Trey joined Merl Saunders and the Rainforest Band on guitar from Built for Comfort through the end of the show. It's in the Air (Konfusion) included a Dixie tease from Trey. Dark Star was performed instrumental and included a China Cat Sunflower tease from Trey. I Feel Like Dynamite included a full-band Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) tease. The rendition of We All Wanna Boogie from this show appears on the CD MerlSaundersWithHisFunkyFriends: Live!
Trey joined Merl Saunders and the Rainforest Band on guitar from Built for Comfort through the end of the show. It's in the Air (Konfusion) included a Dixie tease from Trey. Dark Star was performed instrumental and included a China Cat Sunflower tease from Trey. I Feel Like Dynamite included a full-band Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) tease. The rendition of We All Wanna Boogie from this show appears on the CD MerlSaundersWithHisFunkyFriends: Live!
Surrender to the Air was an effort of Trey Anastasio to bring contemporary musicians together to improvise in the free form style of the jazz musician Sun Ra and the Sun Ra Arkestra. This performance, and the previous night were, in conjunction with the previous month’s release of the Surrender to the Air album. The two sets featured entirely improvisational music. In addition to the performers listed, Page sat in keyboards for the second set. This was the final performance at The Academy.
Surrender to the Air was an effort of Trey Anastasio to bring contemporary musicians together to improvise in the free form style of the jazz musician Sun Ra and the Sun Ra Arkestra. This performance, and the previous night were, in conjunction with the previous month’s release of the Surrender to the Air album. The two sets featured entirely improvisational music. In addition to the performers listed, Page sat in keyboards for the second set. This was the final performance at The Academy.
Surrender to the Air was an effort of Trey Anastasio to bring contemporary musicians together to improvise in the free form style of the jazz musician Sun Ra and the Sun Ra Arkestra. This performance, and the following night were, in conjunction with the previous month’s release of the Surrender to the Air album. The two sets featured entirely improvisational music.
Surrender to the Air was an effort of Trey Anastasio to bring contemporary musicians together to improvise in the free form style of the jazz musician Sun Ra and the Sun Ra Arkestra. This performance, and the following night were, in conjunction with the previous month’s release of the Surrender to the Air album. The two sets featured entirely improvisational music.
Page filled in for an ailing Gregg Allman, playing keyboards on One Way Out through the end of the show. Gregg Allman had been in a minor motorcycle accident the day before the beginning of the annual ABB run at the Beacon. Gregg toughed it out in the first set, but didn’t feel well enough to finish the show. Page was attending the show, and while backstage during the intermission he was invited to fill in for the rest of the gig.
Page filled in for an ailing Gregg Allman, playing keyboards on One Way Out through the end of the show. Gregg Allman had been in a minor motorcycle accident the day before the beginning of the annual ABB run at the Beacon. Gregg toughed it out in the first set, but didn’t feel well enough to finish the show. Page was attending the show, and while backstage during the intermission he was invited to fill in for the rest of the gig.
ENCORE:
99 Years and One Dark Day,
Back Porch Boogie Blues
Mike played rhythm guitar, as the only available bass was left-handed. He performed for the entire second set and was introduced as “Mike Jones” after Just a Rose.
Mike played rhythm guitar, as the only available bass was left-handed. He performed for the entire second set and was introduced as “Mike Jones” after Just a Rose.
This show marked the inauguration of a weekly series of musical performances at this venue named “Carmel’s Coffeehouse” in memory of Trey’s paternal grandmother, Carmel Musco Anastasio. Air Mail Special contained a Theme from The Brady Bunch tease.
This show marked the inauguration of a weekly series of musical performances at this venue named “Carmel’s Coffeehouse” in memory of Trey’s paternal grandmother, Carmel Musco Anastasio. Air Mail Special contained a Theme from The Brady Bunch tease.
Big Joe and his band performed at the wedding reception of Page and Sofi Dillof. All four band members sat in at various points during this set, as did Page’s dad, Dr. Jack McConnell, singing Bill Bailey.
Big Joe and his band performed at the wedding reception of Page and Sofi Dillof. All four band members sat in at various points during this set, as did Page’s dad, Dr. Jack McConnell, singing Bill Bailey.
Trey and Fish sat in for the whole show. This gig featured a mix of the “North” and “South” Cosmic Krewe lineups. This list reflects portions of the two sets performed that evening and is likely out of order; many of the songs listed are included on Michael Ray and The Cosmic Krewe’s 2003 release, Live at Jimmy’s.
