Healing all hurt feelings after scheduling quirks resulted in New York being left off the late 2005 tour schedule, Phil Lesh & Friends have scheduled a mid-February eight show run in the Big Apple. Dubbing the New York mini-residency "Hell, I Still Love You, New York" Lesh will play five shows at the Beacon Theater (February 10-12, 14-15) before moving down the road for three shows at the Hammerstein Ballroom (February 17-19).

Although Friends may vary, Lesh has most recently been accompanied by singer Joan Osbourne and the ephemeral Ryan Adams. If eight nights of Dead-influenced rock and roll isn't enough for you, former band mate Bob Weir and Ratdog will be making their own stop in New York, taking over the Beacon Theater for a three night run of their own, April 6-8).

Tickets for the Lesh &; Friends shows go on sale Friday morning at 10:00 a.m.

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