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random question, especially so long after tickets went on sale, but is anyone potentially interested in giving up seats for Nashville in trade for lawn? Figure this probably won't happen but never hurts to ask
Thinking about going to Magnaball. Never done a Phish fest. What should i expect?
Apologies for the late response to your question.
Standard stuff: It's a music festival, so its a lot like that. There will be camping, there will be partying, there will be a central location where all the music takes place. There will be lots of vendors and food and what have you.
What makes a Phish festival different: Biggest difference is there is just one band. It's easy to assume how the sets will be laid out, probably two sets on Friday in the afternoon/evening, three sets on Saturday in the afternoon/evening, then another two sets on Sunday in the afternoon/evening. The sets tend to be longer then standard Phish show sets in a venue because, well, they can do whatever the hell they want, it's their festival. Expect a "secret set" at some point, most likely late Saturday night, and most likely it will be pretty strongly hinted at in some way, so not much of a secret.
Phish fests have the Bunny, which is the radio station that plays throughout the campgrounds. The music is always awesome and everything about it is ridiculous.
Expect some interesting art, in the "centeroo" type area there should be lots to walk around in and play with.
And the biggest difference between a Phish fest and a traditional music festival is, since there is only one band, expect lots of downtime. This may sound like a negative, but it is strangely awesome to have absolutely nothing to do during the day. You'll walk around the grounds and weird things will happen. You'll watch Jaws in its entirety with 6 people on the outdoor movie screen at 10 in the morning. You'll run into a bunch of guys on old timey bikes who start giving a presentation on how those old timey bikes work. You'll hang out at the record store and make new friends bullshitting about music. You'll ride the ferris wheel, of course. You'll spend hours just people watching, watching people play with the art, running around in hamster wheels or just wandering aimlessly. People will generally be insanely friendly because its a really happy and relaxed place to be.
Speaking for myself, so often at regular music festivals there is this huge push to not miss out on something. I love the excitement of that, running from show to show, planning everything out perfectly, but it does cause stress. Fun stress which is really more excitement, but stress nonetheless. There is nothing to get stressed about at a Phish fest. You aren't going to miss anything, its just one goddamn stage and one goddamn band, that happens to be the greatest live band on the planet (IMO).
Thinking about going to Magnaball. Never done a Phish fest. What should i expect?
Apologies for the late response to your question.
Standard stuff: It's a music festival, so its a lot like that. There will be camping, there will be partying, there will be a central location where all the music takes place. There will be lots of vendors and food and what have you.
What makes a Phish festival different: Biggest difference is there is just one band. It's easy to assume how the sets will be laid out, probably two sets on Friday in the afternoon/evening, three sets on Saturday in the afternoon/evening, then another two sets on Sunday in the afternoon/evening. The sets tend to be longer then standard Phish show sets in a venue because, well, they can do whatever the hell they want, it's their festival. Expect a "secret set" at some point, most likely late Saturday night, and most likely it will be pretty strongly hinted at in some way, so not much of a secret.
Phish fests have the Bunny, which is the radio station that plays throughout the campgrounds. The music is always awesome and everything about it is ridiculous.
Expect some interesting art, in the "centeroo" type area there should be lots to walk around in and play with.
And the biggest difference between a Phish fest and a traditional music festival is, since there is only one band, expect lots of downtime. This may sound like a negative, but it is strangely awesome to have absolutely nothing to do during the day. You'll walk around the grounds and weird things will happen. You'll watch Jaws in its entirety with 6 people on the outdoor movie screen at 10 in the morning. You'll run into a bunch of guys on old timey bikes who start giving a presentation on how those old timey bikes work. You'll hang out at the record store and make new friends bullshitting about music. You'll ride the ferris wheel, of course. You'll spend hours just people watching, watching people play with the art, running around in hamster wheels or just wandering aimlessly. People will generally be insanely friendly because its a really happy and relaxed place to be.
Speaking for myself, so often at regular music festivals there is this huge push to not miss out on something. I love the excitement of that, running from show to show, planning everything out perfectly, but it does cause stress. Fun stress which is really more excitement, but stress nonetheless. There is nothing to get stressed about at a Phish fest. You aren't going to miss anything, its just one goddamn stage and one goddamn band, that happens to be the greatest live band on the planet (IMO).
