Phish Announces Tour Dates

First The Facts

The rumors about Phish that were flying around earlier this month, written about in a previous blog, have turned out to be true. Phish has indeed gotten back together and announced three concerts. the concerts will be on the sixth, seventh, and eighth of March in 2009 in Hampton, Virginia. The venue will be the Hampton Coliseum and tickets go on sale on ticketmaster.com October 18, 2008.  Their website has promised additional touring for 2009 that will be announced soon. There are a limited number of tickets available, so keep that in mind when looking to buy tickets. 

Now the Opinions

Excitement is in the air as everyone is buzzing about the news that Phish is getting back together. These concerts are going to be a must-see for all Phish fans and tickets are going to be hard to come by. Although the concert is somewhat far, it will be worth the travel and money. Do not worry if the tickets become sold out (which they most likely will) because the touring in 2009 will soon be announced. Phish is an awesome band with incredible sound that is said to have great live performances. Do not miss the opportunity to see Phish in concert because it will be an amazing and unforgettable show. 

Talent Close to Home

First the Facts
Tommy Forrestal, a student at DWS, has shown a lot of musical talent when it comes to playing the guitar. Tommy got his first guitar for his eleventh birthday and started taking lessons a couple months after that. He took lessons on and off for almost four and a half years but stopped when his teacher moved. After that, he decided he knew enough to teach himself.
Tommy plays at least an hour every day, depending on how much homework he has. He has collaborated with many different people who play intruments but most frequently plays with Graham Davis, a fellow guitar player and DWS student. They are in a group called "The Offseason" in which they have recorded many songs and played a few small shows. Although they have not had much time to make music lately, Tommy, also the quaterback for the Knights, hopes that they will be able to start back up once football season is over.

Now Some Fun Stuff
Tommy has taught some guitar lessons to his little brother as well as another DWS student, Emily Stubbs, but nothing to "bring in any dough". He has considered teaching for a summer job, but finds that he lacks the modivation to do it.
Tommy's favorite type of music to play is jam band music, such as Dave Matthews, Phish, and Umphrey's McGee. He claims that, " If you don't like these bands, you don't have a soul". Tommy considers Dave Matthews to be one of the greatest musicians on the planet.
Tommy has written his own music, but never writes down any lyrics because he claims he "can't sing to save his life". Most of the time, he just plays chords and puts them together if they sound good; but he rarely remembers them the next day. However, he claims that if he writes something worth listening too, he will give a shout out.

Artist Profile: Keller Willliams

First the Facts

A fresh an talented musician, Keller Williams, have been recieving a lot of attention lately. The 38 year old american singer from Virginia, who began performing in the 1990's, is very intrumentally talented when it comes to the guitar. His music can be fit into many genres including folk, bluegrass, and funk. His unique sound has began recieving a lot of attention from fans old and young.

Now the Opinions

Keller Williams sounds are uique and funky. Fans are captivated by his whimsical lyrics and out-of-this-world guitar playing. He is also very entertaining as he is a "one man band". His music is mellow and playful which attracts many fans who have a sense of humor. In concert, Williams is said to create a fun dance vibe, of which an audience can enjoy.

songs to download by Keller Williams: "Restraint" and "I Could Drink a Case of You"

Peace, Love, and Panic

I want to dish about...

the upcoming Widespread Panic concert

First the Facts

Widespread Panic is coming to Atlanta, Georgia for a two day concert event. It will be held in October on the seventeenth and eighteenth. The concert will be held at the Lakewood Amphitheater and will start at 5:30 in the evening. Tickets are now on sale. The lawn tickets will be sold for $31.oo apiece per night; however, it is $75.oo for a set of four tickets for one night. Reserved seats are $44.50 apiece per night and G.A. pit seats are $54.50. Tickets can be bought on ticketmaster.com. 

Now the Opinions

This concert will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that a fan would not want to miss out on. If you live in Georgia, the travel to Atlanta won't be terribly far and the Lakewood Amphitheater is a great concert venue. The tickets are reasonably priced and what a concert goer will get out of the experience will be worth every penny. A piece of advice to those who go to the concert: be sure to wear comfy shoes and bring a blanket to sit on if your on the lawn. The Widespread Panic concert will be an awesome event that fans around Georgia should attend.

Phishy Business?

I want to dish about...

The rumors that Phish might get back together.
 

can it be true??

First the Facts

Popmatters.com recently interviewed long-time Phish lyricist, Tom Marshall and addressed the rumors about the band's reunion. Marshall claimed that he had been working with band member Trey Anastasio for the past four months in the studio recording and writing. Trey has expressed a desire to get the band back together. However, no member of the band has officially announced a reunion. Phish recently received a lifetime achievement Jammy Award and, even though the band did not perform, Anastasio did a cameo of a Beetle's song with other artists.

Now the Opinions

Phish fans are waiting with bated breath to learn more about the rumors. I for one would be ecstatic if the band got back together. Kayley Hooks, who told me about the rumor, said she thought that be "totally awesome." I love their chill sounds that are perfect for cruising. Although I don't think the band will ever be MTV material, I believe they would receive a great response from fans. If Phish decide to go back on tour, I encourage all the bloggers out there to go to a concert. But if not, I will be going to one and there definitely be a blog about it!