DeadPhish Orchestra is:
Paul Murin
Guitar, Vocals
Paul, a.k.a. “Lefty,” was a founding member of Phix, a Phish tribute band that toured extensively in the 2000’s. Prior to that, he spent much of the 1990’s playing original music with the Chicago-based band Ralph’s Kind. He currently resides in the mountains of Boulder, CO, and spends much of his weekday time teaching guitar lessons. He also operates highcountryguitar.com, an instructional website for guitarists (especially those who love the Dead & Phish!).
Ted Tilton
Keyboards, Vocals
Ted’s experience and skills on the keyboards and as a vocalist date back to the 1990’s, when he played with Iowa City-based Funk Farm, and in the early 2000’s with Colorado-based Purple Buddha. He currently splits his time between Alaska and Southern California.
Brian Adams
Bass, Vocals
Brian Adams…yes, THE Brian Adams…began his touring career with the Missouri-based band Barefoot Revolution. He joined Phix, with Chris and Paul, in 2003. Brian can also frequently be found onstage with Americana band Great American Taxi, and most recently has been playing bass with the High Hawks (featuring Vince Herman and Tim Carbone). He also does a damned fine Les Claypool impersonation–go ahead…ask him about it.
Chris Sheldon
Drums, Vocals
Chris got his early start in the Colorado music scene with the band Running With Sally, and soon afterward founded the band Phix. Currently, he spends a lot of time on the road with Steely Dead. Perhaps most notably, Chris is the inventor of the Banjotron 3000.
Photos on this page courtesy of Chad Zellmer, taken at Cervantes Other Side, 12/30/16