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Members Trey Anastasio on vocals and guitar, Jon Fishman on drums, guitarist Jeff Holdsworth formed the band in 1983 whilst attending the University of Vermont. Noted for playing mainly Grateful Dead songs, in 1985 Page McConnell joined the band on keyboard and for a show for WRUV Radio Burlington, U.S. In 1986 Holdsworth departed from the group and the remaining line-up has continued to play to the day.
Towards the tail-end of the 1980s Phish released a number of experimental self-titled cassettes before their debut album “Junta” in 1988 and its follow-up “Lawn Boy” in 1989, the latter got a rerelease from independent label Absolute A-Go-Go in 1990. With the collapse of Rough Trade and Absolute A-Go-Go Phish signed with Elektra in 1992, released the full-length “A Picture of Nectar” and embarked on an extensive North American tour.
Due to the rerelease of previous material Phish began to expand on their listenership and procure a devoted following. Phish’s fourth album “Rift” was released in 1993, was followed by “Hoist” their highest selling album to date in 1994, which featured the single “Down with Disease” their first single to receive airplay on MTV and appeared on the TV show “Beavis and Butthead”.
In 1995 Phish released a two-disc live album titled “A Live One” which attempted to encapsulate the band's notoriously impressive live show defined by the laudable improvisation, and which album became Phish’s first album to be certified gold. A year later in 1996 the band released “Billy Breathes” and which has often been dubbed as Phish’s crowning album achievement, with featured track “Free” reaching No. 11 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.
Phish went on to host a two-day festival at the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Florida, U.S. where the band took the stage at 11:35 on December 31, 1999 and played for eight hours through to the new millennium. The band announced a break-up in October 2000 during which time the members pursued many musical projects including Anastasio’s solo work, work on Tenancious D’s first LP, a collaboration with Police drummer on the project Oysterhead and work with Gov’t Mule.
After an appearance on the Simpsons and a huge release of live and previous material, and a surge of popularity and appreciation, Phish returned with a year and a half of touring and the album “Undermind” in 2004. The return was short lived and following the release Phish announced they would once again break-up with a emotional final gig in Coventry, Vermont, U.S.
In 2008 the band won the Jammys Lifetime Achievement Award and released a number of tour dates playing alongside acts of a certain distinguished pedigree including Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Beastie Boys and Nine Inch Nails. On September 8, 2009 Phish released their fourteenth studio album “Joy” followed by a number of tour dates, and in 2012 headlined Bonnaroo Festival with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Radiohead. In 2014 the band released their fifteenth studio album entitled “Fuego”.
Avis
What can you say about Phish that hasn't already been said a thousand times? Although they are virtually unheard-of in the UK and rarely mentioned in the established Music 'news' media, there is a big online community of fans that debate the band's current and past performances in the most vibrant, articulate, knowledgeable and downright loving way.
More than any other band, their music rewards an investment in time and consideration. It's not obvious, in fact on first hearing it can be bewildering to understand why they can have such a devoted following, and their repertoire is so vast compared to other bands that it can be hit-or-miss as to what you hear first and so form an impression on. It can take quite a while before the 'now I get it' moment occurs but when/if it does, the reward is huge.
If you like music, and you like the live music experience, and you want to have that experience in cool surroundings, with 20,000 others who feel the same way you do, and not know what you're gonna get except that at the very least it will be unique and you will be one of the privileged not-that-many that experienced it, and at best you will be the witness of something transcendental, then you've got to experience a Phish show.
In fact, even if the music passed you by, the light show itself is worth the price of entry (which by the way is lower than just about anyone else that can fill arenas and hold 3-day festivals at which they are the only band). There really is nothing else quite like it and words don't really do it justice. How to adequately describe 4 passionate musicians who have played and practised together for 31 years until their almost telepathic and can pretty much play any style of music at the drop of a hat?
