Shouldn't Have Been "Phil & Friends"
by Anonymous on 11/14/13Tower Theatre - Upper DarbyThis was really a glorified garage band. While there is true merit in the band (these kids could evolve into something extraordinary), they are not ready for this grand of a stage, especially under the weight of expectation that comes with the "Phil & Friends" name. Ticket prices, billing, and venue all imply a certain level of performance, which simply wasn't met. Only half the show was Grateful Dead songs, which is what I expected to hear from a band called "Phil Lesh & Friends". The covers all seemed to be chosen for the memorable guitar hooks that kids gravitate to as they learn to play guitar. If this show had been billed "Lesh Family Band" or something similar, and been at a much smaller venue, it would have been outstanding.