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Walkaways Benefit for Mockingbird, 5/17

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:13:14 GMT

Free 10-Week Reading Group - All Welcome

donotreply@phish.net (@askesis) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The Philosophy School of Phish is in session at Oregon State University. You're invited to join a free, public dialogue that runs alongside the for-credit class at OSU. Fans with any level of philosophical experience (including none) may participate. This facilitated reading group will run for ten weeks, from April 8 to June 10, and will cover topics such as community, the sublime, “IT,” aesthetics, and more.

Cathy's Clown Song History

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:26:46 GMT

In truly unpredictable fashion (or… were clownfish pants actually predictable, at this point for Mike’s wardrobe?), Phish opened the 7/2/2019 show at SPAC with their debut of The Everly Brothers’ vocal-harmony-laden hit single, “Cathy’s Clown.” Several reviews of this show indicate that this song came out of nowhere (and to be fair, they haven’t played the tune since), but as Trey noted, “We’re not gonna say if that has anything to do with the pants, but it might…” ...

Phish Announce Return to Moon Palace Cancún Jan 27-30, 2027

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:04:00 GMT

Volunteer in Vegas!

donotreply@phish.net (@Lemuria) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:18:40 GMT

The Waterwheel Foundation, Phish's own charitable entity, is gearing up for some special events during the three upcoming runs of Sphere shows in Las Vegas, NV. They're looking for on-site fans who are willing to help out with important local work for a few hours during the day on some of those Fridays - supporting, in particular, Three Square Food Bank from 1:30 to 3:30 on April 24th, and Opportunity Village from noon to 2 on May 1st.

Read about Waterwheel's volunteer work, which has included a growing number of in-person daytime events starting in 2023, and sign up now to be a community volunteer on this form.

Extended JAM Screening in LA 4/1

donotreply@phish.net (@Lemuria) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:34:42 GMT

A new cut of Jam: The Documentatary, subtitled The Extra Mile Cut, will be screened in Hollywood next Wednesday, April 1st, at 7 p.m. at at Fancy Film Post Studios. The screening is 100% free, but you must register in advance at this link.

This is even longer than the 20th anniversary edition currently available on Vimeo OTT as director/producer Alex Daltas and team prepare the film for its release on Amazon Prime.

Mull Song History

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:31:59 GMT

Semantic Satiation: the technical term for what happens when you say a word over and over until it starts to sound funny and lose its meaning. Go ahead, give it a try! Mull mull mull mull mull…...

Phish Night @ MSG, March 27th

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:20:59 GMT

New Phish Book: Concepts We'll Ponder

donotreply@phish.net (@Lemuria) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:20:24 GMT

Editors by Stephanie C. Jenkins, Natalie J. Dollar, and Dana Reason are proud to announce Concepts We’ll Ponder: Identity, Improvisation, and Community in the Phish Experience, a new volume featuring 16 original essays exploring Phish’s music and culture, with a foreword by Benjy Eisen.

Showcasing cutting-edge scholarship in Phish Studies, this book examines “phan” identity and community, musical structure and improvisation, legal issues, setlists and ratings, and much more.

Contributors include Christina L. Allaback, Jnan Blau, Jacob A. Cohen, John Boatner, Nicholas Dahl, Natalie Dollar, Daniel W. Dylan, Benjy Eisen, Joel Gershon, Denise Goldman, Stephanie C. Jenkins, Paul Jakus, Steven Reale, Dana Reason, Isaac Slone, Matthew Sottile, Julie Viscardi-Smalley, Alexa Tawzer, Elizabeth A. Yeager, and Jamie Lee Myer, whose artwork graces the cover.

Check it out and order online, and use discount code GLR AT8 (including the blank space!) to receive 35% off.

