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Timothy “T-Bone” O’Shea currently resides in Denville, NJ. He attended St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen before studying Broadcast Journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications of Syracuse University, where he graduated in 2002. During his college years, he attended and reviewed many live shows in the Syracuse area at such venues as the Landmark Theatre and Armory High (fka Styleen's).

He currently works at a large law firm in Morris County, NJ. Hobbies include reading, visiting the Jersey Shore and, of course, live music. A veteran of over 200 Phish shows, he also counts The Disco Biscuits, moe., Ween, Umphrey's McGee and Belle & Sebastian as his favorite acts to see live.

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The Grateful Dead Kick Off One More Run At The Knick: March 27, 1993

Tim O'Shea Mar 26, 2025

In the Spring of 1993, the Grateful Dead would begin one of their final runs at one of their favorite venues in all of New York, Albany's Knickerbocker Arena. This would be the second to last run of shows at the downtown arena in the…

Jam/Progressive

Capitol Theatre Announces Additional Phil Lesh Tribute Plans

Tim O'Shea Feb 21, 2025

Port Chester's legendary Capitol Theatre has revealed its plans to honor another legend, the late Phil Lesh, renowned bassist of the Grateful Dead. Lesh, who passed away in October of last year, has a special relationship with the venue,…

Jam/Progressive

Disco Biscuits Release 2024 Fall Tour On Streaming Services

Tim O'Shea Jan 4, 2025

On the heels of an incredibly successful 2024, The Disco Biscuits have officially released their entire 2024 Fall Tour on all major streaming services. This release marks the first time the band has released an entire tour’s audio…

Jam/Progressive

The Phish Before The Storm: December 30, 1995 at MSG

Tim O'Shea Dec 29, 2024

Nineteen ninety-five was as formative and important a year for Phish as they come. So, it should come as no surprise that it ended at Madison Square Garden, a venue the band today calls "home." However, the New Year's run for 1995 would…

Features

Phish Dives Deep In Rochester: December 11, 1997

Tim O'Shea Dec 11, 2024

There are certain years in Phish lore that are held in higher esteem than some others. 1997 would certainly be one of these. The Fall Tour this year, aka "Phish Destroys America," produced some of the greatest moments in the band's…

Rock

CBGB: A New York Musical Icon, Gone Too Soon

Tim O'Shea Dec 10, 2024

Dive bars and small clubs are generally the starting point for any fledgling band looking to make it big. Ideally, the goal is to move up to bigger and better venues eventually. Well, today, we celebrate one of the few tiny clubs that…

Features

Grateful Dead Close Out Their Lone Felt Forum Run: December 7, 1971

Tim O'Shea Dec 6, 2024

For their final East Coast shows of 1971, The Grateful Dead played a four-night run at the Felt Forum in New York City. December 7 marks the fourth and final one of these shows during a still transitional era for the band. Drummer Mickey…

Features

The Prodigal Son Returns to Phish: December 1, 2003

Tim O'Shea Dec 1, 2024

Phish and the City of Albany have always had a cozy relationship. Going to back to 1989 and their first gig at Pauly's Hotel, Phish has played a total of 17 shows in Albany during the course of their career. Shows in the early 90's at the…

Show Reviews

Phish In Albany Through The Years: 2003-2009

Tim O'Shea Oct 23, 2024

This is part 3 of a series looking back at the history of Phish in Albany. Here are Part 1 and Part 2 as we eagerly anticipate the next round of shows at the Times Union Center this week. December 1, 2003 2003 was a special year for Phish…

Needs Category

Grateful Dead Take One Last Step Back in the Carrier Dome: 10/20/84

Tim O'Shea Oct 19, 2024

On Octorber 20, 1984, The Grateful Dead played their third and final show at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse. It would be the last East Coast show of their Fall 1984 tour, following two nights at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, NJ a…

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