Spring Phish Tour

I don't see that anywhere 

Haha what? 
 

This seems like a preemptive April fools joke to me

Does spring tour start on April 1?

Fake...

Weirdos

PTers = Noice 

In the vernacular of the green board:  "nans"

Considering that the dates were to be at the Hollywood Bowl it's not a surprise there is some question about the venue.

> In the vernacular of the green board:  "nans"

Translation?

Shenanigans resolved!

Submitted requests for the SF and LA runs through Phish tickets.  Once again fucking denied!

I only got shut down ONCE from GDTS (Red Rocks 1987, never saw or even tried for NY run sadly) and didn't see that many GD shows compared to most but this seems to continually occur.

First world problems I know, will try that TicketBastard way tomorrow.  anyone else in for the California run of the spring Phish Tour?

Last Phish Louisville show 1995    

Also, seems like that may interact with the Colorado Labor day shows they have been doing.  

whoops, read the date backwards.   no conflict 

$332 for a decent riser seat at the Moda - Portland .???

Fugedaboutit.

Because I'm now old and irrelevant I don't have my "innie" status anymore, so after being denied from the Phish lottery I had to slum it with the common rabble on TM this morning.

At 8,500 the Bill Graham Civic is half the capacity of virtually all the other venues they play and is always a very tough ticket, so I'm more than slightly surprised that with just a bit of effort I scored for both S.F. shows.

Unlike many, I'm happy they're back at the Civic, which is a down & dirty old-school rock hall and is my favorite local venue to see Phish. The Greek is excellent too, but especially on weeknights it's brutal to get there from where I'm coming from and overall is a pain to deal with for an old-timer like me.

I'm guessing that because of the jumper a couple of years ago the band would rather not go back to the cavernous Chase Center, or maybe it's not available because of possible, if unlikely, Warriors playoff games.

Either way, it's fun to have a couple of rock shows to look forward to. Now I just have to make myself actually go.

I was also subjected to TM

The Moda center only had nosebleed seats left for over a Benjamin, or behind the stage for almost a Benjamin (before fees).  Meh, maybe i'll pay for the stream...   

Lance minimum goad Newberry wrote:

<<<At 8,500 the Bill Graham Civic is half the capacity of virtually all the other venues they play and is always a very tough ticket, so I'm more than slightly surprised that with just a bit of effort I scored for both S.F. shows.>>>

Like yourself i got denied but had no issues getting into Ticketmaster right away and scoring BGCC tix.  Yesterday I got the Hollywood Bowl tix quickly and easily w/o minimal waiting as well via Ticketbastard.

<<<I'm guessing that because of the jumper a couple of years ago the band would rather not go back to the cavernous Chase Center, or maybe it's not available because of possible, if unlikely, Warriors playoff games.>>>

I checked and Kylie Minogue has it booked on 4/22.  So glad they are back at the BGCC and it's GA, coolest scene there can be these days.

>>>behind the stage for almost a Benjamin (before fees)<<<

In my humble opinion that's the best place to be for an arena Phish show, unless you like their bombastic lights constantly blasting in your eyes.

They always have speakers pointed that way so the sound is usually fine, and from that spot their futuristic lighting rig is amazing and trippy to watch operate as it blinds everyone else, plus the view of the lit crowd is psychedelic as well.

In an arena that probably where I'd end up even if my seat was somewhere else in the venue.

>>>>>>>>>>>Moda center only had nosebleed seats left for over a Benjamin

When I finally got through to TM yesterday they had seats up off the floor center court for the $300 plus price.

I ain't a cheapskate but I draw the line.   Saw them last in 2003 and would like to see them one more time-but  I have other pricey plans this year.

Hope it's a good show.

Unbelievably, I scored tix to both nights at the BGCC through the lottery

I think that's only happened maybe once ever, so see you freaks there

FWIW, it's also one of my favorite old rock and roll venues.  GA all the way

Headed to the Bowl on the 26th for my first show since '13, I think. And never been to that venue. Should be fun!

^^^^ Instagram acct --- when I see links I'll add them to this thread.

^^^ LOL just figured out this is a physical location that streams. 

Sorry all, it's been a long week. ;-)

Deaf mute drunks are the worst!

Heading down there tonight.

How many blacks did you count?

Thanks for reminding me it's on satellite the next day at high noon! 

For all the colors of human people

I went over to the local dispensary to get some pre-rolls for tonight this morning.  The chick-a-dee budtender was pleasant and helpful, and I told her I was getting these to pre-game with my buddy who was kicking down a ticket for the Phish show tonight.  She replied, "How are you preparing it?"   One of her colleagues pointed out they were playing at Climate Pledge tonight.

I'm not sure what the ethnic breakdown tonight, but it looks like I'm hanging out with the Olds tonight.

We're not on the floor, Ken, but up in 203.  We are pre-gaming 6:30ish on the south side of the fountain if you care to join.  I am wearing white, black and orange Baltimore Orioles baseball hat with the smiling bird.

