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Jam Chart for Shows in May (217 entries)

Date	Song	City	Timing	Notes
1985-05-03	Mike's	Burlington, VT	7:20	First known recorded version. No Page yet, although he sat in later in this show. Jeff was still in the band. Tempo is slower than later versions. The jam features solid, fairly intense soloing by Trey. Following the descending closing chords, there is a brief, lyrical outro.
1985-05-03	Whipping Post	Burlington, VT	18:19	Page is a guest at this point, but he makes a strong contribution to the uncharacteristically (for the ABB or Phish) settled first jam from, 5:30 - 11:45. This is a much different, more chill version than the typically fiery variety. Unfinished with a -> to a strong early "McGrupp."
1985-05-03	McGrupp	Burlington, VT	12:03	-> in from "Whipping Post." Again, the lyrics are narrated. Page sat in as a guest for this show, and he begins make his presence felt, adding color to the excellent, guitar-driven jam, which has moments that sound similar to "Drowned". Eventually getting back to "McGrupp," this version slowly winds down with a > to "Makisupa."
1985-05-03	Antelope	Burlington, VT	6:08	First recorded performance. -> in from "Makisupa." Jam section only of "Antelope" is played at a slower tempo, but otherwise has crescendo building characteristics similar to modern versions. -> to the debut of the Grateful Dead's "The Other One."
1986-05-17	Halley's	Plainfield, VT	0:00	Debut, with Richard "Nancy" Wright on vocals. (Does not circulate.)
1987-05-11	Makisupa	Burlington, VT	9:01	Slow, slow tempo. What sounds like a harmonica is played in the early part of the jam, maybe by Page? The jam then gets spacey with echo effects employed; it's kind of a dumb jam but enjoyable nevertheless, and in that sense, captures the spirit of "Makisupa" beautifully.
1987-05-11	Divided	Burlington, VT	4:26	First known performance. All performances until 9/24/88 were short, about 4 1/2 minutes long, and contained most, but not all of the composed portions of the complete version.
1987-05-20	Antelope	South Burlington, VT	11:02	Good dissonance and great shredding by Trey in a spirited early version.
1988-05-15	Curtain With	Hinesburg, VT	13:10	Although The Curtain seems to hit a few minor bumps, these are offset by a strong, lift-off type jam in With. Beginning with a light, weightless sense, the jam becomes more grounded and intense as it develops, with Trey's spiralling soloing reaching an intial peak. "Fly Famous Mockingbird" debuted in February, 1988, and if you listen closely from about 12:40 - 13:30, you'll notice striking similarities between these instrumental sections.
1988-05-24	Curtain With	Burlington, VT	13:53	A well-executed Curtain - not spotless, but few, if any, are. This With jam is evocative and captures a sense of weigtlessness, soaring above the musical clouds. Many of these early With jams move beyond this uplifting section, exploring more dissonant, rocking terrain. Not so here, as the band seems content to let this one gracefully recede, following a soaring peak.
1988-05-24	JJLC	Burlington, VT	14:27	Preceding the famed Slip Stitch and Pass version by 9 years, and longer by more than 2 minutes, this jammed out version includes Page rocking first the piano, then the B-3, and a great Trey solo leading to an extended band-wide blues rocker. Part of a 3 song set! ("JJLC", "Fluffhead" > "Whipping Post").
1988-05-24	Whipping Post	Burlington, VT	26:05	The straightforward first jam section is very extended, to 17:00, and includes great modulation of intensity and lots of Trey shredding. The second jam features Page on the B-3, followed by solid, rocking, but much more in-the-box jamming than some of these versions.
1988-05-24	Ya Mar	Burlington, VT	4:24	Awesome version which transitions to a reggae party with Jah Roy.
1988-05-24	Jam	Burlington, VT	14:23	With Jah Roy n vocals. An excellent reggae medley is led by Jah.
1988-05-24	Antelope	Burlington, VT	14:56	The first truly "Type II" version (beginning about 10:00) has a settled section with some "DEG"-like jamming. This version also has sections of intense, chaotic dissonance and great Machine Gun Trey action.
1989-05-06	Slave	Hanover, NH	7:21	A unique rendering in which Trey adopts a very space-oriented style and tone. This outer space "Slave" has more similarity to the 5/13/89 "Whipping Post" than most conventional "Slave" versions. The jam eventually fades into the Ether rather than peaking.
1989-05-13	Whipping Post	Syracuse, NY	12:34	The second jam, which begins around 6:30, is very improvisational. Following some mellow Trey and Page-led grooving, the jam builds energy, launches into deep outer space (seriously), then returns to "Whipping Post" with strong Mike and shredding Trey.
1989-05-26	YEM	Rutland, VT	20:08	No bass & drums ("B&D") section. TREY IS ON FIRE!!!
1989-05-26	Bowie	Rutland, VT	18:04	Very long intro with hilarious banter from Trey, this is the infamous LAZY LESTER BOWIE, with incredible playing by all. Hear it for yourself!
1989-05-26	Gin	Rutland, VT	4:48	Debut. No real jam at all. Instead, the "Bathtub Gin" vocal refrain is extended slightly, and then the song abruptly ends.
1989-05-28	Slave	Hebron, NY	7:01	Although this version begins with spacey elements similar to 5/6/89, it also peaks in a more customary and shredding manner, reestablishing a more conventional approach to the jam.
1989-05-28	Esther	Hebron, NY	10:05	> from "Slave to the Traffic Light," this too is slow, patient, and well-played. Trey is particularly on point, deploying a series of "jazzy" chords before offering up a great solo.
1989-05-28	YEM	Hebron, NY	15:27	Very good early version with hilarious "POOP" VJ!
