STRANGE DESIGN

STRANGE DESIGN


Show Date: 2010-02-12

Phish is arguably the most inventive, virtuosic band to make an impact on the world in the past 25 years. Blending elements of classical and jazz composition with a wide variety of musical styles, Phish has successfully paved their way into history by touring the world with high-energy rock concerts worthy of being celebrated for years to come.

Forming in the void between Phish’s retirement and their triumphant 2009 return, Strange Design has been dedicated to celebrating the rich career of Phish by recreating historic Phish concerts in their Entirety. Much like the way in which Dark Star Orchestra performs sets from the expansive Grateful Dead catalogue, Strange Design performs entire shows from the first twenty years of Phish’s career. This approach has helped set them apart from other Phish tribute acts and garnered them critical praise: “This is not a band that plays its fourteen favorite Phish covers — they study and re-enact full concerts from an era when the band was the most dynamic force in live improvisational music…This is a band that makes it alright to admit you were a Phish die-hard, and will probably leave you recounting your favorite tour stories to complete strangers after the encore…” (Nick Levy, The Brooklyn Revue).

Strange Design has been heralded as the premier tribute to Phish, bringing phans the opportunity to relive their favorite concerts and learn about archived shows that they may have missed. Strange Design offers phans an opportunity to request their favorite shows on their online Phorum and brings an impressive, nearly flawless interpretation of some of Phish’s most memorable performances to intimate venues around the country.
With an uncanny ability to perform Phish’s music and improvise in the moment, Strange Design promises an enjoyable night out celebrating the music of Phish!

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