Phil Lesh has announced that he has postponed his upcoming three-night “Phil-O-Ween” run at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, to allow for further recovery following the back surgery he underwent earlier this fall.
In place of the Grateful Dead bassist, Dark Star Orchestra will be performing their own three-night Halloween run, where they will recreate classic Dead shows from The Cap. DSO will play Oct. 31–Nov. 2 at the venue. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. ET at the following links: 10/31, 11/1, 11/2 (links will go live at on-sale time).
According to a statement from The Cap, “Phil’s surgery was a success and we are working with Phil to reschedule the shows and will announce new dates as soon as we can.” Tickets to the original Lesh dates will be honored at the rescheduled shows. Ticket refunds are also available at point of purchase.
Lesh himself recorded a video explaining the situation and apologizing for the postponement (which can be seen below), saying, “I’m feeling really good, but the doctors recommend that I take more time to recover from the surgery.”
18 Comments comments associated with this post
Ron
October 18, 2019 at 12:07 amMuch blessings Phil feel better
SLC
October 16, 2019 at 6:34 amI just had a cervical spine fusion, so I agree with the doctors… Standing up playing a heavy bass after back surgery is just not reasonable. Once the back heals we’ll see you on stage. Carry on and get well Phil!
Your ad idiot John Mason
October 15, 2019 at 1:53 pmActually that’s all I have to say!!
John Mason
October 15, 2019 at 12:17 pmNo doubt the load of guilt is wreaking havoc from what’s left of his spine
Mason's Children
October 16, 2019 at 5:26 pmYes, for breaking up countless GD offshoots, including the greatest, Furthur.
Jon W
October 15, 2019 at 8:06 amTake care of yourself, Phil. Thanks for all the music you’ve given and continue to give. I hope you feel better soon.
JoAnn Murphy
October 15, 2019 at 6:41 amGet Well SOON!! Much Love, blessings and positive vibes your way!
Whitney Eaton
October 15, 2019 at 2:14 amGet well phil. We will get bye.. healthy vibes your way.
Garret James
October 15, 2019 at 1:38 amRight on Phil. Health is the most important thing. It’s encouraging that you are implementing wisdom to take care of your health and it is a lesson we can all learn and grow more from. 🙏
SideShow Bob
October 15, 2019 at 12:34 amDSO much better bill
His lineups have been a disgrace
Charles
October 15, 2019 at 6:29 pmDSO is a fucking joke. Every time you pay money to see a cover band, the fucking joke is on you.
Michael
November 6, 2019 at 7:52 pmHey Charles, Just maybe you have never even been to a Grateful Dead show at all? Too likely have never been to a Dark Star Orchestra show who have performed now for over 21 years, some 2300 plus shows! Yes, the music of the Grateful Dead! – they bring the “Magic” that so many grew up on and have continued to introduced many new fans to this cosmic produced music…..Fans in their 50’s 60’s and 70’s are seen regularly at DSO’s shows across the country who attended many Grateful dead shos and they keep comng back! Hmm maybe get off your computer and go hear them at a live show or at least tune in to a show being streamed! And if that’s not possiable for you, then check out the many performances that are all overthe online world. You’ll be very suprised at what you feel!!!!!!! Don’t just be a hater man or a crab ass, expand your horizons WOW!!!!!!
Michael
November 6, 2019 at 8:06 pmHey Charles, Just maybe you have never even been to a Grateful Dead show at all, then again, take a listen to Dark Star Orchestra performing now for over 21 years and over 2300 plus shows! Yes, the music of the Grateful Dead! – they bring the “Magic” that so many grew up on and have continued to introduced many new fans to this cosmic produced music…..get off your computer and go hear them at a live show or at least tune in to a show being streamed! And if that’s not possiable for you, then check out the many performances that are all over your computer world. You’ll be very suprised at what you feel!!!!!!! Don’t just be a hater man or a crab ass, expand your horizons WOW!!!!!!
Barbara Cooney
October 14, 2019 at 8:16 pmFeel better Phil 😘💕 Relax and take it easy!! Take your time we are not going anywhere!! Sending healing Prayers and Good Vibes We Love you Phil ☮
Larry Smith
October 14, 2019 at 8:15 pmHope you heal well Phil it was good seeing you on my birthday last August
Maryanne
October 14, 2019 at 7:27 pmTake all the time you need Phil. Take care of your self. 💚💚
gratefulted
October 14, 2019 at 5:03 pmOh no, Fallout from the PhilZone! Take care of yourself Phil!
Hep A. Titus
October 14, 2019 at 3:56 pmPhil can have my liver. The music never stopped!