The Dectet
2002 saw the release of Trey's self-titled second album, and a summer tour to support it. This tour of amphitheatres was significantly smaller than the 2001 tour. At this time, Anastasio added the final two members to the group, Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista and the multitalented Peter Apfelbaum.
Late in the summer of 2002, Phish announced their reunion, with their first show slated for New Years Eve. During the fall of 2002, with Anastasio still promoting his second solo album, he took his dectet for a tour of smaller venues.
In 2003, with a Phish summer tour planned, Trey scaled back his touring. He played a brief tour that spring, before spending his first summer in three years with Phish.
In 2004, Trey played some random dates. He performed at the Easter jam at Higher Ground, with the other members of Phish. He then played a surprise birthday party in Stowe, Vermont.
In May, with Phish tourdates already booked, Anastasio made the announcement that Phish would be breaking up and the upcoming summer tour would be their last.
In June, days before Phish would start its final tour, Trey performed at the Bonnaroo music festival.
On September 18, 2004, about a month after Phish’s final performance, Trey would play his final performance to date with his horn-based band at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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