Comes a Time: Tribute to Jerry
Story by:
Justin Ward
Update: Rolling Stone has a blurb up about it.
Since I can’t think of a proper opening paragraph to this post, let me just say this: I’m extremely jealous of those fortunate enough to have attended this weekend’s Comes a Time tribute to Jerry Garcia.
For those of you who may not have heard about this, the night’s festivities included former Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreuztmann, Donna Jean Godchaux and Bruce Hornsby, along with Trey Anastasio, Warren Haynes, Gloria Jones, Jackie LaBranch, David Nelson, Sandy Rothman, Melvin Seals, Patti Smith, members of the String Cheese Incident — Jason Hann, Michael Kang, Keith Moseley and Billy Nershi — and Ratdog members Kenny Brooks, Jeff Chimenti, Mark Karan, Jay Lane and Robin Sylvester.
And apparently it didn’t disappoint. If anyone who reads this was there and wouldn’t mind posting some thoughts in the comments section below, please enlighten us. We’d love to hear from you.
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Famed Phish timer and PT dweller ZZYZX’s pics from the event
Event rehearsal pics from Robert Minkin Photography
Actual gig pics from the same site
And courtesy of one nice PT member, here are some of the lineups from Saturday night’s songs (for the most part, this is correct I’m told):
OLIN ARAGEED:
Hamza El Din: percussion
Mickey Hart: percussion
Bill Walton: percussion
Plus 30 other unidentified percussionist
HELP ON THE WAY > SLIPKNOT!
Trey Anastasio: lead guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar
Doinna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Jimmy Herring: lead guitar
Jeff Chimenti: keyboards
Robin Sylvester: bass
Jay Lane: drums
SUGAREE
Warren Haynes: lead guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar
Doinna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Jeff Chimenti: keyboards
Robin Sylvester: bass
Jay Lane: drums
LOSER
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Warren Haynes: lead guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Robin Sylvester: bass
Jay Lane: drums
BROWN-EYED WOMAN
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Jimmy Herring: lead guitar
Michael Kang: fiddle
Robin Sylvester: bass
Jay Lane: drums
DARK STAR
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Jimmy Herring: lead guitar
Michael Kang: fiddle
Kenny Brooks: saxophone
Jeff Chimenti: keyboard
Robin Sylvester: bass
Jay Lane: drums
BERTHA
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Jimmy Herring: lead guitar
Warren Haynes: lead guitar
Kenny Brooks: saxophone
Jeff Chimenti: keyboard
Robin Sylvester: bass
Jay Lane: drums
EYES OF THE WORLD
Trey Anastasio: lead guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Kenny Brooks: saxophone
Jeff Chimenti: keyboard
Robin Sylvester: bass
Jay Lane: drums
STANDING ON THE MOON
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Trey Anastasio: guitar
SCARLET BEGNOIAS
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Jimmy Herring: lead guitar
Michael Kang: fiddle
Gloria Jones: vocals
Jackie LaBranch: vocals
Jeff Chimenti: keyboard
J.V. Collier: bass
FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Trey Anastasio: guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar
Michey Hart: drums, vocals
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Jimmy Herring: lead guitar
Bruce Hornsby: piano
Michael Kang: fiddle
Gloria Jones: vocals
Jackie LaBranch: vocals
Jeff Chimenti: keyboard
J.V. Collier: bass
STELLA BLUE
Warren Haynes: guitar, vocals
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Jimmy Herring: lead guitar
J.V. Collier: bass
THE WHEEL
Trey Anastasio: guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Warren Haynes: guitar
Mark Karan: guitar
Gloria Jones: vocals
Jackie LaBranch: vocals
Jeff Chimenti: keyboard
Robin Sylvester: bass
UNCLE JOHN’s BAND
Trey Anastasio: guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Warren Haynes: guitar, vocals
Mark Karan: guitar
Gloria Jones: vocals
Jackie LaBranch: vocals
Jeff Chimenti: keyboard
Robin Sylvester: bass
HE’S GONE
Trey Anastasio: guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Michael Kang: fiddle
Jeff Chimenti: keyboard
Robin Sylvester: bass
FRANKLIN’S TOWER
Trey Anastasio: guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Warren Haynes: guitar
Michael Kang: fiddle
Gloria Jones: vocals
Jackie LaBranch: vocals
Robin Sylvester: bass
BROKEDOWN PALACE
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Warren Haynes: guitar
Robin Sylvester: bass
DARK STAR (reprise)
Trey Anastasio: guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Bruce Hornsby: piano
Jeff Chimenti: keybaords
Mark Karan: guitar
Warren Haynes: guitar, vocals
Robin Sylvester: bass
TOUCH OF GREY
Trey Anastasio: guitar, vocals
Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Michey Hart: drums
Bill Kruetzmann: drums
Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay: vocals
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Warren Haynes: guitar
Michael Kang: fiddle
Mark Karan: guitar
Gloria Jones: vocals
Jackie LaBranch: vocals
Jeff Chimenti: keybaords
Robin Sylvester: bass
I first found the Dead at the Suwannee Music Park, Further Fest 2001. Ever since then I have tirelessly drenched myself in all things Dead. Never have I been as satisfied at any of The Other Ones, The Dead, Phil & Friends, RatDog, Dark Star, etc…shows as I was at this one. Its hard to put into words, but it all came together for one night. For someone who never saw Jerry its hard to go to these shows and not feel empty as it must be for those who saw Jerry. But for one night it wasn’t about him not being there, it was about all of those who were there basking in the handprint that he left on our lives. What a night!!!!
I first found the Dead at the Suwannee Music Park, Further Fest 2001. Ever since then I have tirelessly drenched myself in all things Dead. Never have I been as satisfied at any of The Other Ones, The Dead, Phil & Friends, RatDog, Dark Star, etc…shows as I was at this one. Its hard to put into words, but it all came together for one night. For someone who never saw Jerry its hard to go to these shows and not feel empty as it must be for those who saw Jerry. But for one night it wasn’t about him not being there, it was about all of those who were there basking in the handprint that he left on our lives. What a night!!!!
That’d be like the *NEW* Oysterhead, almost.
Personally, I’d like to keep Les Claypool on bass, but I think he’s busy with his budding film career for the moment.
That’d be like the *NEW* Oysterhead, almost.
Personally, I’d like to keep Les Claypool on bass, but I think he’s busy with his budding film career for the moment.
Nice, Ethan, glad to hear (well, sorry to hear about da foots — get well soon). I would have loved to be in that audience, but hey, NYC has had it’s fair share of cool shiite the last few years.
If I may ask, how was the Hornsby/Trey Standing on the Moon? I have been lucky enough to see Bruce three times in the last six months and every time I’m blown away more than the last. I hope those two get in a studio or hit the road for some fun.
Trey, Hornsby, Bobby on rhythm, Medeski on organ, Fish on drums — this isn’t out of the realm of possiblities at all, is it? Now they’re all connected…get someone like Vic Wooten on bass, and you have yourselves a SICK touring band.
Nice, Ethan, glad to hear (well, sorry to hear about da foots — get well soon). I would have loved to be in that audience, but hey, NYC has had it’s fair share of cool shiite the last few years.
If I may ask, how was the Hornsby/Trey Standing on the Moon? I have been lucky enough to see Bruce three times in the last six months and every time I’m blown away more than the last. I hope those two get in a studio or hit the road for some fun.
Trey, Hornsby, Bobby on rhythm, Medeski on organ, Fish on drums — this isn’t out of the realm of possiblities at all, is it? Now they’re all connected…get someone like Vic Wooten on bass, and you have yourselves a SICK touring band.
I was there. It was an epic tribute to a legend. Obviously a true delight seeing the two guitarists (IMHO) who have done the most to further this scene and keep Jerry’s musical spirit alive and well (Trey and Warren), playing Jerry’s songs, together.
I was beat thoguh after 6 hours of music and wonder how my poor body is going to hold up at Vegoose.
I was there. It was an epic tribute to a legend. Obviously a true delight seeing the two guitarists (IMHO) who have done the most to further this scene and keep Jerry’s musical spirit alive and well (Trey and Warren), playing Jerry’s songs, together.
I was beat thoguh after 6 hours of music and wonder how my poor body is going to hold up at Vegoose.