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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.

Jam/Progressive

Happy Birthday, Al Schnier

Tim O'Shea Jan 9, 2021

NYS Music would like to wish a healthy and happy birthday to guitarist Al Schnier who turns 53 years old today. Al, a husband and father of two, first sat in with a band named moe. in 1991 and hasn't looked back since. A true New…

Features

Best of 2020: Cover Song, Jam & What We Missed The Most

Tim O'Shea Jan 6, 2021

As we continue to warm up to the new year, there are a few more musical moments from 2020 that merit special recognition. Here's the best of what last year had to offer for cover songs and jams and what we missed the most. Best Cover…

Jam/Progressive

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

Tim O'Shea Dec 30, 2020

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…

Audio

25 Years Later: Phish Plays Final Binghamton Show During Historic Run

Tim O'Shea Dec 14, 2020

It's somewhat surprising that during the storied touring career of Phish, they've only played five shows in the City of Binghamton. The last one of these took place 25 years ago today, on December 14, during a time that's now looked back…

Features

Phish Dives Deep In Rochester: December 11, 1997

Tim O'Shea Dec 11, 2020

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, 2020

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

The Prodigal Son Returns to Phish: December 1, 2003

Tim O'Shea Dec 1, 2020

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…

Flashback

The Grateful Dead Take A Step Back To Rochester: November 21, 1978

Tim O'Shea Nov 21, 2020

Western New York has always provided safe haven for the Grateful Dead and among their more popular stops in the region is Rochester, specifically the War Memorial. The band would play 15 known gigs in the Flower City during their historic…

Audio

Grateful Dead & Friends Surprise Bill Graham’s Fillmore East: 11/16/70

Tim O'Shea Nov 15, 2020

One of the better Grateful Dead shows at the Fillmore East was aided by its surprise attack. Allegedly, two nights before at the same venue, Grace Slick, on behalf of Bill Graham, announced an impromptu "pop-up" show with Jefferson…

Video

Grateful Dead and the New Riders at The Capitol Theater, November 8, 1970

Tim O'Shea Nov 8, 2020

If the Grateful Dead had an East Coast base outside of New York City, odds are it would be at The Capitol Theater in Port Chester. By November of 1970, the Dead had already done two previous runs at The Cap earlier in the year. This would…