Trey and Fish sat in for the whole show. This gig featured a mix of the “North” and “South” Cosmic Krewe lineups. This list reflects portions of the two sets performed that evening and is likely out of order; many of the songs listed are included on Michael Ray and The Cosmic Krewe’s 2003 release, Live at Jimmy’s.
SET 1:
Rogue Hair,
Cherry Pickin’ Frog,
Display of Grace,
Rose Hill,
Cut the Wave,
Trina's Odyssey,
Everything is Everything,
Self,
Big Heart >
Pelican Jig,
Happy Birthday,
Intestinal Fortitude,
Pumpkins
SET 2:
Cabin Fever >
Attack of the Rodeo Clown,
Route 89,
Make You My Bitch,
The Bus,
Sea Captain,
Chooch DeLuke,
Leading the Elephants,
Stevie's Crib,
Go-Kart,
Llama
Mike sat in on bass for the whole show, in place of Stacy Starkweather. Other guests at this gig included Paul Asbell, Dave Grippo, Jamie Masefield, and Gene White.
Mike sat in on bass for the whole show, in place of Stacy Starkweather. Other guests at this gig included Paul Asbell, Dave Grippo, Jamie Masefield, and Gene White.
There were two shows on this date, one at 7 p.m. and another at 9:30 p.m. Some proceeds from these performances were donated to the Last Elm Café. These performances were part of the "on-stage series" where the audience was limited to 125 and shared the stage with the band. There are no known setlists or recordings.
There were two shows on this date, one at 7 p.m. and another at 9:30 p.m. Some proceeds from these performances were donated to the Last Elm Café. These performances were part of the "on-stage series" where the audience was limited to 125 and shared the stage with the band. There are no known setlists or recordings.
Trey teased the Theme from Bonanza in Contois and Stash in St. Thomas. This show featured the first known public performance of Guyute; only portions were performed and without lyrics, first by Trey solo, then with Fish joining in during the post Nozani Na segment. A "Bad Hat" contest among audience members was held before the beginning of the second set; during the first few breaks in Air Mail Special the crowd would yell "that fucking hat!" Two verses of My Life as a Pez were sung in response to a Dino Pez dispenser being placed on stage.
Trey teased the Theme from Bonanza in Contois and Stash in St. Thomas. This show featured the first known public performance of Guyute; only portions were performed and without lyrics, first by Trey solo, then with Fish joining in during the post Nozani Na segment. A "Bad Hat" contest among audience members was held before the beginning of the second set; during the first few breaks in Air Mail Special the crowd would yell "that fucking hat!" Two verses of My Life as a Pez were sung in response to a Dino Pez dispenser being placed on stage.
Big Joe Burrell and the Unknown Blues Band performed at the wedding reception of Trey Anastasio and Sue Statesir. At one point during the festivities all four members of Phish, along with Big Joe on sax, performed several blues numbers.
Big Joe Burrell and the Unknown Blues Band performed at the wedding reception of Trey Anastasio and Sue Statesir. At one point during the festivities all four members of Phish, along with Big Joe on sax, performed several blues numbers.
This private party jam session included Michael Bizar on guitar, Mark “Murph” Murphy on bass, Pete Herr on percussion, and Scott Bilstad, who along with Fish played drums. A ninety-minute recording of this jam session does circulate and includes “Impressions,” “Whipping Post,” and the Sanford and Son theme; the recording that does circulate is often mislabeled as a “parking lot jam.” Phish had performed earlier in the evening at the UIC Pavilion.
This private party jam session included Michael Bizar on guitar, Mark “Murph” Murphy on bass, Pete Herr on percussion, and Scott Bilstad, who along with Fish played drums. A ninety-minute recording of this jam session does circulate and includes “Impressions,” “Whipping Post,” and the Sanford and Son theme; the recording that does circulate is often mislabeled as a “parking lot jam.” Phish had performed earlier in the evening at the UIC Pavilion.
SET 1:
Alone,
Optimistic Thought,
Mulling It Over[1],
Should I Stay or Should I Go?,
Low Rider >
Go Outside and Drive,
What's For Breakfast,
Sweet Pain,
The Good the Bad and the Ugly >
Gina,
Love and Greed,
Crash Burn,
Sweet Talking Hippie
ENCORE:
But Anyway
Both Phish and Blues Traveler performed at the annual SunFest. Trey played on Mulling It Over. After the song ended, John Popper exclaimed: “Trey Anastasio! Boy, you know, those Phish guys...love that band!”
