Episodes
The second soundcheck to recently surface from @Tweeprise on Twitter takes place at one of the most unique venues in Phish history. I bring back Dave Calarco,@mrminer to help us get a glimpse of what this crazy town was like. We talk venue, musical highlights, and then I play for you the 40 minute soundcheck which features Phish working on tracks from The Story of the Ghost album.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 02/19/21
Published 02/19/21
We go back in time yet again! @Tweeprise on Twitter recently put out 2 new soundchecks that had never been released! This is one of the crazier venues we've covered and rock some "Character Zero>Funky Bitch". The bonus track is an excellent Type 1 "David Bowie".   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 12/09/20
The last of my four part Japan series with Dave Calarco finishes with a beast. The second set opens with 45 minutes of boundary pushing Phish with "Runaway Jim->Theme->Dog Faced Boy". The soundcheck is one of the greats, with sick grooves based around Trey spitting hilarious improv comedy. This is also one of 6 shows ever to feature "Reba", "Slave To The Traffic Light", and "Harry Hood" all in the same show. Phish and Japan was something special.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
Published 08/21/20
So how do you follow up one of the most legendary Phish shows of all time? Well the next night you play only 14 songs TOTAL! Among those are all time versions of "Ghost" and "DWD" and a great "YEM". Dave Calarco aka Mr. Miner is back with me to try and break it all down. The soundcheck includes a rare version of "The Happy Whip and Dung" and a hilarious look behind what was going on with the Phish stage crew taking place in "Windora Bug.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...
Published 07/10/20
I wished in Episode 75 that the rest of the Drum Logos Soundcheck would be released someday. Well my wish was granted! Apparently it was circulating from an old version of the spreadsheet and Michael Callahan @mjcallahan7 on Twitter sent me the rest! So here ya go! Get ready to laugh, this soundcheck is bonkers. James Bond themes and stories about Pete Carini and Fishman's drum kit.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/26/20
Dave Calarco (aka Mr. Miner) is back co-hosting with me for this landmark Japan show. We go DEEP into one of the most unique and magnificent shows in Phish history. Come take a trip with us into another galaxy, this show is unlike any other. Phish.net Show Page Mr. Miner's Blog Post   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/19/20
We have ventured into Japan! I've brought along my friend Dave Calarco aka Mr. Miner to help me navigate! Dave attended the entire run and will be my guest for the next five episodes giving a first hand account on these unique shows. In this episode Dave's recaps the first 3 Japan shows and then we talk about the 6/13/2000 Club Quatrro show. The soundcheck is fun with "Ginseng Sullivan" a spacey "Jam", an awesome "Crossroads" and some crazy Phish in "Say My Name>O Yeah!". Mr. Miner's...
Published 06/12/20
One of the more intimate shows in modern Phish, the 3,200 seat Roseland Ballroom was an incredibly tough ticket. Filmed for VH1 this soundcheck features fun takes on many classics. A thirteen song soundcheck with one of the coolest venue histories make this one fun episode!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/15/20
The granddaddy of them all!!! Big Cypress soundcheck is almost as big as the festival itself. You like great versions of Phish staples? You like jams? Well it's a Phish festival tradition and the Cypress Soundcheck has two nasty jams for you. Phish.net Show Page Gr8fulmommabear blog post After Midnight Podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Published 04/07/20
The Las Cruces soundcheck features one of the funniest moments in soundcheck history with the "Dickie Scotland Song". I chat with Pauly McGuire of @coventrymusic and @taopauly and he gives us the lay of the land in 1999 with some hilarious stories around this show. "La Grange" opens our show and the bonus track is killer show opening "2001".
Published 01/24/20
Episode 70 takes us to Japan and the legendary Fuji Rock Festival! I talk to Todd Ahrens who tells us what a unique experience it was. The "What's The Use?" soundcheck is beyond gorgeous. I then get to play you one of my favorite "Ghost" for the bonus track. I love this episode!
