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To: JakeStraw who wrote (21772)	7/27/2000 3:14:10 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 49844

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To: JakeStraw who wrote (21772)	7/27/2000 3:47:24 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 49844

Nightcrawler / Zen Trickster Barraco Is Making His Exit PUBLICATION: Newsday BY: Ian D'Giff. Ian D'Giff is a freelance writer. EDITION: ALL EDITIO SECTION: NightBeat DATE: 07-27-2000 C05 AFTER 11 LONG years, Zen Trickster's keyboardist Rob Barraco has decided to leave the band. His last Long Island appearance with the group will be Friday at the Vanderbilt in Plainview. Barraco, 44, says he made the decision after months of contemplation. Since October, 1999, he has committed much of his time to playing with Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh on the Phil & Friends Tour and at Lesh's annual PhilHarmonia, which has afforded Barraco the opportunity to play alongside such musical icons as Bob Dylan and David Crosby. "Well, what ended up happening was that I keep getting called by Phil, and I decided that if I got called one more time I'd have to do something and make a real hard decision," Barraco says. "It's really not fair to the Tricksters to keep having subs come in and stuff." Last month, Barraco, who lives with Trickster frontman Jeff Mattson in Huntington, got a call from Lesh asking him to join the upcoming fall tour and play at a big New Year's show in California. "Plus," continues Barraco, "I have two children who I never see because I'm always on the road. With all things considered, I decided that this might be the time to make my exit. I really adore playing with those guys, so this was real tough." The Tricksters have enjoyed their most successful years with Barraco in the band, having released two critically acclaimed all- original albums, 1996's "The Holy Fool" and last year's "A Love Surreal," during his tenure. They also began to establish their national following after Barraco suggested they start touring cross- country. His departure will be a tough one for the band to rebound from. But have no fear, the remaining Tricksters have wasted no time filling the void left by Barraco's flight with the addition of not one but two prodigiously talented and well-known figures from the local jam-core scene. Former Trickster drummer Dave Diamond (currently fronting Pozzy Guru) will return to the fold, only this time he'll play rhythm guitar and sing. The band's new keyboardist will be Sea Cliff's Jason Crosby, who currently gigs regularly around Manhattan with Oteil and the Peacemakers (Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge's side- project) and former God Street Wine frontman Lo Faber. If there is anyone with the jazz chops and jamability of Barraco, it's Crosby, who many (including this writer) consider to be the most blatantly skilled keyboardist on the Island. Zen Tricksters with 28 Orange Street, 8 p.m. Friday, July 28 at The Vanderbilt, 1600 Round Swamp Rd., Plainview, 516-694-6200. All ages, $12 in advance, $15 at door. More Jam Jam heads and jazz beaus also will want to check out the latest creations of local fusioneers Tempus Fugit. If your musical bag consists of the likes of Weather Report and Return to Forever, this is the band for you. The quartet offers an impressive blending of ear- pleasing jazz compositions and superior improvisational skills. It's also responsible for consistently turning in some of the best live performances on the Isle. The band's unflinching commitment to constant experimentation means that each show holds the possibility of unlocking the door to new and exciting sonic terrain - the primary goal of all improvisational musicians. Plus you can check out a cozy new coffee joint, replete with lounge-y couches and tasty treats. Tempus Fugit, 9 p.m., Saturday at The Milk and Sugar Cafe, 49 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-3655. Free.