Anywho I'm pretty excited. Hope you can make it.
That sounds amazing! I'm very seriously considering going, I just have to get some funds together. It's only a 6 hour drive from me, so that's not bad at all. I'm casual compared to most Phish fans, having only seen them at Bonnaroo 2009 and 2012. But i've been dying to see them again and this seems like a wonderful time. I think buying the Madison Square Garden 1995 Box Set made me realize how bad i wanted to see them again
07/21/15 Les Schwab Amphitheater Bend, OR 07/22/15 Les Schwab Amphitheater Bend, OR 07/24/15 Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, CA 07/25/15 Forum Inglewood, CA 07/28/15 Austin360 Amphitheater Austin, TX 07/29/15 Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Grand Prairie, TX 07/31/15 Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood Atlanta, GA 08/01/15 Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood Atlanta, GA 08/02/15 Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Tuscaloosa, AL 08/04/15 Riverfront Park Amphitheater Nashville, TN 08/05/15 Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO 08/07/15 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH 08/08/15 Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, WI 08/09/15 Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, WI 08/11/15 The Mann Philadelphia, PA 08/12/15 The Mann Philadelphia, PA 08/14/15 Walnut Creek Amphitheatre Raleigh, NC 08/15/15 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD 08/16/15 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD 08/21/15 Magnaball Watkins Glen, NY 08/22/15 Magnaball Watkins Glen, NY 08/23/15 Magnaball Watkins Glen, NY 09/04/15 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, CO 09/05/15 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, CO 09/06/15 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, CO
Bump, 8 days until tour starts. Any updates on who is hitting what shows?
Bump, 8 days until tour starts. Any updates on who is hitting what shows?
Heading to the Austin show!
Forgot (or maybe never even looked initially, not sure) they were actually hitting Texas this year until a week or so ago. Randomly checked StubHub, and found a seated ticket (lawn style amphitheater) for $25 including fees/shipping. It's literally the last seat in the aisle, all the way on the outside, but oh well. Couldn't pass it up for $25, and I'm closer then the lawn.
Only had the chance to see Phish do festival sets at Bonnaroo 2009/2012, so looking forward to seeing a solo show.
Is there an opener for this tour? Or does Phish usually not have one? Hoping for no opener, and two long sets, but pretty clueless to the norm.
Bump, 8 days until tour starts. Any updates on who is hitting what shows?
Heading to the Austin show!
Forgot (or maybe never even looked initially, not sure) they were actually hitting Texas this year until a week or so ago. Randomly checked StubHub, and found a seated ticket (lawn style amphitheater) for $25 including fees/shipping. It's literally the last seat in the aisle, all the way on the outside, but oh well. Couldn't pass it up for $25, and I'm closer then the lawn.
Only had the chance to see Phish do festival sets at Bonnaroo 2009/2012, so looking forward to seeing a solo show.
Is there an opener for this tour? Or does Phish usually not have one? Hoping for no opener, and two long sets, but pretty clueless to the norm.
Kick ass on the cheap ticket. Gets you in the show, doesn't really matter where its at.
Phish hasn't had an opening act in a long time, since 1997, according to a little light googling. I knew it had been a while but your questions got me curious.
You'll get two sets and an encore. Show will probably begin 45-50 minutes after stated start time. Sets run on average 75 minutes apiece. Set breaks are reasonable these days, about 30 minutes.
Phish hasn't played Texas in a LONG time, I hope y'all get a couple of monster shows! And that 360 venue looks pretty awesome.
No changes in my plan since tour was announced, lakewood x2, tuscaloosa, and magnaball. This is the most excited I've been for some Phish shows in a while.
Forgot (or maybe never even looked initially, not sure) they were actually hitting Texas this year until a week or so ago. Randomly checked StubHub, and found a seated ticket (lawn style amphitheater) for $25 including fees/shipping. It's literally the last seat in the aisle, all the way on the outside, but oh well. Couldn't pass it up for $25, and I'm closer then the lawn.
