Phil’s Birthday 2026

Nice heads up! Thanks

Online Only Pre-sale THU, DEC 18 at 10AM-10PM

Password is BIRTHDAY

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10AM ET!

can't go back

and you can't stand still

Hiya Zooey!  Which Presale is the Birthday Password valid for?  
One presale (Mastercard) begins tomorrow... here's a link to TM page that lists all the presales for night 1, 3/12 > 

https://www.ticketmaster.com/unbroken-chain-a-celebration-of-the-port-ch...

That is the venue presale.

hump it

Ahh I think it's Grate that Petés putting this together and all the musicians friends are spot on it too Celebrate Phil Lesh and his spirit , wish I could go ,bring Mom (rest her soul) and have fun with you all Merri you goîng? The Cap is one my favorite places to be on this planet 

I saw the video of Warren's tribute to Phil at Xmas Jam. I have been quite impressed since Phil's death by the efforts of Grahame and friends to keep the music playing. Credit goes to Phil for setting this all up, infusing so many musicians with the spirit of the sound. The March shows will no doubt be on point, and hopefully there will be more Terrapin Roadshows next year.

More than sixty years now, and the music will go on!

Thanks everyone.  Happy Holidays to all.  Tom, I'll meet you there Andy,

Andy lol floor space? we sold the house in Ct .. um never know

Who's got extras?

ISO 2 floor tix for the Saturday show -- the public on-sale today didn't offer any floors. ; -)

Couldn't resist since I missed Xmas Jam again. 
Everything else is booked!

Which Zoners are showing up at the CAP in March? 

Works going to be taking me over from March on... too bad I dreamed that I strung up my Hammock  in the gardens of The Philton.! Tennis club https://maps.app.goo.gl/StAPWR6rDDCZwjeDA?g_st=ac and la familia on Long Island....have fun Zonners hope to get to Woodstock this summer 

I'm Glad Shappy and his Squirl team is honoring Phil again

Game day decision as usual. Would love to see ya LLOLLO....

 COYOTTE~

^^^ Likewise, it's been awhile!  I have everything booked!

From 2021 CAP

Though I posted to the Ticket thread, too, still looking for 2 tickets for Saturday's show of this run.
Know anyone who has extras? 

Just missed a pair on Cash or Trade the other day, argh! 

LLOLLO, I was in McShanes the other night reminiscing... 

^^^ LOL There were sweet convos happening at that gathering!  Found some pics, too! 

Let's noodle on a Zoner gathering late PM before the first show on Thursday?  Maybe it's too much if people are rushing in traffic to get there, etc? 

I'm aware that there is a pre-party and after-party (both with music) on Friday near the theater but I am waiting for a friend to share the poster w/ the details again. 

^^^ LOVE IT...

Breaking News: 

 I still need 2 floors for Saturday 3/14! 

More breaking news: Lineup additions! 

3/12 = Reid Genauer + Guest TBA

3/13 = Guest TBA

3/14 = The Kid! 

3/15 =  Larry + Teresa + Sam Grisman!

I'm in for Sat only this run, see your peeps soon

I will have the free hugs sign :)

some blasts from the past... that cab ride was crazy, anyone else get to have that dude drive you around port chester?

more...

more...

,,,,,,,more

yikes!  ;-)
great to hear you'll be there on Saturday, Jeff! 

please let me know if you hear of any extras for that night -- email in profile.

i 3/14 = The Kid! 

Who is "the Kid?"

The Kid is John Kadlecik :-) 

LLoLLo I have a friend with 2, I sent you an email with his number and gave him your email, His Name is Pete and a really good dude from Maine

That is a big image :) LLOLLO hope it works out

OMG!  JKlowan to the ticket rescue, thanks so much!!!

On it now!

I've had alerts up on CoT and there have been very few -- more people want trades than to sell. 

Tickets secured, thanks again!!! 

I've been gifted a ticket for the Saturday show at the Fillmore in S.F. with Nels Cline, Tom Hamilton, Jackie Greene & Oteil.

I'm not sure I'll be able to make it, and hearing yet another Uncle John's Band or Terrapin isn't as exciting as it used to be, but that should be a pretty rockin' group and it would be nice to see some familiar faces and lift a toast to Phil, so I hope I make it in.

It's definitely not the same without Phil, but it's very cool that Grahame and his peeps are keeping the spirit alive.