Too bad we missed you, Ken.  We ended up pre-gaming on the west side of the fountain, by some loud nitrous dealers.  It was crazy how wide open the police were letting the tanks run in Seattle Center, both before and after the show.  One thing about the Phish scene that hasn't changed.  Was glad to escape all that after smoking some joints and walking in.

Our seats were up to the left of the stage, looking down right over Paige and Trey.  Cool spot to watch the machinations of the lighting rig from.  The sound was fantastic with a whole rack of speakers pointed at us.  The floor did look very crowded, but while it was fun watching the crowd moving and grooving, it was nice to have a good seat with some space, and easy access to the concessions and restrooms.

I was surprised to not see or smell hardly any weed being smoked inside.  Guess Climate Pledge shuts down all smoking?

It was also different to see no glow sticks being thrown until the encores, when at all the other Phish shows in Washington I'd been to there were boatloads thrown.  Chinese tariffs?

The band sounded dialed in on Night 2 with lots of the expected epic jamming.  Trey looked animated and in good form. The rest of this tour should be a treat for fans.  

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>>>Our seats were up to the left of the stage, looking down right over Paige and Trey.  Cool spot to watch the machinations of the lighting rig from.  The sound was fantastic with a whole rack of speakers pointed at us<<<

That or directly behind the stage is my preferred post-up for Phish. The sound is usually excellent and watching that futuristic lighting rig operate is far more entertaining to me than the annoying and endless blasting of those over-busy lights in my eyes.

I'm looking forward to the shows this week in SF. It's been a while since I've been at the Civic, a place I  have a long and varied history spanning 46 years. It'll be good to get back into the heavy rock 'n roll energy that place creates.

Don't have a ticket yet but heading to Tomorrow's Verse taproom for official Portland Phish Pre-Func shortly. 

I'll find one! 

Heard that the taproom owner hired a lobster roll truck to serve something better than the usual frozen pizza..

Was there for the stream last night w/ silent disco headphones ... that was fun to watch with a crew of friendly phan.

Met people from Oakland, NJ, NC!

Will at least go down to the Moda Center to be in the scene for awhile.

...and I scored a $50 reserved seat outside MODA Center, not to mention free parking across street from the parking garage, sweet! Sat with complete strangers and saw friends from afar running around but never connected, c'est la vie.

Was an interesting show musically and agree, Portland was raging last night... but I did skip the after parties... took the day off and heading up the gorge for a hike now that the sun is out again.

Have fun at SF shows.

oops

double oops

That Fall 99 tour was so fun.  The 9-9-99 Vancouver show?  Remember Portland had a heady Bathtub Gin and a raucous Run Jim at some point.  Reminded me of that last west coast tour where James Brown opened for the GD in Portland.  That day was HOT and I remember being young and bummed Jerry didn't sit in...

Tomorrow starts my 5 phish shows in 7 days California run.

Super fucking stoked!  I love the BGCC so much and honestly believe that if Chase Center was available they would have played there instead.

The Hollywood Bowl in 23 was like a psychedelic family picnic for me with super cool people all around.  Strangely enough i spoke to more than a few seatmates and many were only going to a single show

as opposed to the entire run.  Love reading the reviews! Have a great time if you go!

Reminded me of that last west coast tour where James Brown opened for the GD in Portland.<<<<<

That was Chuck Berry, not James Brown.

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likely have 1-2 extras for tomorrow (Wed).  Face/fees pls. :)

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Finally showed for the SF show.  Looks real nice on paper.  

I was happy to have made it last night. I was feeling like seven small pieces of shit all day and was considering bailing entirely, but I rallied and did what I've been doing often lately with bands that play two long sets, showing up late in the first set.

That bypasses all the crowds, lines and other annoyances, just walk right up and right in, settle into a spot and catch 20 minutes or so of the first set. Then enjoy the set break and get the full second set, which with many if not most bands is the heavier set. Sure, I risk missing some great music, but I've seen a lot of great music and in my old age this approach has been working just fine, and it did again last night.

Most of the song choices weren't personal favorites but it didn't matter, as as least in the moment the entire second set seemed like one long, intertwining, deep, dark jam, which is exactly how I like my Phish. I'm not sure but I don't think they stopped once, just seamlessly flowing from one theme to another.

They also seem to be giving their encores more serious time and treatment, as opposed to the usual quick-hitter and out style that they used to usually do, which I really like. I have no problem with the second set being a little shorter and getting more serious play during the encore.

Overall I had a great time and I'm really glad I went. I'm planning on doing the same thing tonight.

BTW, the Civic was absolutely PACKED last night. I've been attending and working shows in that venue for over 46 years and I have never seen it as full. If you're going tonight, be prepared for that.

I'll be at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday.  It's been a while since I've seen them, need to recharge my Phish brain :-) ...very much looking forward to this one. If anyone wants to say hi or mini zoner gathering somewhere at the venue send me email or post here.  I'll be in the back center section s. 

30 minute Tweezer last night at the Civic, nice.

