Phish Goes Classical, Trey Anastasio Readies Orchestra Tour :
November 29, 2011
It wasn’t all that long ago that Phish announced it would perform this year’s version of its legendary New Year’s shows over a four night run at Madison Square Gard [...]
Trey Anastasio Band Follows Up Phish Tour with Fall Dates :
July 29, 2011
The average musician might be too worn out to tour following performing eight sets at the festival of their band's. However, Trey Anastasio of Phish isn't your average m [...]
trey anastasio band Biography
Trey Anastasio, since 1988, has been best known as a member of Phish, in addition to recording and touring with several different backup bands, and several side-projects that have been led and organized by the composer and guitarist. His bands while they were active didn't have a name officially. Fans have tended to refer to them by Trey Anastasio Band, which is not the same as the current group named Trey Anastasio Band that in 2006 was renamed from 70 Volt Parade, the group's original name. The band throughout their history has continued adding members. They started out being a trio and is ended up being a decet.
The band got its start with Higher Ground, a Vermont nightclub owned by Trey's brother-in-law. In April 1998, Anastasio assembled a group of musicians that were local area to the area for a performance. The five musicians included bassist Tony Markellis and drummer Russ Lawton. In the spring of 1999 the trio of Antastasio, Lawton and Markellis embarked on a theater and club national tour. Many of their new songs appeared on “Farmhouse,” the 2000 Phish album.
In 2000, Phish took a hiatus and Anastasio's side project took to the road, adding a horn section. Trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick, trombonist Andy Moroz and saxophonist Dave Grippo joined Anastasio's band. Two additional members joined the band in 2001, keyboardist Ray Paczkowski and flautist/tenor saxophonist Russell Remington for their large amphitheater summer tour.
In 2002, the last two group members were added to form a decet, the multi-instrumentalist Peter Apefelbaum and Cyro Baptista, the Brazilian percussionist, to support Anastasio's summer tour to support his self-titled album. Phish disbanded in 2004 and a month prior to the band's final performance, Trey performed at Austin City Limits Music Festival in September with the horn-based band in their last performance to date. In Spring 2005, Trey formed 70 Volt Parade, his new backing band, which featured a new lineup of musicians. In 2006, the band was renamed to Trey Anastasio Band.