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2001 was a formative year for the relatively new Trey Anastasio Band (TAB). Since sprouting roots a few years earlier, the band had already grown from a three-piece to a six-piece ensemble. Co-founders Tony Markellis (bass) and Russ Lawton…

Tony Markellis, a Saratoga Springs resident for more than four decades, and co-founding member of Trey Anastasio Band, has died. Markellis’ death was noted in a Facebook post by his nephew Cory Markellis. The cause of death has not been…

Phish guitarist and New York City resident Trey Anastasio kicked off his eight-week virtual residency at the Beacon Theater last night, delivering the kind of live music we're all starving for right now. Appropriately named "The Beacon…

Last night Trey Anastasio brought his newest project, the emotionally charged Ghosts of the Forest, to New York City for the first of a two night run at the United Palace Theatre. A departure from the improvisational jam routine, GOTF…

In a 2003 interview, Jon Fishman said “Look, Trey shits music.” He would know, having played with Trey since 1983 and observed his obsessive song-writing habits. Fishman joined Trey for the first time in a side project, the brand new…

Trey Anastasio has announced a new side project, Ghosts of the Forest.  Featuring familiar faces, including Jon Fishman (Phish), Tony Markellis (Trey Anastasio Band), Ray Paczkowski (Trey Anastatio Band)  joined by Jennifer Hartswick and…

Progressive string band, Floodwood, will celebrate the release of its third album at Central New York's Kirkland Art Center with a pair of shows. The two day celebration, to be held Friday and Saturday Dec. 8 and 9 will feature four sets…

Bassist Tony Markellis, best known for his work with the Trey Anastasio Band, The Mamas and the Papas, Paul Butterfield, David Bromberg, and his own group, the jazz ensemble Kilimanjaro, will be playing a host of local shows in the…

It had been well over a year since moe. graced the Town Ballroom stage, when they arrived in Buffalo this past weekend. With their annual 2-night stay, fans were happy to have the band "home" again and this time with a last minute opening…

Bassist Tony Markellis keeps himself quite busy this spring when he is not touring with the Trey Anastasio Band. He is scheduled to play a number of shows throughout New York and nearby this spring. Markellis, of Saratoga Springs, recently…