Following the news of percussionist Russ Lawton and trumpeter Jen Hartswick coming down with COVID-19, Trey Anastasio Band has decided to forge ahead with the remainder of their fall tour, enlisting Jon Fishman to play drums.
“Starting tonight in Pittsburgh, Jon Fishman will join the Trey Anastasio Band for their remaining fall dates ending this Sunday at Radio City Music Hall,” reads a Sept. 29 statement. “We wish both Russ Lawton and Jennifer Hartswick a fast recovery. Thank you for your continued support.”
Lawton broke the news of his COVID status on Sept. 28, just hours before Anastasio’s show in Columbus, Ohio (out of caution, Anastasio went on to play the show solo acoustic).
Hartswick revealed her diagnosis on Sept. 25, leading the band to announce they would tour without horns for the remainder of their scheduled dates.
Not COVID-related, but saxophonist James Casey sat out this tour as well, after sharing his colon cancer diagnosis.
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Slav
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Lotta Bottom
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Jabroni
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Joke
September 30, 2021 at 5:15 amEveryone’s sooo sensitive. I thought it was funny, Jabroni. Keep being you dude
Why me??????????
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CR
September 29, 2021 at 8:11 pmBecause the vaccine helps prevent death or ER visit. Nothing is full proof
PWA
September 29, 2021 at 11:40 amWell that’s kick ass
Christy Mugridge
September 29, 2021 at 12:19 pmSorry I’m bowing out 4 tickets will go unused at radio city…. Such a shame as I fear if want phish tour should cancel before more are positive… was really looking forward and would be great to see Jon on drums but I’m out