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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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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…

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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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Post Malone To Join Joe Walsh At VetsAid 2024

Tim O'Shea Oct 10, 2024

Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced a forthcoming collaboration with Post Malone at this year's benefit concert. The show, scheduled for November 11 at 7pm at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, will feature the two iconic artists playing…

Show Reviews

The Dead Give ‘Em The Horns In Syracuse: September 17, 1973

Tim O'Shea Sep 17, 2024

The Grateful Dead played a brief 10-show tour in September of 1973 and included among these was a stop at the Onondaga County War Memorial in Syracuse. This tour featured the one and only time the band would be joined by a horn section on…

Jam/Progressive

Jerry Garcia Band Glides Down Music Mountain: June 16, 1982

Tim O'Shea Jun 16, 2024

As the Grateful Dead found themselves in between tours in the early summer of 1982, side projects were apparently the name of the game in order to stay musically limber. And a new music venue in South Fallsburg, NY was more than happy to…

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Summer Showcase for BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Set For June 5

Tim O'Shea May 22, 2024

The BMI Jazz Composers Workshop has announced that its 35th annual summer showcase will be held on June 5 this year. The event, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 7:30 pm at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in…

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Spafford Covers All The Bases At Brooklyn Bowl

Tim O'Shea Apr 25, 2024

Spafford returned to New York City's Brooklyn Bowl last weekend for a "holiday" performance on April 20 with a show full of cover songs and some exquisitely jammed out originals. This three-set show marked the end of a short run of shows…

Media

Marc Ribot Teams Up With Tuomo & Markus for “Waiting Room”

Tim O'Shea Apr 20, 2024

Finnish indie folk artists Tuomo & Markus have joined forces with legendary guitarist Marc Ribot on a new song titled "Waiting Room." It marks the first offering from the duo's upcoming album, comprised solely of cinematic instrumental…

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