Phil’s birthday shows and Coronavirus

Whole crew is locked and loaded and ready to roll to yet another Phil Birthday celebration..... but then..... now most of us seem to be bailing. With the area being a total Hotbed for the Virus, I cannot believe they're not canceling or postponing this run.  Hate to let fear in but jeezum crow!!

Corona virus got nothing on the Wookie Flu that has already been circulating in the scene for decades.  I bet exposure to all the germs and what not on the lot has made many fans more resilient​ in the face of new viruses.  I also bet Jill makes sure Phil washes his hands a lot.

Ken, don't you think that Phil has enough sense on his own to wash his hands a lot? He knows his health and risk status.

I'm guessing there is a serious conversation going on about the status of these shows.  

That ain't tour cough.

>>>>don't you think that Phil has enough sense on his own to wash his hands a lot?

It was just a joke, but having read Phil's book, it seems like Jill has been instrumental in him helping him live a much cleaner and healthier lifestyle since they first met.   And as I guy, I know what guys do when left to their own devices.

I'm hoping for couch tour for theses shows, has streaming been announced?

Relix Channel

here's the Friday link:

https://relix.com/live/livestream-20200313-phil-lesh/

New Rochelle is where Rob and Laura Petrie lived

Thanks Eddie

Perhaps Shappy has plans for "raking" the venue thoroughly to help prevent the spread of the virus?

Here's what's up on the Capitol Website:

COVID-19 Preparedness at The Capitol Theatre

MAR 10  / Tuesday

The Capitol Theatre is closely monitoring developments related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The safety of our artists, patrons, staff, and extended community is of the highest importance and we're working closely with our team to ensure proper protocol is being followed. Based on our current understanding of the situation, all events at The Capitol Theatre and Garcia's will take place as planned. We have advised all staff and artists to follow the safety protocols recommended by the CDC, including:

• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly
• Do not touch your face, eyes, nose, and mouth
• Avoid shaking hands or hugging, fist bumps or elbow shakes are the new norms
• If you are sick, please stay home
• Consider getting a flu shot as recommended by the CDC

 In addition to advising staff of hygiene and safety protocols, we have implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols for frequently touched surfaces. We will continue to keep a close eye on the evolving public health situation to ensure that our staff, artists, and patrons are safe. Should any new developments arise, please stay tuned to our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for any show cancellations and venue updates. Above all, please stay healthy and stay safe.

Uh-Oh

Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly

Do not touch your face, eyes, nose, and mouth

Avoid shaking hands or hugging, fist bumps or elbow shakes are the new norms

If you are sick, please stay home

Consider getting a flu shot as recommended by the CDC

No hugging at a GD show! Good luck.

How would you know you were sick if symptoms haven't shown yet! 

Flu shot doesn't prevent COVID-19!

I would cancel Phil. Not worth the risk at your age!

I'm am also shocked these haven't been canceled, but we're still going Sunday ...

If Shappy kills Phil we will never hear the end of it from FOM<<<

Bite your tongue!

As the testing finally ramps up the next week will be an eye opener. We are 10 days away from being Italy. 

As the testing finally ramps up the next week will be an eye opener. We are 10 days away from being Italy. 

So i live just across the connecticut border 5 mins from the cap.  From talking to friends who live outside of the ny metro area, they are really scared about the alarming number of cases in westchester county and specifically in new rochelle. I think the scariest thing is that most people who are in good health and are under 40, may have COVID and not even realize it.  Its been hard to get tested, but in the past week, it seems to be getting easier.  As for those with phil tixs and rethinking coming to the show, i can only share with you my thinking.  I am 68 years old and in excellent health. I have tixs for saturday phil. They are in the  balcony.  If i had floor tixs, i seriously would consider not going or tryng to trade for balcony seating.  I was going to go to the brothers tonite at msg, but riding into the city on a train and then a subway and being in close quarters with lots of people, gave me cause for concern.  If you are in good health and young, its probably worth the risk to,go, as long as you take the precautions that are all over the internet.

If you have sunday tixs in the balcony and decide its not worth the risk, i will gladly buy them.  Rest assured your tixs will be enjoyed and i will do my best to,help you out down the road get tixs for a cap,show.  My email is : [email protected]

sam

^^^

Can you get this virus twice?

Can you get this virus twice?

Flu shot doesn't prevent COVID-19!<<

No one is suggesting it does.  Just a matter of avoiding being double-F'd.

Shake it up, baby

Shake it down easy

Bring it back someday

What'd I say?

Movin' in closer

Cut from a long shot

Fade on a down beat

Ready or not

Ready or not

Coronavirus

I'll take your Friday or Saturday extra.

