“One More Saturday Night” Sat. Oct. 24, 2020 Beach Park, Terrapin Crossroads San Rafael, CA
Grahame Lesh – Guitar, vocals Jason Crosby – Keyboards, vocals Brian Rashap – Bass, vocals John Molo – Drums!
5:40pm – 7:00pm
Jack Straw gl jc Fearless jc Eyes of the World gl Friend of the Devil (Lithium version) jc Kansas City Southern br Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo gl Shakedown Street gl jc Brokedown Palace jc
Set list compiled by Rob Scalcione Because the Phans want to know!
An e-mail went out yesterday, to a select group of Terrapin Crossroads patrons, those of us who had purchased tickets the last two Backyard shows that had been cancelled (Working Man’s Dead and Festival Express tributes- I had tickets for both nights), and we were offered an opportunity to buy tickets to this show, which rapidly sold out, hence no larger Public announcement.
With only 36 tables of 2; and a skeleton staff on hand (yes, they dance), masks required, and stay within the square taped around your table… Terrapin put it together and gave us a show.
When we got to the lot, we were greeted by Terrapin Manager Christina, who let us know we had to wear a mask the entire time. If we were eating or drinking we could remove it but we were required to sit down then. If we stand to dance or move, we must wear it. We have to stay at our table and dance area, unless we are using the restroom or going to get a drink. These were the rules we had to follow, and they were reinforced with a flyer, and later by Phil.
We had food waiting at our table, in little to go boxes. This way there was minimal contact, and no servers. I lucked out and scored a table right on the side of the stage , as you can tell by my pictures and video.
Terrapin’s event coordinator, Nica, came by to let us know that special guests would be arriving, and that we would need to get up and move away from our table while they came through, so that they could safely make their way to the backstage area. I immediately realized that Phil would be the special guest, although I didn’t connect that he was going to play.
We did as asked and moved away for a few minutes, and Phil and his lovely wife Jill Lesh made their way to the backstage area. As we return to our table, we noticed Phil getting on the stage, and then his bass was all set up. And there were four mics… I guess we weren’t paying attention and we missed this detail when we first arrived.
The show was originally built as being Stu Allen, Grahame Lesh, and Jason Crosby. And I was more than happy to see and hear the three of them play. When I heard the first few notes of Phil’s bass, I got pretty emotional. It was just about a week before this whole thing started that we had last heard him play. When I realized how much this music resonates in my life, and it means so much to me, and how grateful I am for Phil, and all he brings.
After the first song, Phil gave us the rules, and said we’re going to have to follow them if we want to keep doing this. And don’t forget to vote! And then also asked us to give him some space when the show is done, so he could get back to his car without any bother.
I would do anything I could to protect Phil’s well being. Wouldn’t you?
The short but very sweet setlist…
Phil Lesh and Friends Wednesday September 23 2020 Terrapin Crossroads Backyard Beach Park, San Rafael California
Uncle John’s Band all Mask rap pl Eyes of the World sa Jack Straw sa gl Half Step Mississippi Uptown Toodleloo pl China Cat Sunflower > sa Playin in the Band all Ripple all
Stu Allen 🎸, Jason Crosby 🎹, Grahame Lesh 🎸, Phil Lesh bass 🎸
Phil Lesh Returns | Looking Good Phil!Ribbon Cutting for the Larkspur Landing SMART Station near the Marin Country Mart
Larkspur, CA SMART at the Mart Opening Ceremony (https://www.facebook.com/events/421082205439000/) – celebrating the completion and opening of the Larkspur SMART Train Station, near the Marin Mart, and Golden Gate Ferry service,connecting Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit systems to the rest of the Bay.
Phil Lesh – bass, vocals Grahame Lesh – guitar, vocals Stu Allen – guitar, vocals * Jared Huffman (congressman) – guitar, vocals
Casey Jones sa Big Railroad Blues gl Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodle Doo pl U.S Blues sa The Weight jh *
(setlist support from Alex in Fans of Phil Lesh on Facebook)
Phil Lesh returned to the stage, playing music with his son Grahame Lesh, and frequent collaborator, Stu Allen. This was Phil’s first public appearance since end of Summer 2019, when he had to cancel some local shows, as well as shows on the east coast and other tour dates, due to his needing to get some minor back surgery. After recuperation and rest, Phil is back in the game!
Phil’s Back!!!
While there is nothing on Phil’s schedule (that we know of right now) until Summer 2020, when his 80th year is being celebrated all weekend long as the theme of this years Lockn’ Festival (http://www.locknfestival.com/), now that we’ve had a taste, hopes are high Phil will begin doing a few sets here and there, before Lockn’! And a lot of people on the east coast still have their Phil-O-Ween tickets, and are awaiting the rescheduled dates.
Phil Lesh and Friends play to ever loyal fans.
Hopefully we’ll hear more Phil soon! He seemed thrilled to be able to play a few songs and see all of us. I saw him almost get choked up a few times. (I know I did. )
Huffman And Phriends – Congressman Jared Huffman sings and plays THe Weight with Phil Lesh, Stu Allen, Grahame Lesh
The party opened with a Train- themed set by Solo Rio, led through their 1st song, a rousing sing-along of Wagon Wheel, by our local U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (https://huffman.house.gov/ ), who was also on hand for the ribbon cutting at the Train Station earlier.
And of course, a Congressman from San Rafael rocks the guitar and knows all the words to The Weight, which he closed out Phil’s set with. I like that my Rep Rocks!
Huffman And Phriends’s summer tour date rumors are in the air…. 😉
