Out this week is a two-disc live DVD by the Vermont jam band Phish. Big deal, right? Well, this one is notable because it was shot in Raleigh. "Phish Walnut Creek" came from a 1997 show at our local big outdoor joint, which took place during a wrath-of-God thunderstorm. From the liner notes to the set:
On July 22, 1997, Phish performed the second show of their U.S. summer tour at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC, through a torrent of rain, thunder and lightning. Rather than cancel the gig, the band played on with the music mirroring the peaks in the storm's intensity. Highlights include "Down With Disease" that slowly segues into "Mike's Song" -- the first and only time these two classic tunes were ever paired together in such a way -- as well as "Taste," complete with near-Biblical thunder and lightning display.
Also from that particular orbit, Phish bassist Mike Gordon plays Wednesday night at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh.
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Phishermen
Mon, 09/22/2008 - 15:31 — eshavm (not verified)Good post there, and for a really good product too. Among the Phish-loving community, though, I wouldn't be surprised to see far more copies (with appropriate psychedelic imagery on the CD Labeling)of the DVD out there than actual boxed version
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Thu, 08/07/2008 - 17:25 — Greg Barbera (not verified)i was at that show covering it for the Spectator. what are the chances that someone would put out a dvd of the one phish show i ever went to...
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Thu, 08/07/2008 - 22:08 — dmenconi (author)Oh, I don't think it's that surprising. Do a google search on the relevant terms, and you'll be amazed at just how many live DVDs they've done.
To each his own
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 14:36 — Anonymous (not verified)Go spew your hatred elsewhere man. Music is purely subjective. To many Phish was a highly original and creative band. If you don't like it, don't listen to it.
Who Cares
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 17:19 — LP (not verified)My favorite bumper sticker: "Jerry's dead. Phish sucks. Go home and get a job."
The funny part is . . .
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:20 — Anonymous (not verified). . . go home and get a job. There's an element of truth in every joke!
Are you insinuating ...
Mon, 08/11/2008 - 09:11 — Anonymous (not verified)Are you saying I'm not employed? I am. And to the other post - yes, music is subjective and so are opinions. I merely gave mine. I'm sure you wouldn't like half the bands I enjoy.
Is anyone insinuating...
Mon, 08/11/2008 - 10:43 — dmenconi (author)...that you're not employed?
No, but *I'm* insinuating that coconuts migrate.
Chill, people,
dm