Phil Lesh & Friends
Capitol Theater
Port Chester, NY
3/15/20

Covid Rain & Snow>
Hey 19
It takes a lot to cough, and a strain to cry
Rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu
Mystery Strain
West LA Plague Away
Ship of flus
Don't sneeze me in

Scarlet>
Fever
Victim>
Corona
Waiting for a miracle
Black Peter
He's Gone
GDTRFB
Death don't have no mercy

E: Down with the disease

Can you get this virus twice? <<<<

Someone got it and they thought he was over it and they tested again later and he had it again.

The airports are empty this week. It's been like a dream. 

If I can travel unhindered from the frumpy slumping American masses, I'm all for more widespread contamination. 

Who's got an extra Friday?  Just found out I have the night off.  The big-ass law firm (motto:  We will crush you.) I work at is shutting down for 24 hours to test out work-from-home protocols, but it doesn't include us rent-a-flunkies.  Their DC office is doing it now and one of the overseas offices tomorrow.

Damn, not a good idea, Phil. 

>Can you get this virus twice? <<<<

Someone got it and they thought he was over it and they tested again later and he had it again.<<

The experts on NPR yesterday covered ths. They attribute the second positive test to the fact that when you have most any virus you are likely to test positive after you've recovered. The antibodies are still in your system, so no you can't get it twice..sort of. they also said  that Immunity from getting the virus is supposed to last 2-3 years. So you could get it again in a few years...

I don't think they know enough about it yet to be making any kind of statements that are supposed to be fact. They're still not certain on the incubation period.

i'm holding out for a cheap sunday corona ticket fer sure

presuming there's a show !

Keep sweet Phil away from that Hot Mess. 

I'd bet good money the shows will be canceled anyway. 

We're all going to be looking at a very different picture, through a radically new lens of reality by Saturday.

Not a temporary bump in the road, but the END of what was.  

The changes that are currently unfolding are happening by the hour. 

72 hours from now the changes will feel exponential. 

The paradigm that we've all known & walked under for generations ---- it's finished. 

The Party's Over.

Get ready for the storm ladies & gentleman. 

It's HERE

Well....that's encouraging.     :(

Liam is prone to hyperbole if you recall any of his bloviating about sports.

Yesterday's response from the Cap to an email I sent:

"Hey there. We are closely monitoring the Governor’s declaration and the developments of COVID-19, especially in Westchester and Fairfield counties. At this time our shows with Phil Lesh & Friends are still scheduled to take place. Please know that we have taken extra measures to enhance our sanitation protocols throughout the venue. Let us know if you have additional questions, thanks!"

Take it for what you will ...

Maybe we should just shut everything down for 2 weeks?

In lieu of that, there is very little consistency of policy. Just look at the ncaa basketball. Some games will be played with limited or no fans, some with restricted number of fans and some will go on as planned. Unfortunately port chester is 15 minutes from new rochelle.  The safest thing i hate to say would be to postpone, but if they dont, i am goin. To stress my earlier post, i would not be on the floor and i cancelled goin to the brothers last nite feeling that was a much higher risk than goin to the cap.  For most people, its more like the flu or bronchitus.  If you are in poor health or elderly, The coronavirus is just one more thing to be concerned about.  We will all get thru this, lets help each other, use common sense and most importantly DO NOT PANIC and keep on washing those hands!

sam

"I hope Phil doesn't get sick. "

An 80 year old man that is a transplant recipient?

He shouldn't go anywhere near the place.

Shappy trying his damnedest to not lose that advance.   Money game at this point --- see who pulls the plug first and who loses or gains. 

This does not sound good-

"gov cuomo is expected to announce later today possible measures for large gatherings including sporting events".

other states-cities are banning gatherings over 250 or 1000.  I think the cap holds 1600, so if bans for over 1000, shows will be cancelled.

sam

This whole thread reminds me of the Jerry shows at the Warfield when the whole city was locked down because of the Rodney King riots. My friend worked at the Sports Mart at 5th and Mission and was locked in the closet holding a golf club as looters rampaged through the store. Meanwhile a block away wookies were walking down Market Street with their finger in the air looking for a miracle.

Phil should cancel shows because people will travel there and bring the virus back to their home towns. I live in Delco pa. If I were to go to that hot spot and come home I might be the reason some people get sick and die. No one should travel to that area and drive back to random locales. Look forward to lockn. I wouldn't even want Phil in that area. This is no joke, the present time is the most critical point. Birthdays are birthdays funerals are funerals.

I would not be happy if I flew out from far away and Phil cancels at the last second. Cancel now or play the shows. I think he should cancel.

Isn't someone coming all the way from France to see the shows with his mother.

Apparently, someone on ratdog.org received an email from Shappy this morning telling people to arrive early for the free preshows at Garcia's. 

If true, it looks like he's likely going to play it out until the bitter end.