Only had the chance to see Phish do festival sets at Bonnaroo 2009/2012, so looking forward to seeing a solo show.
Is there an opener for this tour? Or does Phish usually not have one? Hoping for no opener, and two long sets, but pretty clueless to the norm.
Kick ass on the cheap ticket. Gets you in the show, doesn't really matter where its at.
Phish hasn't had an opening act in a long time, since 1997, according to a little light googling. I knew it had been a while but your questions got me curious.
You'll get two sets and an encore. Show will probably begin 45-50 minutes after stated start time. Sets run on average 75 minutes apiece. Set breaks are reasonable these days, about 30 minutes.
Phish hasn't played Texas in a LONG time, I hope y'all get a couple of monster shows! And that 360 venue looks pretty awesome.
No changes in my plan since tour was announced, lakewood x2, tuscaloosa, and magnaball. This is the most excited I've been for some Phish shows in a while.
Awesome, should be a nice little run you have going!
Ya, if you don't count their 2010 ACL performance (I don't), last time Phish was in Texas was back in '99. So Texas is definitely due for some Phish love. However, seeing how cheap the tickets are going for in Austin and Dallas, I guess I understand why they don't tour here much. Thought Austin would at least have a decent following.
When you say "the set will begin 45 mins after stated start time", did you mean doors, or the actual stated start time? The ATX show has gates at 7, show at 8. So I should expect them to start a little before 9? Wonder why they wouldn't just say the start time is then, instead of delaying it?
And never been to this new 360 venue, curious to check it out. It's new, and gives a ~15k capacity venue near Austin now that the Frank Erwin Center is going into retirement soon. Lots of big national acts would skip Austin due to the only venue that size being the Frank Erwin Center. It's an aging building that isn't very desirable any more for big shows for various reasons.
Edit: And really hoping to hear YEM. Not sure if it's played much anymore, but that was the first song that really drew me in. Either way, excited!
Post by umphlovecincy on Jul 14, 2015 6:48:31 GMT -5
I'll be at the Cuyahoga Falls show on 8/7. Wish I could check out some more shows, but doin Phish on 8/7 then Umph on 8/8 is going to be a killer two nights!
Kick ass on the cheap ticket. Gets you in the show, doesn't really matter where its at.
Phish hasn't had an opening act in a long time, since 1997, according to a little light googling. I knew it had been a while but your questions got me curious.
You'll get two sets and an encore. Show will probably begin 45-50 minutes after stated start time. Sets run on average 75 minutes apiece. Set breaks are reasonable these days, about 30 minutes.
Phish hasn't played Texas in a LONG time, I hope y'all get a couple of monster shows! And that 360 venue looks pretty awesome.
No changes in my plan since tour was announced, lakewood x2, tuscaloosa, and magnaball. This is the most excited I've been for some Phish shows in a while.
Awesome, should be a nice little run you have going!
Ya, if you don't count their 2010 ACL performance (I don't), last time Phish was in Texas was back in '99. So Texas is definitely due for some Phish love. However, seeing how cheap the tickets are going for in Austin and Dallas, I guess I understand why they don't tour here much. Thought Austin would at least have a decent following.
When you say "the set will begin 45 mins after stated start time", did you mean doors, or the actual stated start time? The ATX show has gates at 7, show at 8. So I should expect them to start a little before 9? Wonder why they wouldn't just say the start time is then, instead of delaying it?
And never been to this new 360 venue, curious to check it out. It's new, and gives a ~15k capacity venue near Austin now that the Frank Erwin Center is going into retirement soon. Lots of big national acts would skip Austin due to the only venue that size being the Frank Erwin Center. It's an aging building that isn't very desirable any more for big shows for various reasons.
Edit: And really hoping to hear YEM. Not sure if it's played much anymore, but that was the first song that really drew me in. Either way, excited!
I mean the set will begin 30-45 minutes after the actual stated start time. So gates at 7, "show" at 8, but Phish won't actually take the stage until 8:30-8:45. My past several shows its always been 45-50 minutes after stated start time.
