When I was in college, I really didnt know what I wanted to do, he says. Obligatory wedding picture with the whole Terrapin Crossroads crew. As a little kid, he would position himself behind the charismatic guitarist on stage, perching on a Grateful Dead road case with his noise-canceling headphones on, while he watched the rock icon from the best seat in the house. That began a five year run as a touring band, playing in 36 states in front of thousands of people across the country. How has Midnight North changed since the band initially got together? years ago, when he was just growing into the great musician he is today. disclosures. Grahame and I never pass up an opportunity to visit our friends in Alabama so of course we had to go and support their event! Tickets: $20 Adult (18+) | Junior (7-17) $10. It was pretty special. Maybe I still havent wrapped my brain around it. He writes about Jerry Garcia connecting with you and playing to you as you watched. On and off stage, he smiles easily and seems happy with his career choice, and with Midnight Norths musical direction. Tickets: $20 Adult (18+) | Junior (7-17) $10. Its a pretty phenomenal coincidence that you both opened venues in the same year. Bobby & They released Under the Lights, their most successful studio album to date, in summer 2017. As a high school kid, he was more into Metallica than the Grateful Dead, but now sees the Deads classic albums American Beauty and Workingmans Dead as influential in the country rock sound of Midnight North. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Lesh took piano lessons as a boy and got into the guitar as a teenager, learning the rudiments pretty much on his own. Jay, VT 05859 Grahame became buddies with Jake (who was the Giants' pitcher at the time) by bonding over Tiger, Jerry Garcia's guitar. Its a cool song, theres no reason not to play it. On this evening, hes wearing a Midnight North T-shirt, the creation of a fan. How often do you anticipate performing at Terrapin Crossroads? I do, vaguely. There's Always a Story represents a new chapter for Midnight North. As the world shut down in March and the band quarantined separately around the country, the album was finished remotely in California and Pennsylvania. Lesh, who earned a bachelors degree in communications and a masters in music science technology, both from Stanford University, chatted with Highway 81 Revisited about the development of Midnight North which also features Elliott Peck on vocals, Alex Jordan on organ, guitar and vocals, Connor Croon on bass and Alex Koford on drums the Grateful Deads influence, jamming with his dad and much more. What does the new name mean to you? Development & Design. You can try things and the audience is willing to go on that journey with you.. My dads still going and hes almost 80, he says. Were trying to create whats cool to us, going back to the roots of what we like, blending it all together in our own way.. We all loved singing before Alex Jordan joined the band. And its hard to avoid any influence, for any of us, from the Grateful Dead. My dads still going and hes almost 80, he says. (Editors note: Phil Lesh is 76 years old). Santanas 1001 Rainbows Tour North American Dates: May 4 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest New Orleans. #ClaireLesh #PhilLesh #GrahameLesh #MidnightNorth #PhilLeshandFriends #TerrapinFamilyBand #SanFrancisco #JillLesh #TerrapinCrossroads #Nashville #Thanksgiving #Mobile #JakePeavyFoundation #JerryGarcia #Guitar #Tiger #Giants #MLB #CentralAlabama #RyanDempsey #BobWeir #MihaliSavoulidis. Now 72, Lesh retains an intense passion for music. I think I said something to the effect of, Why havent you ever played this? And I guess childhood innocence or ignorance mustve made my dad realize, Why havent we? Yeah, its really cool that they busted it out, and they did it at Fare Thee Well. https://sphinx.acast.com/insidethemusiciansbrain/grahamelesh/media.mp3, Snarky Puppy: Transmissions From Deep Ellum, Inappropriate Happiness with Karina Rykman & Isaac Slone, The Recovering Catholic with Katie Pruitt, Highway Butterfly: The Stories of Neal Casal, After Midnight: Phishs Big Cypress Festival. Were getting a lot of parents coming with their teenage kids to the shows, which is really fun. They were playing these huge stadiums then, he says. I dont think when I was that age I understood the enormity of it all. CSNY has been a big one, big 3-part, even 4-part harmonies, is something we really dug into. J: It was actually a really positive experience, for the most part. Copyright 2023 Jay Peak Resort. 