Phil Lesh & Friends Concert Reviews and Ratings

Review 1 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sun, Nov 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Third set with Stanley Jordan @

Posted 11/28/2012

by Shirts

Location:New York

Phenomonal Show. great set list, brilliant performance

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- New York @

, NY @

- Sun, Nov 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Third set with Stanley Jordan @

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Review 2 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Stellar Preformance!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Stanley Jordan @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 11/21/2012

by deerjeff

Location:Pocono PA

The TM photo is not even the band that played.
Phil Lesh
Jackie Green
John K
Joe Russo
Jeff Chimeneti and Adam McDougal

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Stanley Jordan @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 3 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

as always phil delivers

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- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Posted 11/18/2012

by Anonymous

best playing i've heard in recent years. phil's young cast of bandmates played with more energy than ''console''.

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

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Review 4 for Phil Lesh & Friends

1 / 5

Phil at Roseland

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Going home @

Posted 11/16/2012

by Octive

I attended the Monday evening show at Roseland. I have been a fan since 1974 and have seen many shows over the years, including a Wall of Sound and many of the '77 gems. This particular show was not enjoyable for me. The reason was the very poor quality of the sound. Phils bass was overpowering with heavy lo frequency muddled tones. The volume was excessive, and the throbbing was actually painful. I found myself standing behind the pillars at the bar trying to escape. I could not stand it any more so I left halfway thru the second set. Phil never seemed to play any notes of higher register, everything was super low thudding, not a hint of sweetness.

One might say I should be able to appreciate the artistry in spite of the sound, and I might agree, except the sound was so totally poor that for the Band to ignore it was an endorsement. Part of the trip for me is the absolute beauty of the sound of Phil's bass, the unique woodey tones (BEW), sadly on this night it was subsonic and not much more. This show was physically painful to be at, my chest was vibrating from the low frequency sound waves, and I feared that I might be doing myself harm.

I had been to 2 of the shows at the Beacon last year, and did not like them very much either, with Bobbys thin metallic sounding guitar, and overdone keyboards. I much prefer the runs at the Nokia, and Beacon from a few years back.

Roseland Ballroom @

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, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Going home @

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Review 5 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

good as it gets

Roseland Ballroom @

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- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Posted 11/16/2012

by rawtimes

Location:nyc

thank you phil. best show in years. magical notes.

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- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

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Review 6 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Phil Lesh and Friends Rock!

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- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Everytime they broke into a jam. @

Posted 11/15/2012

by Golgikat

Location:New Yorker

So much fun watching a seasoned pro like Lesh interact with young talent that want to burn up what they got. Musically, Lesh brings out the best in his accompanying players as well as they bring out his best. These guys peaked everytime they went into a jam, keeping in the good ol' tradition of our beloved forefathers of the jam!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Everytime they broke into a jam. @

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Review 7 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

P&F and Stanley Jordan

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Eyes into Rainbow and the insane jam in Good Lovin' @

Posted 11/15/2012

by WampusDaisy

Location:Los Angeles

One of the best shows I've ever seen and I've seen well over 100 shows. Jordan's chemistry with the band was undeniable and the jamming was elevated to new heights with 3 premier lead guitarists trading unforgettable licks backed by the fearless Lesh's bass, the backbone of the band. I do hope Phil decides to play with Stanley again, in the future, as this combo should not be missed. As to the future, I think Phil should bring in Branford M, John Scofield and Stanley J along with John K and Jackie G for an allstar reunion! I can dream, right?

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Eyes into Rainbow and the insane jam in Good Lovin' @

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Review 8 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

phil is an inspiration/stanley jordan a treat.

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- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: over the rainbow... and not fadeway--which says it all. @

Posted 11/15/2012

by Anonymous

Location:nyc

as always an uplifting event. bringing it all back home. full circle.

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- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: over the rainbow... and not fadeway--which says it all. @

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Review 9 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

The Boyz

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Here comes the Sun" to New Yorkers, Over the Rainbow, and I always enjoy the "Donor rap" its an important message! @

Setlist: Touch of Grey, Rubin and Cherise, Ramble on Rose, They Love Each Other , Must Have Been The Roses, Here Comes The Sun, Good Lovin, Scarlet Begonias, Fire on the Mountain, Estimated Prophet, Eyes of the World, Somewhere over the Rainbow, Playing in the Band, JamJam, Comes a Time, Let It Grow, JamJam, Playing in the Band
Encore:
Donor Rap, Not Fade Away @