Why is this? Why don't they just start when they say they are going to start? It's one of those bad "traditions" that is fan based. Phish fans are slow and it takes them forever to drag their asses from the lot into the venue, so over the years 30-45 minutes after stated start time has become the general understanding. This has never stopped me from being in my seat at the stated start time and patiently waiting 45 minutes like a good lil' fan. I refuse to miss the moment when the lights go down, its always my favorite part of the show. Regardless I love sitting in an empty venue and slowly watching the fans roll in.
As far as YEM goes, its a regular song in the rotation. Looking at my stats, which are far and away mostly 3.0 shows, I've seen YEM 12 times which is at 26% of the shows I've seen. In total Phish has played YEM at 34.05% of shows they've played. Looking at more recent shows (2014/2013) there are larger YEM gaps then I would expect, anywhere from 2 to 13 show gaps. So if you get one it certainly wouldn't be unusual, but definitely cool enough to celebrate.
But, of course, its best not to pin all your happiness on hearing any particular song, which I know your not doing, but I thought I'd say it anyway.
You'll have a blast. I love seeing Phish at festivals but festival Phish and regular show Phish are too totally different animals, because at a Phish show you are surrounded by Phish fans, for better or worse! To me they are the best/worst fans in the world, if that makes any sense.
I'll be at the Cuyahoga Falls show on 8/7. Wish I could check out some more shows, but doin Phish on 8/7 then Umph on 8/8 is going to be a killer two nights!
Yeah man that will be kick ass. I am bummed there is currently no UM in my future. A fall date in Mobile or New Orleans would be fantastic.
Awesome, should be a nice little run you have going!
Ya, if you don't count their 2010 ACL performance (I don't), last time Phish was in Texas was back in '99. So Texas is definitely due for some Phish love. However, seeing how cheap the tickets are going for in Austin and Dallas, I guess I understand why they don't tour here much. Thought Austin would at least have a decent following.
When you say "the set will begin 45 mins after stated start time", did you mean doors, or the actual stated start time? The ATX show has gates at 7, show at 8. So I should expect them to start a little before 9? Wonder why they wouldn't just say the start time is then, instead of delaying it?
And never been to this new 360 venue, curious to check it out. It's new, and gives a ~15k capacity venue near Austin now that the Frank Erwin Center is going into retirement soon. Lots of big national acts would skip Austin due to the only venue that size being the Frank Erwin Center. It's an aging building that isn't very desirable any more for big shows for various reasons.
Edit: And really hoping to hear YEM. Not sure if it's played much anymore, but that was the first song that really drew me in. Either way, excited!
I mean the set will begin 30-45 minutes after the actual stated start time. So gates at 7, "show" at 8, but Phish won't actually take the stage until 8:30-8:45. My past several shows its always been 45-50 minutes after stated start time.
Why is this? Why don't they just start when they say they are going to start? It's one of those bad "traditions" that is fan based. Phish fans are slow and it takes them forever to drag their asses from the lot into the venue, so over the years 30-45 minutes after stated start time has become the general understanding. This has never stopped me from being in my seat at the stated start time and patiently waiting 45 minutes like a good lil' fan. I refuse to miss the moment when the lights go down, its always my favorite part of the show. Regardless I love sitting in an empty venue and slowly watching the fans roll in.
As far as YEM goes, its a regular song in the rotation. Looking at my stats, which are far and away mostly 3.0 shows, I've seen YEM 12 times which is at 26% of the shows I've seen. In total Phish has played YEM at 34.05% of shows they've played. Looking at more recent shows (2014/2013) there are larger YEM gaps then I would expect, anywhere from 2 to 13 show gaps. So if you get one it certainly wouldn't be unusual, but definitely cool enough to celebrate.
But, of course, its best not to pin all your happiness on hearing any particular song, which I know your not doing, but I thought I'd say it anyway.
You'll have a blast. I love seeing Phish at festivals but festival Phish and regular show Phish are too totally different animals, because at a Phish show you are surrounded by Phish fans, for better or worse! To me they are the best/worst fans in the world, if that makes any sense.
Very cool, really appreciate the insight!
