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Since ], ], best known from ], has toured and recorded with a several backup bands, including several side-projects organized and led by guitarist and composer. While active, his bands did not officially have a name. Fans commonly referred to them as '''Trey Anastasio Band''', or '''TAB''' for short. This group should not be confused with the current ], which was renamed in ] from its original name ].
'''Trey Anastasio Band''', or '''TAB''', is an American rock band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist ] of ]. The band has existed in several permutations since 1998. Versions of the band have had different members, and briefly used the names '''Eight Foot Fluorescent Tubes''' and '''70 Volt Parade'''. The current lineup consists of Anastasio (vocals, guitar), ] (drums), ] (keyboards), ] (percussion), ] (bass), ] (trombone, vocals), and ] (trumpet, vocals).<ref>{{cite web |title=Trey Anastasio - Trey Anastasio Band |url=https://trey.com/projects/tab/ |website=trey.com |access-date=17 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Anastasio and Lawton are the only remaining members from the band's original 1998 formation. Musicians from TAB have accompanied Anastasio on several of his solo studio albums.
<P>Through its brief history, the band continued to add members, starting as a trio and ending as a dectet.


==The beginning== ==The beginning==
Trey’s band had it roots in his brother-in-law’s ] nightclub, ]. On ], ], for the second show in the club’s existence, Anastasio put together a band of local ] musicians for a one time performance under the name ]. Among the five musicians onstage with Trey that evening were drummer ] and bassist ]. They debuted material that night that became part of the repertoire of both Phish and Anastasio’s solo career. Trey's band had its roots in his brother-in-law's ] nightclub, Higher Ground. On April 17, 1998, for the second show in the club's existence, Anastasio put together a band of local ] musicians for a one time performance under the name Eight Foot Fluorescent Tubes. Among the five musicians onstage with Trey that evening were drummer ] and bassist ]. They debuted material that night that became part of the repertoire of both Phish and Anastasio's solo career.


==The Trio== ==The trio==
Less than a year later, on ], ], Trey performed a benefit show at ] for a local arts charity with Lawton and Markellis. Later that spring, the trio (as they are referred to on Anastasio’s website) went on a national tour of clubs and theatres. Most of the shows sold out, which featured a solo acoustic set by Anastasio and an electric set by The Trio. They debuted more new songs, many of them appearing on ]’s ] album, '']''. Absent from the tour were any song's from Trey's first solo album, '']'', which was released in late ]. Less than a year later, on February 15, 1999, Trey performed a benefit show at Higher Ground for a local arts charity with Lawton and Markellis. Later that spring, the trio (as they are referred to on Anastasio's website) went on a national tour of clubs and theatres. Most of the shows sold out, which featured a solo acoustic set by Anastasio and an electric set by The Trio. They debuted more new songs, many of them appearing on ]’s 2000 album, '']''. Absent from the tour were any songs from Trey's first solo album, '']'', which was released in late 1998.


In Spring 2018, Trey toured again as a trio alongside Lawton and Markellis. The tour began on April 17, 2018—on the 20 year anniversary of Trey's first solo show, Eight Foot Fluorescent Tubes.
⚫ ==The Sextet==
⚫ After ] went on a Hiatus in ], Anastasio took his project on the road and added a horn section. Saxophonist Dave Grippo, a ] music teacher with a long history with Phish, trombone player Andy Moroz, and trumpet player ] joined Trey's band for this and all future tours. These shows, and all to follow had two full sets with the band, and no solo acoustic set.


==The Octet== ==The sextet==
⚫ After ] went on hiatus in 2000, Anastasio took his project on the road and added a horn section. Saxophonist Dave Grippo, a ] music teacher with a long history with Phish, trombone player Andy Moroz, and trumpet player ] joined Trey's band for this and all future tours. These shows, and all to follow had two full sets with the band, and no solo acoustic set.
⚫ Later in ], with ] still inactive, Anastasio booked a summer tour of large ampitheatres where ] had regularly performed in recent years. This tour also included some venues that ] had outgrew like ] in ] and ] in ]. Two more members were added to Trey's band, tenor saxophonist/flautist ] and keyboardist ].