1989-05-28	Jam	Hebron, NY	3:59	A somewhat dark, low-key jam opens Set III at Ian McLean's Party, builds intensity, and -> to a brief "La Grange" jam.
1989-05-28	JJLC	Hebron, NY	9:46	Machine Gun Trey in combat action in the latter half of this jam.
1990-05-04	YEM	Keene, NH	17:17	"Flashlight" teases." "You Gotta Be A Doctor" VJ.
1990-05-06	Hood	New Haven, CT	12:23	Solid version all around, with good interplay, great Fish, and Machine Gun Trey makes a strong showing.
1990-05-06	Bowie	New Haven, CT	14:48	Ass-kicking version that gets out there nicely and is loaded with tension and dissonance. Some sick Trey playing leading to and during the trill.
1990-05-10	Hood	Northampton, MA	11:56	Big Red lulls us with some beautiful soloing, before training the machine gun at the audience and firing at will.
1990-05-11	Possum	Providence, RI	9:10	"Johnny B. Goode" teases plus a somewhat dissonant and incendiary conclusion to the jam. This is a serious ripper.
1990-05-13	Reba	Burlington, VT	12:13	Very improvisational jamming distinguishes this early thriller. The excellent recording showcases the band sounding fantastic throughout the composed section. Great Mike underpins this version, which finds Trey leading the others through the jam, modifying his tone, and deftly modulating intensity to create some of his most interesting and varied lines to date.
1990-05-13	Possum	Burlington, VT	9:29	"Norwegian Wood" teases in the intro and jam. Good quality jam with some interesting and unscripted variation by Trey.
1990-05-19	Reba	Concord, NH	12:35	Seemingly inspired of a single vision, Trey's tone and soulful sustain evokes the mournful pathos of the band's signature 9/14/00 version (Live Phish 3), created more than a decade later. Incredible.
1990-05-23	Tweezer	Richmond, VA	11:17	Amusing opening (lyrical) section.
1991-05-02	Possum	Poughkeepsie, NY	9:56	Cool intro with "Wipeout" teases. Jazz-like jam early with pulsing rhythm. Great Machine Gun Trey action follows.
1991-05-03	Tweezer	Somerville, MA	10:00	"Sweet Emotion" quote/jam.
1991-05-03	Runaway Jim	Somerville, MA	6:49	Another example of what makes the band so special. Tight, full-band play, featuring truly dynamic percussion "within" wonderful phrasing and a wild, vivid, yet wholly controlled array of notes from Trey. Cools > "Tela".
1991-05-03	YEM	Somerville, MA	17:55	Great VJ!
1991-05-12	Magilla	Burlington, VT	5:20	Dave Grippo on saxophone. Horns and jazz go hand in hand, and so horns with "Magilla" are a logical and terrific way to add colorful texture to the soundscape. Here, Grippo provides a new twist on this "standard," inspiring strong playing by all.
1991-05-12	Mike's	Burlington, VT	6:17	With the Dude of Life on vocals and Dave Grippo on saxophone. The Dude adds several verses and is hysterical. Grippo is excellent, making the jam far more interesting than most versions from late '88 - late '91. Even the little 2nd jam is great. Check it out!
1991-05-17	CDT	Providence, RI	9:56	A brief blackout occurs during this version. Fishman continues playing, and is joined by Carl Gerhard on trumpet. Power comes back and a jazzy jam ensues.
1991-05-17	Magilla	Providence, RI	5:11	Carl Gerhard on trumpet. The sound of a trumpet is qualitatively different than saxophone, but both sound terrific with "Magilla." Fun "Flintstones Theme" teasing by Gerhard is icing on the cake, and Fish has some great action too.
1992-05-01	It's Ice	Milwaukee, WI	10:21	Begins with Fish playing the "Bowie" hi-hat intro, and Trey in the wrong key, but the Page-led jam is strong.
1992-05-02	YEM	Chicago, IL	19:12	Incredible VJ!
1992-05-06	Brother	Detroit, MI	4:49	It's shorter, but it's pretty damned sick!
1992-05-06	YEM	Detroit, MI	17:17	Long B&D segment! -> to "Shaggy Dog" during the vocal jam.
1992-05-06	Shaggy Dog	Detroit, MI	1:25	-> in from "YEM." Hysterical vocal version of "Shaggy Dog" is performed during the "YEM" vocal jam and includes great dog howling sounds.
1992-05-07	Weekapaug	Cleveland, OH	8:17	Cool and atypical jam that includes a stop, some key changing, rhythmic change-ups, a quiet calm, and an explosive and raging return to the typical ending.
1992-05-08	Reba	North Tonawanda, NY	12:52	A fantastic example of improvisation and exploration. Launching into the jam section, Trey fully modifies his tone (think "Esther"). Page colors the passage with creative fills, which results in a hushed, sonic soundscape. A strong build develops into concentrated "DEG"-like playing, before Fish toms this powerful version to a close.
1992-05-08	YEM	North Tonawanda, NY	20:08	Hysterical VJ!
1992-05-09	SOAMelt	Syracuse, NY	8:57	Creative version with an unusual (for this early period) shift to major mode in the jam, followed by dissonant playing and some incredible trilling by Trey near the conclusion.
1992-05-09	Tweezer	Syracuse, NY	14:23	Trey hits on a cool theme in the jam that is repeated a bunch with Mike. Excellent pre-94 version. "DEG" teasing from Trey, Mike and Page.
1992-05-10	YEM	Amherst, MA	16:49	Strong jam segment.
1992-05-12	Possum	Canton, NY	11:38	Cool, funky breakdown jam in the intro. Then Trey plays around with several "Dixie" teases early in the jam. Fiery ending.
1992-05-12	It's Ice	Canton, NY	10:21	Very strange jam with each band member seemingly trying not to blend until its final few measures.
