Phish: 10/01/1989 Oh Kee Pa Ceremony > Tweezer Reprise [VQ: B-, AQ: A]
Jon Fishman: Videos, Setlist, Recap – Hug Your Farmer – A Tribute to Levon Helm [Hidden Track]
Cactus: Keller Williams Welcomes Mike Gordon at Higher Ground [Hidden Track]
Phish: 09/14/2011 MKDevo Playlist [VQ: A, AQ: A+]
ENTIRE SHOW
PLEASE SUPPORT THE VERMONT FLOOD RELIEF EFFORT BY PURCHASING LIVEPHISH AUDIO
Essex: Phish Jams For Flood Relief in Vermont [Burlington Free Press]
Mike Gordon, the bassist, took the stage to great cheers at about 7:15. With few words, he acknowledged the magnitude of the moment — Phish, which formed in this state in 1983, home for a concert to help a state and people in need.
Vermont Flood Relief: Going The Extra Mile In Vermont [Phish.net]
It goes without saying that with Phish’s benefit concert coming up on Wednesday in Essex Junction, all eyes in the Phish community will be squarely on the flood ravaged state. If you purchased a ticket to the show, pre-ordered the webcast or made a donation to The Waterwheel Foundation, take pride in the fact that you have indeed already helped the people affected by Hurricane Irene in Vermont. Only a mere two and a half weeks since Irene ran its path through central New England most Vermonters are still busy cleaning up. The funds raised by Phish will be massive and go a long way over the long haul finding its way into the hands of various Vermont organizations helping in relief efforts. Recovery from this storm will take months, not weeks. That being said the state is already showing signs of rebuilding with business and community resources coming together and getting people and places back on their feet.
Essex Junction: Essex Prepares for Phish Concert Traffic [Burlington Free-Press]
Chittenden County law enforcement officials said Monday they are taking steps to try to ensure traffic safety and minimal disruption on Wednesday in response to the Phish benefit concert for victims of Tropical Storm Irene.
Acting Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose said he is expecting a large but peaceful crowd for the concert from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Exposition on Pearl Street.
Retrospective: Phish’s Storied History of Generosity [Hidden Track]
Phish has a long history of giving back to not only the communities that they play in, but also to causes that are near and dear to many a fan’s heart. Though full blown benefit shows are few and far between, Phish philanthropy is well known. While history dictates that you will have about as much success predicting winning lottery numbers as you will a Phish setlist, it is nonetheless interesting to look back at previous benefit shows. Regardless of what goes down next week at the Champlain Valley Exposition, it is clear that the fans are in for a treat and that the state will benefit extraordinarily from another Phish philanthropic effort.
Trey Anastasio: John McEuen & Jimmy Ibbotson (w/ Trey) 9/9/2001 DSBD Winooski, VT
Trey plays You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere, Beauty of My Dreams and Ripple with two members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Higher Ground just two days before 9/11.
Phish: 04/19/1985 UNCIRCULATED AUD Burlington, VT
This tape belongs in an Archive. In this era of TS->InterWebstreaming and immediate MP3 post-show downloading, this tape is an historical artifact in the history of recorded live music. It is also one of those recordings that somehow managed to escape the tape collections of many of the most obsessive-compulsive Phish tape collectors in history. Of course, its failure to circulate widely in the previous 26 years may have resulted from its quality. (I’d have probably given it a “C-/D+” on my last tapelist, circa 2000.)
Phish: 05/11/1991 II SBD UNCIRCULATED Burlington, VT
Charlie Dirksen has helped unearth a rare soundboard from Phish’s penultimate show at The Front in Burlington. While Dirksen notes tape hiss and muddiness on this source, the rare addition of harmonica to YEM and crude version of BBFCFM makes it well worth a listen. – ScottyB
Benefits: 02/03/2011 Hug Your Farmer Benefit w/ Page and Fish SBD MATRIX S. Burlington, VT
A soundboard matrix recording of last Thursday night’s Hug Your Farmer benefit has come into circulation and features Page McConnell and Jon Fishman sit-ins scattered throughout two sets of classic rock covers. – ScottyB
Cactus: Mike Gordon w/ Vassar & His Yankee Boys 5/3/2000 SBD UNCIRCULATED Middlebury, VT
Page McConnell: Anne’s Band 02/02/1994 UNCIRCULATED SBD Burlington, VT
Page McConnell- Keyboards
Dave Grippo – Alto Sax
Sean Hartman – Bass
Jeff Salisbury – Drums
Screamin’ Dean – Harp
George Abele and Steven Kemp - Percussion
Joseph Somerville Jr. – Trumpet
Zaphed Beeble Brox – Tenor Sax
Phish: 05/20/1987 Playlist [VQ: B, AQ: B]
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9F2FA922BBC248F7Wilson, Antelope, Golgi, Back Porch Boogie Blues, Possum, Lushington, Harry Hood, You Enjoy Myself, Alumni Blues
Phish: 12/08/1989 SBD UNCIRCULATED Poultney, VT
The most complete copy of this show yet has come into circulation with the addition of six missing tracks from the first set. A fantastic early show, this is a worthy addition to any Phish fan’s collection. – SB
Phish: 06/16/1990 SBD Townshend, VT
If you don’t have this fantastic, classic Phish show in your collection be sure to take advantage of this file set put together by our pal Parker. – ScottyB
Trey & Mike: Michael Ray & Cosmic Krewe 02/10/1995 Burlington, VT
Check out this FOB of a Michael Ray and the Cosmic Krewe show from Burlington in 1995 that featured sit-ins from both Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon. – ScottyB
Trey Anastasio: Cosmic Krewe w/Trey 02/03/1995 SBD Johnson, VT
Trey sat-in with pal Michael Ray’s band in Johnson, VT and this recording features all of Anastasio’s appearance. This version of the Krewe included longtime Phish friends Stacey Starkweather, Bob Gullotti and Dave “The Truth” Grippo. – ScottyB
Phish: 09/02/1987 SBD UNCIRCULATED Burlington, VT
TaperWayne unleashes the latest uncirculated gem he’s transferred to the digital realm. While it’s listed as a soundboard, the engineer did seem to be testing equipment as he screws with the settings frequently. Regardless, this rare recording provides an interesting listen. – ScottyB