==The Dectet== ==The octet==
⚫ Later in 2001, with ] still inactive, Anastasio booked a summer tour of large amphitheatres where ] had regularly performed in recent years. This tour also included some venues that ] hadn't played in years like ] in ] and ] in ]. In the fall, two more members were added to Trey's band, tenor saxophonist/flautist ] and keyboardist ].
⚫ ] saw the release of ], and a summer tour to support it. This tour of ampitheatres was significantly smaller than the ] tour. At this time, Anastasio added the final two members to the group, ]lian percussionist ] and the multitalented ].


⚫ ==The dectet==
⚫ Late in the summer of ], ] announced their reunion, with their first show slated for ]. During the fall of ], with Anastasio still promoting his second solo album, he took his dectet for a tour of smaller venues.
⚫ 2002 saw the release of ], and a summer tour to support it. This tour of amphitheatres was significantly smaller than the 2001 tour. At this time, Anastasio added the final two members to the group, ]ian percussionist ] and the multitalented ].


⚫ Late in the summer of 2002, ] announced their reunion, with their first show slated for ]. During the fall of 2002, with Anastasio still promoting his second solo album, he took his dectet for a tour of smaller venues.
⚫ In ], with a ] summer tour planned, Trey scaled back his touring. He played a brief tour that spring, before spending his first summer in three years with ].


⚫ In 2003, with a Phish summer tour planned, Trey scaled back his touring. He played a brief tour that spring, before spending his first summer in three years with Phish.
⚫ In ], Trey played some random dates. He performed at the ] jam at ], with the other members of ]. He then played a surprise birthday party in ].


⚫ In 2004, Trey played some random dates. He performed at the ] jam at Higher Ground, with the other members of Phish. He then played a surprise birthday party in ].
⚫ In May, with ] tourdates already booked, Anastasio made the announcement that ] would be breaking up and the upcoming summer tour would be their last.


⚫ In May, with Phish tour dates already booked, Anastasio made the announcement that Phish would be breaking up and the upcoming summer tour would be their last.
⚫ In June, days before ] would start its final tour, Trey performed at the ] music festival.


⚫ In June, days before Phish would start its final tour, Trey performed at the ] music festival.
⚫ On ], ], about a month after ]’s final performance, Trey would play his final performance to date with his horn-based band at the ].

⚫ On September 18, 2004, about a month after what was then Phish's final performance, Trey would play his final performance to date with the dectet, and his last show with Russ Lawton and Tony Markellis until 2008 at the ].


==Subsequent solo bands== ==Subsequent solo bands==
In the spring of ], Anastasio introduced a new backing band, '']'', featuring Paczkowski, ] on drums, ] on bass, and ] on guitar and keyboards. After only a few months, Anastasio replaced Chwazik with ], and added Hartswick and ] on backing vocals. Anastasio then replaced Valdez with ]. ] also rejoined Anastasio shortly thereafter. In ], Les Hall left this band, and it was renamed ]. In the spring of 2005, Anastasio introduced a new backing band, ], featuring Paczkowski, Skeeto Valdez on drums, Peter Chwazik on bass, and ] on guitar and keyboards. After only a few months, Anastasio replaced Chwazik with Tony Hall of Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, and added Hartswick and Christina Durfee on backing vocals. Anastasio then replaced Valdez with Raymond Weber. Russell Remington also rejoined Anastasio shortly thereafter. In 2006, Les Hall left the band, and it was renamed ]. Although Anastasio's solo band was unofficially called Trey Anastasio Band since it started in 1998, this was the first time his band officially called itself under that name. Jeff Cressman and Jeff Sipe, who replaced Weber, toured with the project in 2006 and 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://phish.net/shows/featuring/jeff-cressman|title=Shows Featuring Jeff Cressman |website=Phish.net|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref>