The starting late thing is actually good for me. I probably won't be able to get there until a little after 8 anyway due to work.
Awesome, should be a nice little run you have going!
Ya, if you don't count their 2010 ACL performance (I don't), last time Phish was in Texas was back in '99. So Texas is definitely due for some Phish love. However, seeing how cheap the tickets are going for in Austin and Dallas, I guess I understand why they don't tour here much. Thought Austin would at least have a decent following.
When you say "the set will begin 45 mins after stated start time", did you mean doors, or the actual stated start time? The ATX show has gates at 7, show at 8. So I should expect them to start a little before 9? Wonder why they wouldn't just say the start time is then, instead of delaying it?
And never been to this new 360 venue, curious to check it out. It's new, and gives a ~15k capacity venue near Austin now that the Frank Erwin Center is going into retirement soon. Lots of big national acts would skip Austin due to the only venue that size being the Frank Erwin Center. It's an aging building that isn't very desirable any more for big shows for various reasons.
Edit: And really hoping to hear YEM. Not sure if it's played much anymore, but that was the first song that really drew me in. Either way, excited!
I mean the set will begin 30-45 minutes after the actual stated start time. So gates at 7, "show" at 8, but Phish won't actually take the stage until 8:30-8:45. My past several shows its always been 45-50 minutes after stated start time.
Why is this? Why don't they just start when they say they are going to start? It's one of those bad "traditions" that is fan based. Phish fans are slow and it takes them forever to drag their asses from the lot into the venue, so over the years 30-45 minutes after stated start time has become the general understanding. This has never stopped me from being in my seat at the stated start time and patiently waiting 45 minutes like a good lil' fan. I refuse to miss the moment when the lights go down, its always my favorite part of the show. Regardless I love sitting in an empty venue and slowly watching the fans roll in.
As far as YEM goes, its a regular song in the rotation. Looking at my stats, which are far and away mostly 3.0 shows, I've seen YEM 12 times which is at 26% of the shows I've seen. In total Phish has played YEM at 34.05% of shows they've played. Looking at more recent shows (2014/2013) there are larger YEM gaps then I would expect, anywhere from 2 to 13 show gaps. So if you get one it certainly wouldn't be unusual, but definitely cool enough to celebrate.
But, of course, its best not to pin all your happiness on hearing any particular song, which I know your not doing, but I thought I'd say it anyway.
You'll have a blast. I love seeing Phish at festivals but festival Phish and regular show Phish are too totally different animals, because at a Phish show you are surrounded by Phish fans, for better or worse! To me they are the best/worst fans in the world, if that makes any sense.
I think I may have mentioned this already but I'll be doing Phish X 2 in Philly > MMJ at Red Rocks. Will be Phish shows # 5 & 6 for me. I'm still "chasing" Fluffhead. Any quick stats for me on how frequently it's been showing up?
I think I may have mentioned this already but I'll be doing Phish X 2 in Philly > MMJ at Red Rocks. Will be Phish shows # 5 & 6 for me. I'm still "chasing" Fluffhead. Any quick stats for me on how frequently it's been showing up?
Phish x2 > MMJ Red Rocks will be insane, nice run!
Fluffhead is way more common in 3.0 then in 2.0 (see infamous "mike says no" story, which led to equally infamous Fluffhead opener at Phish's comeback show 3/6/2009, which remains my greatest live music moment ever).
Again looking at my stats, which are mostly 3.0, I've seen Fluffhead 10 times which is 21% of my shows.
The past few years Fluffhead has seen some significant show gaps, in one instance as long as 18 shows, but in others as short as 2 shows. Average is more like every 6-8 shows. So similar to YEM you have a pretty decent chance.
I think I may have mentioned this already but I'll be doing Phish X 2 in Philly > MMJ at Red Rocks. Will be Phish shows # 5 & 6 for me. I'm still "chasing" Fluffhead. Any quick stats for me on how frequently it's been showing up?
Phish x2 > MMJ Red Rocks will be insane, nice run!
Fluffhead is way more common in 3.0 then in 2.0 (see infamous "mike says no" story, which led to equally infamous Fluffhead opener at Phish's comeback show 3/6/2009, which remains my greatest live music moment ever).
