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Blog Video of the Week: YEM 1995-06-26

Posted 3 days ago by tmwsiy - 8 comments , posted in the Video category



Hard to believe that it has been 17 years since the extraordinary "Fleezer" from 06-22-1995 at the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center. While that show overshadows most of the shows around it, there are plenty of other gems from that summer run. Saratoga Performing Arts Center has hosted it's share of classic summer shows and the Summer of 1995 was no exception. This show from June 26th featured a ferocious YEM featuring absolutely incendiary guitar from Trey, spiritied tramp work, and deep, dark bass grooves. This YEM is fantastic. Enjoy this great nugget and for the Love of All That is Holy: CAN SOMEONE PLEASE UPLOAD THE FLEEZER?

Blog Phish Yoga for Mockingbird

Posted 4 days ago by Lemuria - 0 comments

Phish fan Chris Calarco has been teaching Phish Yoga classes in Portland, OR, starting with a one-off workshop in November 2010 that's turned into a weekly class, with a steady Facebook following. Chris has also conducted classes in conjunction with Phish shows at Superball in Watkins Glen, NY; Svadyaya Yoga in Lake Tahoe; Root Yoga in Denver; Balanced Yoga in New Haven, CT; Dhyana Yoga in Philadelphia, PA; and Yoga Vida in NYC, NY.

Chris will now begin splitting the proceeds from Phish Yoga between the Mockingbird Foundation and Street Yoga. "My Phish Yoga class is all about the symmetry between Phish and Yoga and how the two practices have so greatly contributed to my health and happiness." You can join Phish Yoga August 10th in NYC (615-815pm at Yoga Vida), August 18th & 19th in San Francisco (1-3pm at The Center), and September 1st and 2nd in Denver (2-3pm and 1-230 pm, respectively, at Root Yoga Center).

Blog Mystery Jam Monday Part 99

Posted 1 week ago by lumpblockclod - 34 comments , posted in the Audio category (722 listens)

Welcome to the 99th Mystery Jam Monday at Phish.net. As usual, we will be playing for an MP3 download, courtesy of our friends at LivePhish.com / Nugs.Net. The rules haven't changed: you need to correctly identify the song and the date to win. Post your guess in the comments. One guess per person per day (with the second “day” starting after I post the hint). A hint will be posted on Tuesday (if necessary) and the answer will be posted on Wednesday. Good luck...

Tuesday Hint: No hint needed this week.

Wednesday Answer: Congratulations to long time listener first time caller @andrewrose on his big win with the 7/15/99 post-"Kung" jam. As far as that particular style of '99 jamming goes, it doesn't get much better. See you all next week when we celebreate the 100th edition of Mystery Jam Monday.

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Blog Secret Language Revision

Posted 1 week ago by Bizarro_Jerry - 2 comments

The Secret Language Instructions have been updated on Phish.net. Included in the revision are first appearances and timings of each signal and several signals that were previously not included: The Clapping signal, Complete Stop, How High the Moon, I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart, Key Change, Oom Pa Pa, Star Trek, Tritone Down, Up Up Up and Away, and Will the Circle Be Unbroken. 21 Secret Language signals have now been identified and added throughout the entire setlist file on Phish.net. As always, if you find anything that I've omitted in this update, please contact me or submit a setlist correction.

Blog Video of the Week: 1991-07-19 "The Landlady"

Posted 1 week ago by tmwsiy - 5 comments , posted in the Video category



Sandwiched between the Hampton Casino Ballroom and the Arrowhead Ranch shows during 1991's Horn Tour, was the incendiary night at the Somerville Theater. Everything seemed to smoke a little harder that night as the horns and the band were really beginning to nail everything they played all the while having a great time doing it. In this version of "The Landlady", the Horns are particularly on point and blow the roof off of the joint. It is not until the tour's closing night at the Variety Playhouse that the horns play with the same fiery passion & perfection from start to finish. Despite a limited reporitoire through the summer, some definite must listen versions were played throughout the run. Many such stand-out versions were played in Somerville including not only this best of tour Landlady, but also an amazing Divided Sky and stellar versions of Magilla, David Bowie and YEM.

Every Friday, we highlight a video with a brief recap of the show it is from and what makes it interesting, noteworthy or simply fun. With the help of Dan Saewitz from Phishvids.com, we hope to keep the stream of videos coming at you entertaining and interesting. Have a cool video you’d like to suggest? Interested in contributing a review yourself? Submit ideas here.

Blog Win free three day AC pass from GlowStickWars

Posted 2 weeks ago by jackl - 2 comments

Our sponsors at GlowStickWars.com have just launched their first Phish ticket giveaway sweepstakes of the year. Up for grabs is a FREE 3-Day Ticket to see Phish play Bader Field in Atlantic City. There are three simple ways to be entered to win:

• Gear Up at GlowStickWars.com using promo code AC4FREE. For every $10 spent, you will receive an entry into the drawing! That code will also save you 20-25% off your order. Remember that 10% of all Show Stick sales are donated directly to The Mockingbird Foundation.