1992-05-12	YEM	Canton, NY	21:23	Loose opening, but Trey channels Carlos Santana in the jam!
1992-05-14	Fluffhead	Port Chester, NY	14:34	If there is any single section that has tripped up the band over the years, it is The Chase, and this version provides a nearly flawless example, proof that it can be done. Meanwhile, you may notice a bit of a wobble at the end of Who Do? We Do! This song is merciless on the performers. Some awesome and swinging Page and Mike are on display in Clod, and a top notch Arrival features some really sick trilling by Mr. Trey Anastasio. Great performance.
1992-05-14	Mike's	Port Chester, NY	7:48	Mike and Fish kick it off nicely, then Trey provides some great variation in his playing, including some rapid-fire trilling. The short 2nd jam gets intense and electrifying, with more solid machine gun action from Trey.
1992-05-14	Weekapaug	Port Chester, NY	4:57	Very cool jam, with a "Jimmy Crack Corn" tease/jam, then a -> to "Wait", which is excellent and includes a "Call To The Post" tease, followed by a -> back to "Weekapaug" to wrap up an improvisational and excellent version.
1992-05-14	Wait	Port Chester, NY	1:45	-> in from an excellent "Weekapaug." Great version of "Wait" with a "Call To The Post" tease and -> back to "Weekapaug."
1992-05-14	Weekapaug	Port Chester, NY	3:39	-> in from an excellent "Wait" sandwich to wrap up a great and entertaining "Weekapaug."
1992-05-14	McGrupp	Port Chester, NY	9:22	Trey and Mike offer great backing to Page, especially Mike as the jam section progresses, and Fish keeps the engine clicking along nicely throughout.
1992-05-16	Runaway Jim	Boston, MA	8:42	Running 8:42, this "Jim" is one of the longest versions to date, and the band capitalizes upon every possible moment. Anchored by typically strong percussion, Trey swings through two separate, yet equally strong runs, his inspired play complimented by great bass and on-point Page.
1992-05-17	Possum	Schenectady, NY	13:48	Fantastic medley of signals and teases/little jams including "Rocky Mountain Way," "L.A. Woman," "China Grove," "It's Ice," and "Divided Sky." The jam is typically strong '92 fare and features incredible shredding by Trey.
1992-05-17	Brother	Schenectady, NY	6:12	Everything about this version stands out - it has an exotic sound to it, Trey shreds unbelievably, there is extensive dissonance, a brief rolling calm, more dissonance, more Machine Gun Trey action, capped off by a wailing, brain splitting cacophony before the end.
1992-05-17	Hood	Schenectady, NY	13:03	The jam has an unusual dark, minor mode section from 7:15 - 8:45, making it the first truly exploratory "Hood." From here, the jam builds to a strong, shred-filled peak.
1992-05-18	Antelope	Burlington, VT	11:51	Fish rules in this pounding, percussive, and intense version with rhythmic gyrations and a "Tweeprise"-like peak.
1992-05-18	Llama	Burlington, VT	5:08	Great Page section with awesome tension. Trey's playing is so lightning fast here, they should have nicknamed him "Flash." A standout even on this chart. Must-hear.
1992-05-18	Mike's	Burlington, VT	8:43	Awesome early version which breaks into a cool, staccato-infused groove. The intensity builds to a fever pitch, with great comping B-3 action and strong rocking play. The little 2nd jam, with solid stop/start playing, is icing on the cake.
1992-05-18	Weekapaug	Burlington, VT	7:38	The jam is creative and very different, including solid use of tension and dissonance to help make the peak all the sweeter.
1993-05-01	Runaway Jim	Upper Darby, PA	7:40	Awesome opener. Typically great guitar builds seamlessly to a incredibly thick and textured groove (5:00) which the band, circa late 90s, rides like a wave. Trey breaks to solo atop steady percussion before working the version to a smart conclusion.
1993-05-01	Bowie	Upper Darby, PA	12:14	> in from "Glide." Very different from many of the preceding '93 versions. Jam begins with some melodic, almost upbeat playing by Trey. Returns to typical '93 "Bowie" by 8:00 with great tension.
1993-05-01	Mike's	Upper Darby, PA	10:01	A high energy, solid 1st jam is followed by a nice, melodic groove, with great Page on the B-3. After rebuilding some energy, the jam briefly settles before roaring back to close.
1993-05-01	Weekapaug	Upper Darby, PA	11:11	After starting in a rocking manner the jam detours into a segment of off-kilter exploration before returning home.
1993-05-02	YEM	Upper Darby, PA	24:13	Remarkably groovy jam segment.
1993-05-02	Antelope	Upper Darby, PA	12:39	Barn burner version with intense, rhythmic and dissonant jamming midway and a screaming peak.
1993-05-03	Esther	New Brunswick, NJ	9:06	Very pretty and delicate soloing. Impressive Page and a strong conclusion. Proof positive that "Esther" is not necessarily best reflected in the studio.
1993-05-03	Tweezer	New Brunswick, NJ	10:18	"Earth Move" tease. Sandwiches "Manteca"!
1993-05-03	Manteca	New Brunswick, NJ	2:04	-> in from "Tweezer." "Manteca" is sandwiched in the "Tweezer" jam.
1993-05-03	Tweezer	New Brunswick, NJ	4:40	-> in from "Manteca" to complete this "Tweezer."
1993-05-05	Stash	Albany, NY	11:57	Breaks into a punchy, rhythmic groove, returns home, heads out again for more improvisational play, then builds into a powerful ending.
1993-05-05	My Friend	Albany, NY	6:30	Great -> in from "Runaway Jim." Following the final refrain, the outro -> to "Manteca," then -> back to "MFMF."
1993-05-05	Manteca	Albany, NY	0:55	-> in from "My Friend, My Friend." "Manteca" is sandwiched in the outro. -> back to "MFMF."
