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  • Jamming Into The Night: Dogs In A Pile Post-Phish Extravaganza at Sony Hall

    On Thursday, Dec 28, Dogs In a Pile took center stage at Sony Hall, just a stone’s throw away from Madison Square Garden, where Phish kicked off their much anticipated four-night New Year’s Eve Run. Branded as “The Dog Pound” by the band themselves, fervent fans flocked to the venue, securing their spots before Phish even finished their encore. The eclectic crowd, covered in classic Phish donut wear, Aztec patterns, and tie-dye attire, brought an energy that permeated the air.

    Having traversed the entire country on a busy fall tour, Dogs In A Pile had recently graced various New York venues, from Lafayette to Trumansburg, and Williamsburg. Smiles were seen all around as Keyboard player Jeremy Kaplan kicked off the night with a solo opening number, a classical-sounding ballad that set the tone for the night—soon joined by Jimmy Law (guitar and vocals), Joe Babick (drums and vocals), Sam Lucid (Bass), and Brian Murray (guitar and vocals).

    Taking the stage shortly after midnight, fans were jumping, jiving throughout the venue from the rails to the back. Dogs In A Pile’s unique sound is a harmonious blend of the unfamiliar and the strangely familiar. Elements of funk, jazz, and classic psychedelic rock ring out, and their songs are carefully constructed, invoking a circus of sound and feeling. The show was complemented by vibrant lighting, captivating The Dog Pound until the wee hours of the morning, almost reaching 4 AM.

    A special moment came when the band paid homage to the maestros themselves. The iconic notes of “Harry Hood” rang out, showcasing the band’s technical prowess and precision. With an encore of their popular song “Truck Rum”, the evening winded down and fans retreated home just before sunrise. The echoes of this night continued to reverberate. Dogs in A Pile kept the Phish party alive and elevated it to new heights- a testament to the band’s overall aura and momentum.

    For fans in Saratoga Springs, Dogs In A Pile will be at Putnam Palace on 12/30 & 12/31 for what’s sure to be an incredible New Year’s Eve celebration!

    Setlist: G Song, Tillie, Feel Like A Stranger, Look Johnny II, You Didn’t Hear It From Me, Let U Go, Go Set > Gumball, Spun > Drums > Harry Hood, Craig and Pat, Appleseed, Linus and Lucy

    Encore: Trunk Rum

  • Don’t Sleep on these Phish at MSG Afterparties

    A series of Phish After-Parties have been unveiled as part of the band’s upcoming Madison Square Garden shows this December. As a recurring staple of Phish’s frequent MSG shows, the afterparties are once again brought to fans by CEG (Creative Entertainment Group).

    Here are the already announced shows, with more to come! Get tickets for the shows soon, as these shows are often a hot ticket following each night of Phish.

    Hill Country Live hosts Loop Troupe’s LSD Soundsystem, a jamified LCD Soundsystem, on December 28 at 11:59 p.m.

    Sony Hall will host Dogs in a Pile, a psychedelic jazz-rock group on December 28 following Phish’s performance at MSG.

    The Cutting Room’s December 28 afterparty will feature a Prince/Bowie theme, featuring appearances from members of Twiddle, Pink Talking Fish, The Machine, Deep Banana Blackout, and more to come. The musicians will play the music of legends Prince and David Bowie throughout the night at Midtown Manhattan’s The Cutting Room.

    Phish Afterparty at The Cutting Room 12/28/23

    Hill Country Live will host a pre-party on December 29, featuring a happy hour with Dude of Life Band. The five-piece genre benders will host the event beginning at 4PM, with doors opening at 3PM. More information available here.

    Phish Happy Hour with Dude of Life Band. Dec 29, 2023

    The Cutting Room’s December 29’s afterparty will be headlined by the Pink Talking Fish, playing hit 90s tracks from Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Phish, and more.

    Phish Afterparty at The Cutting Room 12/29/23

    Hill Country BBQ Live will host Space Bacon, a progressive funk jam band, known for immersing audiences in audio-visual displays during shows. The afterparty will also take place on December 29.

