Ex-Phish frontman gets reduced sentence for NY drug charges

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. - Former Phish frontman Trey Anastasio received a reduced sentence of three years’ probation for a drug conviction after he successfully completed a counseling and treatment program.
The musician had pleaded guilty to a felony charge for possessing painkillers without a prescription during a traffic stop in Washington County in December 2006. He faced up to three years in state prison if he failed the drug program, which he began in April 2007.
The 43-year-old’s guilty plea was reduced to a misdemeanor Wednesday because he’ll graduate from the drug program next month and has completed community service. In January, he spent two days in jail for missing a scheduled drug counseling session.



The Richmond, Vt., resident lived in Saratoga Springs during treatment.
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Information from: The Times Union of Albany, www.timesunion.com

Arcade Fire to sue TV station?

Arcade Fire to sue TV station?

Arcade Fire ar reportedly considering taking legal action against the Dodger TV network for using their music without permit during Sunday's Super Bowl in Arizona.
According to music internet site Pitchfork, Fox did non enquire the Canadian band if it could use their hit 'No Cars Go' on the touch for the National Football League, which aired during the half time show.
The band's representatives ar presently considering whether they should act on the affair.