If they were going to cancel they would have announced it by now.  Only way that happens at this point is if the state forces the issue.

there is no fucking way id be going to a show right now that is filled with both wooks and people who have traveled thru airports from all over the country and possibly the world.

y'all are nuts.

at this point it seems like the evidence shows this is spread through the air. someone with the virus breathes out in an enclosed indoor space, other in that space also breathe the air, they get the virus.

no amount of hand washing or elbow bumping can protect you against a virus that spreads primarily thru the air.

this is a good time to be a cannabis employee. i live on the farm so i get to work from home, miles and miles away from any kind of town or neighbors. doing monstrously huge grocery trips, hoping to only need to head to town maybe twice a month very late at night to buy food when grocery stores are near empty.

a few days ago we had someone come up to our hill to pick up some clones and the next day they told us they had been diagnosed with coronavirus by a pulmonolgist in lakeport, CA. for some reason they refused to give us the name of the doctor or any info we could use to confirm the story. all news reports and communication outlets for lake county are not reporting any confirmed cases. one story posted after we recived the call even confirms testing is going on, but says nobody has tested positive.

many CA counties are not releasing full numbers due to privacy concerns.

is this guy full of shit? is lake county not reporting their first coronavirus case to the public? luckily my five day incubation period is almost up and i feel fine, but if this guy is telling the truth, its still possible i have the coronavirus. ill be totally in the clear for the standard incubation period by friday.

ive stocked up on food and essentials and am far more worried about the consequences of quarrantines, public panic, lockdowns, government incompetence, and other societal responses than i am about the virus...but still, this incident has freaked me out pretty good, especially considering the conflicting reports from someone who claims to have been diagnosed by a medical professional, and state and county governments that are still reporting no cases in lake county.

to lance's great dismay, ive got to throw my two cents out there - dont go to the show. here is one deadhead, who is at very low risk to even catch the virus, who has possibly caught the virus - me. how many more are there out there who are not as well read or diligent about their health, the health of others and current events? possibly many. stay the fuck home, drugband shows are not worth it. you all have seen phil hundreds of times.

Here's hoping, daylight.

Its almost always a good time to work on a cannabis farm.

Sorry to hear your visitor may have dropped more than paper at your farm.

The only scenario that the Cap would cancel is if they're forced to.  Both parties are waiting it out and when it comes down to it it's all about money.  There really isn't a concern of the patrons. The Cap would only cancel if they were forced by the state....so Phil's camp sits back and waits. If Phil's camp cancels, which is very possible, the Cap at least recoups the advance.  Obviously I have no clue as to the exact wording of the contract but as to the subject I'm not speaking out my backside. 

just got off the phone w lake county dept of public health and they said nobody in lake has been diagnosed and they have every intention of publicizing if one pops up.

so while its still possible a doctor or county dept is keeping things quiet, it seems more likely that there is some guy going around the area telling people he was diagnosed with coronavirus by a lakeport pulmonologist when in fact he was not. wtf?

>>>>>>a few days ago we had someone come up to our hill to pick up some clones and the next day they told us they had been diagnosed with coronavirus by a pulmonolgist in lakeport, CA. for some reason they refused to give us the name of the doctor or any info we could use to confirm the story. 

If this were to be true that guy needs a big ass kicking for putting others at risk of catching it. 

Longballs / Daylight - I know you like to do research. Here's a good source for the latest Chinese medical  publications if you aren't already reading it:  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/home

Here is yesterday's review of  some Chinese patients who got hospitalized (and why some of them died). Age and existing complications are big factors. The scary part is that they say carriers can shed the virus for up to a month, if I read that correctly.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30566-3/fulltext

Clinical course and risk factors for mortality of adult inpatients with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China: a retrospective cohort study

Hope the Lake County guy was a bullshitter. Take care.

Welp,I have ticktes for saturday and the sunday show as well.

My Friends & Family dont know what to say,.....go anyway, have fun! or Are you freaking crazy?

Probably not going to happen.

>>> Probably not going to happen. <<<

I'm sorry about that, but protecting the health and strength of so many people, (((Phil))) included, is the way to go.

Looks like things change quickly. Things are being canceled here in Colorado and there aren't many confirmed cases. 

Now no fans allowed for ncaa tournament--march madness games.

Sam

Peter Shapiro better think long and hard about this<<<

I think Phil's flight east is more an issue than the Cap.

Phil's probably using something like NetJet for those with band coming from the west coast.

As for me, I just blinked and canceled plans to drive up from mid-atlantic area.  Really wanted to see Phil's 80th run, but decided that someone 40 years younger than my 66 years was better suited to attend.  Still think this thing might be canceled, but if not, hope to enjoy the couch tour weekend.

