And if theyre searching for a role model, they need look no further than Leshs father. 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. I know my mom and her team put a lot of work into making it successful, he says. On 15-3-1940 Phil Lesh (nickname: Phil) was born in Berkeley, California, United States. Please pray for discernment for those caring for him tonight and for the Lords mercy to be on him. 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. 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. It was pretty special. P: Yes, thats definitely part of the program. The place was conceived as a home away from home, a community center, and a comfortable place for Phil to play whether with big-name acts or with sons Grahame and Brian, both in their twenties without having to hit the road. He writes about Jerry Garcia connecting with you and playing to you as you watched. 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. They were playing these huge stadiums then, he says. I remember that I drew Jerry in a picture of what was supposed to be him on the moon.. Im very pleased with the response that weve been getting. 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Grahame Lesh & Jason Crosby October 30, 2022 Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY Taped by: Cam Keough Transferred by: Cam Keough Source: 4 Track Matrix Source 1: AKG 460/CK63-> Naiant Littlebox (IT)-> Tascam DR-70D (24/48) Source 2: Soundboard-> Tascam DR-70D (24/48) Lineage: Adobe Audition-> CD WAVE-> And if theyre searching for a role model, they need look no further than Leshs father. They released Under the Lights, their most successful studio album to date, in summer 2017. It was then revealed on his official Facebook page that the 79-year-old has contracted COVID-19. I mostly think I was just listening to Mars Hotel, and I really liked that song, and talking about how good the songs are; that crazy composition, great lyrics and melodies. Will the marriage of American It was the first time someone I knew was on the news for something like that.. Plus were both in the zany sisterhood of tour wives! I know my mom and her team put a lot of work into making it successful, he says. We had a wonderful dinner, and I was so grateful to have my biological family and my band family in one place! Were more of a band now than a collection of musicians. A WWE legend is dealing with a serious Illness. I liked the music, obviously, and I still do. Graham was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004. I still love it. The majority of people were extremely supportive. Its a pretty phenomenal coincidence that you both opened venues in the same year. I'm so lucky that my parents love Grahame and the whole band - it really is a "family" band. Lesh, who earned a bachelors degree in communications and a masters in music science technology, both from Stanford University, chatted with Highway 81 They are facing mounting long-term medical-related bills. 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. Weve actively discussed that. Copyright 2023 Jay Peak Resort. Now 72, Lesh retains an intense passion for music. From the beginning Grahames guitar chops, powerful vocals and harmonic touch helped form the backbone of the bands sound. You changed the name from Terrapin Landing to Terrapin Crossroads. Now 72, Lesh retains an intense passion for music. WebIn addition to this uber-stacked lineup of mega talent, this benefit show will feature a silent auction with many coveted items including a signed guitar and a wide array of rock-and-roll inspired art and collectibles. 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. Hosted on Acast. 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. Jill Lesh: Weve done 50 shows already, between the Grate Room and the bar. End of the Night (mixed & produced by Connor) was released in June 2013 as they officially debuted the name Midnight North. 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 Grahame wasnt the only Lesh to join in on the fun, however. Did you think hed make a good fit? Its beautiful song. I've been married to my hubs Grahame Lesh for two years. 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. There's always another tour to look forward to! So the issues in Fairfax were ultimately for the better? WebOn 15-3-1940 Phil Lesh (nickname: Phil) was born in Berkeley, California, United States. 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. My dads still going and hes almost 80, he says. Its kind of been a family affair. Hopefully, theres a community of people who like to see live music and will appreciate it., Contact Paul Liberatore at p.liberatore@comcast.net, Where: Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael, Grahame Lesh continues familys musical, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for this week, Grahame Lesh continues familys musical tradition with his band. I mean, this is my favorite place. 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. How often do you anticipate performing at Terrapin Crossroads? Grahame also shares what it was like growing up in the wild world of the Grateful Dead. In advance of the new album, Midnight North has released its first single, Long View, the bands entry into NPRs Tiny Desk Concerts contest. P: Im ecstatic. Maybe three shows a week instead of four. By Brian Jones We had to go through there. When I was in high school I got into Metallica a lot. My Mom and Jill and I got up early to cook together while Phil and Grahame went to go pick out wine pairings. Im not gonna break any news or anything, but he had his scare about a year ago, and it was just that, luckily. See acast.com/privacy for more information. If were bringing a unique idea to it, then it leads to some very cool stuff. I grew up in San Rafael, and you discover there are still plenty of younger folks moving to or living in Marin. I think Bobby was sounding great, and I loved Oteils playing, been a fan of his and knew him through his connection with Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes. He made his 50 million dollar fortune with Grateful Dead & Phil Lesh and Friends. are making huge strides to revitalize Mobile and the Gulf Coast, especially in the wake of this year's terrible hurricanes. They're sounding great on this tour. "He coded, but God decided that it was not his time to go, and brought him back to us! Jake and his awesome team (shoutout to Sarah Lauren and Ben!) As a high school kid, he was more into Metallica than the Grateful Dead, but now sees the Deads classic albums American Beauty and Workingmans Dead as influential in the country rock sound of Midnight North. Gary Graham from 19 Broadway took us around and we met all the other business owners. Now, hopefully you cant tell the difference between what I wrote and what Elliott wrote and what Alex wrote now. The title seems to embody the pragmatic attitude Lesh and band are taking as they look at building their audience and career. It wasnt really much of an issue.. years ago, when he was just growing into the great musician he is today. #ClaireLesh #PhilLesh #GrahameLesh #MidnightNorth #PhilLeshandFriends #TerrapinFamilyBand #SanFrancisco #JillLesh #TerrapinCrossroads #Nashville #Thanksgiving #Mobile #JakePeavyFoundation #JerryGarcia #Guitar #Tiger #Giants #MLB #CentralAlabama #RyanDempsey #BobWeir #MihaliSavoulidis. Grahame became buddies with Jake (who was the Giants' pitcher at the time) by bonding over Tiger, Jerry Garcia's guitar. And I love (Jeff) Chimenti. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes! 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.. Weve both been on similar paths. Will you have an opportunity to host upand- coming Marin-based artists? Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. A GoFundMe pagehas been launched to help Graham and Valerie with medical bills. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. I didnt really have any doubts. "Superstar" Billy Graham was hospitalized inearly January due to an ear infection that spread to his skull and sent him into cardiac arrest, per Wrestling Inc. At Stanford, Lesh dabbled in various bands, gaining practical experience recording in the universitys studio and performing the occasional frat party gig. On this evening, hes wearing a Midnight North T-shirt, the creation of a fan. J: Theres a line in a Grateful Dead song that says, See here how everything leads up to this day, and it kind of has. And so, here at Terrapin, all of us, including Midnight North, are trying to play music as much as we can. 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. 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.. Ive already started that with my sons, so musicians their age will come in and play with musicians my age. 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. 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. 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. P: Crossroads is a meeting place, of minds, of ideas, of people. For todays season finale of Inside The Musicians Brain, Chris is thrilled to welcome Grahame Lesh (Midnight North, Terrapin Family Band). You can try things and the audience is willing to go on that journey with you.. Were trying to create whats cool to us, going back to the roots of what we like, blending it all together in our own way.. Inside the Musicians Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. 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.. (Editors note: Phil Lesh is 76 years old). Popup Player. Lesh credits his mother, Jill, with being the driving organizing force behind that aggregation. 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. 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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. Phil Lesh is married to his wife Jill Lesh, and the couple has two children namely Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh. Were getting a lot of parents coming with their teenage kids to the shows, which is really fun. years ago, when he was just growing into the great musician he is today. The musician 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! I assumed Id always be playing music, but I figured it could be a hobby.. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? Really? Its great. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Lesh credits his mother, Jill, with being the driving organizing force behind that aggregation. 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. WebThe first person that Phil brought on was Grahame Lesh, his son. A month later Nathan sat in with the band for a show, eventually joining the band for their longest tour to date in the Spring of 2017. Grahame Lesh, Elliott Peck, & Connor OSullivan began playing together in San Francisco. We want to involve everybody in the community and have them feel like this is a place for them to come hang out. He's been a professional journalist for 20 years for outlets including the New York Post. Im constantly moving around, trolling for musicians. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. P: Theres another one that says, I will not forgive you if you will not take a chance. And then theres the one that says, Inspiration moved me brightly. Put all those together and this is what you get. That, of course, didnt happen. 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. His purest memory is of the avuncular Jerry Garcia. We havent even begun to start bringing the variety of music that we want to bring in here. Truth be told, I don't think I knew what I was getting into! Jay, VT 05859 Technically Alex and I will switch off who is the lower part and Elliott will be the higher part, but even thats flexible. P: I mean, Its my sandbox. you may not take any images or content from this site without written permission. How has Midnight North changed since the band initially got together? Bobby & Get the latest updates from Osiris straight to your inbox. If you remember, I told you about this awesome chick that I met while we were in San Francisco, fellow tour wife Claire Lesh. The venues debut in March came just two months after the reopening of the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, an effort led in part by bandmate Weir. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 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. In early 2012 they played their first show as Grahame Lesh & Friends. April 6 - 8, 2023 Showtimes: Thur - Sat @ 8 PM! I was growing up at their biggest point. In Midnight North, he shares songwriting and lead vocal duties with Elliott Peck, a transplanted Midwesterner regarded as one of the top female singer-songwriters on the Bay Area music scene. Vist her website at http://www.mamarazi.com. 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. Us younger folks are like, how are you doing this? WebEvent Details. Besides the Grateful Dead, who are some of the other musical influences the band members share? Lesh's high tenor voice contributed to the Grateful Dead's three-part harmony sections in their group vocals in the early days of the band, until he largely relinquished singing high parts to Donna Godchaux (and thence Brent Mydland and Vince Welnick) in 1976 due to vocal cord damage from improper singing technique. Both Lesh and his brother went to the Branson School in Ross, where being the sons of a rock star was no big deal. I mean, its nice we ended up here. The more we played, the more we found additional common influences. And of course we were back at it a couple of weeks later. Alex asked me to share a little bit about my tour wife life, so here goes. 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