Both Phish and Blues Traveler performed at the annual SunFest. Trey played on Mulling It Over. After the song ended, John Popper exclaimed: “Trey Anastasio! Boy, you know, those Phish guys...love that band!”
Fish, Mike and Page sat in during this late-night show for a cover of the Davenport and Coole classic, Fever. Trey was also in attendance but did not perform. Phish had performed earlier in the evening at Atlanta’s “Fabulous” Fox Theatre.
Fish, Mike and Page sat in during this late-night show for a cover of the Davenport and Coole classic, Fever. Trey was also in attendance but did not perform. Phish had performed earlier in the evening at Atlanta’s “Fabulous” Fox Theatre.
SET 1:
Plain or Peanut,
Two Truckloads,
No Egos Underwater,
Time Flack,
Salty Dog,
Spoonful,
Time Is Free,
Fixin' to Die[1],
Lost My Mule in Texas,
Jack the Rabbit,
Zambi >
Space is the Place,
Trondossa,
Yield Not To Tempation
ENCORE:
Working on a Building
Fixin’ to Die featured both Fish and Trey. Phish had performed earlier in the evening at Columbia’s Township Auditorium.
Fixin’ to Die featured both Fish and Trey. Phish had performed earlier in the evening at Columbia’s Township Auditorium.
Trey sat in on guitar for Salty Dog and Payday. Page sat in on organ for Tuxedo Junction through Space is the Place. Michael Ray, Dave Grippo, Dave Gordo, and several members of Leftover Salmon (who opened the gig) also made guest appearances during the set. The encore jam featured all of the guests from throughout the set.
Trey sat in on guitar for Salty Dog and Payday. Page sat in on organ for Tuxedo Junction through Space is the Place. Michael Ray, Dave Grippo, Dave Gordo, and several members of Leftover Salmon (who opened the gig) also made guest appearances during the set. The encore jam featured all of the guests from throughout the set.
SET 1:
Plain or Peanut,
Payday,
Time Flack,
No Egos Underwater,
Fixin' to Die[1],
No Reason to Complain[1],
Time Is Free,
Two Truckloads,
Compared to What?,
Salty Dog,
Basically Frightened,
Elevator to the Moon >
Trondossa,
Yield Not To Temptation,
Zambi >
Space Is the Place
ENCORE:
Working on the Building
Fixin’ to Die and No Reason to Complain featured Mike on bass. Other guests during the show included Mark Vann and Drew Emmitt from Leftover Salmon on banjo and mandolin, respectively.
Fixin’ to Die and No Reason to Complain featured Mike on bass. Other guests during the show included Mark Vann and Drew Emmitt from Leftover Salmon on banjo and mandolin, respectively.
SET 1:
Stop the Revolution,
Lila,
Do What You Want,
Question Air,
Who Do We Think We Are?,
Freaks on Fire >
Tezz >
Underground People
SET 2:
Cherokee,
Don’t Let It Stop Ya,
7th Revelation >
Fish Reading[1] >
Elvin Jones,
Feel Good >
Big Chief >
Fiyo on the Bayou,
Live Wire
ENCORE:
Ma Bitch
ENCORE 2:
Power of Silence
Fish read a passage about “Bucky Domes” from Robert Anton Wilson’s Cosmic Trigger between 7th Revelation and Elvin Jones. A bucky dome, also known as geodesic dome, is a sphere created from a series of hexagrams and pentagrams, invented by Buckminster Fuller. At the time, Fish lived in a bucky dome.
Fish read a passage about “Bucky Domes” from Robert Anton Wilson’s Cosmic Trigger between 7th Revelation and Elvin Jones. A bucky dome, also known as geodesic dome, is a sphere created from a series of hexagrams and pentagrams, invented by Buckminster Fuller. At the time, Fish lived in a bucky dome.
Trey played guitar for the entire show. Page sat in on keyboards from Bitchin' Again and Family Picture. Scotia Jordan provided vocals for Bitchin' Again.
Trey played guitar for the entire show. Page sat in on keyboards from Bitchin' Again and Family Picture. Scotia Jordan provided vocals for Bitchin' Again.
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