Opening act(s): All the friends I hadn't meet yet at the Roseland!!! @

Posted 11/15/2012

by DirkT

Location:La Porte, TX

Phil looked healthy and happy, incredible energy from the stage, the boys ROCKED!!! They really enjoyed each other on stage. Seemed to be a number of parallels in songs chosen an being at the Rose. Awesome people in attendance, meet lots of new friends. I would like to thank "Wharf Rats" for their attendance and support, Peace out from Dirk T. Houston, TX

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Here comes the Sun" to New Yorkers, Over the Rainbow, and I always enjoy the "Donor rap" its an important message! @

Setlist: Touch of Grey, Rubin and Cherise, Ramble on Rose, They Love Each Other , Must Have Been The Roses, Here Comes The Sun, Good Lovin, Scarlet Begonias, Fire on the Mountain, Estimated Prophet, Eyes of the World, Somewhere over the Rainbow, Playing in the Band, JamJam, Comes a Time, Let It Grow, JamJam, Playing in the Band
Encore:
Donor Rap, Not Fade Away @

Opening act(s): All the friends I hadn't meet yet at the Roseland!!! @

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Review 10 for Phil Lesh & Friends

4 / 5

Another Classic Phil Show

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Stanley Jordan's instrumental of Somewhere Over the Rainbow won't easily be forgotten. @

Setlist: Touch of Gray, Ruben & Cherise, Ramble on Rose, They Love Each Other, Must have been the Roses, Here Comes the Sun, Good Lovin'. 2nd Set: Scarlet->Fire, Estimated Prophet, Eyes of the World, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Playing in the Band, Comes a Time, Let it Grow, Playing reprise. Encore: Not Fade Away @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 11/15/2012

by rayski58

Location:NYC

A first set of upbeat tunes that had a feel of Mardi Gras. Touch of Gray, Ruben & Cherise, Ramble on Rose, and Love Each Other got it going. Stanley Jordan sat in for the full show and started to turn it on during Here Comes the Sun. In the second set Mr Jordan started to really get involved with great leads on Fire on the Mountain and Eyes of the World before fading into an amazing instrumental of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. As Stanley hit the last notes the band stopped and all applauded him. It was that good.

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Stanley Jordan's instrumental of Somewhere Over the Rainbow won't easily be forgotten. @

Setlist: Touch of Gray, Ruben & Cherise, Ramble on Rose, They Love Each Other, Must have been the Roses, Here Comes the Sun, Good Lovin'. 2nd Set: Scarlet->Fire, Estimated Prophet, Eyes of the World, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Playing in the Band, Comes a Time, Let it Grow, Playing reprise. Encore: Not Fade Away @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 11 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

another home run!! (~);}

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

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- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: touch of reuben and scarlet~fire were very nice set openers!! @

Posted 11/15/2012

by larrysf

Location:nyc

phil was amazing once again!

the setlist was solid and the sound was electric! :)

a Grate time was had by all!!!!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: touch of reuben and scarlet~fire were very nice set openers!! @

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Review 12 for Phil Lesh & Friends

4 / 5

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Posted 11/15/2012

by Anonymous

great show, Phil & the boys were on that night. Great to see them with this level of energy

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- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

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Review 13 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Phil and friends delivered best concert of the yea

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: 4.10 hours of high energy music @

Posted 11/15/2012

by Jimmy12473d

I have been to over 50 concerts this year seeing everyone from Bruce down to obscure bands but Phil and his boys absolutely blew the roof off. I was so impressed I must go see more shows to see if this was a one time or they can do it again

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @

Favorite moment: 4.10 hours of high energy music @

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Review 14 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Phil Lesh and Friends tore it up!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Every minute. @

Setlist: Set 1: Dire Wolf, Friend of the Devil, Loser, Deal, Sugaree, Black Peter > Casey Jones

Set 2: Shakedown Street > Jam > New Speedway Boogie > Jam > Unbroken Chain > Eleanor Rigby (1) > Wharf Rat > Caution > Death Don't Have No Mercy > Viola Lee Blues E: St. Stephen > Satisfaction @

Posted 11/14/2012

by JohnnyG518

Location:Albany

Such high energy and the playing was so tight! Amazing job boys!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Every minute. @

Setlist: Set 1: Dire Wolf, Friend of the Devil, Loser, Deal, Sugaree, Black Peter > Casey Jones

