Lesh, Weir, Russo, Lane, Chimenti: New Group "Furthur" for Sept. (original) (raw)

By Team JamBase Aug 14, 2009 • 10:56 am PDT

Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Joe Russo, Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti and John Kadlecik Form New Band “Furthur” / Set Dates For September

Phil Lesh

The Dead‘s Phil Lesh and Bob Weir have formed a new band with drummer Joe Russo (Benevento/Russo Duo), guitarist John Kadlecik (Dark Star Orchestra), as well as Weir’s RatDog bandmates Jeff Chimenti (keys) and Jay Lane (drums). The new band has taken the name Furthur.

As of now the band only has three dates set for September, 18-20 at Oakland’s Fox Theater.