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Few venues hold the type of environmental magic like the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. Opened in 1985, The Gorge is now a 23,000 capacity (general admission) venue situated amongst picturesque campgrounds atop the Columbia River with views that extend for miles and sunsets that last for an eternity. The trip (most fly into Seattle and drive the 2 1/2 hours east on I-90) is half the fun offering a breathtaking route where the land dips, folds and rises to a new plateau with each passing sign.
There’s a common saying — “Don’t miss Phish at The Gorge” — and for good reason. Phish have performed at the sacred venue 12 times, and-without-a-doubt have produced some of the best West Coast shows (7/17/98) and best material (Debuting “Sand”) across their thirty year history there. In honor of Phish’s upcoming 13th and 14th shows at the outdoor amphitheater, we’ve compiled some of the band’s finest moments and a few videos from the legendary venue. Read more…
PHISH FRIDAY: Video of “Piper” from 3/1/03 in Greensboro, NC
After this week's 2/28/03 reminisce a few friends including our own Wesley Hodges mentioned that 3/1/03 also holds a special place in their respective concert-going-hearts. For Wes, it was his very first Phish experience and a grand one at that. "I was in high school and my friend's... more
PHISH: ‘Step Into the’ Ten-Year Anniversary of 2/28/03
We decided to roll out this week's Phish Friday a day early in honor of today's ten-year anniversary for a show that has gained a reputation over the years for better (Best Show in 2.0) or worse (Most Overrated Ever) -- February 28, 2003 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale,... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Today in Phish History, 2/15/03 Las Vegas, NV
Hard to believe it has been ten whole years since Phish's 2003 Winter Tour. February '03 can certainly go overlooked in the Phish world, surprising considering the jam-heavy five-song sets that scattered much of the tour. It was also a month that included two absolute barn burners on the... more
PHISH FRIDAY: 2012 Awards Edition
Phish began a signature 2012 concert season in June in Worcester, MA (BOOGIE), took their halftime show to Dicks in Colorado (LIGHT) and closed up shop with a successful Garden Party (CARINI) in the Big Apple. Although the band didn't offer a new original this year, they offered new... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Trey Anastasio & Mike Gordon’s Gear
During each setbreak of Phish's recent NYE Run, LivePhish debuted some excellent Couch Tour videos of Phish's Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon giving a walk-through of their gear. We didn't want you to miss these rare behind the scenes videos, and thankfully Phish has uploaded the videos in HD... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A NYE Runaway Golf-Cart Garden Party
Oh what a difference a year makes! Word spread of a photo leaked on the morning of 12/31 of Madison Square Garden's floor covered in fake grass. The rumors had some fans (including much of my crew) going on a social media blackout, worried they'd catch wind of what Phish... more
PHISH FRIDAY: 2012-2013 New Year’s Run Preview
It's interesting how expectations around the December holidays have evolved as we get older yet the essence stays the same. At age ten we had visions of sugar plums (whatever the hell those are) dancing in our heads, wondering which gifts a man in a big red suit, St.... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Today in History, 12/7/97
Today marks the 15th Anniversary of one of the better shows (and premiere first sets) in Phish's history -- December 7th, 1997 at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. Pretty much every December is littered with top shelf moments but 12/7/97 stands out personally because it was one of... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A November (’97) to Remember
This, the final edition of our month-long series, highlights one of the best months in Phish history -- November 1997. Phish took a break from their normal Fall routine of the last few years as there was no Halloween costume performed and no shows in the preceding month of... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A November (’09) to Remember
For today's Phish Friday we've opted to skip the usual passover of anything in 3.0 as "relevant" to talk about during a column dedicated to the absolute BEST that the band has ever had to offer, because well, if we can all just spend a minute or two today to... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A November (’96) to Remember
Our A November to Remember series continues this week with 1996. The same month Derek Jeter won the AL Rookie of the Year Award and Bill Clinton was re-elected President by beating out Bob Dole. I've asked another one of our Phish aficionados Billy Morgan (@BillyM9) for his... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A November (’95) to Remember
Last week we dedicated our Phish Friday to November '94. This week, we promised November '97 but contributor @PeteLikesMusic had other ideas and rightfully so. Before he scolded me for not including the acoustic version of "Foreplay -> Longtime" and the 11/16/94 "Simple" last week, he then listed... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A November (’94) To Remember
November has always been an important month for our musical heroes from Vermont. Some of the bands more memorable shows have occurred in the 11th month of the calendar year. One in particular jumps to the forefront of the discussion rather quickly -- November 1994. At midnight on November... more
PHISH FRIDAY: A Timeline of Bieber Phever
I tried not to write this post. I'll admit I was in denial about the community's interest as far back as August 15th. Yet, time and time again, articles, editorials, and tweets all rose to the top at the mere mention of the 18-year old, Justin Bieber,... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Uncovered Phish Covers
For this edition of Phish Friday we've (@Phortin & @BrahBrahBrah) hand-picked videos of musician's covering Phish. Super groups, bands, and even porn shop owners, taking their best shot at some classic Phish songs. From Yonder Mountain String Band's "Sand" and Greensky Bluegrass's "Down with Disease" to older videos... more
PHISH FRIDAY: ALF Guests on “Tweezabella” (12/6/97)
We've got a special video edition of Phish Friday for you today. Let's take a break from the norm this Phish off-season and view one of the better fan-made edits I've seen. This video comes from YouTube user, IamHydrogeno2 and was uploaded yesterday. It features the... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Dick’s Delivers for 2nd Straight Year
Is Phish in the modern era finally ascending musically to where they were in the late 90's? Are we back to staking claims to the best jam band on the planet? Phish returned to the stage in Hampton, VA just over three and a half years ago, albeit... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Will Another Letter-Themed Show Happen @ Dicks?
