On Thursday, December 28th, a stellar group of musicians will come together to celebrate the music of Michael Jackson. After Phish’s opening night at Madison Square Garden, the “Chillfam Allstars” will keep the party going deep into the night with a party of the ages at the Highline Ballroom. The Allstars will include bassist Eric Gould (Pink Talking Fish), vocalist Elise Testone, trombonist Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band), keyboardist Richard James (Pink Talking Fish), drummer Adrian Tramontano (Kung Fu), drummer Michelangelo Carruba (Turkuaz), guitarist Danny Mayer (Eric Krasno Band), trombonist/guitarist/vocalist Rob Volo (Deep Banana Blackout), guitarist Matt Wayne (Bobby Deitch Band), and trumpeter Mike “Maz” Maher (Snarky Puppy).

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, dubbed the “King of Pop”, and was one of the most popular entertainers in the world. Jackson’s success started early in life with The Jackson 5, becoming famous through timeless hits like “I Want You Back” and “ABC”. Once he branched off to pursue his own career, Jackson become known for his lifetime of hits like “Billie Jean”, “Beat It”, “Thriller”, and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”. Today, his discography remains one of the most celebrated of all time.

After three hours of Phish, fans in New York City will head to the Highline Ballroom for a late-night tribute to the late great Michael Jackson. The “King of Pop” will be honored with energetically charged covers of his greatest hits, while the band will groove into uncharted territories of improvisation. With members of Trey Anastasio Band, Pink Talking Fish, Turkuaz, Kung Fu, and more on the lineup, this after-party will guarantee a damn good time. Tickets are available here.

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Chillfam Allstars include:
Eric Gould (Pink Talking Fish)
Elise Testone
Natalie Cressman (TAB)
Richard James (Pink Talking Fish)
Adrian Tramontano (Kung Fu)
Michelangelo Carruba (Turkuaz)
Danny Mayer (Eric Krasno Band)
Rob Volo (Deep Banana Blackout)
Matt Wayne (Bobby Deitch Band)