Online Phish Tour compares late 80's Dead to current era Phish and makes some interesting comparisons
A graphic design student put together this very nice looking book about the history and work of Umphrey's McGee for a class project. I'd give him an "A". (Warning, large PDF download)
Van Halen maybe possible could be rumored to be completing a new album with David Lee Roth
Hot Sauce Committee! An interesting way to use a custom label hot sauce service with a Phishy twist
The end of Jerry week is also another sad anniversary for music fans. I came across this poignant obit of founding Widespread Panic guitarist Michael Houser (via Jambase).
Meanwhile, WSP bassist Dave Schools brought his collaboration with singer/songwriter Jerry Joseph, The Stockholm Syndrome, to Chicago's Double Door on 8/9 and provided their own tribute to Garcia, a take on "He's Gone". Stream or download that track below...
[mp3j track="Stockholm Syndrome - Double Door Chicago 8/9/11 - He's Gone@http://www.thebarnpresents.net/music/stockholm/20110809/ss2011-08-09akg481t09.mp3"]
And in San Francisco, the Giants hosted another Dead night (last year's was against the Cubs) and Phil and Bob sang the anthem, this time replacing Furthur's Jeff Pehrson with the Giants' third base coach (!?!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyaPDIXHpVw
