PHISH
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PHISH are one of the most inventive and joyful live bands in American music, building a completely... View more
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PHISH are one of the most inventive and joyful live bands in American music, building a completely unique universe of improvisation, musical humor, deep musicianship, and community. Formed in Vermont in the early ’80s by Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell, and Jon Fishman, the band blended rock, jazz, funk, prog, bluegrass, and experimental theater into a sound—and an experience—that was unlike anything else happening at the time.
While they’ve had only a few mainstream radio moments, Phish built their legend the same way the Grateful Dead did before them: onstage, night after night, through fearless improvisation and constantly evolving setlists. No two shows are the same, and the band has long embraced long-form jams, playful transitions, surprise musical detours, and a willingness to take risks in front of thousands. Their Halloween musical “costumes,” New Year’s Eve stunts, festival culture (from Clifford Ball to Big Cypress to Magnaball), and deep catalog of originals and covers all helped shape the modern jam-band world.
Yet the heart of Phish is the community—an endlessly creative, good-humored, and deeply connected group of fans who travel, trade tapes, create art, share setlist lore, and treat every show as its own adventure. Whether you first got hooked by a massive “Tweezer,” a funky “Ghost,” a soaring “Fluffhead,” or a fan-tape passed down by a friend, Phish inspires a sense of discovery that keeps fans returning year after year. Their legacy continues to grow through their festivals, their charitable work through the WaterWheel Foundation, and the thousands of live recordings available to relive the magic anytime.
