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PHISH - Summer Tour 2012

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Capurnicus
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Ayo! Anyone attending any of either leg's stops this summer? Last summer certainly did not fail to disappoint, and I imagine this summer will be a blast as well. I've got tickets to the Worcester and Saratoga shows, and scoping out the Atlantic city run as well. No West Coast leg for me unfortunately.

So yeah, who's stoked? What does everyone want to hear this summer?
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Zimmerman
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So you don't like his music because the majority of the crowd (not to be mistaken with his fans) are like that? I fail to see the logic.

This'll be my last statement unless provoked since I don't want to ruin this thread.

To the guy up there, do you seriously think sci is better than dmb?! Personal preference but still...

The bands have their similarities and differences.

I prefer Dave Matthews because of how his music makes me feel and think. He is an amazing songwriter and the rest of the band is extremely talented too. They can jam the fuck out when they want, but just enough to fit their style and songs. Emphasis on the lyrics. The crowd at shows generally blows.

Phish is extremely unique, engaging, unpredictable, and talented. They jam like no other, and do it well without sacrificing any flow. The crowd is great. Best concert atmosphere I've ever seen. Let's be honest, the lyrics generally suck. However, they use this to a benefit. It's all part of the style.


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PagesHouse
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Everyone has their own opinions and preferences and that is what makes this beautiful world go round and round.

One last thought..... I don't know anyone who listens to Phish for the lyrics.


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Gorilla.Steeze
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Never once did I say anything about the quality of the music, I just said I never want to go back to a Dave show. If you want to know my opinion, I thought the music was ok as long as he wasn't singing.

No point in trying to argue SCI vs. DMB. No ones minds are going to be changed as a result.
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theabortionator
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A lot of phish lyrics credit goes to Tom Marshall.



"So toss away stuff you don't need in the end, but keep what's important and know who's your friend"

Theme from the bottom. don't even try to tell me that's not a good line. One of my favorite lines from any song ever.
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Zimmerman
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That is also one of my favorite song quotes actually.
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Motes
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went to my first phish show at spac on saturday.  It was super fun, scored a nice 4 piece grinder on shakedown and some PBR.
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Zimmerman
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Do I know you? I like the DGuirk quote on your sig.
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mophead
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CHEESE>>>>>>>> dave matthews

jesus, i can't believe thats even a question
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theabortionator
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cheese kinda sucks now though
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Capurnicus
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Welp, SPAC just about blew my mind. What a swampp romp!!! $6.99 get your cats spayed!!!
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baethoven
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Cheese is still great. 'OG' fans are just upset that there's less bluegrass and more spacey electronic based jams nowadays. I literally just got back from E Forest, where I was standing next to an old head during one of the three nights of SCI, who kept freaking out about the 'electro' they were playing.
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theabortionator
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Exactly my point.


Also. EOTO needs to die.
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mophead
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I was there too, for saturday sunday and thought sat nite was the best set i saw all weeknd. some of the electro shit was unnerving but they still brought it back and killed it. and sunday they played all bluegrass so that was great
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baethoven
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It probably won't, and most likely will outlast SCI unfortunately.
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theabortionator
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True story. Eoto is growing and cheese is pretty much dead
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skodeo7
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Lets keep this loosely about Phish, not wannabedubstep. Thanks.
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theabortionator
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There's always the phellowship if you decide to come back.
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theabortionator
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Nobody was posting a bunch of sweet links to eoto videos or sbds.


Was pretty directly related to the couple posts about cheese and it was done anyway.


Probably going to end up doing starlight>dicks

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quixotic
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meh. never really done much for me. to each their own though.
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Capurnicus
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Ahahaha
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Capurnicus
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Back to the subject at hand:

Now that first leg is all wrapped up, what were everyone's favorites?

I'd have to say my favorite was probably the Sand>Nellie Cane from Worcester2, that just did it for me. I really haven't had a chance to delve into the SPAC shows again yet though, so I may be back to ammend that comment.