LLGD!

Jeff it's lovely to see you with a couple of my fave females

Jill will you be in Port Chester Sat? Love a hug if you are

I'll see some of you freaks this Friday and Saturday- I'm on the east coast for my Mom's 90th and my niece's wedding tye following week.

YAY!  ^^^ another westie!! 

Meant to add: if anyone hears of 1 more extra floor ticket for Saturday 3/14, a taper buddy from Seattle is missing that ticket.

See you there LLOLLO

Looks like Friday for me 

^^^ Great to hear!! 

How about on THU & FRI,  we all post here where we're hanging out at pre-show?

Then we can hopefully organically gather in 1 spot! 

Pre and after party for this Saturday's show at the Cap at 7 Willow Street in Port Chester. Bands pre and post show. It's about a 5 minute walk:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122248934966084005&set=pcb.13531481...

Thanks for posting. A friend from west coast was supposed to send me that info -- I don't do FB. 
She was also supposed to guest as a vocalist but couldn't make the trip after all. 

 

If I were going, the 15th would be my nite as ALL of them are my favs !!  I can't travel right now as this virus still has a hold on my heart and has weakened it :(. Just trying to wake up another day and not make the Zoner down thread...it is all too sad to read really. 

I am hoping to make it to ALL Good and just keep up with my cardiac rehab. This is quite scary for someone who has never smoked anything nor drank alcohol for over 30 years. Genetics are a big part. I would love to go on the 15th...maybe a stream will appear. 

Miss everyone and have fun who is going.

Sorry to hear, Cumberlyn! 

We'll miss your presence at this run.

Take good care... sending you healing energy.

Thanks  so much....LLOLLO...<3
I by far  have not been a saint :( in my past, but turning 65 next month I feel I still have time to reverse this. Going around crowds are not in the cards as I am trying not to catch another virus. Staying positive here , Thanks to Bob ( SS) i have been very blessed to bear witness to awesome music. We have been married for 15yrs now...he is wonderful to me.

I miss our PLF runs, but got turned on to so much cool music thanks to our Phil....<3

McShanes... I may not hit the show, but ill come hang and see everybody...  But who's got my ticket... ...In the words of Gitmo.. Ya cant get in, If ya don't go to the show.. Words I Have lived by forever....

 Coyotte~

Coyotte, I may hear of tickets through a couple of non-Zoner friends who are attending, but doubt they'd be miracles.

Which night(s) are you hoping for? 

Please send me an email (mine is in profile) w/ your phone to make it easier. 

Do you have an account on Cash or Trade?  I still have an alert set up for Saturday GA, could add other alerts. 

Paging Coyotte about 1 SAT GA

3/14 ticket update: I still have access to 1 GA for SAT. $112

Owner  prefers cash at the theater before FRI or SAT doors.

Oh damn!!!   I Really appreciate it!!!  But i got so much shit to do with the weather breaking around here... For me it will be a last minute decision to head down ( I'm Pretty close), But sincerely, THANK YOU!!!!  Let me know where you will all be gathering at

Email sent...

 Coyotte~

Last minute, I'm headed to Port Chester now! 

Alll good and good for all!

Not in PC yet but close.

Just arrived to The Haven, on corner next door to McShanes.

Now on patio at CAP 

So cool live stream on Nuggs sounds GREAT

GLAF The Cap Portchester  

Thursday March 12 th

1 Ripple

2 VIOLA 

3 Cumby

GLAF The Cap Portchester  

Thursday March 12 th

1 Ripple

2 VIOLA 

3 Cumby

4 Operator 

5 Deal

Thursday March 12 th

GLAF The Cap Portchester  

Thursday March 12 th

1 Ripple

2 VIOLA 

3 Cumby

4 Operator 

5 Deal

6 Althea

7 MASTER PEACE

8  Loser

9 Bertha

10 Viola 

Set 2

Fun show (watched on Nugs)

Thursday March 12

Set 1
Ripple
Viola
Cumberland
Operator
Deal
Althea
Masterpiece
Loser
Bertha

Set 2
Dark Star
Masons Children
Mountains of the moon
Help on the Way
Slipknot
China Doll
Franklins 
Cold Rain and Snow
Lovelight

Donor Rap 
Goind down the rd
We bid you goodnight 

Thanks for taking. The Gumball Noodler...Zzzzz, best part about nuggs in France is I can pick  up right where I left off and that 2nd set looks pretty nice..Llollo and the others are Lucky to be in that room!

i was proud of everyone involved on stage!