1st, 2021 In the nearly 9 years since their origins in early 2012, Midnight North has established itself as a mainstay on stages in both the Bay Area roots music J: Theyve been working on the Sweetwater for a long time. A deep dive into everything thats underneath the music and the artists that inspire us. Last week I shared the story of my trip out to the West Coast to see Ryan play with Midnight North and special guests Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Mihali Savoulidis. Somebody the other night, after Id just finished playing a bar show with both of my sons, came up and he asked, Phil, have you ever been happier? And I have to admit, I couldnt say that I ever have. Technically Alex and I will switch off who is the lower part and Elliott will be the higher part, but even thats flexible. Out in Fairfax, theres all kinds of local musicians playing all the time. It keeps the shows feeling fresh.. Its beautiful song. As one of the few male-female lead duos in rock, Lesh and Peck have been inspired by the collaboration between Grammy winners Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks, the husband-wife team in the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Celebrity. I remember that I drew Jerry in a picture of what was supposed to be him on the moon.. WebAmy Helm & Grahame Lesh Present: Songs of Their Own A music packed night of original music, plus a set of The Grateful Dead and The Band in honor of their famous fathers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Michael Lello founded Highway 81 Revisited in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2011 before moving to New York City in 2014. In advance of the new album, Midnight North has released its first single, Long View, the bands entry into NPRs Tiny Desk Concerts contest. It was the first time someone I knew was on the news for something like that.. My dad dropped me off and later it was on the news. What other band can do that when the most famous figure has been dead for 20 years? Will you have an opportunity to host upand- coming Marin-based artists? Its a really nice balance to have more than one front person, Peck says. They're sounding great on this tour. And word is getting out. Every band member had a little area backstage where their family and friends would hang out. It wasnt really much of an issue.. Phil Lesh & Friends and the TFB have welcomed guests like Sheryl Crow, Benmont Tench, John Scofield, Rick Mitarotonda, Nicki Bluhm, Dawes, Warren Haynes, Eric Krasno, Bob Weir, and many more onstage as they performed at venues and festivals around the world. My brother and I would just run around from area to area, and eventually wed run into everyone.. Lo and behold, this is our Top 60 of celebrities that have been caught smoking or, Celebrities dont always wear makeup anymore. As one of the few male-female lead duos in rock, Lesh and Peck have been inspired by the collaboration between Grammy winners Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks, the husband-wife team in the Tedeschi Trucks Band. The next morning we set off in a tour bus for Mobile, Alabama, where the band played two benefit shows put on by the Jake Peavy Foundation. Shes the reason for that, other than the music.. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? For todays season finale of Inside The Musicians Brain, Chris is thrilled to welcome Grahame Lesh (Midnight North, Terrapin Family Band). Reflecting on the time since their origin, Midnight North is ready to tell the world its story. Its Marin, and there are so many people who are the kids of parents who were in music or other entertainment or were super-wealthy bankers, he says. And I think the audience appreciates it because they get to hear different voices at different points during the night. you may not take any images or content from this site without written permission. Always focused on the song and the groove, whether it be his or another's, Grahame's music stays rooted in the present while touching on all aspects of rock, folk, blues, soul, and more. I know my mom and her team put a lot of work into making it successful, he says. But, the lifestyle of musicians on the road is nothing new to Lesh, who was a newborn when the Grateful Dead hit superstar status with the double-platinum In the Dark. Recorded in the Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael, it was the Deads only top 10 album, boosted by the bands one and only hit single, Touch of Grey.. Bringing on the well seasoned drummer as a full-time member of the band (and learning about his banjo playing, singing, and song-writing skills) represented the next step forward as plans were made to record their fourth studio album. WebEvent Details. So far it has been absolutely great. The musician Graham's wife, Valerie, gave an update on his health status and asked the fans to pray for him. How did you hone that? The venues debut in March came just two months after the reopening of the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, an effort led in part by bandmate Weir. The show Saturday was stellar as always, but the highlight for me was when the whole band came to my parents' house for an early Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. For music licensing and all other inquires please contact: [email protected]. But obviously thats another influence. Not really memories as much as flashes that go by. As