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(This post has since been updated to include Part 2 below Part 1)
We made it to FIFTY EPISODES! How cool is that! So while in a given episode, we would normally showcase plenty of non-jambands in addition to Phish, this time we’re going to give you a break and simply go long and self-indulgent on the Phish From Vermont. We’re each counting down our ten favorite Phish shows that we were able to see in person (i.e., none of us were at 12/31/95, so we aren’t talking about it). We also shout-out the many people, places, and things that aided us in our journey to this point. To keep this episode at a reasonable length, and to keep you hungry for more, we split it into two parts; this week features shows 10-6, and we’ll jump into the top 5 next week. Truly your cup runneth over this Thanksgiving.
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So obviously we have 7/27/14, saturday magnaball, and dick's FYF show. What are the others?
@lysergic said:
My favorites that I attended:
4/1/92
3/13/93
11/25/94
10/21/95
12/6/96
7/30/97
7/17/98
6/7/09
12/30/16
7/25/17
10/16/18 (bonus, because 2018 is so damn good!)
2/12/93
5/8/93
12/30/93
10/31/94
6/26/95
11/11/95
12/11/95
12/29/95
11/27/98
09/17/99
Bonus 2.0 faves:
2/28/03
6/19/04
And 3.0:
8/14/09
10/26/10
8/15/11
8/19/12
7/27/14
1. UIC 94
2. Champaign 97
3. Murat 93
4. Vegas 96
5. Spartansburg 94
6. Dayton 97
7. Red Rocks 94 #2
8. Blossom 95
9. 4th of July 99
X. Deer Creek Moby Dick 00
also tried to inc. one from each year
1. 4/3/98 - Nassau Coliseum
2. 11/17/97- McNichols Arena
3. 7/17/98 - Gorge Ampitheater
4. 4/5/98- Providence Civic Center
5. 7/30/17 - Madison Square Garden
6. 7/11/2000 - Deer Creek Ampitheater
7. 8/15/11 - UIC Pavillion
8. 10/30/10 - Boardwalk Hall
9. 7/23/99 - Polaris Ampitheater
10. 10/30/98 - Thomas & Mack Center
I left out all festivals, NYE’s and Halloween’s.
There are some shows that were epic that maybe should be in there...
7/15/98 - Portland Meadows
7/16/98 - Gorge Ampitheater (The Reba)
7/20/98 - Ventura County Fairgrounds
7/21/98 - Desert Sky Pavillion
That whole West Coast ‘98 Tour was incredible!
7/15/99 - PNC Bank Arts Center
10/26/18 - All State Arena
It’s so stupendous, living in this tube!
07.11.2000 (moby dick)
02.22.2003 (first time on floor--16th row, page side. tube!)
06.24.2004 (i was at peace leaving the venue expecting to never see them play live again.)
12.31.2009 (dfc suite. one of the most underrated second sets ever.)
08.14.2010 (there is a reason they put the show out on dvd.)
10.16.2010 (great setlist, great playing. and still waiting...)
06.23.2012 (arms and legs flailed the whole show.)
08.09.2015 (first set bustouts and second set busts nuts.)
08.22.2015 (but the whole thing was other worldly.)
01.17.2016 (but the whole thing was other worldly.)
8/15/11 uic (elements and encore that was more like a short third set)
7/20/14 northerly
12/31/15 nye msg
1/2/16 msg
10/22/16 alpharetta
7/15/17 northerly
8/6/17 msg bd n13
8/3/18 alpharetta
10/26/18 allstate
pt2 - Wilco "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart"