Trey Anastasio and Classic Tab at The Ryman 

Teach a Band to Phish

by Jack Silverman

February 25, 2010 Arts and Entertainment » Our Critics Picks

Teach a Band to Phish
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While you can quibble about the quality of Phish’s songwriting, it’s hard to deny that Trey Anastasio is the undisputed heir to Jerry Garcia’s jam-god throne, taking Garcia’s improvisatory approach (mined from equal parts rock, bluegrass and jazz) and transforming it into a unique, compelling voice. Though there are plenty of other, uh, buzz-worthy jam-band ax-wielders, only Widespread Panic latecomer Jimmy Herring gives Anastasio a run when it comes to creativity and musicianship. (And dude, it ain’t about competition. We’re all beautiful in our own way, right?) Anastasio’s flirtations with symphonic music have met with mixed reactions — Phish-heads were noticeably impatient during his first-set collaboration with Nashville Chamber Orchestra at Bonnaroo 2004 — so most fans will be glad to know he’s left the strings at home. He’s doing this tour with Classic TAB, featuring his original solo-band rhythm section along with keys and horns. And for you road dogs coming to the Ryman for the first time, get your head right before entry — this is the Mother Church of Country Music, not some Manchester cow pasture, and the powers that be aren’t nearly as forgiving.
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Trey's gone thru rehab, served his community service and probation, done what he needs to do to go straight. Now he's in the middle of a triumphant Classic TAB comeback tour and you wankers have to use his mug shot to go with your notice? Weak, insensitive and not particularly clever.

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Posted by Cleeetus on February 26, 2010 at 4:28 PM

Laughable reviewer for the Scene. No clue about real talent. Trey's mug shot for a preview of this unbelievably great band tour? Whose bright idea was that? Don't count on this rag for reality. Count on it for ancient history.

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Posted by Capo on February 28, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Your a piece of shit for a journalist. Its dummies like you that keep the media heading in the direction they've been in for 20 years. Telling people a negative story to get a reaction from masses to gain publicity which equals money. It's pathetic. Scum bag, get a clue...Country Music is for rednecks made by people who failed at being the musician they wanted to be. Nashville is made for sound engineers/producers who want to profit off this situation. Apparently you have no stake in the culture of Nashville.

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