Big Black Furry Creature from Mars

Debut 1987-08-21 · Last played 2026-07-22 · 134 performances

Gap — the number of shows the band played between one performance of this song and the one before it.

← → the songs either side, played as separate songs. > and –> are phish.net’s own marks, and mean the band ran them together rather than stopping between them.

Times Played
134
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
32
Median Gap, All-Time
9
Longest Gap
118

Best version1994-05-16VenueThe Wiltern Theatre, Los AngelesScore88Hear itListen · Details

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Eras4.053.0172.011.0111 134 of 134 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 9

  1. 4.05 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-07-22WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 69 · ListenBefore / afterSilent in the MorningRun Like an AntelopeGap88ENCORE
  3. 2024-08-09FriBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYBefore / afterGotta JibbooGap56ENCORE
  4. 2023-07-15SatAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / afterTweezer Reprise >Gap35ENCORE
  5. 2022-07-29FriCoastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekRaleigh, NCRated 76 · Listen

    Jam chartThe verses are played in a new arrangement, as @Sniff notes, perhaps more in the style of Dead Kennedy's than Husker Du, and gives this version a classic proto hardcore breakdown sound.

    Before / afterCariniGap29SET 2
  6. 2021-10-30SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterGuyuteShaggy DogGap48SET 1

  7. 3.017 shows2009–2019

  8. 2019-11-30SatDunkin' Donuts CenterProvidence, RI

    NoteUnfinished.

    Before / after> KungGap13ENCORE
  9. 2019-06-30SunBB&T PavilionCamden, NJBefore / afterTwenty Years Later >> TweezerGap14SET 2
  10. 2019-02-23SatBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterKung >Sleeping MonkeyGap24ENCORE
  11. 2018-08-12SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterLlamaMeatGap27SET 1
  12. 2017-08-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterParty TimeDinner and a MovieGap43SET 1
  13. 2016-07-20WedBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterThe Very Long Fuse >Walk AwayGap32SET 1
  14. 2015-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterLimb By Limb >> Your Pet CatGap24SET 1 · 2×
  15. 2014-10-31FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / after46 DaysLawn BoyGap87SET 1
  16. 2012-08-26SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NCBefore / after> Tweezer RepriseGap15ENCORE
  17. 2012-06-29FriKlipsch Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterThe Mango Song >Strange DesignGap30SET 1
  18. 2011-07-03SunWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYBefore / afterDestiny Unbound >WilsonGap10SET 1
  19. 2011-06-10FriSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJBefore / afterPossumSwept AwayGap16SET 2
  20. 2010-10-31SunBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterFrankensteinGhostGap5SET 1
  21. 2010-10-23SatMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterSparkle >Hold Your Head UpGap12SET 1
  22. 2010-08-15SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterTheme from the Bottom >You Enjoy MyselfGap16SET 2
  23. 2010-06-25FriSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJBefore / afterAlumni BluesRunaway JimGap24SET 1
  24. 2009-11-22SunWar Memorial at OncenterSyracuse, NYRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterPiper >TubeGap77SET 2

  25. 2.01 show2003–2003

  26. 2003-07-15TueUSANA AmphitheatreWest Valley City, UTRated 70 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Low Rider" as the segue-fest out of "Mr. Completely" starts to take shape. -> to "Buried Alive."

    Before / afterLow Rider ->-> Buried AliveGap35SET 2 · 3×

  27. 1.0111 shows1987–2000

  28. 2000-09-20WedRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OHBefore / afterGuyute >DrownedGap63SET 2
  29. 1999-10-03SunAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterAvenu Malkenu >David BowieGap44SET 2
  30. 1998-12-30WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterChalk Dust TortureWilsonGap8SET 1
  31. 1998-11-21SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterWilson >Lawn BoyGap64SET 1
  32. 1997-12-11ThuRochester War MemorialRochester, NYHighly rated 84 · Listen
    Jam chartWild version that segues out of Roses Are Free. It's highly improvisational in that after about 3 mins of "normal" (so to speak) BBFCFM, a Sturm-und-Drang, plodding jam evolves and trudges along for a few minutes, and then the band drops out as Trey sustains a note, then a chord, and, well, nothing much happens for a minute or so, and then Trey counts-off and Ghost begins.
    Before / afterRoses Are Free ->> GhostGap118SET 2
  33. 1996-08-06TueRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterA Day in the Life >> Hold Your Head UpGap22SET 2
  34. 1996-06-06ThuJoyous LakeWoodstock, NYBefore / afterTheme from the BottomScent of a MuleGap4SET 1
  35. 1995-12-29FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >> JamGap17SET 2
  36. 1995-11-28TueKnoxville Civic ColiseumKnoxville, TNBefore / afterContact >Funky BitchGap6SET 2
  37. 1995-11-18SatNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterContact >Acoustic ArmyGap14SET 2 · 2×
  38. 1995-10-22SunAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, ILBefore / afterMakisupa Policeman ->Life on Mars?Gap3SET 2
  39. 1995-10-19ThuMunicipal AuditoriumKansas City, MO

    NoteUnfinished.