• Enter the haiku contest on the GSW Facebook Page.

• Follow @glowstickwars on Twitter, and tweet: "I want to win a 3-day ticket to see @Phish in Atlantic City from @GlowStickWars! #phish #AC4FREE #sweepstakes #glowstickwars". Full contest details available here.

Blog Mystery Jam Monday Part 98

Posted 2 weeks ago by lumpblockclod - 33 comments , posted in the Audio category (766 listens)

Welcome to the 98th installment of Mystery Jam Monday at Phish.net. As usual, we will be playing for an MP3 download, courtesy of our friends at LivePhish.com / Nugs.Net. The rules haven't changed: you need to correctly identify the song and the date to win. Post your guess in the comments. One guess per person per day (with the second “day” starting after I post the hint). A hint will be posted on Tuesday (if necessary) and the answer will be posted on Wednesday. Good luck...

Wednesday Answer: Congrats to maddyb4me on his first MJ win, correctly guessing the 7/20/98 "Halley's." Few jams pack such a punch in barely 10 minutes. The Blog will return on Monday with its 99th Mystery Jam...

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Blog Video of the Week: Everyone Orchestra, 2006-10-04

Posted 3 weeks ago by tmwsiy - 1 comment , posted in the Video category



One of the extraordinary things about Phish.net is how comprehensive it is. Likely there is a slew of information under the hood that you may not have even discovered yet. Sure, everyone enjoys the meticulous setlist database and show notes and likely peruses song histories as well. Many people of course take advantage of venue info, our forums, jamming charts, tease charts, and 20+ jam charts. However, many are unaware at the scope of our Side Show Setlists. From Trey Anastasio Band, Mike Gordon Band, to Pork Tornado to Bad Hat to Jazz Mandolin Project, we strive to document every date, every song and every note played by any member of the band. Slowly but surely, this lofty goal is becoming a reality. Recently, the Everyone Orchestra appearances with Fishman have been completed.

Check out this 2006-10-04 show for a great sample of a typical Everyone Orchestra show which features a revolving lineup of amazing musicians who can really jam. This particular show featured Jon Fishman, Peter Apfelbaum, Jamie Janover, Julee Avallone, Jamie Masefield, Reed Mathis, and Matt Butler. This "Interactive Improvisational Experience" is conducted by Matt Butler using a combination of wild hand signals, cue cards, white boards, and audience participation. Recently succesful in a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new album, be sure to keep an eye out for that.

Blog Mystery Jam Monday Part 97

Posted 3 weeks ago by lumpblockclod - 53 comments , posted in the Audio category (1037 listens)

Welcome to the 97th installment of Mystery Jam Monday at Phish.net. As usual, we will be playing for an MP3 download, courtesy of our friends at LivePhish.com / Nugs.Net. The rules haven't changed: you need to correctly identify the song and the date to win. Post your guess in the comments. One guess per person per day (with the second “day” starting after I post the hint). A hint will be posted on Tuesday (if necessary) and the answer will be posted on Wednesday. Good luck...

Tuesday Hint: Halfway to victory!!! Looks like the users need a hint, so here's a big one: it's not a Phish original. DON'T YOU RUIN THIS FOR ME, RABELDY!!!!

Wednesday Answer: Congrats to pauly7917 on his fifth victory with a tough one: the overlooked 2/26/03 "Loving Cup." Nevertheless, the Blog will consider this a moral victory. So you'll just have to live with that, Pauly. See you all on Monday...

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News "First Tube" poster show in AC June 16th to benefit Mockingbird

Posted 4 weeks ago by jackl - 4 comments - Link: http://phi.sh/1n5xov

The poster show will feature the best Phish inspired art, including limited edition art made specifically for the show. Admission is FREE for all and runs from 11am-4pm. Update: Artists will include AJ Masthay, Mike DuBois, TRiPP, Ryan Kerrigan, John Warner, Erin Cadigan, Bruce Horan, Jiggs, Noah Phence, Dave Calarco (Mr. Miner), Branden Otto and Lauren Domsky, with more to be announced.

The poster show will held Saturday June 16th from 10am-3pm at Trump Plaza Hotel features the best Phish inspired art, including limited edition art made specifically for the show. Admission is FREE

‘First Tube’, a poster show featuring Phish artists from around the country will be held on Saturday June 16th from 11am-4pm at the Trump Plaza Hotel, Westminster Room, on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Developed and produced by a group of artists and fans known as the Mothership Art Collective, this poster show will be held in the middle of a weekend of Phish, who play nearby Bader Field June 15-17th.
 
 
Phish poster shows have been held over the years with great success, as unique posters made for the Phish shows that weekend and stop on the tour feature some of the best concert art being produced today. ‘First Tube’ is the first event for 2012 produced by the Mothership Art Collective, a group within the Phish community, comprised of artists and organizations who promote the art inspired by the band Phish. The eclectic artists featured at this event show the broad scope of Phish related art and capture the inspiration of the band in their art. The creative fan base that Phish has makes for amazing art inspired by the band, the locales and the music. The collective will work hard to bring a show to the Phish touring public each year.
 