Some bright moments, playing was tight ---  fast tempo throughout..

Cold rain and snow and the Help > Slip>ChinaDoll> Franklin's was a highlight 

Thanks for the list. I'm looking forward to checking this out later today.

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh - March 12, 2026

https://archive.org/details/glf2026-03-12/UBC2026-03-12S1T03.flac

I'm 90% sure I'm gonna head down tomorrow!!!!

^^^ check check

In Garcia's across from photo exhibit!

If I knew the way...I would take you home <3

I just really miss him <3, this is nice. Stupid crying over here...flashing back to the Levon Fathers day show where both sons played with him !!  I really am grateful for the zone and zoners as  we would not have known of the lottery for that amazing show experience. Many other shows thanks to the zone...it may have been tough on here for me....

But it is and was always about the music <3

Now, not being able to travel on my own anylonger...really makes me grateful and cherish the memories. Smiling for everyone there !!

My "kid"'s first show was in 87 at the age of 11.

We both agreed that the Unbroken Chain show that we saw tonite was the best band that we have seen in a long time. Strong shoe with rotating cast of characters.

Cosmic Charlie Opener, strong Sugaree by Maggie Rose, Amy Helm came out for Atlantic City on uke.

St Stephen > 11 > Cumberland in late 2nd set.

Strong work! 

Check that ..... not Cumbie

St Stephen> the 11 > Casey Jones

Went to Thursday’s show and was another one of those special nights at the Cap. Amazing that they were so dialed in, with such a large ensemble playing together for the first time.  

This music is from the heavens and just shows if you put top notch musicians together that listen and know the songs, magic happens. Vocals were spot on, and there were endless extended complex jams with tight turns all night. Many times, with so many artists on stage it can feel like they have to force handing out solos. But not Thursday night. Time after time the jams were organic and don't think there was one time all night when the music stopped / slowed just to give someone their moment. 

Ripple opener was very poignant with Bobby’s recent passing. And majority of the night’s setlist seemed like an ode to 71. Especially the tunes that were born at the hallowed Cap like Loser and Bertha, which were both out of this world.  

We Bid You Goodnight had to be played to put the perfect bow on a night when they were all in the “Zone”. 

We are in good hands with Grahame and the players and arrangements he keeps bringing us. GTTS!

That was an absurdly good show.

Eight-sided whispering hallelujah hatrack

Seven-faced marble eye transitory dream doll

Six proud walkers on jingle-bell rainbow

Five men writing in fingers of gold

Four men tracking the great white sperm whale

Three girls wait in a foreign dominion

Ride in the whalebelly

Fade away in moonlight

Sink beneath the waters

To the coral sands below

Now is the time of returning

3/13/26  Setlist FM

Cosmic Charlie    Sugaree    Brown Eyed    Hi Time    Passenger    Atlantic City    Samson    Born Cross Eyed

Uncle John    Playin'    Dew    Roses    Stephen (D Star Tease)   The 11 (Whipping Post & UBC Teases)    Casey Jones

E: Truckin'

https://archive.org/details/glf2026-03-13

Out the door in 10, see you freaks there.

I'll be the guy in tie dye :)

You can't omit the Williams Tell bridge in the set list. That made that sequence 

Bw Cheese, you'll be the guy in the most beautiful tie dye! 
I wish I was going tonight...

Stay for the Sunday show.  

as usual late to the party saturday afternoon groovin to last nights stream, ...    nice sound!  Lovin the cosmic opener, Grahme seems to have grown into his shoes!

Lots of grey hairs like me in the loge (no seats on the floor) and no railings from the aisle down to the 3 rows of seats.

I was in row CC at the end of the row and just thrust out my hand all night to unsteady seniors trying to make it up to the aisle. Only 1 guy fell .... helped up by my outstretched hand ;->

Keep on truckin' Zoners. We will never be alone....

SLACKERS!!!! No Setlists....