    Before / afterLawn Boy >KungGap16SET 2
  40. 1995-07-03MonSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTBefore / afterThe Lizards >A Day in the LifeGap35SET 2
  41. 1994-12-01ThuSalem ArmorySalem, OR

    NoteShorter version without all verses.

    Jam chart-> in from "Tweezer." First in a medley of songs which ultimately -> back to "Tweezer."

    Before / afterTweezer ->-> Makisupa PolicemanGap6SET 2
  42. 1994-11-22TueJesse Auditorium, University of MissouriColumbia, MOHighly rated 88 · Listen

    NoteAcoustic finish.

    Jam chart-> in from "Runaway Jim." WILD version with extra screaming, silliness, profanity, and a bluegrass ending.

    Before / afterRunaway Jim ->I'm Blue, I'm LonesomeGap8SET 2
  43. 1994-11-13SunWarner TheatreErie, PABefore / afterThe Mango Song >Amazing GraceGap3SET 2
  44. 1994-11-03ThuMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->Harry HoodGap5SET 2
  45. 1994-10-27ThuUniversity Hall, University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VABefore / afterContact >Down with DiseaseGap20SET 2
  46. 1994-07-13WedBig Birch Concert PavilionPatterson, NYRated 71 · Listen

    NoteUnfinished; Played bluegrass style to the tune of Scent of a Mule.

    Jam chart-> in from "Tweezer." "BBFCFM" is sandwiched in this "Tweezer" jam.

    Before / afterTweezer ->-> TweezerGap3SET 2
  47. 1994-07-06WedTheatre St. DenisMontréal, QuebecBefore / afterChalk Dust Torture ->> Sample in a JarGap12SET 2 · 2×
  48. 1994-06-21TueCincinnati Music HallCincinnati, OH

    NoteAcoustic; without microphones.

    Before / afterChalk Dust TortureGinseng SullivanGap4SET 2 · 2×
  49. 1994-06-16ThuState TheatreMinneapolis, MN

    NoteUnfinished.

    Before / afterContact >-> Purple RainGap17SET 2
  50. 1994-05-16MonThe Wiltern TheatreLos Angeles, CAHighly rated 88 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "RLAA." Crazy "Type II" version buried inside an awesome and improvisational "Type II" "Antelope." -> back to "RLAA."

    Before / afterRun Like an Antelope ->-> Run Like an AntelopeGap3SET 2 · 3×
  51. 1994-05-12ThuBuena Vista TheaterTucson, AZBefore / afterContact >Gap8SET 2
  52. 1994-04-30SatThe Edge Night ClubOrlando, FLRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterHold Your Head UpGap4SET 2
  53. 1994-04-25MonCivic AuditoriumKnoxville, TNBefore / afterBig Ball Jam >Gap15SET 2
  54. 1994-04-08FriRecreation Hall, Penn State UniversityState College, PA

    NoteMimi Fishman on "1-2-3-4".

    Before / afterContact >Gap6ENCORE
  55. 1993-12-29WedNew Haven Veterans Memorial ColiseumNew Haven, CT

    NoteUnfinished.

    Before / afterContact >-> Walk AwayGap16SET 2
  56. 1993-08-08SunNautica StageCleveland, OHRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterFoamGap12SET 1
  57. 1993-07-23FriJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->Chalk Dust TortureGap14SET 2
  58. 1993-05-02SunTower TheatreUpper Darby, PABefore / afterHold Your Head UpGap12SET 2
  59. 1993-04-17SatMichigan TheaterAnn Arbor, MIRated 69 · Listen
    NoteIncluded some humorous additional lyrics from Mike, who echoed a fan's cry that he could "smell [himself] running." Trey also forgot he was supposed to start part of the song and there was a long, silent pause on stage until he finally realized that the rest of the band was waiting for him.
    Before / afterSweet AdelineGap14ENCORE
  60. 1993-03-28SunEast Gym, Humboldt State UniversityArcata, CABefore / afterContact >Gap12ENCORE
  61. 1993-03-13SatBalch Fieldhouse, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterAmazing GraceGap4ENCORE
  62. 1993-03-06SatLiberty LunchAustin, TXBefore / afterHold Your Head UpGap6SET 2
  63. 1993-02-25ThuThe Cameo TheatreMiami Beach, FLBefore / afterGolgi Apparatus >Gap3SET 2
  64. 1993-02-21SunRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterThe Squirming CoilGap11SET 2
  65. 1993-02-07SunLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterContact >Gap27ENCORE
  66. 1992-11-21SatPritchard Gym, SB Sports Complex, SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NYBefore / afterBuffalo BillGap2ENCORE
  67. 1992-11-19ThuRoss Arena, St. Michael's CollegeColchester, VTRated 61 · Listen

    NoteNo BBFCFM lyrics.

