Perry + Trey + Fishman = mind-melt
Well, Thursday - certainly qualifies as one of the best days ever. I spent the afternoon with Joe Perry of Aerosmith, was treated to a private playing of his forthcoming solo album, pinched myself repeatedly for a few hours, and then headed to the Phish show at Darien Lake. There, I ended up sitting next to drummer John Fishman's dad. Phish was simply amazing, too, turning in a performance that, in my estimation, justified the five-year layoff from touring.
Some bad news, though. Perry had hinted during our hang that the Aerosmith tour - on hold following the nasty spill Steven Tyler took on stage last week, which left him with a broken shoulder and a badly banged-up noggin - was in serious jeopardy. "You'll probably find out before I do if it gets cancelled," he laughed, though Perry was visibly distraught about the prospect, not taking it lightly at all.
Turns out he was right. By the time I got home from the Phish show, the press release was in my mailbox. The whole Aerosmith tour has been shelved. Perry, however, is planning to tour with his own band in the interim. I'll keep you posted on the details.
If you purchased Aerosmith tickets for Cleveland, or Toronto, or even NYC - wherever you were planning to travel - get your refund at the point of purchase. If you went to Phish, please share your thoughts, and post a complete set-list, if you have it.
