Phil Lesh has announced the formation of a new band, called Communion. The band includes Phil Lesh, Stu Allen, Ross James, Grahame Lesh, & Alex Koford, and will make their debut at Terrapin Crossroads on January 31st, with special guest Jason Crosby.

For more information about the event, head to Terrapin Crossroads’ official website. Phil will be playing a three-night run at the Capitol Theatre with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, from 12/29-31, and will also be commemorating the Dead’s 50th anniversary with a series of time-piece concerts at Terrapin Crossroads, starting with shows devoted to 1965 and 1966 on January 2nd and 3rd, respectively.