a member of Phil Lesh's Terrapin Family Band and Phil Lesh & Friends, he has traveled the world, performing Phil's updated version of the Grateful Dead's sound everywhere from the famed Fuji Rock Festival in Japan to London to Newport Folk Fest to New York city. A lot of celebrities do not know what to do with their money anymore in 2022. A GoFundMe pagehas been launched to help Graham and Valerie with medical bills. Episodes A mainstay in the scene that flowered from Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, Grahame has joined such luminaries as The Mother Hips, Twiddle, Amy Helm, The North Mississippi All Stars, Neal Casal, Jackie Greene, Eric Krasno, ALO, and many more in singing, playing, and interpreting the American songbook. Always focused on the song and the groove, whether it be his or another's, Grahame's music stays rooted in the present while touching on all aspects of rock, folk, blues, soul, and more. 830 Jay Peak Road And Im excited about having young musicians come in and play. I've been married to my hubs Grahame Lesh for two years. We have a new live record out! And I think a lot of it came from Napster and then Spotify and Pandora, which recommends music and all of a sudden youre discovering obscure bands and songs. I thought I knew good southern hospitality, but their crew takes it to a whole new level! Join Grahame Lesh & Friends in the Foeger Ballroom for a woven tapestry of roots, rock, and Americana. I assumed Id always be playing music, but I figured it could be a hobby.. In its review of 2018s Peach Music Festival in Pennsylvania, Rolling Stone voted Midnight North best new act, saying the group takes the best parts of roots music and weaves them into a tapestry of rock and Americana., During the same week as the Terrapin concert, Midnight North will be in Allegiant Records studio in San Anselmo with producer David Simon-Baker, recording its fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2017s Under the Lights., Well probably try out some of the new tunes from the album at the show, Lesh says, sitting on a stool at a high table in the Grate Room, which is empty and quiet on an off night. We believe in synergy in the Grateful Dead world, so its a good thing. Besides the Grateful Dead, who are some of the other musical influences the band members share? It was then revealed on his official Facebook page that the 79-year-old has contracted COVID-19. Both Lesh and his brother went to the Branson School in Ross, where being the sons of a rock star was no big deal. Grahame & Elliott both They wrote many of the songs on their last album, Under the Lights, about their experiences touring for the first time as a fledgling band. Your idea of creating a clubhouse like this goes back pretty far, doesnt it? On Saturday, Grahame Lesh teamed with Jennifer Hartswick, with help from Natalie Cressman, to sing Morning Dew.. WebPhil is in a blissful marriage with his wife Jill. When this place opened up, they needed local musicians to fill time in the bar, he says. Ryan was sitting in with Midnight North, so of course during sound check Alex and I struck out into the city for pedicures and cocktails. Lesh's high tenor voice contributed to the Grateful Dead's three-part harmony sections in their group vocals in the early days of the band, until he largely relinquished singing high parts to Donna Godchaux (and thence Brent Mydland and Vince Welnick) in 1976 due to vocal cord damage from improper singing technique. WebThe Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. 'Superstar' Billy Graham Still Dealing With Serious Illness, Wife Offers Update, Vanessa Bryant Settles Kobe Crash Site Photos for $28.85 Million, Charles Barkley Shades CNN Amid TV Show Talks, Arrest Warrant Issued for Georgia Bulldogs Football Star Jalen Carter, Boxing Champ Arrested on Child Neglect Charge, Terry Holland, Legendary College Basketball Coach, Dead at 80, Tom Brady Is Not Pursuing Stand-up Comedy Career, New Report Says. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Really? I think Im just trying to keep up, which is crazy. Your dad also writes about you convincing him to finally play Unbroken Chain live in 1995. We havent even begun to start bringing the variety of music that we want to bring in here. He seems himself as a part of a vibrant new music scene that has been built around the club, a kind of petri dish for young musicians to experiment and grow. Were more of a band now than a collection of musicians. These 10 Whopping Homes & Cars Of Celebrities Look Amazing! It was kind of a coincidence that it all happened at the same time. Im constantly moving around, trolling for musicians. He lives together in a house in Ross, California, United States. But in 2012, when his parents opened Terrapin Crossroads a bar, restaurant and live music venue in San Rafael the stage was set for him to enter the family business. His purest memory is of the avuncular Jerry Garcia. Sounds like youre pretty thrilled that youve landed here after