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Pork Tornado

 
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Pork Tornado

Group Members:

Phil Abair, Joe Moore, Jonathan Fishman, Dan Archer, Aaron Hersey

Similar Artists:

Morphine, Blues Traveler, Widespread Panic, The Samples, Drivin' n' Cryin', The Meters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, NRBQ

Formal Connection With:

Phish
  • Formed: 1997, Burlington, VT
  • Genres: Rock

Biography

Led by Phish drummer Jon Fishman, the eclectic Pork Tornado offers a loose and fun mix of jazz, blues, and funk. All hailing from Burlington, VT, the band consists of several notable musicians from the area that all share a common love of performance. Saxophonist Joe Moore was an early addition to the project with his booming performances and energetic style. Guitarist Dan Archer owns the studio that Phish recorded Lawn Boy at, and has supported the band heavily since while also playing in his own cover band at a local Holiday Inn. Bassist Aaron Hersey and keyboardist Phil Abair round out the lineup, which came together in 1997 after they expressed an interest to jam with one another. Consisting of some of the best local musicians Vermont had to offer, they played gigs whenever possible, often consisting of cover songs that went from Toots & the Maytals to James Brown to Frank Zappa. By 2002, since Phish was on hiatus, Pork Tornado finally recorded and released their eponymous debut album. ~ Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide
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Pork Tornado

Background information
Genres Blues, Country Music, Rock
Years active 1997-2002
Labels Elektra Records
Members
Jon Fishman
Dan Archer
Joe Moore
Aaron Hersey
Phil Abair

Pork Tornado is a band founded in 1997 by Phish drummer Jon Fishman, Dan Archer (guitar, vocals), Joe Moore (saxophone, vocals), Aaron Hersey (bass, vocals), and Phil Abair (keyboards, vocals).

The band played a number of country-western and rock originals as well as a number of standard covers. The group was simply an occasional side project for Fishman until Phish's hiatus in 2000. By 2002, Pork Tornado was Fishman's main priority. The band released an album in October of that year and embarked on their largest tour of the United States shortly thereafter. However, they have been inactive since then.

Albums

1. Pork Tornado (October 1, 2002)

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