Phish is primed to close out the Summer of 2012 in beautiful Colorado with three shows in Commerce City starting tonight and going till Sunday. Lest we forget, just last September at Dicks Sporting Goods Park, Phish stormed out of the gate with a one-of-a-kind show and run that... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Night Three in The Bay Reset the 3.0 Bar
Comparisons within the Phish community are common. We sometimes judge a show based on the previous night's performance, or sometimes we'll judge a show based on the previous year's performance, or maybe we'll even reach back and compare a song within that show to that same song that may... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Phishtradamus Gives His Setlist Prediction for the Oklahoma City Zoo Show
I, Phishtradamus, am going to make a bold setlist prediction... On August 29th, 2012, Phish will play an all animal-themed spectacle at the Oklahoma City Zoo that shall henceforth be known as #FARMHENDGE. Crazy, you might say? Let's take a look at the #facts... Last year at the first night of Dick's... more
PHISH FRIDAY: Bust-Out List from Summer’s 1st Leg
In any good run of Phish shows, there is always the discussion point at the end of the night about What song(s) got dusted off? and / or When was the last time it was played? Not always the rule but sometimes the case, a rare tune can separate... more
PHISH FRIDAY: 10 Video Highlights from NYE 2012 Run
Everyone's had a full week to digest the Phish New Year's Eve run, arguably a "standard" Phish affair with no major surprises but an undeniably fun four-nights in NYC for a ton of lucky music fans. That's a great way to kick off a new year no matter what,... more
PHISH FRIDAY: “You Enjoy Myself” (Trey with New York Philharmonic)
I remember the first time I heard the audience recordings from the Trey Anastasio performance with the New York Philaharmonic back in September, 2009, because it was one of the rare moments when you're chilling by yourself on a Sunday morning in front of your laptop and you stumble into... more
PHISH FRIDAY: “Mike’s Groove” (MP3 from Hampton/Winston-Salem ’97)
In case you missed it, Phish dropped a little nugget (only 35 minutes worth) of a preview from the Hampton/Winston-Salem '97 release that's due out in December. The 7-CD box set is bound to get tons of airtime on this here blog as the band's team continues to feed... more
Phish Friday: One-Year Guyutica Anniversary + Giveaway
Coming off the 1st Annual Anniversary yesterday of one of the better Phish shows from 2010, the October 20th show at Utica Memorial Auditorium in upstate NY (the famed "Guyutica" set), we're pleased to announce we've got a copy of the Phish: Live in Utica 2010 DVD to give away... more
Phish Friday: Bouncing Like a Newborn Elf
Another week in autumn has passed and sure enough, beginning in Charleston (and especially last Saturday to these ears), Phish has shifted gears in a forward direction. Setlist-wise, they are throwing in variation along with spontaneity, and playing-wise, they're creating a really exciting time for the new and old... more
Phish Friday: Phortin Friday Updates
A few quick updates on this Phriday because show time is upon us! First up, The Phish from Vermont tackle the only southern portion of this brief fall tour @ North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, SC this evening. After the mixed results in Broomfield, this Friday/Saturday combo of shows could... more
Phish Friday: The Top 15 Bustouts, Part 2 – The Originals
After a few weeks off from Phish Friday, I’m back at you with the second and final installment of historic Phish bust-outs. Which perhaps begs the question, why do we even care about bust outs? Well, for a rabid community that follows their band’s every move and mulls over every... more
Phish Friday: Bust-Outs Part 1 – The Cover Edition
With the recent Phish.net blog post on bust-outs, it seemed fitting that we were already preparing a two-part Phish Friday series on bust-outs ourselves. My thoughts on this setlist categorization and their significance will be included in next week's edition in which we'll focus solely on Phish originals, but for... more
Phish Friday: The Best of Summer Tour (in your own words)
Now that Phish summer tour is come and gone, and we have to anxiously await confirmation of these fall tour dates that seem to be making the rumor rounds as of late. We're told the real dates are coming early next week, and we'll be on that like white... more