1993-05-05	My Friend	Albany, NY	0:43	-> in from "Manteca" to complete this solid version.
1993-05-05	YEM	Albany, NY	11:14	"YEM" -> to "Jam" with Aquarium Rescue Unit and RAGES!! (No B&D or VJ).
1993-05-05	Jam	Albany, NY	20:38	-> in from "YEM." Aquarium Rescue Unit joins in for the jam segment and it RAGES!!
1993-05-06	Possum	Albany, NY	11:11	Good improvisation and some cool licks from Trey early, then the Machine Gun lets it rip with great trilling near the end.
1993-05-06	Tweezer	Albany, NY	19:44	Very melodic jamming. "Sweet Emotion" and "Crimes of the Mind" jams as well.
1993-05-06	Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da	Albany, NY	4:51	-> in from the gnarly second jam in "Mike's Song," when a surprising "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Jam" emerges. After toying with the Beatles classic, Dick Solberg (violin) joins the band and ignites a spirited and high energy several minutes of play, which neatly -> to "Rocky Top."
1993-05-07	Antelope	Bangor, ME	10:29	Unbelievable staccato picking by Trey throughout the jam is matched by deft playing Page and Fish. A serious ripper.
1993-05-07	YEM	Bangor, ME	22:05	"Mission: Impossible" teases and a "Yield Not to Temptation" jam. Vocal jam based on the "Bonanza" theme.
1993-05-08	Stash	Durham, NH	12:32	"Stash" -> "Kung" -> "Stash." Intense, high voltage jam in "Stash." Great segues.
1993-05-08	Kung	Durham, NH	1:59	-> in from "Stash." The second "Stash" -> "Kung" -> "Stash" appearance is also a strong version.
1993-05-08	Stash	Durham, NH	1:01	-> in from "Kung" to conclude this excellent version.
1993-05-08	Reba	Durham, NH	13:08	More subdued, "underwater" jamming, with the band winding the sound way down. Only Trey never ceases playing, and the effect is instant and sustained beauty. Page provides great fills as, trilling and shredding, Trey drives the band through a soaring peak.
1993-05-08	Bowie	Durham, NH	0:37	"Bowie" -> "Jessica" Jam -> "Bowie" -> "Have Mercy" -> "Bowie." Awesome medley, but the "Bowie" sections are also outstanding. The pre-"Have Mercy" jam section is excellent but very different than any preceding version. Post "Mercy": the usual high wire shredfest.
1993-05-08	Jessica	Durham, NH	2:27	-> in from "DB." Awesome little melodic section in the "DB" intro pays homage to one of Trey's big guitar playing influences.
1993-05-08	Bowie	Durham, NH	10:18	-> in from "Jessica." The "Bowie" intro concludes and launches this epic "Bowie" into action.
1993-05-08	Have Mercy	Durham, NH	2:00	-> in from "DB." Great segue to "Have Mercy" in the midst of a stellar "Bowie" jam. -> back to "DB."
1993-05-08	Bowie	Durham, NH	4:12	-> in from "Have Mercy." Returns to "Bowie" to wrap up this classic and top shelf version of "Bowie."
1993-05-08	It's Ice	Durham, NH	9:26	"Discipline" and "Manteca" teases in an extended jam unusual for Spring '93 tour.
1993-05-08	Coil	Durham, NH	10:13	Towards the end of Page's solo, Trey, and then Mike and Fish jump back in and kick off (by ->) an awesome, rocking and bluesy "Jam."
1993-05-08	Jam	Durham, NH	6:20	MUST-HEAR, fantastic rocking and bluesy jam that -> in from "The Squirming Coil." As the jam progresses, it starts to sound a bit like "Crossroads," which appears later in the show following "Mike's." -> to "Big Ball Jam."
1993-05-08	Mike's	Durham, NH	6:23	Following a strong but typical 1st jam, the 2nd jam gets really rocking and blues-infused, then neatly -> to a great version of Robert Johnson's "Crossroads," before -> back to "Mike's" to wrap up.
1993-05-08	Crossroads	Durham, NH	4:58	-> in from "Mike's Song." The Phish debut of this Robert Johnson blues classic is sandwiched in the middle of a strong version of "Mike's."
1993-05-08	Mike's	Durham, NH	1:13	-> in from the debut of "Crossroads" to complete a strong, sandwich version of "Mike's."
1993-05-08	Amazing Grace	Durham, NH	3:50	"Amazing Grace" goes electric! Only instead of creating a Judas, Phish induces a 'Come to Jesus' moment, which, incredibly, seems to take a detour through "Weekapaug." An absolutely stunning tour closer which packs the emotional punch of NYE's "Auld Lang Syne." A-freaking-men.
1994-05-02	SOAMelt	Birmingham, AL	9:12	"MLB"-like jamming by Trey early, followed by an intense, improvisational, high tempo and super-charged jam.
1994-05-02	Runaway Jim	Birmingham, AL	7:51	Great, growly tone from Trey, the jam building and bettering as Fish propels the intensity. Trey's play becomes truly dynamic, with great rhythmic melodic variation offset by huge, sweeping sustain. And Fish just crushes his cymbals.
1994-05-02	Jam	Birmingham, AL	11:30	Oteil Burbridge on bass and Stacy Starkweather on stand-up bass. Experimental jam with instrument switching -> in from "Mike's Song," and includes Trey on drums, Fish on keyboard, and some scat vocals from Oteil.
1994-05-03	Stash	Antioch, TN	9:52	Enchanting little version that shifts back and forth from minor to major mode several times, then explores.
1994-05-03	Slave	Antioch, TN	9:46	Excellent quiet '94-style space early in the jam, with a very gradual uptick in the intensity. Sick trilling by Trey.