    Before / afterTweezer ->-> TweezerGap41SET 2
  68. 1992-07-23ThuMTV StudiosNew York, NYBefore / afterPoor Heart ->Guelah PapyrusGapNot a showSET 1
  69. 1992-06-23TuePhilipshalleDüsseldorf, NRW

    NoteCount-off in German ("Ein, zwei, drei!") and a vacuum solo from Fish.

    Before / afterUncle PenIf I Only Had a BrainGap11SET 1
  70. 1992-05-08FriThe Riviera TheatreNorth Tonawanda, NYGap5ENCORE
  71. 1992-05-02SatCabaret MetroChicago, ILBefore / afterSleeping Monkey >Gap5ENCORE
  72. 1992-04-24FriRoseland TheaterPortland, ORBefore / afterContact >Gap5ENCORE
  73. 1992-04-18SatWilbur Field, Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, CA

    NoteCameron McKinney on ukulele (unmiced). McKinney also counted off the song.

    Before / afterContactGap8ENCORE
  74. 1992-04-06MonPaul Wright Gym, Western State CollegeGunnison, CORated 63 · Listen

    NoteMake Your Own Guacamole jam, during which the audience made guacamole from band-supplied avocados.

    Gap6ENCORE
  75. 1992-03-30MonMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterVacuum Solo ->The Squirming CoilGap12SET 2
  76. 1992-03-13FriCampus ClubProvidence, RIHighly rated 84 · Listen

    NoteTwo Get Back signals and I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart and Complete Stop signals.

    Jam chart-> in from "Antelope." A crazy and humorous version with Hawaiian and Three Stooges humor and other good stuff -> back to "Antelope" to conclude this incredible version.

    Before / afterRun Like an Antelope ->> Run Like an AntelopeGap12SET 1
  77. 1991-11-23SatAlumni HallBarre, VT

    NoteDave Grippo on alto saxophone.

    Before / afterJesus Just Left Chicago >Gap9ENCORE
  78. 1991-11-12TueThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GABefore / afterYa MarGap6ENCORE
  79. 1991-11-02SatLory Student Center Theatre, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterContactGap15ENCORE
  80. 1991-10-11FriBackstageSeattle, WABefore / afterSweet AdelineGap9ENCORE
  81. 1991-09-28SatThe RinkBuffalo, NYBefore / afterContact >Gap3ENCORE
  82. 1991-09-25WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterAll Things ReconsideredGap5ENCORE
  83. 1991-07-24WedTraxCharlottesville, VA

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterContact >Gap4ENCORE
  84. 1991-07-19FriSomerville TheatreSomerville, MA

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterThe Mango SongGap3SET 2
  85. 1991-07-14SunTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VT

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterContact >Gap3ENCORE
  86. 1991-07-11ThuBattery ParkBurlington, VT

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterContact >Gap3ENCORE
  87. 1991-05-17FriCampus ClubProvidence, RIBefore / afterHold Your Head Up >Happy Birthday to YouGap3SET 2 · 2×
  88. 1991-05-11SatThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterTerrapinGap4ENCORE
  89. 1991-05-03FriSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Gap4ENCORE
  90. 1991-04-25ThuField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterDivided SkyGap4SET 2
  91. 1991-04-19FriNietzsche’sBuffalo, NY

    NoteJoke from Fish.

    Before / afterPaul and Silas >Gap5ENCORE
  92. 1991-04-12FriBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIRated 64 · Listen

    NoteFish on vacuum during one of the pauses.