In keeping with the great tradition and success of past poster shows, First Tube will offer free entry to all patrons, tubes available for purchase, charitable donations from the event made to the Mockingbird Foundation and a wide array of artists with posters to fit any budget. Artists will be announced the first week of May and special edition works, only available at the show, will be available for viewing shortly thereafter at www.mothershipartcollective.org
 

News HD Junta Downloads

Posted 1 month ago by Lemuria - 0 comments - Link: http://phi.sh/1mv08v

Phish has released high-quality digital download version of Junta. The 24bit/192kHz HD FLAC files can be acquired from HD Tracks ("the world’s leading digital music store for hi-resolution and cd quality downloads") with 5% of proceeds going to the Mockingbird Foundation, and Phish.net users can use discount code "phishd10" for 10% off through April 25th.

These tracks utilize the same mastering done for the limited-edition vinyl release scheduled for Saturday April 21st as part of Record Store Day. Each was a separate transfer from the master reels by the same mastering engineer who cut the lacquers. "It's as pure as current technology allows," we're told, "like spinning the stereo reels."

News New Mike Gordon CD: Steamroller Wheelies

Posted 1 month ago by pzerbo - 1 comment - Link: http://phi.sh/1mctyy

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from phish.comSteamroller Wheelies: A Restoration Convoy is a compilation of collaborations between Mike Gordon and a smattering of fellow musicians; all of whom wanted to contribute to Vermont flood recovery. It is available NOW as a download at LivePhish.com and for pre-order on CD at Phish Dry Goods.

The tracks were collected and compiled by Mike from various projects he's either developed or participated in over the years, beginning in 1999. All proceeds from Steamroller Wheelies will be directed towards recovery efforts, to help restore Vermont after the devastating effects of Hurricane Irene in 2011.

Participating musicians include Phish bandmates Page McConnell and Jon Fishman, Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Chris Thile, Little Feat, Danny Barnes, Russell Batiste, Fonzworth Bentley, Scott Murawski, Oteil Burbridge and others. A complete list of musicians and track info can be found here.

News World's Largest Cowbell Ensemble 4/14/12 in VT

Posted 1 month ago by pzerbo - 4 comments - Link: http://phi.sh/1mcb86

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Ben & Jerry's present The World's Largest Cowbell Ensemble! Led by Jon Fishman in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Phish Food! Saturday, April 14 @ 4pm (in front of the Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop) Church Street, Burlington, VT. This is a benefit for the WaterWheel Foundation's Vermont Flood Recovery Fund. Tickets include a cowbell, t-shirt, and entrance to the event. Buy tickets now!

Song History Song History: Kidney Bean

Posted 2 months ago by Tim Wade (TheEmu) - Link: http://phi.sh/s/1055

One Man’s Trash is filled with curious tracks, from sound experiments like “Jump Rope (Fast Version),” “Jump Rope (Slow Version),” and “Tree Spine,” to the enigmatic lyrics of “For Lew (My Bodyguard).” So perhaps there is no better way to summarize such an opus than with 5 words, repeated several times in an overdubbed, monotone chant: “Now we’re talking kidney bean.” Like an imagist poem, “Kidney Bean” leaves the meaning to the listener while acting as the album’s musical ellipsis.

News Phish to Return to Bonnaroo

Posted 3 months ago by jwelsh8 - 9 comments - Link: http://phi.sh/1jihln

Three years after playing the festival which was originally modeled after their own fests, Phish will be taking the stage at the 11th Annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. While the schedule has yet to be confirmed, Phish appears to share the headlining spots with Radiohead and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Tickets are on sale February 18th at Noon EST through http://bonnaroo.com.

News Fishman's X Dress Auctioned

Posted 3 months ago by Lemuria - 5 comments - Link: http://phi.sh/1jli1v

 

The Mimi Fishman Foundation has launched a new on-line charity auction that features many drumsticks and drumheads from Phish’s 2011 shows, each dated and signed by Phish drummer Jon Fishman.  The headliner of the auction is the “dress” Jon Fishman wore for (and only for) the Sept 4, 2011 show, covered with Xs rather than the Os of the doughnut mu-mu he usually wears. Proceeds from this auction will benefit the Delta Gamma Center for Children With Visual Impairments, specifically to support the newly created Mimi Fishman Adventure Camp which offers a safe camp-like environment for visually impaired children.  The on-line auction is currently live with the bidding coming to close on Thursday, March 1.

 

Song History Song History: When

Posted 4 months ago by Pete Mason (PhanArt) - Link: http://phi.sh/s/1149

The Trey/Tom composition “When” debuted with TAB on 7/11/01 in San Diego. A spooky song with Middle Eastern horns and an ominous guitar lick from Trey that sounds like Jason Voorhees approaching, the saxophone played in the first 4 minutes of “When” adds an eerie vibe to the beginning of the song, setting the stage for the interesting lyrics....

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