1994-05-04	It's Ice	New Orleans, LA	9:44	A crazy-ass jam, typical for spring '94, and includes a "Right Off" tease (Miles Davis). > to "Sparkle."
1994-05-04	Antelope	New Orleans, LA	10:03	This is a very sick and demented version, with someone (Fish?) screaming in the background at various points. Trey dedicates the jam to a good friend's baby, just then being born, and suggests naming him/her Marco Esquandolas.
1994-05-04	YEM	New Orleans, LA	10:04	With Cosmic Country Horns, but a weak jam (and no B&D or VJ).
1994-05-06	My Friend	Houston, TX	6:59	Odd (but appropriate for "My Friend") sort of outro with chanting/singing by Fish and others.
1994-05-06	Stash	Houston, TX	12:23	An excellent exploratory version. It's too bad that the recently discovered recording for this show is not of the same quality as this fine "Stash."
1994-05-06	Maze	Houston, TX	11:01	Page's solo is very unusual, at times sounding like an organ in a cathedral. Trey unleashes the predictably strong fire and brimstone stuff. Great Fish, too.
1994-05-06	Bowie	Houston, TX	13:54	Somewhat weird, but definitely exploratory version. "Tweeprise"-like jam for a bit and other forays.
1994-05-07	SOAMelt	Dallas, TX	13:34	Good solid "SOAM" with intense playing, plenty of dissonance, and an unusual ending sequence.
1994-05-07	Tweezer	Dallas, TX	22:32	Tweezerfest! An excellent, improvisational "Tweezer" jam precedes a number of other great, jammed-out tunes, with frequent musical references to the underlying and all-encompassing "Tweezer" theme. -> "Mind Left Body Jam."
1994-05-07	Mind Left Body Jam	Dallas, TX	3:28	-> in from the opening "Tweezer." Spirited and intense playing downshifts to some quieter transitional action, which neatly -> "Sparks."
1994-05-07	Sparks	Dallas, TX	2:42	-> in from "Tweezer." The third stop in the historic Tweezerfest medley, this high energy version sounds as though it will segue to "Walk Away," but instead pulls a fast one and -> to "Makisupa."
1994-05-07	Digital Delay Loop Jam	Dallas, TX	6:02	-> in from "Makisupa." "Tweezer"-like jamming emerges from the basic "DDL Jam." The Tweezerfest continues...
1994-05-07	Sweet Emotion	Dallas, TX	1:27	-> in from a "DDL Jam" that sounds an awful lot like "Tweezer" at times. This brief, less-than-pristine salute to the Aerosmith classic also has moments that sound a lot like "Tweezer." No wonder it's called the Tweezerfest. A neat -> to "Walk Away" ensues.
1994-05-07	Walk Away	Dallas, TX	11:29	-> in from "Sweet Emotion Jam." "Walk Away" arguably returns to "Tweezer" after about 4 minutes. Either way, it's great, improvisational playing that ultimately -> "Cannonball."
1994-05-07	Cannonball	Dallas, TX	2:06	A smooth and swinging "Cannonball" jam, replete with the Breeder's anthemic riff and serviceable lyrics. Spirited jamming winds down into wonderful Page, who leads a perfect -> to "Purple Rain.
1994-05-07	HYHU	Dallas, TX	5:21	Following "Purple Rain," This version is highly improvisational, and may sound more like "Tweezer" than "HYHU" to you. Ain't called the Tweezerfest for no reason!
1994-05-07	Tweeprise	Dallas, TX	3:29	-> in from "HYHU Jam." Closing out the startling, unprecedented and historic 1 hour and 7 minute long Tweezerfest exploration, the band ends this magnum opus with a big exclamation point, injecting spirit and extra mustard into the always energizing "Tweezer Reprise."
1994-05-08	Stash	Bee Cave, TX	11:21	A strong, mostly straightforward jam is followed by a rocking and upbeat groove and a blistering return to "Stash."
1994-05-08	Antelope	Bee Cave, TX	15:47	Imagine a crazed and panic-stricken Antelope crashing through forests and fields in a desperate attempt to escape some ill-tempered multibeast. Eventually, it succeeds, living to "Run" another day. That about sums up this one.
1994-05-08	YEM	Bee Cave, TX	20:40	"Theme from Shaft" quote by Trey. No B&D. Nice segue into "Halley's."
1994-05-10	It's Ice	Santa Fe, NM	8:55	"Landlady"-like jamming in this wild, high energy jam.
1994-05-10	SOAMelt	Santa Fe, NM	12:17	The jam makes an exploratory departure around 7:00, then works back to "SOAM" in a chaotic but improvisational manner.
1994-05-10	Reba	Santa Fe, NM	13:41	Extremely quiet and contemplative play from the composed section spills into the jam, which is dialed down to an all but erasure of sound. Trey employs a series of great, jazzy chords, before inspired soloing drives the version up and through a typically great build. With Page sounding great upon his piano, Trey alights upon a cool theme, before soaring sustain and a shredding peak crests and winds down via some great full-band play to the "note."
1994-05-10	Bowie	Santa Fe, NM	10:47	Intense, fairly chaotic version.
1994-05-12	Maze	Tucson, AZ	10:53	> in from "Fee." Ghostly and diabolical. All kinds of wailing screams from Trey's guitar push this one over the top.
1994-05-12	Gin	Tucson, AZ	9:53	Very exploratory right off the bat with a good, rocking and percussive jam. Returns to "Gin" in the end, but in a seriously rocking manner with a -> to "Lizards."
