes almost 80, he says. Bobby & The musician his starsign is Pisces and he is now 82 years of age. WebThe Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Grahame & Elliott both brought a repertoire of original music to this new project that was a perfect marriage once the band began performing in earnest. As one of the few male-female lead duos in rock, Lesh and Peck have been inspired by the collaboration between Grammy winners Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Im not gonna break any news or anything, but he had his scare about a year ago, and it was just that, luckily. They also dive deep into the making of Midnight Norths new album, Theres Always a Story, and how it was a different process from how theyve done it in the past. I mean, its nice we ended up here. The band began touring in June 2015, with the release of their second album Scarlet Skies. We had to pull over. WebGrahame Lesh, Elliott Peck, & Connor OSullivan began playing together in San Francisco. We had to set off the next day (after an afternoon of leftovers and batting practice), but I know we'll be back to visit these family and friends again soon. We tried again in the 80s; we were thinking about trying that approach at Rancho Nicasio, but that didnt work out. Episodes Hope you enjoy and. Grahame wasnt the only Lesh to join in on the fun, however. Plus I got to learn the ropes from my mother-in-law and world's #1 tour wife, Jill Lesh (Phil's wife of 30+ years). Bobby & When I was in college, I really didnt know what I wanted to do, he says. In 2021 the band released "There's Always a Story", their most successful studio album to date, and toured throughout the country in support in 2021 and 2022 as the music industry recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Lesh and his brother went to the Branson School in Ross, where being the sons of a rock star was no big deal. Its Marin, and there are so many people who are the kids of parents who were in music or other entertainment or were super-wealthy bankers, he says. I went to one of the first John Mayer Trio shows in 2005 or something. https://sphinx.acast.com/insidethemusiciansbrain/grahamelesh/media.mp3, Snarky Puppy: Transmissions From Deep Ellum, Inappropriate Happiness with Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone, The Recovering Catholic with Katie Pruitt, Highway Butterfly: The Stories of Neal Casal, After Midnight: Phishs Big Cypress Festival. In fact, many of them lately like to show off, 40/ 40Cardi Bs dream mansion in Atlanta rap-up.com After two years of house hunting Cardi B, 55/ 55Sean Penn $70,000,000 via bz-berlin.de Sean is a dinosaur in Hollywood, but he manages. Mastered by Justin Thomas and Revoice Media. In early 2012 they played their first show as Grahame Lesh & Friends. 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. Somebody the other night, after Id just finished playing a bar show with both of my sons, came up and he asked, Phil, have you ever been happier? And I have to admit, I couldnt say that I ever have. In late 2012 the band went into the studio for the first time, tracking the entirety of their debut album End of the Night in just 2 days. Those two are a big influence for a guy and a gal singing together, and they definitely are for us, Lesh says. Both Lesh and his brother went to the Branson School in Ross, where being the sons of a rock star was no big deal. Keeping with the family theme is Alex Koford, a long time family friend whom Phil recruited to be his drummer. Midnight North, which has become a fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area scene with frequent performances at venues like Phil Leshs own Terrapin Crossroads, kicks off an East Coast run this week at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Wednesday, Oct. 26 and The Ardmore Music Hall on Thursday, Oct. 27. Featuring The Devil Makes Three, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, and many more. His favorite interview subjects include Pete Townshend, Kat Von D and Trey Anastasio. Lesh took piano lessons as a boy and got into the guitar as a teenager, learning the rudiments pretty much on his own. People come up to me on the street and theyll say things like, Well, thank you for building that here, or, I havent come down yet, but Ive got to because everybodys talking about it. So I think people really know that its here and are interested and are planning to come down. Time: Doors 8:30p | Show 9:00p Tickets: $20 Adult (18+) | Junior (7-17) $10 Get Tickets (Check out the story of the Malaga Inn at the link!). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Michael Lello founded Highway 81 Revisited in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2011 before moving to New York City in 2014. I liked the music, obviously, and I still do. As a member of Phil Lesh's Terrapin Family Band and Phil Lesh & Friends, he has traveled the world, performing Phil's updated version of the Grateful Dead's sound everywhere from the famed Fuji Rock Festival in Japan to London to Newport Folk Fest to New York city. Last summer, the band released its second studio album, Scarlet Skies, and its live albumLive at Terrapin Crossroads is available for free download. In the post, which was shared last week, Valerie, who also contracted COVID-19, said that her husband has "developed chills, cough and nausea. I listened to a ton of Grateful Dead and all the songs that they covered and played, like the Beatles, Dylan and the Rolling Stones. I think Im just trying to keep up, which is crazy. I remember that I drew Jerry in a picture of what was supposed to be him on the moon.. I think I said something to the effect of, Why havent you ever played this? And I guess childhood innocence or ignorance mustve made my dad realize, Why havent we? Yeah, its really cool that they busted it out, and they did it at Fare Thee Well. tour wife tour life. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? It was then revealed on his official Facebook page that the 79-year-old has contracted COVID-19. Plus were both in the zany sisterhood of tour wives! 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. "Wayne's wife Valerie is doing the best she can to work full time, while also doing all she can for her husband. Lesh credits his mother, Jill, with being the driving organizing force behind that aggregation. And I love (Jeff) Chimenti. Theres more of us than I expected when my wife and I moved back here, he says. These Are The 10 Best-Paid Television Stars In The World. My dads still going and hes almost 80, he says. Your dad also writes about you convincing him to finally play Unbroken Chain live in 1995. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Us younger folks are like, how are you doing this? 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