Set 2: Shakedown Street > Jam > New Speedway Boogie > Jam > Unbroken Chain > Eleanor Rigby (1) > Wharf Rat > Caution > Death Don't Have No Mercy > Viola Lee Blues E: St. Stephen > Satisfaction @

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Review 15 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

nothin left to dew but smile, smile, smile!! (~);}

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: !from start to finish! @

Setlist: Set One:
Dire Wolf
Friend Of The Devil
Loser
Deal
Sugaree
Black Peter>
Casey Jones

Set Two:
...Shakedown>
Jam>
New Speedway Boogie>
Jam>
Unbroken Chain>
Eleanor Rigby (Instrumental)>
Wharf Rat>
Caution (Do not step on tracks)>
Death Don't Have No Mercy>
Viola Lee Blues
Donor Rap

Encore:
St. Stephen>
Satisfaction @

Posted 11/14/2012

by larrysf

Location:nyc

outstanding show with energy to burn!

Phil and friends had as much fun as the crowd!

i just love those nyc dead shows!!!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: !from start to finish! @

Setlist: Set One:
Dire Wolf
Friend Of The Devil
Loser
Deal
Sugaree
Black Peter>
Casey Jones

Set Two:
...Shakedown>
Jam>
New Speedway Boogie>
Jam>
Unbroken Chain>
Eleanor Rigby (Instrumental)>
Wharf Rat>
Caution (Do not step on tracks)>
Death Don't Have No Mercy>
Viola Lee Blues
Donor Rap

Encore:
St. Stephen>
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Review 16 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Posted 11/14/2012

by Anonymous

Awesome show. Best of the Three Night run. Jackie Greene Dominated the night. One of the best Sugaree ever.

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

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- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

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Review 17 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Phil and Friends Never Disappoint!!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Eleanor Rigby @

Setlist: Set 1
Dire Wolf
Friend of the Devil
Loser
Deal

Sugaree
Black Peter>
Casey Jones
A freaking rollicking first set!!!!

Set 2 all with Stanley Jordan
Shakedown Street>
New Speedway Boogie>
Unbroken Chain>
Jam>

Eleanor Rigby>
Wharf Rat>
Jam>
Viola Lee Blues>
Gypsy Woman>
Death don't have no mercy>
Viola Lee Blues>

Encore
St Stephen>
Satisfaction @

Posted 11/14/2012

by PartyMarty1005

Location:New York

I decided to see this show last minute. I needed a break from the grind of a trade show I had been doing for the past few days. What better way to release tension than Phil!!! Well, from what I heard about the show the night before, I was in for a real treat!! Stanley Jordan played with the boys the whole show and he is one of my favorite guitar players. Emotion exudes from his fingers and his unorthodox playing method fits in well with the songs. John was superb and Jackie Greene adds a cool bliuesy feel to every song. I love Joe Russo on drums because he can reinterpret these siongs that were originally played with two drummers and sound like he has 4 arms!!! and Phil's bass playing has never been better! really was a sweet show and I am so happy I went.

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Eleanor Rigby @

Setlist: Set 1
Dire Wolf
Friend of the Devil
Loser
Deal

Sugaree
Black Peter>
Casey Jones
A freaking rollicking first set!!!!

Set 2 all with Stanley Jordan
Shakedown Street>
New Speedway Boogie>
Unbroken Chain>
Jam>

Eleanor Rigby>
Wharf Rat>
Jam>
Viola Lee Blues>
Gypsy Woman>
Death don't have no mercy>
Viola Lee Blues>

Encore
St Stephen>
Satisfaction @

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Review 18 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Fantastic Show

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

Posted 11/14/2012

by DeadAhead

The boys sounded great, one of my favorite P & F lineups. Stanley Jordan was a great addition. One of my favorite post Jerry shows.

Roseland Ballroom @

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- Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @

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Review 19 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Opened up my chakras!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

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- Sun, Nov 11, 2012 @

Posted 11/14/2012

by senseiL

Always amazing to see any members of The Grateful Dead family!

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- Sun, Nov 11, 2012 @

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Review 20 for Phil Lesh & Friends

5 / 5

Lesh is great as usual!!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sun, Nov 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Stairway To Heaven!! @

Setlist: US Blues!! @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 11/13/2012

by PeterMMM

Location:Astoria, NY

Three sets of entertainment!!! John Kadlecik, Joe Russo, Jeff Chimenti of Furthur were all there to help Phil play many Dead songs!!! You should have been there!!!

Roseland Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sun, Nov 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Stairway To Heaven!! @

Setlist: US Blues!! @

Opening act(s): none @

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