Phish Philosophy Class Returns

donotreply@phish.net (@Lemuria) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:20:24 GMT

Dr. Stephanie Jenkins will, for the 12th consecutive year, offer “Philosophy School of Phish,” a special section of the PHL 360: Philosophy and the Arts course at Oregon State University. The class merges the experience of Phish’s live performances with the study of theories about art, aesthetic judgment, community, and more. It is designed as a philosophy of music class, and will incorporate live Phish performances as case studies.

Along with readings from philosophers such as Kant, Tolstoy, and Nietzsche, students will be required to attend concerts during the band’s 2026 Sphere run,either in person or via webcast, and analyze their experience in written assignments. Class begins on March 30th and runs for ten weeks. It is a distance education course offered online through Oregon State University Ecampus, and enrollment is not limited to Oregon State students. Phish fans from all over the globe can participate in the course.

Additional information, including instructions for registration, are available on the course’s public website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, & Bluesky). The class is currently full; however, if you are a Phish fan and would like to take this course, email Dr. Jenkins (stephanie.jenkins@oregonstate.edu) and reference this post. For information about OSU Ecampus, please visit http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/.

Trey Acoustic Tour Announced

donotreply@phish.net (@Lemuria) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:20:24 GMT

The Inner Reaches of Outer Song History

donotreply@phish.net (@FinallyMeetAtLast) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:43:17 GMT

If a million fans wrote down the first one hundred Phish songs that occurred to them, I’m unconvinced that a single one would have reached inside and pulled out “The Inner Reaches of Outer.” Lists littered with “Harry Hoods,” “Possums” and “Mike’s Songs” would offer nary a hint of this singularly played tune from the Halloween 2021 performance of Sci-Fi Soldier....

Phish Studies Association Officially Incorporated

donotreply@phish.net (@Lemuria) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:24:28 GMT

Following the highly successful Phish Studies Conferences in 2019 and 2024, and establishment of a new area at the Mid-Atlantic Popular/American Culture Association conference in 2025, the Phish Studies Association (PSA) is thrilled to announce that it has officially incorporated as a 501©(3) non-profit academic organization and is currently accepting memberships. The association’s ongoing webinar series, Phish Studies 101, continues Wednesday, March 25th at 8:00 pm EST via Zoom.

“This organization is the result of years of work and we are so excited that it has come to fruition. This formal incorporation allows us to expand our mission,” says PSA President Christina Allaback. “We are excited to continue creating a space for academics and fans to explore these ideas."

Mimi Fishman Foundation Poster Auction

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:20:22 GMT

Phish Purim Party

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:20:20 GMT

Victim Song History

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:34:38 GMT

Overcoming adversity in pursuit of personal achievement brings with it triumphs and struggles. Perhaps you’ve shared yourself with others through your art but it’s not enough for some admirers who want a deeper connection. The fading anonymity that comes with fame or notoriety can leave some individuals finding it difficult to blend into the crowd when they’re seeking a reprieve from the spotlight. ...

Casual Enlightenment Song History

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:26:16 GMT

Two byproducts of the pandemic lockdowns were ample time for introspective meditation and musical creativity. “Casual Enlightenment” was born out of COVID-era writing sessions, giving Mike a creative outlet to explore his inner musings while on a touring hiatus. Taking lyrical inspiration from the legendary Leonard Cohen, and musical inspiration from The Wild Tchoupitoulas’ “Meet De Boys on the Battlefront,” this song from Gordon’s Flying Games album provides an inner monologue on the fleeting encounters with those who elicit carefree feelings from days gone by....

Phish Releases Centrum Show

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:20:22 GMT

Phish Percussion, 40 years ago

donotreply@phish.net (@Lemuria) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:06:07 GMT

40 years ago tonight, Phish played one set (setlist still unknown) and then every member of the band played percusison, backing Zenzile Khoisan, whom we recently interviewed for Phish.net. Watch that set here, with Phish starting around 6:19, following an introduction by a young Bernie Saunders and also includes readings by Allen Ginsburg and others:

PHISH SUMMER TOUR 2026 ANNOUNCED

donotreply@phish.net (@phishnet) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT