Episodes
A short soundcheck coming from "From The Archives Vol. 12" gives us a nice run through of "Limb by Limb". The real star of this show is one of the most epic storms to every hit a Phish show and you can hear it all during "Taste". Also included is a killer "Mike's Song>Simple->I am Hydrogen>Weekapaug Groove".
Published 01/25/19
Episode 55 brings you into the world of Phish Soundcheck karaoke limbo. This soundcheck is an all time moment. Crazy songs, and full audience karaoke with a full on limbo contest going down. "Samson Variation>Olivia's Pool, Beauty of My Dreams, You Shook Me All Night Long, MMMBop, Another One Bites the Dust, And It Stone Me, Only Shallow, The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)". Get ready for a wild time.
Published 01/18/19
We are back to Europe 1997 and a rare one set free Phish show! This show is about as unknown as it gets from this time period and we get a great soundcheck from it. "Funky Bitch" is a type I 14 minute Funk throwdown that you won't want to miss. The soundcheck closes with a great version of "Ginseng Sullivan". The bonus track is "Twist" that has a full "Groove Is is in the Heart" jam that crushes.
Published 11/20/18
Welcome Back!!! Twitter user @JustListeningAh found a soundcheck we missed so back to 1992! The soundcheck is "Shaggy Dog" and "Blues Jam" and is of excellent quality. This show is filled with gems and I play a great "Esther" a famous "Harry Hood" and a hilarious encore for you.
Published 11/13/18
When I started The Daily Soundcheck I was excited to bring some of the great soundchecks to the masses. This baby is certainly one of them. Mike plays his Quantum Modulus 5 string for the first time in this show (featured on "Slip, Stich, and Pass") and it leads to the soundcheck "Attack on the Bass". This 7 min free form jam is ass kicking and hilarious. It is everything Phish. Included is the legendary "Wolfman's Brother" which goes deep for the first time.
Published 10/05/18
The last soundcheck from 1996 is from the famous Vegas 96 show. We are treated to "Dog Log" but it is really the "Dog Log" lyrics over top of the music of "Funky Bitch". It creates a cool mashup. Included is a great exploratory "Simple" that takes place in the middle of a great "Mike's Groove".
Published 10/03/18
Unreal! Right in the middle of The Daily Soundcheck a brand new soundcheck emerges! Episode 50 features the soundcheck from the legendary Amy's Farm that was released on VHS by Matt Laurence 3 days ago! We have Todd Ahrens from backinmyday.net on to talk about the show and then we play the soundcheck of "Poor Heart", "Crimes of the Mind", and "Bitchin Again"
Published 09/25/18
Episode 49 brings you a 21 minute "Dog Log" soundcheck that is what would a jam would sound like if "Dog Log" and "You Enjoy Myself" had a baby. One of the chillest grooves in the soundcheck catalog. Hit play sit back and relax...
Published 09/18/18
Episode 48 brings a fun soundcheck from the legendary Murat Theatre! The soundcheck features the only performance of "Love Me Two Times", the "Indianapolis Soundcheck Jam", and a great 8 minute walk through of "Ginseng Sullivan". The bonus track is the incredible Murat "Bathtub Gin>Ya Mar".
Published 09/17/18
We missed some soundchecks! We go back to 1993 and 05/08/1993 at University of New Hampshire and the set closer! The soundcheck is "Shaggy Dog" and although it is pretty standard are bonus tracks are pure fire! Included is "David Bowie->Jessica Jam->David Bowie->Have Mercy->David Bowie" and "Mike's Song->Crossroads->Mike's Song>I Am Hydrogen>Weekapaug Groove". Get ready to rock!
Published 09/14/18
One of the most important shows in the history of Phish. A true turning point. The soundcheck is "The Overload" which is the closing track to Remain in Light by the Talking Heads. Included is the deep pocket groove "Simple" from this show.
Published 09/12/18
Welcome back! Episode 45 is another official soundcheck and features a 15 min "Spooky Jam"! Also included is the fantastic "Mike's Song>Lifeboy>Weekapaug Grove".
Published 09/11/18
We have reached the first Phish Festival....The Clifford Ball!!!! A little bit about the grounds, the ball, and then the epic 53 min Clifford Ball Soundcheck!
Published 07/02/18
Episode 43 features two of the most famous shows in Phish history. The Niagara Falls Soundcheck from 12/07/1995 has a cool "Poor Heart" played very slow and with some country loving. The 12/14/1995 Binghamton show has a classic version of "Free". The bonus track is one of my all time favorite Phish jams. The Binghamton "Halley's Comet->NICU". Check out the Spotify Playlist below for the...
Published 06/12/18
Three more Live Phish soundchecks are featured in Episode 42. 10/31/95 Rosemont has "Suzy Greenberg" with horns, 11/14/95 UCF Arena has a hilarious "Poor Heart" and the 12/1/95 Hershey Park Arena "Dog Log" . The Bonus is the incredible "Stash" from 11/14/1995 UCF. Make sure you check out the Spotify Playlist below for the soundchecks talked about below. https://open.spotify.com/user/129676814/playlist/05XUis4V2a6MMvOFkAQtFs?si=GchZf6SeRWKPeKCvK4Z_Rg
Published 06/11/18
Episode 41 has a crazy cool "Dog Log" soundcheck. Very groovy and all kinds of profanity. Also included is a heater of a "Runaway Jim"
Published 06/08/18
Part 2 of our Live Phish 1994 soundchecks goes down in Episode 40. 10/31/1994 Glens Falls has the "Glens Falls Soundcheck Jam" which is killer, and 12/29/1994 has "Funky Bitch". Our bonus is "Reba" from 10/31/1994 Glens Falls. Make sure you check out the spotify playlist for the linked live phish soundchecks. https://open.spotify.com/user/129676814/playlist/3IGsscKsuvO2zHojwpnto4?si=WbY5sy9oR1uTY8qhRGaEfg
Published 06/07/18
In Episode 39 we go back in time. I missed four official soundchecks in 1994 so we cover two in episode 39 and will cover two more in episode 40. In episode 39 we have the Bomb Factory "Dog Log" soundcheck and the "Columbus Soundcheck Jam". The bonus material is the entire "Mike's Groove" from Columbus which features the incredible "Simplefest". Check out this link for the Spotify official...
Published 06/06/18
Welcome Back!! Episode 38 is a real treat! The soundcheck is a cover of Bob Dylan's "Fixin to Die". The bonus is the entire after show bluegrass show that took place in the parking lot in front of the Phish tour buss. Some amazing stuff! Bluegrass Parking Lot Setlist 01. Blackberry Blossom (in progress) 02. Tennessee Waltz - Rev sings 03. The Old Home Place - Mike sings 04. Dooley - Rev sings - lead-Trey, Mike, Jon is saying the "dooley" 05. Mountain Dew - Rev sings 06. John Hardy- Mike...
Published 06/04/18
Episode 37 is a little different. We have reached our first official Live Phish soundcheck. I have linked the Spotify Playist of both of the Chicago 94 soundchecks. Since they are official they will not be included. 06/18/1994 features "All Things Reconsidered", "How Many More Times", and "Poor Heart" and 11/25/1994 features "Chicago '94 Soundcheck Jam", and "Dog Log". Included in the podcast is a hilarious interview that took place the same day 06/18/1994 with Danny Bonaduce on 97.9...
Published 05/17/18
It's all about this jam!!! Episode 36 feature a 10 min opening "Jam" that is something special. Must hear. From there we get another take on "Leprechaun", another outstanding "The Wedge" and finally a crazy "Funky Bitch". Excellent soundcheck!
Published 05/16/18
Hot DAMN Episode 35 brings the heat!! Don't let the 12 min run time of this soundcheck fool you, this is awesome! "Jam->Shock the Monkey (Peter Gabriel)" and "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed". A killer killer jam. Bonus is an absolutely awesome "David Bowie".
Published 05/15/18
Episode 34 is so much fun! "Buffalo Bill", the beginnings of "Guyute" (which wouldn't be played for another 15 months), "Pungee->Dude of Life Medley", "Train Medley", "Funky Bitch", and "Bass Jam". This baby has jams, rarities, and medleys!
Published 05/11/18
Episode 33 is all over!!! "Nellie Kane", the debut of "Leprechaun", "Acoustic Tuning>Acoustic Noodling", the debut of "Pungee" and "Paul and Silas".
Published 05/10/18
Episode 32 brings a raw cut of "Give a Little Bit" and then some great stuff during "Poor Heart Blues" which all works in "Funky Bitch Blues". The Soundcheck ends with a nice version of "Brother". The bonus track is "Cavern>Take the "A" Train>Cavern" encore.
Published 05/08/18