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Jerry Garcia’s ornate Tiger guitar, a 1979 Doug Irwin creation that Garcia used for years, sold for $11.56 million at Christie’s as part of the Jim Irsay Collection. Derek Trucks performed with Tiger at the Beacon Theatre during his residency and says he doesn’t own the instrument, which was purchased by Bobby Tseitlin of Family Guitars to keep it in circulation and playable, continuing Garcia’s musical legacy.
Phish concluded their flood benefit concert at Saratoga Performing Art Center with a surprise sit-in by Derek Trucks, raising $3.5 million for flood victims. The band delivered an impressive performance, showcasing their instrumental prowess and playing fan-favorite songs. Trucks joined them for the second set, adding his slide guitar skills to create an effortless display of instrumental power. The concert ended with a high-energy encore, and Phish expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the fundraising efforts.