I just canceled my flight.  Got a credit for a future flight.  winky winky smiley face.

anyone think it's strange that Phil booked a show for Tuesday at TXR?  seems soon if he's coming east.

Phil Lesh going to come and throw the mother down. 

Phil: play bday show at TXR after they cancel the Cap.

Live concert, no audience (family members / crew)

bring on the pay per view baby! 

I think its pretty foolish to go ahead with this..

Looks like there is already a show booked at TXR on March 15: Umphrees McGee

sorry<<<

What's to stop Phil from making them "friends"?

JRAD just canceled/re-scheduled their four night run, only one day before the show in Grand Rapids.

Over the last few days, we as an organization continually went back and forth over how to best handle this current global health scare. In the end, we all decided that it would be irresponsible for us to encourage large gatherings in light of the recent COVID-19 situation. Taking the lead from schools, universities, city events and from other touring artists in the US and across the globe, we decided to postpone our shows in Grand Rapids, Madison and St. Louis this weekend. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this causes to any of you who made plans to see us during this run. Please know that your safety is of our utmost concern and we truly believe that postponing these shows is in the interest of our direct community and the community at large. 

The shows in question will be rescheduled as follows:

Thursday, September 3, 2020: 20 Monroe Live ~ Grand Rapids, MI
Friday, September 4, 2020: The Sylvee ~ Madison, WI
Saturday, September 5, 2020: The Pageant ~ St. Louis, MO
Sunday, September 6, 2020: The Pageant ~ St. Louis, MO

All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates or can be refunded at the point of purchase.

It breaks our hearts to do this, but in the end, we all agreed that performing this weekend felt like we were putting our fans, venue staff, JRAD crew and band at risk unnecessarily. 

Be safe out there and take care of each other.

With love, gratitude, and care,

JRAD

Lots of people on Facebook are saying they are going to get canceled. Looks like all the people who pressured the Cap to do so win this round. Sucks for people with nonrefundable travel arrangments

Looks like it's time to cancel travel and lodging reservations :(

A STATEMENT FROM THE CAPITOL THEATRE

The Capitol Theatre and Phil Lesh have been closely monitoring the escalation of the Coronavirus outbreak. As much as we would like to celebrate Phil's birthday with three shows this weekend, our first priority is the health and safety of the artists, our patrons, our staff, and the community. Given the spread of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Rochelle, which is part of The Cap's Westchester county community, both The Cap and Phil have determined that the best course of action is to postpone these shows to the summer. We feel this is the right thing to do and we hope you understand our decision.

We are currently formulating our plan for next steps for ticket holders but we felt it was important to get this message out as soon as possible. We will follow up with all ticket holders with specific course of action in the next day or two.

Cancelled indeed.

Makes me sad especially for the Guy in France,  flying over to catch those Shows with his Mom.
Hope they find something else Fun to do.

No flights from Europe for a while. Trump heard GERMans and freaked. 

I was hoping for a $10 Loge seat in an empty(ish) row.

Waiting to hear if the Sunday show I do have tix for is still on.  Here:

https://www.hamiltonparkhouseconcerts.com/

Cozy, right?

Not sure what capacity is.

HBD PHIL!  

A free broadcast from wherever would be nice and be justice for the years of fan support!

Maybe The Sweetwater is available

Yep.   I do enjoy summer shows and hope my tickets for this weekend are good for a barn burner this summer

^ make-up shows after a cancellation are always hot, yer good

How about a reveal of the surprise friends?

hint: some friends are scheduled to play the Love Rocks charity show at the Beacon tonight 

(I was very excited to go tonite - looking forward to staying home)

>>make-up shows after a cancellation are always hot

What about make-up shows for a make-up show, hopefully extra extra hot.

these are make-up shows from cancelled philoween  

Hi ,yeah that is me, I flew in from France on Wednsday ,flight half full.

Champagne  still flows

Got thru customs at JFK in 1 minute 30 

Picked up the rental free upgrade to boot

Drove home to Ct in 45 mins, usually takes 1-2 hours

Had a nice meal ,jet lag woke me up at 4

Checked my emails .....OUCH that hurts

But completely understand, I might be here a bit longer that planned

But its alright Mom's Happy Go on home your mammas callin you 

PEACE ZONNERS tommy g

^Glad you made it here safely.  No doubt Mom's happy to see you.  I suppose you'll have to wait and see how to get a flight back to France,  or take the train to Montreal and fly out of Mirabel.

Sycamore Slough

 Disco Stu on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 – 08:23 pm

Makes me sad especially for the Guy in France,  flying over to catch those Shows with his Mom.
Hope they find something else Fun to do.

At least he get's to see his Mum! I'm sure that's enough.

Maybe they can play let's find the toilet paper in Connecticut, That might take some time.