    The afterparty on December 30 will feature John Medeski, Billy Martin, Scott Metzger, and Nels Cline. The group will play a night full of improvised music, following the Phish show at MSG that night. The party will be hosted at Sony Hall.

    Phish Afterparty at Sony Hall 12/30/23

    On New Year’s Day, Hill Country Live will host David Yates, performing his Wook Comedy Show. The event will take place at 1PM as a pre-party ahead of the NYE Phish show that night. Information available here.

    David Yates Wook Comedy Show Phish Pre-party Dec 31, 2023

    In addition, Hill Country will host Marcus Rezak as yet another pre-party on New Year’s Eve. Performing his “Shred Is Dead” jam show, Rezak will perform at 4PM ahead of the NYE Phish show. More information here.

    Marcus Rezak Shred Is Dead Phish Pre-party Dec 31 2023

    The night of New Year’s Eve, Hill Country Live will feature dj AF and Tad Cautious, two DJ acts performing to ring in the new year. Three tiers of tickets are available now for the NYE celebration afterparty.

    Phish Afterparty at Hill Country Live 12/31/23

    Phish holidays runs are beloved events at Madison Square Garden, and afterparties around Manhattan are part of the adventure. Check back for updates on more after parties to be announced as the MSG shows approach. More information available at phishafterparties.nyc.

  • Blue Öyster Cult Announces Upcoming Live Album, Single, and November Westbury Show

    Blue Öyster Cult released a new single this week, “I’m On the Lamb but I Ain’t No Sheep (Live),” alongside the announcement of their upcoming live album, 50th Anniversary Live – First Night, set to release on December 8. 

    Blue Öyster Cult 50th Anniversary Live – First Night

    The new single, “I’m On the Lamb but I Ain’t No Sheep (Live),” was released alongside an official live music video. The entire album was recorded live at NYC’s Sony Hall in September 2022. The group celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a set of 3 sold out shows at the Midtown Manhattan venue.

    For the historic career milestone, the group played each of their first three albums in their entirety at the three respective shows. The live album will include live recordings of each entire album.

    Blue Öyster Cult was formed in 1967 on Long Island, developing a cult following throughout the 70s and 80s. The group made their debut at Stony Brook University’s Pritchard Gymnasium. Eric Bloom, a Brooklyn native, joined the group in 1969, after original guitarist Allen Lanier accompanied him on a road trip through Upstate New York and heard his tapes as a talented vocalist.

    Blue Öyster Cult

    The group is set to play a show at The Space at Westbury Theatre, in Westbury, NY on November 22. Tickets are on sale now and available here.

    Blue Öyster Cult are Eric Bloom (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Donald “Buck Dharma ” Roeser (guitar, vocals), Richie Castellano (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Danny Miranda (bass, vocals), and Jules Radino (drums). The group is joined by special guest Albert Bouchard (drums, percussion, guitar, vocals). 

    Upcoming Tour Dates:

    10/14/23 – Sante Fe Springs, CA @ Sante Fe Springs Marketplace & Concert Venue

    11/10/23 – Carterville, IL @ Walker’s Bluff Casino

    11/11/23 – St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre

    11/18/23 – Davenport, IA @ Rhythm City Casino Resort

    11/22/23 – Westbury, NY @ The Space at Westbury Theatre

    12/05/23 – Auburn, WA @ Muckleshoot Casino Events Center

    12/07/23 – Enoch, Alberta, Canada @ River Cree Resort

    12/28/23 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

    12/29/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Golden Nugget

  • Up Late With Dopapod at Sony Hall

    There was quite a big fish market near MSG with thousands rushing to midtown for night 5 of Phish, as well as the post-shows that would follow. Dopapod had the honors of playing Sony Hall in NYC on Saturday, July 29, playing from just around midnight until almost 3 AM.