==Fall 2008 tour to 2020==
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In October 2008, Anastasio set out on a short tour billed as "Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB". This quartet featured Anastasio on guitar, Tony Markellis on bass, Russ Lawton on drums, and Ray Paczkowski on keyboards. In 2010, Jennifer Hartswick officially rejoined the project, renamed Trey Anastasio Band, and has remained with the group ever since.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://phish.net/people/jennifer-hartswick/appearances|title=Jennifer Hartswick Appearances |website=Phish.net|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> At the same time, Anastasio welcomed back Russ Remington <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://phish.net/shows/featuring/russ-remington|title=Shows Featuring Russell Remington |website=Phish.net|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> and introduced Natalie Cressman,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://phish.net/shows/featuring/natalie-cressman|title=Shows Featuring Natalie Cressman |website=Phish.net|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> whose father Jeff was a member of TAB in 2006 and 2007. Remington left TAB at the end of 2011 and was replaced by James Casey in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://phish.net/people/james-casey/appearances|title=James Casey Appearances |website=Phish.net|access-date=24 October 2021}}</ref> Cressman remains in TAB to this day.

==2021 and onward==

Markellis died on April 29, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=RIP: Bassist Tony Markellis |url=https://relix.com/news/detail/rip-tony-markellis-bassist-for-trey-anastasio-band/ |website=Relix Media |access-date=17 August 2023 |date=30 April 2021}}</ref> Later, bassist ] was announced as the band’s new bass player.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Trey Anastasio - Welcome, Dezron!|url=https://trey.com/welcome-dezron/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=trey.com|language=en}}</ref> In September 2021, James Casey announced he had cancer and would not be taking part in the fall tour. ] filled James’ role in the group during the tour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Broerman |first=Michael |date=2021-09-18 |title=Trey Anastasio Band Debuts New Lineup At Thompson’s Point |url=https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/trey-anastasio-band-thompsons-point-9-17-21/ |access-date=2022-12-04 |website=Live for Live Music}}</ref> During TAB's 2021 fall tour, both Hartswick and Lawton tested positive for COVID-19, leaving a stripped-down lineup with no horn section and Phish drummer ] taking over for Lawton.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1441853515861827586|user=treyanastasio|title=Despite thorough safety protocols, Jennifer Hartswick has tested positive for Covid-19. She's experiencing minor symptoms and expected to recover fully. Starting with tonight’s performance, Trey Anastasio Band will continue the tour without the horn section. We will miss them all|author=Trey Anastasio|date=2021-09-25|access-date=2022-12-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1443235280325160962|user=treyanastasio|title=Starting tonight in Pittsburgh, Jon Fishman will join the Trey Anastasio Band for their remaining fall dates ending this Sunday at Radio City Music Hall. We wish both Russ Lawton and Jennifer Hartswick a fast recovery. Thank you for your continued support.|author=Trey Anastasio|date=2021-09-29|access-date=2022-12-04}}</ref> In 2022, the band resumed touring with its standard lineup including Casey, Lawton and the horn section.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trey Anastasio Band, Saturday 04/30/2022 |url=https://phish.net/setlists/trey-anastasio-band-april-30-2022-centennial-olympic-park-atlanta-ga-usa.html |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=Phish |language=en}}</ref> Casey died of colon cancer on August 28, 2023, at the age of 40.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Khan |first1=Andy |title=Trey Anastasio Band Saxophonist James Casey Has Died |url=https://www.jambase.com/article/james-casey-obituary |website=JamBase |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>

==Album appearances and discography==

===Studio albums===
The Trey Anastasio Band appears on the following Anastasio solo albums:
* '']'' (2002)
* '']'' (2007)
* '']'' (2012)
* '']'' (2015)

===Live albums===
* '']'' (2003)
* '']'' (2004)
* '']'' (2006)
* '']'' (2007)
* '']'' (2008)
* ''TAB at the Tab'' (2010)
* ''TAB at the Fox Theater'' (2019)
* ''Burn It Down'' (2020)