    Before / afterContact >The Squirming CoilGap4ENCORE
  93. 1991-04-04ThuWOW HallEugene, ORBefore / afterHold Your Head Up >Gap4SET 2
  94. 1991-03-29FriDNA LoungeSan Francisco, CABefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >Gap3SET 2
  95. 1991-03-23SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, CORated 60 · ListenBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Gap5ENCORE
  96. 1991-03-13WedBoulder TheaterBoulder, COBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Gap2ENCORE
  97. 1991-03-08FriCollege Station TheaterTuscaloosa, ALBefore / afterTweezerGap14SET 1
  98. 1991-02-15FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterCaravan >Gap6ENCORE
  99. 1991-02-03SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterJesus Just Left Chicago >Gap13ENCORE
  100. 1990-11-24SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYBefore / afterGood Times Bad TimesGap6SET 2
  101. 1990-11-08ThuThe Great Hall, University of WisconsinMadison, WI

    NoteJohn Popper on harmonica.

    Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself >Gap5SET 2
  102. 1990-10-31WedArmstrong Hall, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COBefore / afterUncle Pen >Gap38ENCORE
  103. 1990-06-16SatTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTBefore / afterContact >Gap3ENCORE
  104. 1990-06-07ThuThe BayouWashington, DCBefore / afterLawn Boy >Gap4ENCORE
  105. 1990-06-01FriThe Cotton ClubAtlanta, GABefore / afterFeeContactGap11SET 2
  106. 1990-05-11FriThe Living RoomProvidence, RIBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Gap9ENCORE
  107. 1990-04-28SatThe Strand TheaterDorchester, MAGap4ENCORE
  108. 1990-04-22SunCutler Quad, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COBefore / afterEsther >Harry HoodGap10SET 2
  109. 1990-04-07SatEl Dorado CaféCrested Butte, COBefore / afterContactGap13ENCORE
  110. 1990-03-09FriThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 60 · Listen

    NoteDave Grippo on alto saxophone.

    Before / afterContactGap7SET 2
  111. 1990-02-25Sun8x10 ClubBaltimore, MDBefore / afterFluffhead >Gap18SET 2
  112. 1990-01-28SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterLawn Boy >Gap13ENCORE
  113. 1989-12-09SatHuden Dining Hall, Castleton State CollegeCastleton, VTBefore / afterContact >Gap28ENCORE
  114. 1989-10-06FriThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterHighway to HellGap64SET 2
  115. 1989-03-30ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterAC/DC Bag >Satin DollGap4SET 3
  116. 1989-03-13MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterYa MarDavid BowieGap5SET 1
  117. 1989-03-01WedGallagher'sWaitsfield, VTBefore / afterLight Up Or Leave Me AloneGap9SET 2
  118. 1989-02-06MonThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterHarry HoodThe Ballad of Curtis LoewGap4SET 3
  119. 1989-01-26ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterContactFoamGap15SET 2
  120. 1988-11-03ThuMolly's CafeBoston, MABefore / afterI Didn't KnowHarpuaGap1SET 3
  121. 1988-10-29SatSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterTerrapinTimber (Jerry the Mule)Gap2SET 3
  122. 1988-09-24SatHumphries House (The Zoo), Amherst CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterContactGap3SET 3
  123. 1988-09-13TueSam's TavernBurlington, VTBefore / afterAndy's Chest ->-> Dave's Energy GuideGap18SET 3 · 2×
  124. 1988-08-05FriThe RomaTelluride, COBefore / afterSanitySlave to the Traffic LightGap5SET 2
  125. 1988-07-28ThuThe RomaTelluride, COBefore / afterFeeGap1SET 2
  126. 1988-07-25MonNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterHarpuaSanityGap12SET 2
  127. 1988-06-19SunNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterAlumni BluesSwing Low, Sweet ChariotGap6SET 2
  128. 1988-05-24TueNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterI Know a LittleCorinnaGap5SET 3
  129. 1988-05-14SatGoddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterThe LizardsJesus Just Left ChicagoGap10SET 1
  130. 1988-04-22FriUniversity of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterShaggy DogYou Enjoy MyselfGap15SET 1
  131. 1988-02-20SatSt. Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYGap2ENCORE
  132. 1988-02-08MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterJesus Just Left ChicagoGap3SET 3
  133. 1988-01-27WedGallagher'sWaitsfield, VTRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterBikeCamel WalkGap4SET 3
  134. 1987-11-19ThuHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterDivided Sky >Dinner and a MovieGap5SET 3
  135. 1987-10-31SatSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself >Gap9SET 1
  136. 1987-09-21MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterThe Curtain WithSuzy GreenbergGap5SET 2
  137. 1987-09-02WedHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterPossumMakisupa PolicemanGap1SET 1
  138. 1987-08-29SatThe RanchSouth Burlington, VTBefore / afterMakisupa PolicemanFlat FeeGap2SET 1
  139. 1987-08-21FriIan McLean's FarmHebron, NYRated 60 · Listen

    NoteFirst known performance.

    Before / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGapDebutSET 3