Set 1:

Shakedown Street
(Grateful Dead cover)

New Speedway Boogie
(Grateful Dead cover)

Row Jimmy
(Grateful Dead cover) (with Maggie Rose)

Jack Straw
(Grateful Dead cover)

They Love Each Other
(Jerry Garcia cover)

Tangled Up in Blue
(Bob Dylan cover) (with John Kadlecik) (>)

The Mountain Song
(Furthur cover) (with John Kadlecik)

Brokedown Palace
(Grateful Dead cover) (with John Kadlecik)

Set 2:

Jam
(with John Kadlecik) (with “Dark Star” teases)

Unbroken Chain
(Grateful Dead cover) (with John Kadlecik)

Estimated Prophet
(Grateful Dead cover) (with "Money" (Pink Floyd) quotes from Crosby) (>)

Eyes of the World
(Grateful Dead cover) (with Amy Helm) (with "Siberian Khatru" (Yes) teases)

Lady With a Fan
(Grateful Dead cover) (>)

Terrapin Station
(Grateful Dead cover)

Scarlet Begonias
(Grateful Dead cover) (with "Low Rider" (War) teases) (>)

Fire on the Mountain
(Grateful Dead cover) (with Maggie Rose)

Days Between
(Grateful Dead cover)

Encore:

One More Saturday Night
(Bob Weir cover) (with John Kadlecik)

The Weight
(The Band cover) (with John Kadlecik)
 

Note: Grahame Lesh, Rick Mitarotonda, Oteil Burbridge, Holly Bowling, Jason Crosby, John Molo, Nathan Graham, Amy Helm, Kanika Moore, Maggie Rose

https://archive.org/details/glf1502026-03-14

good times were had by all.... called the opener and I got 2 other priductions correct Eyes, and the easy on Saturday night

Love that JK joined last night. Heard he crushed UBC too. 

Been enjoying the streams, looking forward to tonight with some of favs, Dave Schools, Stanley Jordan and Larry & Teresa <3. Wish I could of gone, but not at this time...there will be more shows, and super grateful for stream as I get older. 

Remembering Phil on today his Birthday ( wherever he is <3), He has brought a lot of us together for life thru here, the zoner jams and shows :). Missing the times, but cherishing the beautiful memories and gatherings. 

Any reviews of last night's pre or post events at 7 Willow?

IS THERE A TIGER IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY  PHIL !

Why yes. 

and need Zoner rescue

Below exit 10 Phil side

China Cat >

Rider

Ship of Fools (Kanika Moore)

Stanley Jorden doing the Steve Howe thing with 2nd gtr on a stand 

Till the Morning Comes  Larry & Theresa

Sam Grisman just came out on bass

Deep Elem    Cody Dickenson

Larry on Tenn Jed

FOTD slow Larry on fiddle   Sam Grisman on vocals    Stanley playing both gtrs at once

How Sweet It Is      Theresa       Kanika & Larry backing

yeah....SO enjoying this show...Stunning Dark Star w/Larry on fiddle. I luv all of these players tonight. I casted it to my TV for a front row seat.

Wholey Mother Fucking Bird Song !

So set list Svp?

China Cat >

Rider

Ship of Fools (Kanika Moore)

Stanley Jorden doing the Steve Howe thing with 2nd gtr on a stand 

Till the Morning Comes  Larry & Theresa

Sam Grisman just came out on bass

Deep Elem    Cody Dickenson

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donster

Nod on Sunday, March 15, 2026 – 09:58 pm

Larry on Tenn Jed

FOTD slow Larry on fiddle   Sam Grisman on vocals    Stanley playing both gtrs at once

How Sweet It Is      Theresa       Kanika & Larry backing

Set 2

Dark Star

Thanks Nod...:)

This show...wow, that chic Kanika....stunning and that Bird song....woah. I gotta get out more....lol !

Larry on fiddle @ Dark Star. This is the happiest I have been in a long time <3

Set 2

Dark Star>

guitars sing, singers sway >

Dark Star

So nice to sit next to you at the shoe, Cumberlyn.

Hugs....

So set 2

Darkstar》

Bird song》

Other one》

Stella Blue

 SO FAR..SO GOOD ?

Set 2

Dark Star>

guitars sing, singers sway >

Dark Star

Stanley noodling ....  1 guitar >

Somewhere Over the Rainbow  SO SWEET1

I Love This Place.. waking up on the couch ...and streaming This.. Thanks everybody! PHIL@ the Cap

Ohhh, which one Nod, my memory needs to be jogged ?? 

