Author Topic: Phil Lesh and Jimmy Herring part ways (Read 344 times)

jahnahisti · « **on:** November 09, 2005, 02:00:16 PM »

Here's the official announcement from Phil's Website:

An Announcement from Phil Lesh:

Last year, I promised to bring back the original concept of Phil Lesh &
Friends: bringing in different musicians to provide fresh perspectives on the music. I had originally planned to mix up the lineup after New Years- but it turns out that, in order to take advantage of other musical opportunities that have come his way, Jimmy Herring will now be moving on a little earlier. I?m sure that his new musical experiences will result in further growth, which is vital to a musician.

Larry Campbell will be replacing Jimmy with Phil & Friends. Larry is a veteran of Bob Dylan?s great band, and one of the premier guitarists and multi-instrumentalists of the age. One of the great joys of music making is to be challenged and inspired by a wide range of artistic visions. I look forward to Larry?s joining the long line of influences and inspirations that have contributed not only to the music itself, but also to my personal musical development.
- Phil

kmh364 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2005, 03:08:36 PM »

Well, hopefully it won't be a permanent thing. Herring's contribution to Phil's and the Dead's past tours have rekindled some of the old Jerry spirit lacking since Cap'n Trips took the golden road to unlimited devotion.

spose · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2005, 04:55:06 PM »

killer unbroken chain on phil lesh dot net..that end jam is sweet!

good luck jimmy!

Larry Campbell is excellent.. can't wait to hear him in the band!

kmh364 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2005, 05:56:27 AM »

Don't know if that end jam is Herring or Barry Sless, but it is great...and it's after the song's supposed to end! Regardless, I hope to find out on the 22nd in Joisey.

pace · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2005, 07:47:15 AM »

Interesting that both Larry & Barry can play pedal steel, and their names rhyme to boot!!!!

spose · « **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2005, 08:48:57 AM »

Barry Sless use to play in a band in the 90's called Dead Ringers..ever hear them?

edwin · « **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2005, 10:11:52 PM »

I've heard a rumour that the shows that Larry can't make will feature John Scofield. Now that I would like to see (and hear).

Edwin

jagerphan84 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2005, 06:46:49 AM »

From Phillesh.net -

Larry will miss the December 3rd Buffalo show and the December 4th Albany show due to his previous commitments. World class guitar virtuoso John Scofield will be joining Phil and Friends for those shows.

I'll be at the 12/4 show. I'll be sure to post a review!

Adam

pace · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2005, 06:54:11 AM »

Scofield and Joan Osbourne were suppossed to do a gig with Phil's band a few years ago in Bridgeport CT~ but the promoter bailed. Back then it wouldve been Scofield & Herring~ no Warren...... oh well......

tom_z · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2005, 09:55:50 AM »

Phil releases free soundboard recordings a couple times a year. Can't make it to New York for the shows with Scofield - I'll keep my fingers crossed for a DSBD release. =)

Tom

David Houck · « **Reply #10 on:** November 14, 2005, 02:49:54 PM »

Even if there is not a soundboard release, there should be a good taper recording on the Live Music Archive. The only problem is that by the time December 3 and 4 come around I will have completely forgotten about it!

tom_z · « **Reply #11 on:** November 14, 2005, 07:27:09 PM »

I'm with you Dave - the grey matter ain't what it used to be. I'll try to remember to check for P&F in the archive in a couple of months. I try to make a regular sweep through some of my favorite archive bands every few weeks, and even try to stream stuff I've never heard before. Always looking for something new to listen to.

I have to say, I'm not a big fan of audience recordings - I've heard a couple that were okay, but I generally find that they sound very 2-dimensional and muffled. And, although many people like the crowd sounds and atmosphere of the venue, I prefer to hear a nice clean recording of the music. Some of the best recordings of live music I've heard from the archive are on-stage recordings.

If there are any avid archive fans out there are you downloading anything interesting lately?

If you're interested, the following are a few of my favorite bands on the archive:

Global Funk
Railroad Earth
Steve Kimock Band
KVHW
Zero
Yonder Mountain String Band
Aquarium Rescue Unit
Sound Tribe Sector 9
Robert Randolph
Umphrey's McGee
Lots of Phil Lesh
and even more Grateful Dead

Tom

(Message edited by tom_z on November 14, 2005)

David Houck · « **Reply #12 on:** November 14, 2005, 08:03:41 PM »

Tom; yes I am interested. I'm not familiar with some of the names you listed. What I'm most interested in finding are bands with lots of up front bass. An example of such a band I found on the archive is Garaj Mahal with Kai Eckhardt on bass. Although I can't say that I'm in love with what the band is always doing, Eckhardt is a really good player. I've also downloaded some Flecktones (pretty good bass player ), Dead, Lesh, Kimock, Derek Trucks, and a couple I haven't even listened to yet.

tom_z · « **Reply #13 on:** November 14, 2005, 09:10:48 PM »

Ah yes, I have a very nice stage recording of the Flecktones - Victor sounds great.

The bass player for Global Funk, Matt Schumacher, is excellent - when I saw them live he played a fretless. The bass on STS9 is pretty up front - nice deep grooves. Ryan Stasik from Umphrey's McGee is also amazing and their form of improvisation is pretty cool. You're probably aware that the very talented Bobby Vega can be heard on KVHW and early SKB - Steve has teamed up with a bunch of bass players including Alphonso Johnson in 2001, 02, and 03.

As far as the bass being up front in the recordings on the archive, I think it's pretty hit and miss. I've heard a bunch of bassy audience recordings but they also sound rather mushy. I've found the stage recordings and some of the soundboard and matrix recordings to have the best separation making it a little easier for you to eq it to your taste.

Tom

David Houck · « **Reply #14 on:** November 15, 2005, 06:51:01 AM »

Thanks for the info on Global Funk, STS9, and Umphrey's McGee. I'll try to look into them. I have a DVD of Kimock with Johnson. I don't think I have anything with Bobby Vega; and I haven't yet downloaded any KVHW. Thanks again for all the info!