Articles by Ming Poon
Phish at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
by Ming Poon
What a ride! Phish lit up the Bill Graham Civic auditorium in San Francisco for two incredible nights (April 22 -April 23) packed with joy, jams, and pure musical magic. Night one was a 1.0 lover's dream--packed with fan-favorites like “Axilla (Part II)," “Mike's Song," “Weekapaug Groove," “Roggae," “Maze," “Split Open and Melt," “Carini," and “Down with Disease," all capped with a perfect “Fluffhead" encore. There were some beautiful moments of bliss too, with “Roggae," “Waste," and “What's the Use?" ...
Continue ReadingJoe Russo's Almost Dead Two-Night Run at the Fox Theater: A Celebration and a Tribute
by Ming Poon
Joe Russo's Almost Dead graced the stunning Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, for a two-night run that will live on in the memories of all who attended. Known for their dynamic interpretations of the Grateful Dead's music, JRAD once again demonstrated why they are among the finest torchbearers of the Dead's legacy. The first night was a high-energy celebration, with the band effortlessly weaving through intricate jams and electrifying renditions of both staples and deeper cuts. Their uncanny ...
Continue ReadingWinter Wondergrass Tahoe 2023
by Ming Poon
A collection of photos from the Winter Wondergrass Festival (Tahoe) in Olympic Valley, CA from March 30, 2023 to April 2, 2023 featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus King and Trampled by Turtles headliners. Winter Wondergrass Music Festival is a unique event that combines bluegrass, roots, and Americana music with craft beer, skiing, and mountain culture. The festival started in 2013 in Colorado and has since expanded to California and Mexico, attracting thousands of fans and musicians who share a ...
Continue ReadingPhish offer Tahoe Evacuees Phish Haven at Shoreline Amphitheatre
by Ming Poon
A collection of photos from Phish at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA on August 31, 2021. Featuring Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon and Page McConnell.Phish played two nights at Shoreline Amphitheater, in place of cancelled shows originally scheduled for South Lake Tahoe, due to the Caldor fire. The shows were filled with rarely played songs, long jams, deep bass grooves, blissful solos and tributes to fire fighters and those displaced from the fire. The late venue ...
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