==References==
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Trey Anastasio Band
Also known asEight Foot Fluorescent Tubes, 70 Volt Parade
OriginBurlington, Vermont, United States
GenresRock, jazz fusion, progressive rock
Years active1999–present
LabelsElektra Records
Spinoff ofPhish
MembersTrey Anastasio
Russ Lawton
Jennifer Hartswick
Ray Paczkowski
Cyro Baptista
Natalie Cressman
Dezron Douglas
Past membersTony Markellis
Dave Grippo
Andy Moroz
Russell Remington
Peter Apfelbaum
James Casey

Trey Anastasio Band, or TAB, is an American rock band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Trey Anastasio of Phish. The band has existed in several permutations since 1998. Versions of the band have had different members, and briefly used the names Eight Foot Fluorescent Tubes and 70 Volt Parade. The current lineup consists of Anastasio (vocals, guitar), Russ Lawton (drums), Ray Paczkowski (keyboards), Cyro Baptista (percussion), Dezron Douglas (bass), Natalie Cressman (trombone, vocals), and Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet, vocals). Anastasio and Lawton are the only remaining members from the band's original 1998 formation. Musicians from TAB have accompanied Anastasio on several of his solo studio albums.

The beginning

Trey's band had its roots in his brother-in-law's Vermont nightclub, Higher Ground. On April 17, 1998, for the second show in the club's existence, Anastasio put together a band of local Vermont musicians for a one time performance under the name Eight Foot Fluorescent Tubes. Among the five musicians onstage with Trey that evening were drummer Russ Lawton and bassist Tony Markellis. They debuted material that night that became part of the repertoire of both Phish and Anastasio's solo career.

The trio

Less than a year later, on February 15, 1999, Trey performed a benefit show at Higher Ground for a local arts charity with Lawton and Markellis. Later that spring, the trio (as they are referred to on Anastasio's website) went on a national tour of clubs and theatres. Most of the shows sold out, which featured a solo acoustic set by Anastasio and an electric set by The Trio. They debuted more new songs, many of them appearing on Phish’s 2000 album, Farmhouse. Absent from the tour were any songs from Trey's first solo album, One Man's Trash, which was released in late 1998.

In Spring 2018, Trey toured again as a trio alongside Lawton and Markellis. The tour began on April 17, 2018—on the 20 year anniversary of Trey's first solo show, Eight Foot Fluorescent Tubes.

The sextet

After Phish went on hiatus in 2000, Anastasio took his project on the road and added a horn section. Saxophonist Dave Grippo, a Burlington music teacher with a long history with Phish, trombone player Andy Moroz, and trumpet player Jennifer Hartswick joined Trey's band for this and all future tours. These shows, and all to follow had two full sets with the band, and no solo acoustic set.

The octet

Later in 2001, with Phish still inactive, Anastasio booked a summer tour of large amphitheatres where Phish had regularly performed in recent years. This tour also included some venues that Phish hadn't played in years like Red Rocks in Colorado and Jones Beach in Long Island, New York. In the fall, two more members were added to Trey's band, tenor saxophonist/flautist Russell Remington and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski.

The dectet

2002 saw the release of Trey's self-titled second album, and a summer tour to support it. This tour of amphitheatres was significantly smaller than the 2001 tour. At this time, Anastasio added the final two members to the group, Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista and the multitalented Peter Apfelbaum.

Late in the summer of 2002, Phish announced their reunion, with their first show slated for New Year's Eve. During the fall of 2002, with Anastasio still promoting his second solo album, he took his dectet for a tour of smaller venues.

In 2003, with a Phish summer tour planned, Trey scaled back his touring. He played a brief tour that spring, before spending his first summer in three years with Phish.

In 2004, Trey played some random dates. He performed at the Easter jam at Higher Ground, with the other members of Phish. He then played a surprise birthday party in Stowe, Vermont.

In May, with Phish tour dates already booked, Anastasio made the announcement that Phish would be breaking up and the upcoming summer tour would be their last.

In June, days before Phish would start its final tour, Trey performed at the Bonnaroo music festival.

