![]() One of Crossing Lines’ tracks, “If I Told You,” appears in rawer form on the Phish “bonus album” Party Time. The LP-produced by McConnell at Criteria Studios in Miami, FL-also features Zimmon’s longtime bandmates in the Spam Allstars, and the cover features an original illustration from McConnell. Vida Blue’s first new single, “Analog Delay,” is now available through various streaming services. Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon and Jon Fishman all sat in with Vida Blue during the band’s original run. ![]() In addition, the musicians released the concert DVD, Live at the Fillmore, in 2004 the film also dives into McConnell’s interest in stock-car racing. Vida Blue, a project named after a pro baseball player, released their self-titled debut in 2002 and a follow-up, The Illustrated Band, featuring the Spam Allstars the following year. The Phish keyboardist put together the electro-funk leaning Vida Blue after catching Burbridge and Batiste with the Allman Brothers and the funky Meters, respectively. McConnell will release the album through his own Keyed Records, and Vida Blue will surround the LP release with a few East Coast tour dates. The group-which began as a trio with keyboardist Page McConnell, bassist Oteil Burbridge and drummer Russell Batiste Jr., and now includes guitarist Adam Zimmon-have not performed live together since Bonnaroo 2004. Vida Blue will release their third full-length studio album, Crossing Lines, on September 20. ![]()
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