Again looking at my stats, which are mostly 3.0, I've seen Fluffhead 10 times which is 21% of my shows.
The past few years Fluffhead has seen some significant show gaps, in one instance as long as 18 shows, but in others as short as 2 shows. Average is more like every 6-8 shows. So similar to YEM you have a pretty decent chance.
Thanks as always, Postjack. I've watched some video of the Fluffhead opener for the comeback show and the energy is palpable even through a shitty youtube video. I can't even imagine what that was like in person.
I am doing Atlanta x2 and possibly Tuscaloosa- depending on how work is going.
Anybody looking to unload a pit (or know someone looking to sell) for Friday night in Atlanta? I just had a late add on and hope to have him jamming on the floor with us. Can meet at the show or in the Mobile area before that Friday.
I am doing Atlanta x2 and possibly Tuscaloosa- depending on how work is going.
Anybody looking to unload a pit (or know someone looking to sell) for Friday night in Atlanta? I just had a late add on and hope to have him jamming on the floor with us. Can meet at the show or in the Mobile area before that Friday.
No pit, might have a buddy with a Friday pav he's trying to sell though.
Tuscaloosa for me. I'll have free, delicious jello shots if anybody wants to come find me before the show. Ps anyone know the lot situation there? Doesn't look like much parking.
Tuscaloosa for me. I'll have free, delicious jello shots if anybody wants to come find me before the show. Ps anyone know the lot situation there? Doesn't look like much parking.
Hey postreznorjack (or anyone else), I haven't really checked any shows from these past couple of tours. Any standout in your mind I should fire up first? Want to get in the mood for the upcoming show
Hey postreznorjack (or anyone else), I haven't really checked any shows from these past couple of tours. Any standout in your mind I should fire up first? Want to get in the mood for the upcoming show
My two picks:
10/31/2014 Vegas - Most essential show of 2014. Costume set was a cover of a Disney record of halloween sound effects. Its insane. Extremely well received show.
1/3/2014 Miami - I was at this show, and have listened to that 2nd set dozens of times since. When they transitioned from Light > Sneakin' Sally I was so hot and started shaking so hard I thought my blood vessels were about to burst. Delightful live moment music for me.
Tons of other great shows, I'm sure plenty I haven't listened to, but those two are the ones I go back to for 2014.
For 2013, if you haven't heard the Tahoe Tweezer yet its mandatory Phish. Its 2013/07/31 set II. Pretty sure there is a youtube of it out there (audio only). No youtube at work but just google Tahoe Tweezer it'll come right up. Phish phans will always find a reason to hate their favorite band but I think this is the jam that made a lot of those types re-evaluate.
Hey postreznorjack (or anyone else), I haven't really checked any shows from these past couple of tours. Any standout in your mind I should fire up first? Want to get in the mood for the upcoming show
My two picks:
10/31/2014 Vegas - Most essential show of 2014. Costume set was a cover of a Disney record of halloween sound effects. Its insane. Extremely well received show.
1/3/2014 Miami - I was at this show, and have listened to that 2nd set dozens of times since. When they transitioned from Light > Sneakin' Sally I was so hot and started shaking so hard I thought my blood vessels were about to burst. Delightful live moment music for me.
Tons of other great shows, I'm sure plenty I haven't listened to, but those two are the ones I go back to for 2014.
For 2013, if you haven't heard the Tahoe Tweezer yet its mandatory Phish. Its 2013/07/31 set II. Pretty sure there is a youtube of it out there (audio only). No youtube at work but just google Tahoe Tweezer it'll come right up. Phish phans will always find a reason to hate their favorite band but I think this is the jam that made a lot of those types re-evaluate.
Coming through with that clutch info! Will check these out in the run up to my show. I've heard talk of Tahoe Tweezer, but yet to hear it. Thanks
Post by Billadelphia on Jul 23, 2015 10:04:14 GMT -5
Did anyone stream the past two nights (postreznorjack)? From what I heard they came out firing. I should probably just listen to the shows, but I definitely need to check out the new tracks they debuted.