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Phil Lesh to Reunite The Quintet

Phil Lesh will reunite his classic Phil & Friends lineup in April. The group—described by Lesh as the Quintet—will perform at the bassist’s San Rafael, CA venue Terrapin Crossroads from April 26-29. In addition to Lesh, the Quintet features Rob Barraco, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring and John Molo. The Quintet toured regularly from 2000-2003 but has not performed in the years since.

Lesh has also issued a message about his Terrapin Crossroads opening:

Jill and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of our opening shows- musicians, crew, TC staff, and especially the community, who have responded so enthusiastically. Now that these first shows are under our belts, so to speak, we’d also like to announce some of our plans for the future. As you will see below, we intend to offer many different strata of musical performance, including PLF, Rambles, the Fellowship (Lesh family band), Telstar (electronica/free improv), Terrapin All-Stars (local musicians), and many more (jazz and wine-tasting, brunch with gospel music, chamber music, etc.). We are also planning to present free music in the bar with smaller ensembles (duos, trios) on off nights.

We plan to celebrate the arts – music, culinary, poetry, dance, literature, visual arts including photography, theatre, and other creative endeavors – so aside from a performance space and restaurant, Terrapin Crossroads will also host art exhibits, have art-and-music-themed books in our Living Room, memorabilia displays, and provide a beautiful, comfortable place where people can meet friends to exchange ideas over a glass of wine or a drink, a terrific meal, and of course hear some great music. We’ll also be a place for teaching and learning: in addition to regular musical performances, we will offer curated conversations with celebrated visionaries, luminaries, characters, and eccentrics, discussing topics ranging from cosmology to history to environmental issues to building team spirit and beyond.

In the future, we will be opening Terrapin Crossroads up for weddings, birthdays and other family celebrations.

We look forward to hosting the community, getting to know you, and building stronger bonds between all of us.