The Zen TrickstersThe Holy FoolShaking off the WeirdnessMG-The Zen Tricksters retired the record for most performances at jamband Mecca The Wetlands. How did you get your first gig at the club?MG- Your Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Concert, at times, had the feel of an extended family reunion. How did you structure such a fluid event?MG- For most of 2002, The Zen Tricksters toured as an acoustic trio. How did this stripped-down lineup influence the Trickster’s current sound.MG- For many New Yorkers, The Zen Tricksters have celebrated Jerry Garcia’s birthday with a free show at the South Street Seaport. How did this one-off gig grow into an annual tradition?MG- What’s your favorite, and stickiest, memory playing under the New York summer sun?MG- For many years, The Zen Tricksters’ summer schedule has peaked with a performance at the Gathering of the Vibes. Did this multi-band gathering spring from a Garcia-tribute as well?Dupree’s Diamond NewsSUNYMG- Ten years later, do you still feel that same emotion when you think of Jerry Garcia?Ones from the VaultFestival ExpressMG- Talk a bit about your first encounter with Rob Barraco.MG- And, as the saying goes, if you can’t beat them, join them?The Cosby ShowMG- What did you take from your time playing with Phil and Friends?MG- When did you realize Rob’s departure was inevitable?MG- What are your thoughts on the new Dead?MG- How would you like fans to remember the Zen Tricksters’ first twenty-five years?
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