Like for real or do you mean here....lol  I am a mess as i hit 65 next month !!

PHIL MUST BE SMILING UP THERE #Proudfather#NFA

> This show...wow, that chic Kanika....stunning and that Bird song....woah. I gotta get out more....lol ! <

Sign me up!

Îm frivking Balling

Me too Tommy <3

This is in my will, my friends will sing it !

Set 2

Dark Star>

guitars sing, singers sway >

Dark Star

Stanley noodling ....  1 guitar >

Somewhere Over the Rainbow  Stanley SO SWEET!

Particle Guy Molitz Jam>

Birdsong    Kanika

Birdsong!!!!

perfect nite, glad i hopped back on ! For me...it's always the Phil Zone. 

Nite kids ! 





Ohh, I'm not going anywhere yet, just responsible and made a will...lol !

>  Dark Star     

G Nite

We are the lucky ones!

>  need Zoner rescue

What's that all about?

Rescue fulfilled 

March 15, 2026

Set 1:
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Ship of Fools
Till the Morning Comes
Deep Elem Blues
Tennessee Jed
Friend of the Devil (with Sam Grisman)
How Sweet It Is (with Sam Grisman)

Set 2:
Dark Star
Over the Rainbow
Here Comes Sunshine
Pride of Cucamonga
Bird Song
The Other One
Stella Blue
Cassidy
Not Fade Away

Encore:
Happy Birthday to you
(Sung by Pete Shapiro, Grahame Lesh & Audience)
Attics of My Life
Box of Rain

https://archive.org/details/glf1402026-03-15

were all of these on sirius? i caught fotd onward. I thought some inspired playing. tranlated well into my livining room. looks like you kids had a fun time.

grahme seems like a nice guy and he's doing a great job of keeping it going.

After the show I thought to myself "The Grateful Dead is safe for at least 1 more generation.

Flight to Portland cancelled due to bad weather, oh welll!

So fun to hang with Trailhead and friends, Willy T, Jeff --- hugs to all---  and even waved to Woz!

Loved this run!

My feet are tired from too much dancing and walking!

oops

((((((LLO))))))

so happy your time was phantastic ~enjoy your bonus time here <3

((((WillyTee))))

our fave permanent CapFixture

MerriWetherGirl~~~~~~>>>(((((((Next Year))))))))))))

listened to some of phil's bday once i realized it was on satellite

Dave Schools was exciting, and, even with a few too many cooks up that kitchen at times, Grahame giving the donor rap and finishing Box a la Dad, written at *his* dad's death (i know, we know) i was weeping hard. this is still the worse death after my father

Good to see you albeit briefly LLOLLO!

After last year's UC being so incredibly good, I knew this year would be all that.... and it sure was!  This was an amazing run! Grahame is doing such an incredible job putting these shows together. Every aspect of these shows was killer!  Friday & Saturday nights were off the charts. So much fun, super positive high-energy vibe all around!!  Endless highlights. Loved when, during the setbreak Saturday night, Low Rider came over the speakers and the entire zone we were in broke in to full on gig mode!! Ha!  So many fantastic musicians on that stage!  Right on Grahame & Friends and Happy Birthday Phil..... The Goddamn Man!!!!

Great to be there and hang with some Zoners. So much fun!

Great to see you Trailhead!  Excellent run of 4 shows, each with its unique sound.  The 2nd and 4th nights were my favorites. Thanks to the tapers that shared out these shows so quickly! 

And France,,Next time !

mais bien sur !

I didn't shoot as many pics as usual.

Here's an album of my trip, including some Doug Clifton content.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/yAi2GzmBY6WmSwPMA

Are there Zoners in the yellow states ^^ who can help the data storytelling next year? 

Also, curious to know if anyone else came down w/ a flu virus after the run?  Hope not!
i arrived home a day late and have been horizontal since -- probably caught it on one of the flights. 

All well here!

^^^ good to hear Woz!

Nothing stops the Woz.

Dude is a force of nature.

I'm hoping to stagger into the Fillmore tomorrow night, probably late first set/intermission.

I don't expect a mind-altering experience, but that would be nice.

Will I see anyone there?

I'll be thinking of WALSTIB, who I spent time with the last time I was in that hallowed hall.

Just a little rock 'n roll, that's all I've ever asked.

I've gotten so much more.

Oh we lucky few.

On it goes.