>I was feeling like seven small pieces of shit all day<

Lance, you should be a writer. Enjoy the show!

I went to see the Phish and holy mother of God was last night ever an all-timer!

SET 1: Simple -> Punch You in the Eye > Gumbo > Reba, The Well > David Bowie, Character Zero

SET 2: Sample in a Jar > Tweezer > Lonely Trip, Crosseyed and Painless > Pillow Jets, You Enjoy Myself

ENCORE: Wading in the Velvet Sea, First Tube

Set 1 Punch you in the Eye did exactly that. The REBA was sublime, the Well had a big fat outro jam and David Bowie was sick as always. And the Character Mother Fucking Zero!@ Trey!!!!!

All of set 2 was just non-stop melty jamming. I felt in the Tweezer Trey was nodding to the SF/classic bands. There eas a distinctive Jingo Ba Jam, a Slipknot inspired Jam, heard some Foolish Heart, a solid one way out jam along with some plain old big fat juicy grooves that only Phish lays down Cross Eyed and Painless was absolutely over the top - best one I ever saw them play. YEM was a masterpiece as always and Velvet Sea always invokes the feel of a Jerry ballad which was sweet and the First Tube thew the knockout punch.

Best Phis show I've seen in ten years, hands down.

GTTS

JEMP is streaming the Tuesday San Francisco show now.

Heading to the Bowl tonight.

Killing some time visiting Warren Zevon's condo at 950 North Kings Road in West Holly. He lived here for the final 20 years or so.

Cool, we went hiking at the reservoir.  

China Rider, I'm in section S tonight too, light green hat with a teen, come say 'high'! But don't mention the Zone, I don't need my kid joining my DBMB, he'd learn way too much about me!

Have Fun with the Family Zonners 

We had a blast last night!  It was a nice mix of older and newer songs and the sound in our section was excellent.  It was my first time experiencing the audience participation during The Howling, wasn't sure what was going on lol.  I was with someone who was seeing Phish for the first time and wanted to hear their "big hit", apparently that was Farmhouse :-).  Afterwards she said she could check off seeing a jam band live and "that last encore was really good".  
The more I looked the more people with green hats I saw, but unfortunately not the right one.  Sorry we missed you Jackohearts, I hope you had a good show!

your trip is short  GTTS!

PHISH, SATURDAY 04/26/2025

HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Hollywood, CA

SET 1: Runaway Jim, Blaze On, Martian Monster > Birds of a Feather, 555, Divided Sky, Ether Edge > The Squirming Coil

SET 2: AC/DC Bag > Life Saving Gun> The Howling > Oblivion -> Run Like an Antelope, Beneath a Sea of Stars Part 1 > Everything's Right

ENCORE: Taste, About to Run, Slave to the Traffic Light

What an impressive show at a great venue. Sorry I missed you China Rider, I got in right before music and posted up in a different (better) section, never even made it to S. There was lots of newer stuff that I was not as familiar with but all of it was pretty fantastic. Sound and lights were on point. The second set ran out of steam a little after Antelope, but the long encore was right what the doctor ordered. This band is just about as good as they have ever been and it was great to be back. My kid was very impressed, he's well steeped in the Dead scene but this animal has that "youthful" energy. He wants to go back, for sure.

And, in this day of corporate live music, the anarchic wookery on Shakedown was actually, kind of welcome. Like old times. Even though that's not my scene, and the N20 was quite out of hand, oh well.

GTTS folks.

Even though they won the Fan Vote resoundingly, Phish was once again snubbed by the critics who vote for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame:

2025 inductees:

Performers
- Bad Company
- Chubby Checker
- Joe Cocker
- Cyndi Lauper
- Outkast
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes

Musical Influence
- Salt-N-Pepa
- Warren Zevon

Musical Excellence
- Thom Bell
- Nicky Hopkins
- Carol Kaye

Ahmet Ertegun Award
- Lenny Waronker

Maybe they'll play a jammed-out cover of the Velvet Underground's "Rock & Roll" at their next show?

The one reason i can't do Phish lot is the nitrous factor

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Loving tonight from what I've heard!

VERY good for them.

What a laughable joke that scene continues to be, and what an excellent back-handed honor for Phish, who has done things no other rock band has ever done, all the while overcoming many of the same serious setbacks that ruined many other bands..... but no! They never sold lots of the hallowed music industry's lone true product, RECORDS! So OUT with the Phish!

In actual fact, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has absolutely nothing to do with rock 'n roll.

It's all about the Sales & the Suits. Neither of which has anything to do with rock 'n roll.

One of Jerry Garcia's MANY most shining moments was blowing off that music industry faux shit-show.

Atta' boy Jerry.

Phish don't need no Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.

Rock 'n roll don't need no hall of fame.

GTTS!!!!!

Maybe Mike's art photo collection scared them away.

Good to see Nicky Hopkins and Warren Zevon on that list, but sales and suits pretty well describes the whole RRHOF thing for the most part.

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