And of course, what is everyone looking to hear in leg 2 and who's going to what shows? I'm broke and have no more vaca days, so no leg 2 for me unfortunately...but I'm sure it'll be a rad time.
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baethoven
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x2

No Quarter is one of my favorite songs ever written. Certain parts give me goosebumps, in the best of ways.
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PagesHouse
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I have 2 all-time tour highlights:

1. Star Lake : Light > Weekapaug Groove -> Seven Below
2. AC night 1 : Birds of a Feather -> Back on the Train and then Twist > Piper
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Capurnicus
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When is the Harpua??
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smuggs
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ghost < boogie on < if i could

if i could is now my life anthem. there is a piano passage in the middle and its just devine from the chairman !

the best show i saw was worcester 2. roses, sickkkk gin...... sand nellie kane melted my heart, raging mikes and an insane 2001. but i only did worcester and AC
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smuggs
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Long Jams Beach ! Get ready
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Zimmerman
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Anyone else know the story behind Harry Hood? I'd be glad to share.
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TimRiley
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HAHaha.. Shows back in the day weore so sick. I hope you appreciate wHAT your about to hear. Phish in the 90's was out of control. Hope for some if the greats...
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Mr_Mackey
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Oh I like salmon.
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PagesHouse
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It literally pains me to know that I'm not seeing Phish SF... UGHHHHHGHGHGHGHGIAHFDSIFHAIWFHKASJFGAKWEHJGAIFJHWIEP
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theabortionator
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Does anyone want to go hit alabama>georgia>north carolina phish? Would leave tomorrow. I'm thinking of driving down from the northeast. Anyone want in?


I'm in northern ny right now. Could meet people along the way. I'm just trying to find some people to rage with/ not drive solo for ever.
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Gorilla.Steeze
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Who else is going to Dick's this weekend?!?! I just moved to Denver and know zero phans out here.
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Gorilla.Steeze
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I also need a field ticket as well. So if anyone could hook us up, it would be much appreciated!
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theabortionator
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fuck phish dicks, I'm doing moe. tour
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Gorilla.Steeze
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I kinda did as well. I'm set for Friday and Sunday thanks to PT.
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Gorilla.Steeze
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That was honestly the best show I have ever seen. Hands down. My face just got totally FUCKED.
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wesley.
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that yem had me laughing for a while
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homebrewer
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way too excited for tomorrow. i don't know how i will sleep tonite. yesterdays setlist looked good and by the way people are talking about it, it sounded even better.
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Barefootin_Fiend
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i don't understand the hate. i saw dave at hershey park in mid 2004 i think and it was one of the most fun shows i've ever been to. i'm sure part of it was the vip passes and the company, but the show was an absolute blast. and Boyd Tinsley can jam a fucking violin like no other. guy threw down a 10+ min jam session that was one of the coolest things i've ever heard/seen.

have yet to see a phish show, but it's on the bucket list.
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Zimmerman
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anyone want to steer me in the direction of some good zips from phishows.com? I'm looking for good, nice quality shows from '80s to '00s
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Zimmerman
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Actually if someone could just post some sbds or pm them to me it would be so appreciated. Finally transferred my itunes into my laptop so I can actually download music now. Preferably in .zip format.
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theabortionator
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Not really much from the 80s worth caring too much about. Early 90s is where it's at though.

Here's the spreadsheet


https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AjeIQ6qQvexzcDhXS2twUC1US3BPMVZuUWdjZmY2RVE&gid=12


A few late 80s early 90s shows have surfaced on youtube. Someone on pt just put another 92 one up recently. I'll send you some links if I get a chance.
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Zimmerman
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Thank you!
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division.bell
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I have a few hundred shows in various formats lying around from the good, old days. Best old show that sticks in my mind is 10/15/86 @ Hunt's. I know I have some prior to that, but this is a goldmine of a show in great quality. I got it from a crazy hippy my freshman year of college way long ago as it was his particular favorite show.

I may be able to help you in some way for some older stuff, lots of shows on CD's still that have never been uploaded, and many shows on the hard drive hiding in the archives. Hit me up if you are interested.
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theabortionator
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The lights at dicks were amazing. All ck5 treated us all to this stellar piece.

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baethoven
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Why did I skip this?!?!!

UM at North Coast Music Fest was really the only thing worthwhile..

I done goofed.
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Gorilla.Steeze
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The Light at Dick's was amazing.

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