Phish Live Concert MP3: Nutter Center (Dayton, OH – December 7, 1997)
Story by:
Editorial Dept.
Originally published by Live Music Blog in 2006. Archived and restored.
Few live recordings capture the magic of Phish’s legendary Fall ’97 run quite like their performance at the Ervin J. Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio on December 7, 1997. For longtime fans, this show represents one of the strongest first sets of the era, packed with deep grooves, fearless improvisation, and the loose, funk-driven chemistry that defined the band’s late-1997 sound.
Originally released as part of the official Live Phish archival download series, the 12/7/97 performance remains a fan favorite nearly three decades later. The show features standout performances of “AC/DC Bag,” “Psycho Killer,” “Theme From the Bottom,” “Tube,” “Dayton Jam,” “Reba,” and an unforgettable encore performance of “A Day in the Life.”
The Nutter Center show was later officially remastered and released through LivePhish, cementing its reputation as one of the essential recordings from Phish’s historic Fall 1997 tour.
Why 12/7/97 Still Matters
Phish’s December 1997 run is widely regarded as one of the most creative periods in the band’s live history. The Dayton performance stands out for its patient groove development, playful segues, and the emergence of what many fans now call the “cow-funk” era.
Even today, songs like “Tube” and the spontaneous “Dayton Jam” remain required listening for anyone exploring classic live Phish.
Related Live Music Blog Coverage
- Phish Friday: Today in History – 12/7/97
- More Phish Coverage
- Latest Live Music Blog Stories
Photo and audio rights belong to Phish and LivePhish.
Comments 0
No Readers' Pick yet.