Twiddle fans were certainly elated to learn that Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh would be joining the band at Terrapin Crossroads last night. That was the plan, at least, but the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.

We were just notified that due to a flight cancelation, Phil Lesh will unfortunately not be able to make it this time. The show must go on! — Twiddle (@Twiddlemusic) February 26, 2017

The unfortunate news left Twiddle Lesh-less, but some Bay Area musicians stepped up and joined in for the occasion. Guitarists Dan Lebowitz and Grahame Lesh – Phil’s son – both made their way to sit in with Twiddle, as did keyboardist Todd Stoops. The band closed out their set with an all-too-appropriate cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Eyes Of The World,” emotionally ending a great performance.

Check out videos of “Every Soul” featuring Dan Lebowitz and Todd Stoops, as well as “Eyes Of The World” featuring Todd Stoops and Grahame Lesh, streaming below via Must Have Media.

While things didn’t work out with Phil Lesh this time, let’s hope Twiddle can find a time to work with him again.

Setlist: Twiddle | Terrapin Crossroads | San Rafael, CA | 2/27/17

Set: Earth Mama, Syncopated Healing, Dusk Till Dawn#, Every Soul#*, Latin Tang, Doinkinbonk!!!*, Subconscious Prelude, Eyes Of The World*^

Encore: Hatti’s Jam > When it Rains, It Poors*

# = w/ Dan Lebowitz

* = w/ Todd Stoops

^ = w/ Grahame Lesh

[Setlist via iTwiddle on FB]