Published 11/22/19
The first show ever at Camden! It's gone through many names, but one thing is for certain, Phish brings it whenever they play there! Jay Rose from Fear of a Craft Beer Planet tells a cool lot story and we get the rare performance of "Blue Bayou" for the soundcheck. The bonus is excellent set 2 opening "Tweezer>Mountains in the Mist".
Published 11/14/19
Episode 68 takes us to the famous "Wipe Out" show at The Centrum. The soundcheck is 9 tracks long and features rare cuts, some humor, and a sick 14 minute "Funky Bitch". Revisit one of the most hallowed Phish venues and a truly special show.
Published 10/04/19
A new soundcheck surfaced!!! Right in the middle of my project we get a soundcheck from the legendary 12/07/1997 show at Dayton! And what a soundcheck it is! We have jams, humor, and just an all around awesome soundcheck. Praise Icculus! Included is the set one closing "Slave to the Traffic Light".
Published 09/13/19
Episode 66 dives into the crazy Vegas Halloween 98 run and how Dark Side of the Moon got played two days later. "Dog Log" is the soundcheck but we got a lot of the meat from a heater of a second set. Segue enthusiasts....get ready!
Published 08/09/19
The incredible Lemonwheel soundcheck! Two unreal jams, some great blues tunes and great banter. "Jam>Ginseng Sullivan>Back at the Chicken Shack>Jam>She Caught the Katy and Left Me a Mule to Ride>Dog Log>Down Home Dirty Blues>I Gave My Love a Cherry>Please Send Me Someone to Love". THOSE JAMS!
Published 05/24/19
In Episode 64 I am joined by Scott Bernstein of @yemblog and @jambase as he recalls this awesome show. We talk about his start and history of @yemblog and what makes this show and soundcheck so special. The intro is from "2001", the soundcheck is "If You Need a Fool" and "Shafty". The bonus track is the encore and debut of "Sabotage".
Published 05/17/19
Episode 63 kicks off the Summer 98 tour with the outstanding "The Way I Feel" soundcheck jam. This baby brings the dance. Also included is the "Horn->Jam" and the bonkers "Tweezer->California Love->Tweezer->Free". Let's get down! The intro is from the show opening "Wolfman's Brother"
Published 05/09/19
The lone soundcheck from Europe 1998 is from the first night of Barcelona. If you like laid back grooves this episode is for you. The soundcheck is a 16 minute jam that is centered around "Meat". Grooving to the max with incredible sound quality. The intro is from the "Ghost" Jam and our bonus track is a "Bathtub Gin" that sounds like a "Ghost" jam. Hit play and groove.
Published 05/03/19
Episode 61 covers the Island Tour!!!! All soundcheck here with "Funky Bitch>Jam" and "Birds of a Feather" from Nassau and "Providence Soundcheck Jam", "Shafty", and "Roggae" from Providence. This soundcheck is one of the greats from top to bottom and you don't want to miss the 15 minute "Shafty"!
Published 04/26/19
MY FIRST SHOW!!! Hear some stories about me being an idiot, stuff about Rochester and what I feel about everything all these years later. Soundcheck is a "jam" based around the graduation song theme. Also included is the 20 minute 2 hole "Down With Disease" masterpiece.
Published 03/13/19
Hampton Winson-Salem 97! Two great soundcheck from the awesome box set. We have the "Hampton 97 Soundcheck Jam" and "Back at the Chicken Shack" from Winston-Salem. We jam, we bring the blues and we finish with the beastly "Halley's Comet" from the second night of Hampton. Monster show.
Published 03/01/19
Episode 58 comes the day before of one of Phish's most famous shows. 11/16/97 is a pretty cool show in its own right and the soundcheck is a fun "Saw it Again". Included in the intro is the rocking "Izabella" and we feature the killer "Timber->Simple" to open the second set.
Published 02/08/19
Episode 57 features two soundchecks released in the Ventura Box Set. One from 07/30/1997 and the other from 07/20/1998, Both Soundchecks are jams and the 98 soundcheck is something special. Included is a SMOKING Bathtub Gin from 98.
Published 02/01/19