The Beacon Jams logo by Ryan Besch2020 has been a year for the books. It has been a year full of unrest brought to boil by generations of simmering systemic racism, record unemployment, and not to mention a global pandemic. A veritable casserole of uncertainty and anxiety on a table that we’ve all shared together in one form or another. We need a palate cleanser more than ever. That's where Trey Anastasio comes in.
A Beacon in the Dark
Enter Trey Anastasio, the lead guitarist and frontman of the band Phish, serving up on a silver platter an 8-week virtual residency fittingly called “The Beacon Jams.” This streams every Friday from the legendary Beacon Theater in New York City at 8pm EST exclusively on Twitch. Each week, Trey Anastasio is joined by members of his solo band, and the occasional guest, onstage for a live streaming virtual concert experience. These will be streamed weekly through November 27th. Serving up tasty jams in a joint effort to raise money for the Waterwheel Foundation’s new Divided Sky Fund that aims to help those affected by addiction in the bands home state of Vermont, as well as quell the insatiable appetite of fans left ravenous after months without the live music we hunger for.
Beacon Jams “Ghost of the Forest” by Daniel DangerThe concerts thus far have offered full course meals each week and have offered rich audio sustenance for even the most discerning palate. With piping hot electric arrangements like the first-ever live performance of “Sigma Oasis” since its official release back in April, to a stunning slimmed-down version of the Phish staple “Stash” on the first night alone. A few notable morsels since the first show were the guest set Phish drummer Jon Fishman, as well as a beautiful duet version of “Divided Sky” with pianist Jeff Tanski.
Appetizing posters to feast the eyes on
Serving as a highly sought after garnish to any Phish concert is the all
Beacon Jams “Ghost of the Forest” by Daniel Dangerimportant gig posters. The Beacon Jams run certainly has not skimped on these portions. These include posters from long time Phish poster artist Jim Pollock. Additionally, there are contributions by Ryan Besch, AKA Your Cinema, and Daniel Danger. First, we have the Beacon Jams series branding done by Ryan Besch:
This 12x12 lithograph was available in 2 separate colors. Pictured here are the gold and red version. Additionally, a putty and crimson red variant are available via Phish’s dry goods website. Next, we have the Beacon Jams “Ghost of the Forest” poster by Daniel Danger:
Beacon Jams print by Jim PollockThe foil variant of this print sold out instantly the night it was released through Bottleneck Gallery. The 3rd course of this visual feast comes courtesy of l Jim Pollock. The Pollock prints measure 11”x 17” and are 7 color silkscreen printed on Neenah Stardream Crystal paper. The prints are also numbered and signed by Pollock and Anastasio.
All proceeds from The Beacon Jams donations will benefit the Bands WaterWheel Foundation and its new Divided Sky Fund (DSF). This fund will help to help those with addiction, as well as further efforts to open a treatment center in Vermont. As of publishing the Beacon Jams has already raised $246,000 for the WaterWheel foundation! If you’d like to donate to the Divided Sky fund visit:https://tiltify.com/@thebeaconjams-dsf/profile
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