Phish Stories

Considering The Delay: What Are Alternatives For Charter One Pavilion?

Of course, this post is just for fun. I have complete faith that the expansion of the site at Northerly Island will be ready in time for the bulk of the summer concert season -- including the three shows I'm most looking forward to.Or will it?Yes, we reported on the progress at the...

Sydney Opera House Becomes Psychedelic Canvas To The Tune Of Auburn Hills Tweezer

Regrettably, Phish has never made it Down Under. But, when I saw this awesome visual spectacle -- lighting up one of Australia's most iconic structures, The Sydney Opera House -- I thought I'd give it the soundtrack it deserves. Imagine what Chris Kuroda could do with this backdrop. Wilco has played inside this building earlier...

Progress! Stage Set, Earth Moved at New Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island (Photos)

UPDATE (7/18/13):It's almost here! Here is aFAQ for everything you need to know about the venue. And aguide for those who want to get the most out of a visit to the city.We've been tracking the evolution at Northerly Island since before it was even a project. Now, in addition to the cool artists...

Helping Phriendly Orchestra Headlines 2013 Rock 4 Autism Benefit At Cubby Bear North

Phish and their community have never been shy about giving back -- from Waterwheel to benefit shows (VT Flood Relief, Voters For Choice) to various specialty LivePhish releases, even the fan run Mockingbird Foundation, charity has been a fine way to funnel the passion and resources that we devote to their art.So it seems...

Two Full Chicago Mike Gordon Band Shows [Video]

It pains me to admit that I've never seen the Mike Gordon Band perform live. I had tickets for his 2003 show at the Vic but my pregnant wife was refused entry with a roll of TUMS (security excuse: "homeland security") -- we got a refund and stuck around in Wrigleyville to watch the Cubs go...

Kid Rock Does Good, 21st Century Tapers, A Chicago Bulls Phish Shirt & More

Here's a kickstarter that REALLY needs to get funded. Chicago bluegrass faves Henhouse Prowlers were victims of an all-too-common gear theft AND are trying to get out their new album.I don't particularly care for Kid Rock's music or his politics, but he's got the right idea when it comes to ticket prices. Stop pointing...

Phishify: A Guide To Facts, Figures and Year-By-Year Playlists for Phish On Spotify

[Updated 6/19/13 with Ventura release]In recent weeks, the Phish community has rallied around PhishTracks, the web creation which allows streaming of nearly every freely traded show in circulation. It is deserving of all accolades and excitement and is clearly anindispensableresource, but it's not the only way to get live Phish streamed directly to your computer...

Beck Does Bowie 360, Best 2.0 Phish, Axl's Gimme Some Reggae, Terrapin Keller and More

Beck's cover of David Bowie's "Sound And Vision" with a 160 musicians is a complete reinvention of how music is recorded, shared and consumed and every second will blow another corner of your mind.Hey look, tables turned! PhanArt featured me to discus what Pete called "the most shared piece of fanrelatedart ever"I've always felt...

The Boys Of Summer: Vintage Phish Baseball Cards

Photoshopped Phish images are not exactly a rarity -- most are good for a quick smile and instantly discarded. But some are just magic -- worthy of filing away and sharing when most appropriate.Here's one that serves a dual purpose on this Opening Day and April Fool's Day. It works on so many levels....

Phish Summer 2013 Public Onsales: Dates,Times & Links For Ticketmaster, LiveNation and TicketFly

Much thanks to @KernelForbin for putting this together. Here's his original spreadsheet, I formatted a little for display here.