1994-05-12	Fluffhead	Tucson, AZ	13:56	There's something special about the band from Vermont playing in the desert, and this "Fluffhead" is no exception. An extremely tight, well-executed version, this one is also a straight out rocker, without any sense of the late '90s more mellow approach to this song. Trey fires off a cool "Bring It On Home" tease and provides edgy contrast to Page in Clod, while Arrival is compact, but thanks to Fish et. al., IT will kick your ass.
1994-05-12	Possum	Tucson, AZ	11:43	Intense, powerful version with a "Bring It On Home" tease (Willie Dixon song popularized by Led Zeppelin) in the intro. The jam incldes a "Give Me Back My Wig" tease (Hound Dog Taylor) from 5:23 - 5:46.
1994-05-13	It's Ice	Tempe, AZ	10:11	Ferocious jam with some pretty crazy improvisation by the band. All over the place!
1994-05-13	Stash	Tempe, AZ	11:35	High power, intense and pounding jam that is mostly straightforward at first. But then, just when it seems to be finishing, the jam swerves abruptly, becoming a sick, growling and angry monster.
1994-05-13	Slave	Tempe, AZ	9:22	Typical full power '94-style "Slave." Great quieter teaming by Mike and Trey early in the jam. At 5:43 Fish kicks into gear and it's throttle-up time.
1994-05-13	SOAMelt	Tempe, AZ	10:42	Riveting, intense, pounding, a downright ripping version. Mostly "Type I" but so what - this one will kick your ass!
1994-05-13	McGrupp	Tempe, AZ	8:29	Excellent and active full band engagement during Page's section, especially some great interplay with Mike, and Fish on the wood blocks. The already energized nature of the jam builds to an intense conclusion before returning to the closing section.
1994-05-13	YEM	Tempe, AZ	19:30	Strong jam, "Mind Left Body" tease.
1994-05-14	Reba	San Diego, CA	14:14	Trey modifies his tone and creates a cool, jazzy vibe. Great Page (electric) and Mike (eclectic) accent soloing which informs a lilting, airy passage. Fish creates a great beat. And the band, as one, works the version to dizzying and dazzling heights.
1994-05-16	Stash	Los Angeles, CA	10:52	A couple of exploratory movements. The second has some beautiful space similar to several Fall '94 "Tweezers."
1994-05-16	Antelope	Los Angeles, CA	5:54	"Antelope" ("Type II") -> "BBFCFM ("Type II") -> "Antelope" ("Type II"). A truly amazing jam which like 8/14/93 combines incredible improvisation with inspired melodic and musical magnificence. Released on Live Bait Vol. 8.
1994-05-16	BBFCFM	Los Angeles, CA	1:41	-> in from "RLAA." Crazy "Type II" version buried inside an awesome and improvisational "Type II" "Antelope." -> back to "RLAA."
1994-05-16	Antelope	Los Angeles, CA	13:12	-> in from "BBFCFM." This section of "Antelope" is extremely improvisational but also includes some melodic and uplifting jamming, while never forgetting its "Antelope" roots.
1994-05-17	Runaway Jim	Santa Barbara, CA	8:17	More great tone with Trey quickly breaking to solo, alternating between rapid-fire play and measured blasts of sustain. Fish picks up the pattern, with the musicians swapping ideas. Trey then really, really, leans into his pedal to shape his sound, with the band breaking to peak before the song's closing refrain. Cool version, and a sign of things to come.
1994-05-19	My Friend	Eugene, OR	7:30	Nice electrified outro jam.
1994-05-19	Stash	Eugene, OR	11:30	High power jam that at moments borders on heavy metal rocking. A very intense version with a screaming end.
1994-05-20	It's Ice	Olympia, WA	9:55	Page and Fish lead the band in a couple of different grooves. An atypically funky jam in parts.
1994-05-20	Gin	Olympia, WA	10:54	Some good thrashing around early, then the jam breaks into a classic "Type I" jam with spirited play and a cool ending.
1994-05-20	Antelope	Olympia, WA	12:06	Weird, experimental jamming with lots of angry dissonance, tempo changes, and a crazy build to the peak. Then at the very end, there is a cool Trey solo with subtle backup from the others.
1994-05-20	YEM	Olympia, WA	20:55	Twisted, odd version. "Ob La Di"...
1994-05-23	Antelope	Portland, OR	13:55	Thrilling, intense, improvisational, and rocking power jam, followed by an extended "Rocco" section with whispering Trey: "Been you to have any cantaloupe?"
1994-05-23	YEM	Portland, OR	21:47	VJ includes "Psycho Killer" quotes.
1994-05-26	SOAMelt	San Francisco, CA	11:28	Lots of screaming at various points is a good indicator that this somewhat wacky, blistering version packs some heat.
1994-05-26	Fluffhead	San Francisco, CA	14:26	Although no perfect live performance may exist in this Universe, this superlative version is one of a very small handful that comes close. All the treacherous sections - The Chase, Who Do? We Do!, Bundle of Joy - these sections are nearly flawless. Like most '94 versions, this one is intense and hard rocking, yet performed with remarkable precision. Page's solo in Clod is super, while Mike's and Fish's dynamic play throughout is on full display in a high energy Arrival.
1994-05-27	Bowie	San Francisco, CA	12:44	Even though most of the jam is technically "Type I," this is an intense, thriller. Don't overlook.
1994-05-27	Hood	San Francisco, CA	12:51	Mike gets into this really great groove starting at about 8:00 that everyone else plays off. Even as Fish, Trey and Page bring the heat, Mike keeps the licks of this groove rolling. And the ending section is just smoking hot.
1994-05-27	Reba	San Francisco, CA	12:44	Sweet jam featuring truly dynamic modulation and really awesome playing from Trey. The sort of version you could listen to all day. (Or at least Four times. Focusing upon each musician, independently.) Trey alights upon a great theme - accented by cool playing from Fish - before the jam swings through a build both measured and melodic to, in time, become explosive.