On September 18, 2004, about a month after what was then Phish's final performance, Trey would play his final performance to date with the dectet, and his last show with Russ Lawton and Tony Markellis until 2008 at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

Subsequent solo bands

In the spring of 2005, Anastasio introduced a new backing band, 70 Volt Parade, featuring Paczkowski, Skeeto Valdez on drums, Peter Chwazik on bass, and Les Hall on guitar and keyboards. After only a few months, Anastasio replaced Chwazik with Tony Hall of Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, and added Hartswick and Christina Durfee on backing vocals. Anastasio then replaced Valdez with Raymond Weber. Russell Remington also rejoined Anastasio shortly thereafter. In 2006, Les Hall left the band, and it was renamed Trey Anastasio Band. Although Anastasio's solo band was unofficially called Trey Anastasio Band since it started in 1998, this was the first time his band officially called itself under that name. Jeff Cressman and Jeff Sipe, who replaced Weber, toured with the project in 2006 and 2007.

Fall 2008 tour to 2020

In October 2008, Anastasio set out on a short tour billed as "Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB". This quartet featured Anastasio on guitar, Tony Markellis on bass, Russ Lawton on drums, and Ray Paczkowski on keyboards. In 2010, Jennifer Hartswick officially rejoined the project, renamed Trey Anastasio Band, and has remained with the group ever since. At the same time, Anastasio welcomed back Russ Remington and introduced Natalie Cressman, whose father Jeff was a member of TAB in 2006 and 2007. Remington left TAB at the end of 2011 and was replaced by James Casey in 2012. Cressman remains in TAB to this day.

2021 and onward

Markellis died on April 29, 2021. Later, bassist Dezron Douglas was announced as the band’s new bass player. In September 2021, James Casey announced he had cancer and would not be taking part in the fall tour. Cochemea Gastelum filled James’ role in the group during the tour. During TAB's 2021 fall tour, both Hartswick and Lawton tested positive for COVID-19, leaving a stripped-down lineup with no horn section and Phish drummer Jon Fishman taking over for Lawton. In 2022, the band resumed touring with its standard lineup including Casey, Lawton and the horn section. Casey died of colon cancer on August 28, 2023, at the age of 40.

Album appearances and discography

Studio albums

The Trey Anastasio Band appears on the following Anastasio solo albums:

Live albums

References

  1. "Trey Anastasio - Trey Anastasio Band". trey.com. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  2. "Shows Featuring Jeff Cressman". Phish.net. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  3. "Jennifer Hartswick Appearances". Phish.net. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  4. "Shows Featuring Russell Remington". Phish.net. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  5. "Shows Featuring Natalie Cressman". Phish.net. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  6. "James Casey Appearances". Phish.net. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  7. "RIP: Bassist Tony Markellis". Relix Media. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  8. "Trey Anastasio - Welcome, Dezron!". trey.com. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  9. Broerman, Michael (2021-09-18). "Trey Anastasio Band Debuts New Lineup At Thompson's Point [Photos]". Live for Live Music. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  10. Trey Anastasio (2021-09-25). "Despite thorough safety protocols, Jennifer Hartswick has tested positive for Covid-19. She's experiencing minor symptoms and expected to recover fully. Starting with tonight's performance, Trey Anastasio Band will continue the tour without the horn section. We will miss them all" (Tweet). Retrieved 2022-12-04 – via Twitter.
  11. Trey Anastasio (2021-09-29). "Starting tonight in Pittsburgh, Jon Fishman will join the Trey Anastasio Band for their remaining fall dates ending this Sunday at Radio City Music Hall. We wish both Russ Lawton and Jennifer Hartswick a fast recovery. Thank you for your continued support" (Tweet). Retrieved 2022-12-04 – via Twitter.
  12. "Trey Anastasio Band, Saturday 04/30/2022". Phish. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
  13. Khan, Andy. "Trey Anastasio Band Saxophonist James Casey Has Died". JamBase. Retrieved 28 August 2023.

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