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Phil Lesh to Open New Venue

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Before launching Furthur’s official message board, Phil Lesh and his wife Jill spent some time on the Grateful Dead fan sites answering questions. When one fan asked about the possibility of Railroad Earth opening some shows, Lesh hinted that he hoped to host the band at a venue he planned to open on the West Coast.

Lesh hit the boards again yesterday and revealed that he plans to open a venue called Terrapin Landing in the Marin County section of California. In an email to Relix/Jambands.com, Lesh’s publicist confirmed the bassist’s comments and his plans to open the performance space. According to Lesh’s original post, he is “taking the first steps to make a long time dream- a permanent musical home- come true. We are purchasing a building in Marin, and plan on remodeling it to feel like an old barn; we ‘re calling it Terrapin Landing. We will continue with Furthur while making music at Terrapin Landing when we are at home.” Lesh goes on to explain:

The music will be varied, featuring:
Phil Lesh & Friends (continuing the tradition of revolving lineups, including old as well as new friends)
West Coast Rambles, based on (and blessed by) Levon Helm’s historic Rambles
Album night- we pick a favorite album or two to play live
Telstar night- we put together a band for free form improvisation
Sing-alongs to monthly Sunday morning gospel music
Trivia nights
Monthly big band night
Seminars with local musicians and artists
Our goal is to create a vibrant community gathering place: beautiful, comfortable, welcoming – for members of the community to commingle and enjoy good music.

While on the message board Jill Lesh also revealed that there will be no Furthur Festival 2011 while Phil Lesh mentioned that he invited Elvis Costello to sit in with Furthur after bumping into the singer/songwriter at his local New York gym.

Lesh recently performed at one of Levon Hem’s Midnight Rambles. Furthur will perform at Hampton, VA’s Hampton Coliseum tomorrow.

Comments

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JSR April 21, 2011, 12:02:40

Julia, great idea! We’re neighbors, but unfortunately I’ve heard rumor that the place will be in Fairfax. Not a complaint I’m just saying… Phil, this is a fantastic idea! Funny, I attended a Ramble back in 2009 (February) to see the Black Crowes record “Before the Frost…” My Take away(?)....every city should have a “Barn” for Music (blessed by Levon -of coarse!). Nicasio would have been my pick for a location (built from the ground up), but I understand the Fairfax play. I hope this dream becomes reality….Make it right man, Levon’s barn will be a tough replicate….but the vibe will hopefully be similar??

janice wulf May 18, 2011, 13:00:44

Gospel sunday sounds right up the King Pin of the B3s alley. The Melvin Seals!!

Richie Greenbaum May 18, 2011, 17:59:55

This is some of the best musical news I have heard in a long time. Just the hints of what is to come sent chills up my spine. Love the idea of Big Band Nights and the Sunday Gospel sing a longs…and the return of Phil and Friends with varying lineups. Phil and Jill, thank you for persistently keeping the music alive! What can I do to help?

Wanda June 26, 2011, 15:58:45

i saw phil at a tape party in sf and he was talkn bout this in 1998….good to see a dream come true

Loonyj July 31, 2011, 14:16:32

I dunno, I think this takes the band off the road. I’m glad for Phil but ——- I’ll be seeing a whole lot less of them. Single shows would be too far to travel for. 6 hour flights is a long journey for a single show. So bunch them up and I’ll come.

Julia Kaplan April 13, 2011, 01:37:09

Hi Phil, I know you are still considering a site for your venue. Why don’t you just come home to Novato? There are very good energies here! :)
Healer Julia Ann
http://www.liveperson.com/julia-the-healer

Kykind March 31, 2011, 17:11:43

Hampton!! Heading to the mothership!!!