1994-05-27	Simple	San Francisco, CA	3:48	Crazy debut version, out of "Mike's Song," naturally.
1994-05-27	Possum	San Francisco, CA	11:50	Extended hi-hat intro with the crowd shaking macaroni boxes and "Flintstones Theme" tease. Fish: "Shake your macaroni!"
1994-05-28	It's Ice	Monterey, CA	10:20	Wild, electro-rock jam!
1994-05-28	Reba	Monterey, CA	12:16	Super version. Trey drives a great, dark, direct yet swinging groove, with Page providing really colorful fills. Mike is on-point, his play incredible, and, with Fish, inciting a sort of charge from Trey who creates an electric solo through an incredible conclusion.
1994-05-29	Bowie	Monterey, CA	12:59	Great version with serious improvisation. A very exciting jam that is well orchestrated.
1994-05-29	SOAMelt	Monterey, CA	14:56	Classify this one in the extreme "Anarchy" jamming category. Jam includes Trey chanting, Fish yelling, a largely dark vibe, slow pulsing power rocking, rhythmic-driven jamming, more screaming, etc.
1994-05-29	Esther	Monterey, CA	9:01	Terrific Page. Outstanding Trey (whose solo departs from that sound characteristically "emotive" to become something more "musical"). Fish is the surpirse, here, though. Rim shots, extra floursihes and fills really work to bring this version to a fun and fiery close.
1994-05-29	Antelope	Monterey, CA	11:14	Chaotic, frenzied, and blistering jam. Insane buildup to the peak with excellent screaming by Fish.
1994-05-29	Jam	Monterey, CA	0:56	The "Guitar Man Taking A Leak" jam with Page, Fish and Mike starts the 2nd Encore, while Trey was in the bathroom.
1995-05-16	Reba	Lowell, MA	15:00	The band locks into an incredibly cool groove before Trey, masterfully shaping his tone, leads the band into an extended improvisational passage enchanting and mysterious. A blend of warm sustain and dynamic modulation eventually yields to strong soloing, with Trey building the jam to a soaring, searing peak.
1995-05-16	Theme	Lowell, MA	10:42	Debut is an exceptionally well played version. With rich melodic content from Trey and great band-wide interplay, the jamming potential for "Theme" is clearly on display in this first go-around.
1995-05-16	Free	Lowell, MA	8:32	Debut. Jam section similar in tone, but less with percussion and with less Page than later '95 - '96 versions.
2000-05-21	DwD	New York, NY	20:23	At 10:35, a very good quality, quick tempo groove-based jam emerges. It settles some and returns to "DwD" to conclude.
2000-05-22	Mango	New York, NY	9:40	Essentially straightforward, but the band nicely extends the ending jam segment by a few minutes.
2000-05-22	Ghost	New York, NY	26:56	Mesmerizing conglomeration of tesselation and coruscation. [Mellow groove with some spacey effects rolls along until 13:55, when the jam gets more rocking, then breaks into a fantastic and serene groove that swells and dissipates.]
2000-05-23	Ya Mar	New York, NY	15:57	An excellent rhythmic, snappy jam emerges with a lot of "DEG" and "Digital Delay Jam"-like sounds from Page and Trey at first (from about 8:30 - 11:00). Trey started the song in the wrong key (G) but asked Page to modulate to the key of A (the proper key) before his organ solo.
2000-05-23	Taste	New York, NY	10:12	A different version with a relaxed, toned-down feel throughout, but it is also deftly played with near precision.
2009-05-31	Ocelot	Boston, MA	7:30	Debut.
2009-05-31	Tweezer	Boston, MA	13:09	"Theme from the Bottom" jam for a bit.
2009-05-31	Light	Boston, MA	4:42	Debut.
2011-05-27	Walk Away	Bethel, NY	7:04	Following a super -> from "Wolfman's Brother", Trey wastes no time choosing his line, and powers the band through an incredibly strong and spirited version.
2011-05-27	KDF	Bethel, NY	12:48	A real hybrid that combines suave major mode playing with the expected minor rock.
2011-05-27	BOTT	Bethel, NY	9:14	Great version with building energy and nice back and forth between Page and Trey.
2011-05-27	Boogie On	Bethel, NY	9:03	Staccato jamming gives way to a "Type II" slowed down, effects-laden outro and > into "Waves".
2011-05-27	Waves	Bethel, NY	13:51	Fantastic playing by Trey in the jam proper. Beautiful, lush and serene outro jam. In many ways the polar opposite of the haunting outro from "IT." Transitions to a solid "Prince Caspian."
2011-05-27	Caspian	Bethel, NY	7:33	> in from a great version of "Waves." Although shorter, this version suggests the band's willingness to take the jam segment in new and different directions, with subtle and cohesive playing. > to "C&P."
2011-05-28	Cities	Bethel, NY	8:58	Nice little extended outro with a good Trey-led peak.
2011-05-28	Halley's	Bethel, NY	12:03	Percussion driven, exploratory version that manages to cover a lot of ground in a relatively short time.
2011-05-28	Gin	Bethel, NY	11:47	"Gin" -> "Manteca" > "Gin." The "Gin" sections, although largely straightforward, include improvisational playing by Trey. "Manteca" includes "Golden Age" jamming, with fans thus dubbing this version the "GoldenGinTeca."
2011-05-28	Manteca	Bethel, NY	1:44	-> in from "Gin." The jamming just before and during this "Manteca" includes teases of "Golden Age," causing fans to dub this version the "GoldenGinTeca." > back to "Gin."
2011-05-28	Gin	Bethel, NY	0:59	> in from "Manteca" to end this fine version.
2011-05-28	BDTNL	Bethel, NY	12:10	The band incorporates a lot of "DEG" teasing/jamming into the standard format. The mood shifts back and forth from bright to dark several times, with "DEG"-like playing at various times throughout, before returning to "BDTNL." A very cool version.