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    The band has long been a staple of the jam scene and a crowd favorite for many years. The funkiness of Eli Winderman on keys, with Rob Compa’s expert and original guitar playing, mixed with phenomenal Chuck Jones on bass and drummer Neal ‘Fro’ Evans, making a late-night force to be reckoned with.

    dopapod nyc

    Their late night set was full of energy, as should be after a Phish show, especially one where many fans had just seen an exhilarating show right beforehand. Their set included originals like “Trickery” & “Present Ghosts” as well as a rocking cover of “Dazed and Confused,” played in true Dopapod fashion.

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    Dopapod – July 29, 2023, Sony Hall, NYC

    Setlist Trickery, Turning Knobs, Freight Train, Present Ghosts, Bubblehouse, Dracula’s Monk, Onion Head, Fannie, Dazed and Confused, We are Not Alone, Weird Charlie, End it on the Yeah, Nuggy Jawson

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    dopapod nyc

  • In Focus: Papadosio Find Their Cloud on 4-Day Northeast Tour

    Papadosio just wrapped up a four day tour in the Northeast, stopping in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York City, and Bridgeport, CT. For the NYC show, they played at Sony Hall on Saturday, March 25 with 5 A.M Trio as the opener.

    5 A.M Trio got the crowd dancing and grooving. The band consists of Sam Andrus, Aaron Harel, and Keith Wadsworth.

    Papadosio opened up with “Cubensis.” They displayed their talents through intricate, danceable jams as they weave in and out of grooves. Their captivating visuals greatly accompany their unique sound and leave the audience in a trance like dance for most of the show.

    Speaking with some of the members of the band, it seems like their sights are set on sustainability and maintaining healthy family lives.

  • In Focus: Pink Talking Fish Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon Album with Escaper

    On Friday, March 24th, Pink Talking Fish teamed up with Escaper at Sony Hall to honor the 50th Anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd’s most famous album. PTF played the album in its entirety, with opener, Brooklyn’s Escaper, closing their set with a masterfully psychedelic “Set the Controls for the Heart of The Sun”.

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    Will Hanza & Luke Bemand of Escaper

    Escaper opened up the night with an exciting set filled with face melting solos by Will Hanza. An incredible and very emotive guitarist, Will is a thrill to photograph. It was great to see him and Luke Bemand’s stage chemistry and how well they play together. Escaper invited Cal Kehoe up for the Pink Floyd cover to end their set.

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    Luke Bemand & Scott Chasolen of The Machine join PTF on stage to play “Tweezer”

    Pink Talking Fish started their show by playing “Dark Side of the Moon” in it’s entirety. A daunting task which PTF has performed incredibly many times before, this time was no different. The vocal part in “Great Gig in The Sky” and the sheer funkiness of “Any Color You Like” stood out.

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    Cal Kehoe-eidescope

    The second set was a medley of Phish, Talking Heads, & Pink Floyd. Favorites from that set included Phish classics like “Alumni Blues”, “Letter to Jimmy Page”, “Frankenstein” which included a key-tar solo, “Tweezer” with Luke Bemand on bass and the keyboardist from The Machine Scott Chasolen, and if you play “Tweezer” you know you have to play “Tweezer Reprise”. The band encored with “Sabotage > Eclipse Reprise”.

    Pink Talking Fish – Sony Hall, NYC – Friday, March 24

    Set 1: Speak To Me > Breathe > On The Run > Time > Breathe Reprise, Great Gig In The Sky, Money1, Us And Them1 > Any Colour You Like > Brain Damage > Eclipse

    Set 2: Burning Down The House, Alumni Blues > Letter To Jimmy Page > Frankenstein2 > Letter To Jimmy Page > Alumni Blues, Mother, Houses In Motion, Tweezer1,3 > Tweezer Reprise1,3, Wish You Were Here, Crosseyed And Painless

    Encore: Sabotage > Eclipse Reprise

    1 w/ Matt Wayne on sax
    2 w/ Steve on keytar
    3 w/ Luke Bemand on bass & Scott Chasolen on keys

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