Phish Stories

Defending Mike Gordon | Thoughts, Video, Audio from Park West 2016

I suppose it takes a talent as singular as Mike Gordon to produce an effect as positively unsettling as what I get from his gigs.This November marks the third time in three years I found myself walking in a way from a Mike Gordon Band show, knowing I'd definitely be back, but...

If Your Favorite Band Wanted To Stop Scalping, They Probably Could

Back in June, I wrote about an incredible experience I had with Louis CK.  Yes, the show was excellent.  But I took away so much more from it than an hour of laughs, and I was remarked about how much this performer respects his fans and advocates for their experience.Last...

Album Reviews | October 2016 Releases

By: Alex Wood Phish- Big Boat [10/7]Weve all heard it by now. And sure, studio Phish albums are never supposed to be amazing, right? But this ones bad. Like, real bad. Lets be honest. For a more thoughtful analysis of Big Boats release, read our article here. Green Day- Revolution Radio [10/7]Green Days newest record,...

The Bob Weir Sit-In Was Uncharacteristic, Yet Essential, Phish

Photos: Rene Huemer (@Phish_FTR) | Video Go See Live MusicAfter more than seven years, the 3.0 era of Phish has offered many looks, with periodic ebbs and flows, ample fuel for both the fluffers and the haters.But a general theme has held true since the "return".  Phish have looked decidedly inward, fortified...

Preview & Ticket Giveaway | Crosseyed & Phishless @ Subterranean 10/15/16

Is it possible to have a Phish tribute band and not play any Phish songs?Consider this:  according to phish.net, Phish has performed 937 different songs in some form over the course of their 30+ year career.  Of those, 557 are covers. Given that covers represent an ever decreasing part of Phish's actual songlists, perhaps...

No Men In No Man's Land | No Country For Old Men / Phish T-Shirt from Apparel Thee Well

See More Designs from Apparel Thee Well No Men In No Man's Land! No Country For Old Men / Phish T-ShirtDon't tell me you haven't thought about this.  Well, we did something about it...Please allow 5-8 business days for shipping.Have special requests with this design (hoodies, childrens, ladies, special colors)? Just shoot...

Who Wore It Best? Cubs Edition

We're taking our first dive into fashion with today's post. Somehow we've managed to convince some of our favorite musicians to model the same garment.  The question... who wore it best?  Vote in our poll at the bottom of the article. From 2006, a sweet no-undershirt look marries confidence with a devil-may-care...

Phish Releases Big Boat... But Why?

As we approach release of Big Boat, there's something that's bugging me, and it has little to do with what's on the record.It's more of a philosophical question:  why does this thing even exist?From the beginning, Phish has been a band whose business choices have been just as bold as their artistic...

Trey Not To Suck | Trey Anastasio / Chicago Cubs T-Shirt from Apparel Thee Well

See More Designs from Apparel Thee WellTrey Not To Suck! Trey Anastasio / Chicago Cubs T-ShirtJust for fun.  As Cubs fans and "jaded vet" Phish fans, we couldn't resist this little mash-up,Please allow 5-8 business days for printing / delivery.Have special requests with this design (hoodies, childrens, ladies, special colors)? Just shoot us a...

New Jim Pollock Art Show 'High Phi' Inspired By Cannabis

While Chicago area music fans may have just gotten their fill of Jim Pollock's concert posters this June, perhaps they have some other interests as well?The fall brings another showing from the renowned poster artist, celebrating the work of cannabis.  The High-Phi Rock Poster will be shown at Galerie F starting on Friday,...