all those decades of dreaming about it. I havent really thought about his fit specifically playing this music, but Ive been a fan of his for a while. Lesh and Peck, bassist Connor OSullivan and drummer Nathan Graham spent a great deal of 2019 on the road, nurturing a growing fan base in New York and the Northeast, and making forays into the South and southwest, hoping to establish a national footprint. In 2021 the band released "There's Always a Story", their most successful studio album to date, and toured throughout the country in support in 2021 and 2022 as the music industry recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus were both in the zany sisterhood of tour wives! Based in the musical hotbed of Marin County, California, Grahame Lesh is a guitar player and singer-songwriter for Midnight North, Phil Lesh & All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! It was then revealed on his official Facebook page that the 79-year-old has contracted COVID-19. After the shows were wrapped up on Thursday morning, we set off to Jake's ranch in central Alabama for yet another incredible family Thanksgiving. It keeps the shows feeling fresh.. Both Lesh and his brother went to the Branson School in Ross, where being the sons of a rock star was no big deal. Its Marin, and there are so many people who are the kids of parents who were in music or other entertainment or were super-wealthy bankers, he says. Whats cool is that he can sound like himself even though hes not playing something hes ever played before. Everybody was really nice in Fairfax, I mean really lovely. copyright 2018. all rights reserved. From the beginning Grahames guitar chops, powerful vocals and harmonic touch helped form the backbone of the bands sound. Please pray for discernment for those caring for him tonight and for the Lords mercy to be on him. Its cool to be part of a special moment. His wife is the administer of the Unbroken Chain Last year, she released a solo album, Further from the Storm, and had her CD release show at Terrapin. Grahame Lesh, Elliott Peck, & Connor OSullivan began playing together in San Francisco. Grahame didnt start pursuing music seriously until the venue opened in 2011, and he had a non-music job until a few years ago. He is facing a long period of rehab, and his insurance will only pay a portion of this. In January 2020, the band went into a California studio with producer David Simon-Baker to craft their fourth studio album, There's Always a Story, released in 2021 on Americana Vibes. Time: Doors 8:30p | Show 9:00p Tickets: $20 Adult (18+) | Junior (7-17) $10 Get Tickets 2021 and beyond is a new beginning, and while Midnight North longingly looks ahead, hand-in-hand with the rest of the world, Theres Always a Story will serve as a collective and reflective narrative. Listen on all streaming services or check it out on Bandcamp where you can get a physical copy on CD. It's always a little bittersweet to leave, so at least we have cuddly dogs waiting for us when we get home! Weve had this opportunity at Terrapin to really hone our skills., Since then, hes been recording and touring with his own band, Midnight North, a rootsy quartet that kicks off the new year with a show Jan. 18 in Terrapins Grate Room concert hall. WebHumbly, Lesh contentedly blended into the five-man ensemble (as well as guest vocalist Nicki Bluhm), plucking out thick bass notes while sharing vocals with guitarists Grahame Les After graduating from Stanford University in 2010 with a masters degree in music, Grahame Lesh, 33-year-old scion of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, wasnt sure if he wanted to follow in his famous fathers footsteps, trying to make a career for himself as a professional rock musician. And so, here at Terrapin, all of us, including Midnight North, are trying to play music as much as we can. My dad, who had just had his knee replaced a few days before, held down the fort until the rest of the band and family arrived. Im not gonna talk shit about anybody, but there are a lot of people in the jam band scene that arent songwriter first, I think, and the Grateful Dead were amazing players and amazing at jamming, but those songsMy God, all of Bobbys songs, the Jerry songs, the few that my dad wrote, theyre stunning compositions. J: We wouldnt have done this if we hadnt done Fairfax first. Lesh, the son of the Dead bassist Phil Lesh, grew up on the road with the band, bouncing from show to show in the mid 1990s, when the group was at its commercial peak. Last summer, the band released its second studio album, Scarlet Skies, and its live albumLive at Terrapin Crossroads is available for free download. Were not the kind of band thats going to go off on a crazy jam like the Grateful Dead, but were still living on the edge in a different way.. Weve actively discussed that. I grew up in San Rafael, and you discover there are still plenty of younger folks moving to or living in Marin. 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