And from a statistical point of view there really is no comparison in the history of rock to date. As a short article in the Boston Herald put it recently "Phish has played some 1,500 shows. They have never. Not once. Not ever. Played the same set list. Never the same songs in the same order. Oh, and in 1,500 shows they've played something like 800 different songs." Who else could do that. Who else has ever done that. These guys have taken live music somewhere that no other band has been. Ever. Yes, they've played 1,500 shows but that's over about 25 years (a couple of breaks since their conception in 1983) and less than 30 of those have been outside North America. So every single opportunity you get to see them you just gotta take it because a) who knows if you'll ever get that chance again and if you don't take it then one day you're going to be kicking yourself, and b) you're just guaranteed a great show. There's always a way to get a ticket. Do it.
buckd
You don't see Phish live - you experience Phish. You go to the lot 3 hours before showtime and you meet the fans, you shop at shakedown, you treat yourself to a dollar grilled cheese, you meet friends you've only ever seen at a show in a state 500 miles away and may never see again, you sell or trade your own wares/art/music, hell you might even be given a free ticket to the show... and this is all before you enter the venue.
Inside you will be given 2 sets (sometimes 3) of music you'll never hear again. With over 400 songs in regular rotation you're always in for something new. It's like a slot machine where you're always winning but often times you still win big. They have songs they'll play once and never again. They have songs they'll shelve for 15 years only to be brought back at a random one-off show in the middle of the week. They can extend a thought or idea into 20 minutes of blissful vibrating sound or just rock out a bar tune. Their improvisation further guarantees that every single show you experience will be completely new and unique, these are by no exaggeration four of the most accomplished and talented musicians playing together in any genre.
I've been to 57 shows in the last 5 years and I can't wait for the summer to see another 11. This band transcends simply "seeing a concert". The Phish experience is the finest supplement to any lifestyle and is conducive to all personalities open to positivity and incredible music. See Phish, it may sound crazy... but it just might change your life.
Jahphone
The gorge is the most beautiful venue I have ever attended, it is a shame they could not hire some musicians to play during the most gorgeous sunset I have ever seen. The horrendous first set filled with “new songs” and screaching, ear piercing solos was mercifully followed by a stronger second set. Maybe they figured they would open for themselves?! Instead of giving the audience who travelled over 3 hours from Seattle a good performance of their most famous singalong song, farmhouse, Trey decided to “jazz it up” and expected a fan singalong before being humbly reminded his name is not Sir Paul and this was not Hey Jude. On a positive note the other ballads were strong and the audience was satisfied with the encore.
zachary.smith88
Elected as best Live Jam Band on Earth, Phish is my favorite Band for live shows. Unfortunately they don't come to Europe since a long time now. But you can easily foolow them or find free live on the web. Phish is a music experience on tour, making you meet friends and enjoy very consequent show (3 sets, sometimes more than 3 hours of great show). The music goes to Rock, Psychedelic/Progressive, Jazz, Acid, and lots of jam session with "space jam" and sounds to elevate your music soul. You'il never be the same after a phish show.
SiZzGamer
Show was awesome. Great hits and jams. We had the greatest seats 4th row center stage. These guys proved again why they are the best at what they do.Phish 8/5/15 Gumbo, Kill devil falls, Back on the train, Bouncing round the room, Divided sky, The last step, Blaze on,Waiting all night, 46 days, II Gotta jibbo, Twist, Down with disease, Sand, Happy, You enjoy myself, E. bug
TREX55
The first show I saw was 19 years ago and a LOT has changed! Like a fine wine, Phish defies the aging process to the extreme and is now tighter than ever before! They make you just wanna crawl up into the sound as the Earth shattering vibrations tattoo your soul for all eternity. With a twist of lemons.
dancow220
Phish is a band everyone must see live!! It is always the best time. Of you want to see something awesome... See phish! You'll never be disappointed. The whole experience... That vibe, the sound, the lights... Pretty amazing combination. If you have not checked them out you definitely should!!!
Rainboskittlez
Really amazing experience. It was my first time seeing them and it was incredible, much more of a community event than a concert.
The light show was fantastic, the band fully in sync with the vibe of the crowd, the music, the entire experience.
I will definitely see them again!
karen-waters-2
Phish sucks. I was wandering the show trying to find somthing to do. Friggin lame! You call that dancing? I'd rather have teeth pulled. The best analogy I can come up with is...have you ever seen a puppet that's tired of having its strings pulled
zakkatakk
The second set was off the charts. Ghost>Birds of a Feather>Fuego>Raggage Woman>Plus two debut songs...Bend is the perfect place for Phish and the venue is small enough to feel the bands energy. Holy Shit who knows what will happen TONITE !
elliott-orrell
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