2011-05-28	Makisupa	Bethel, NY	7:35	An energetic, funky jam emerges at around 5:30 after some chanting on "House." This is a fun, well-played version.
2011-05-28	Hood	Bethel, NY	12:38	This "Hood" has a really nice jam that sounds similar to "Faht" at times. Returns to "Hood" to close.
2011-05-31	After Midnight	Holmdel, NJ	11:16	The jam tracks "After Midnight" fairly closely for a stretch, then around 9:00 it breaks into a nice upbeat groove which swiftly settles down.
2022-05-27	Soul Planet	Orange Beach, AL	17:38	A handful of peaks scattered about a casual stroll through multiple musical ideas, both major and minor. Towards the back end, the jam becomes upbeat and bubbly and segues -> into "Quadrophonic Toppling".
2022-05-27	Quadrophonic Toppling	Orange Beach, AL	1:57	Emerges -> out "Soul Planet's" jam for only its second full-throated performance alongside a bevy of Fish's samples and -> back to "Soul Planet".
2022-05-27	Soul Planet	Orange Beach, AL	1:11	-> from "Quadrophonic Toppling" to bookend "Soul Planet's" jam.
2022-05-27	CDT	Orange Beach, AL	17:03	-> out of "SaSS". Goes grimy and effects-laden right out of the verses, Mike stepping to the forefront, then moves into a low-key upbeat groove. Things grow hazy and warm, almost ambient, and Fish picks up the pace to change the tenor of the jam. Page lays on the synths thick and heavy and something out of a monster movie soundtrack emerges, before Trey steers the jam back to "CDT" for the ending. Heavy stuff.
2022-05-28	Sigma Oasis	Orange Beach, AL	18:41	In a string of strong openers, Sigma Oasis gets the extended treatment for the second time. Soaring play from Trey kicks the jam off, which gives way to a breakdown jam. Mike is inventive and creative throughout.
2022-05-28	Free	Orange Beach, AL	10:44	Some dirty chord work from Trey nudges the jam out of the usual bass-guitar duel into a into a full-on barrage of synths and effects creating a killer atmospheric groove. Filthy, filthy version.
2022-05-28	Golden Age	Orange Beach, AL	18:39	Takes a little bit of time to get going, but then resolves into a funky and bouncy jam not far away from "YPC", grows in power slowly and steadily, and nicely peaks before heading home. As with the 8/11/21 "BOAF" or 11/23/97 "Gin", finds its pocket and stays in it to very nice effect.
2022-05-29	Character Zero	Orange Beach, AL	12:54	Surprise show opener (take a look at 7/3/10 for kicks), the band shows their renewed interest in what, since 96, has primarily been a set, however rocking, holder. Fun, focused, and effects-laden, the improvisation is what we've come to expect from Phish: Effortless. Cool, introspective play seems built to spill to inform a notable "Mike's Song."
2022-05-29	Mike's	Orange Beach, AL	10:45	> from an unexpected, massive "Character Zero." Fish hits the "Beaver" sample early and that kicks off a "Mike's Groove" that will last the rest of the set. The jam gets to an upbeat, feel-good bliss place before returning to what you'd expect from a Mike's jam. > to "Bouncing Around the Room."
2022-05-29	KDF	Orange Beach, AL	11:47	Do not let the time stamp or placement fool you. Around 6:30 in, the jam shifts to light and airy interplay with major key dominance that then turns to effects-and-synth-driven goop and grime. Eventually comes back to finish and end on the "Kill Devil Falls" theme.
2022-05-29	Tweezer	Orange Beach, AL	22:13	Jam is fairly straightforward for the first few minutes, but then there's a key modulation (type II activity afoot) and a funkaliciously melodic bridge of sorts occurs, before Page hops on the synth and Trey deploys some echoflex and then envelope filter effects. Soon melodic tension builds--slllowwwly though--courtesy of Page Mike and Trey, until there's a massive Floyd-esque echoplextastic dissonant sustained release/peak, of sorts. OF SORTS. Make no mistake: communities of ALIENS were contacted during this jam.
2022-05-31	Set Your Soul Free	Charleston, SC	22:01	A jam much more in line with the start of Set 2 than Set 1, boasting some warm and lovely electric piano work from Page, a really nifty minor-key exploration at Trey's urging, and a magnificent double-time finale.
2022-05-31	WotC	Charleston, SC	15:10	A refreshing jam (and set placement) in this first version since '04 to significantly deviate from the typical format. Extra effects use loosens things up early as it dips into a short-lived, but moody darker segment, and then the jam brightens considerably at 10:00 with Trey and Page pairing up nicely for dual leads, before finally working its way back to "WoTC" to conclude.
2022-05-31	2001	Charleston, SC	11:04	Kicks off with some sprightly Trey soloing before diving into a puddle of grimy synth effects and concludes > to a strong "Light"
2022-05-31	Light	Charleston, SC	17:36	> from "2001." The band feels connected and that connection is on display throughout this great jam. They work effortlessly as one organism as the feel and the tempo of the jam changes. > into "Mountains in the Mist."
2022-05-31	46 Days	Charleston, SC	8:31	Another deceptive offering from Spring '22 provides about four minutes of type 2 exploration in the opening slot of the encore. While not accompanied by a massive peak, fluid and enjoyable jamming from all four members will have you bopping your head with a smile on your face.
2022-05-31	Tube	Charleston, SC	9:54	A dense mind-scrambler of synths, impactful bass, and multi-toned guitar (including the "bullfrog"), then becomes even more frazzled before the final break. The most substantial "Tube" jam in the encore to date, and just about as good of a jam in any encore period.

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