The Grateful Dead, Robert Hunter, John Perry Barlow, Bob Dylan, Phish, Vince Welnick, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Jimmy Hendrix, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Jerry Garcia Band, Bob Dylan, David Grisman, Merle Saunders, Otis Redding, String Cheese Incident, Carlos Santana, Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Band, Left Over Salmon, Widespread Panic, Hydra, The Trichromes, Ratdog, Rob Wasserman, Rusted Root, Marty Robbins, Blues Traveler, Johnny Cash, Keith Secola and the Wild Band, Dave Matthew's Band Rolling Stones, Particle, MOE., Yonder Mountain String Band, Mile Davis, Sublime, Blind Mellon, John Coltrane, Crosby Stills and Nash, Neil Young, Ben Harper, Beck and Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.
Over 20 years ago Deadhead’s would gather on Thursday nights at Tony’s New Yorker to hear the band No Hobo. As the scene grew they moved to Boston’s. As new players came into the fold and others left there was chaos. And from the ashes rose Xtra Ticket (from these same embers The Noodles arose later). Over the years Xtra Ticket as a band has hosted and jammed with the Dead Ringers, Clan Dyken, David Nelson Band, Bill Nershi of String Cheese Incident, Vince Welnick, and Buddy Strong of Usher.
Description/Philosophy
Xtra Ticket remains to be Arizona’s longest working Jam Band. Their longevity evolves around a simple Grateful Dead Philosophy, we live to jam, and we can’t help but love each other, after all the people that have kept us picking and a grinning are forever dedicated. Working on our thirteenth year, Xtra Ticket selects from a catalog of over 300 songs, never repeating a show, always leaving the limitless possibility for any given song {IT IS ALL ABOUT THE MOMENT}
Original music has always found it’s way into the hearts of the band and their following. From the Don Young classic "Waiting For A Signal" To Dave A’bears "Guitar Face". This band has always been destined to answer the call and rise above the duties of a local Dead band.
Playing outside the box is where magic happens, if you hear a song you don’t recognize, it could be one of our own or something way off the beaten path, either way it’s ours to interpret. We don’t discriminate, we just play and everyone else is left to interpret the dance.
I gotta awesome review from Craig in Cali. Sounds like you guys had a blast! Imma gonna keep buggin' him from time to time to bring Cubensis here to AZ. It's only fair, right? HA! C-Ya soon. Peace & Blessings!
As I predicted...you guys were amazingly awesome tonight! Thank You for jammin' in Mesa tonight. Be safe in Cali. & come back. God knows I have gotten stuck in Cali. many times, it happens! Say hey to Craig, oh heck I will drop him a line myself. Push him to venture thissa way for some jammin' in Az. Peace & Blessings to all of you & to all who may be fortunate enough to experience this event in Cali.
Even though I am still bummin bout not being able to road trip to Cali. for the amazingly awesome jammin that's gonna go down w/Xtra Tix & Cubensis....I will be there tonight for the amazingly awesome jammin that's gonna go down @ The Goat Head! Peace & Blessings!
This Saturday night 6/6 the Supervillains will be performing live at the Green Room. The Supervillains play a fresh mix of reagge, ska, and punk while staying true to the roots. Their high energy shows have earned them opening slots for bands like Slightly Stoopid and Pepper. Flag's favorite punk rockers The F-Holes are opening. Show starts at 9. $7 cover. Don't miss it!
Upcoming shows: 6/15 Shpongle with VJ Zebbler and Arch HUMANKIND blacklight and mask dance troupe @ Green Room 7/28 The Original Wailers @ Green Room 8/27 Lee Scratch Perry @ Green Room 9/10 B-Side Players @ Plush (Tucson) 9/11 B-Side Players @ Sail Inn (Tempe) 9/12 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers @ Orpehum 9/12 B-Side Players @ Green Room 10/6 Groundation @ Green Room 10/13 Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats @ Prochnow Auditorium
Hey Now! Thanks for jammin' in Prescott last night. Good times, good jams, good for my soul! Thanks especially for the "Feel Like a Stranger" Love that! Peace & Blessings!
Summer is near and so is the Harvest! Get ready for a jammin' good time as the music echoes across these beautiful Ozark Mountains! Tickets are on sale now!
I'm looking forward to playing the show in Hermosa Beach, Ca. with you guys. I hope that we can mix it up & combine bands for this one. It'll be a blast.
I used to work in Tempe in '94 & '95 & would go to Boston Gardens to see you. See ya' in June, Peace, TR
Hey y'all! moe. is coming to Flagstaff's Pine Mountain Amphitheater on Tuesday May 26th. Its gonna be great! moe. plays progressive psychedelic rock with a two guitar attack in the tradition of the Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic. Doors are at 5:30 and the show starts at 7pm and its all ages. $30 advance and $32 day of.
Also coming up soon is the Red Elvises at the Green Room on Tuesday May 19th...they play kick-ass Siberian rock and Roll. Show at 9pm. $7 cover.
And Xtra Ticket: A Grateful Dead Tribute at the Green Room on Friday May 22nd...Arizona's premeir Dead cover band gopes on a 9pm, does three sets, and its only $5!
Upcoming shows: 6/6 Supervillains w/ The F-Holes @ Green Room 6/15 Shpongle @ Green Room 10/13 Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats @ Prochnow Auditorium
