Those looking for the inspiration of the current jam band movement need look no further than Phil Lesh. A founding member of the venerable American musical institution, the Grateful Dead, Lesh has continued to inspire while pushing the envelope with his highly evolved musical performances. The world-class musicians that have passed through Phil Lesh & Friends have thrilled audiences with their high-flying improvisations and timeless renditions of Grateful Dead classics. In 2005, Little Brown published Phil Lesh’s memoir titled: Searching for the Sound – My Life with the Grateful Dead, which found the inventive bassist on the New York Times Best Seller List. In 2006, Lesh released his first live concert DVD ~ Live at The Warfield showcasing a stellar performance at the historic San Francisco landmark. This year’s appearance represents the third time Phil Lesh & Friends have performed at Bonnaroo and this lineup of friends is truly impressive: Larry Campbell and Jackie Greene on guitar and vocals, keyboardist Steve Molitz, and drummer John Molo. For Phil Lesh the relentless pursuit of improvisation is well known; fans can expect to hear Phil Lesh & Friends explore some of the Grateful Dead’s best loved songs, along with free flowing improvisation that keeps the feet tapping and the bodies swaying.