Brother

Debut 1991-09-25 · Last played 2021-10-15 · 60 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
60
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
108
Median Gap, All-Time
3
Longest Gap
259

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Eras4.013.062.021.051 60 of 60 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap

  1. 4.01 show2021–2021

  2. 2021-10-15FriGolden 1 CenterSacramento, CA

    NoteRestarted after the first verse.

    Jam chartAlthough Trey tries to segue into Brother out of Tube's jam (which is insane, no drummer could pull that off smoothly, not even Fish), and it takes awhile for them to begin Brother (more or less) properly, Trey SHREDS THE JAM of this version using the Shakedown-esque envelope filter, wahwah effect.
    Gap108SET 2

  3. 3.06 shows2009–2017

  4. 2017-12-30SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap216SET 1
  5. 2012-06-17SunBader FieldAtlantic City, NJGap26SET 1
  6. 2011-06-19SunnTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VAGap27SET 1
  7. 2010-10-24SunMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MAGap32SET 2
  8. 2010-06-20SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYGap40SET 1
  9. 2009-06-21SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIGap45SET 1

  10. 2.02 shows2003–2003

  11. 2003-08-02SatLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEGap3SET 2
  12. 2003-07-29TuePost-Gazette Pavilion at Star LakeBurgettstown, PAGap40SET 2

  13. 1.051 shows1991–2000

  14. 2000-09-27WedFiddler's GreenEnglewood, CO
    Jam chartAlmost exactly 9 years since its debut, this version harkens back to the old style of intense, chaotic, and electrified jamming. A little swirling '00-style sound manages to creep into the mix. Great Mike and a great version!
    Gap155SET 2
  15. 1998-07-28TueSandstone AmphitheatreBonner Springs, KS
    Jam chart> in from "Mango Song." Has a distinctly funky sound at first. Lots of great shredding by Trey. At about 4:50, breaks into a brief, funky, very non-"Brother" groove, then returns home to conclude.
    Gap20SET 2
  16. 1998-04-04SatProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RI

    NoteWith short instrumental reprise.

    Jam chart> in from "2001." About 4:38 into the conventional "Brother," this one departs into a great, funky jam. Way beyond the standard, it nonetheless builds in tension and dissonance as the jam progresses. Includes a brief "DEG" tease. After the song, the band played a brief "radio friendly" reprise.
    Gap89SET 2
  17. 1996-11-30SatARCO ArenaSacramento, CA

    NoteLyrics included reference to Steve McConnell.

    Gap11SET 2
  18. 1996-11-11MonVan Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, MIGap7SET 1
  19. 1996-10-31ThuThe OmniAtlanta, GA

    NoteKarl Perazzo on percussion.

    Gap5SET 3
  20. 1996-10-23WedHartford Civic CenterHartford, CT

    NoteBob Gullotti on a second drum set.

    Gap7SET 2
  21. 1996-08-17SatPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NY

    NoteBen and Jerry on vocals.

    Jam chartIce Cream moguls Ben and Jerry sing the refrain before the jam. Trey's playing is as lightning fast as ever, although the sentiment is less shrill and dissonant than in '91 - '92. Page jumps to piano near the end which is a nice, unusual twist.
    Gap259SET 2
  22. 1993-08-02MonRitz TheatreTampa, FLGap143SET 1
  23. 1992-07-14TueThe BoathouseNorfolk, VAGap14SET 1
  24. 1992-05-17SunAchilles Rink, Union CollegeSchenectady, NY
    Jam chartEverything about this version stands out - it has an exotic sound to it, Trey shreds unbelievably, there is extensive dissonance, a brief rolling calm, more dissonance, more Machine Gun Trey action, capped off by a wailing, brain splitting cacophony before the end.
    Gap9SET 2
  25. 1992-05-06WedSt. Andrew's HallDetroit, MI

    Jam chartIt's shorter, but it's pretty damned sick!

    Gap7SET 1
  26. 1992-04-25SatCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WAGap7SET 1
  27. 1992-04-17FriWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CA
    Jam chartPage's brother appeared on stage in a bathtub for this second set opener. Sick Trey. Everyone excels in this version, but especially Fish. (timing is estimated because tape begins about 45 seconds into the song).
    Gap7SET 2
  28. 1992-04-06MonPaul Wright Gym, Western State CollegeGunnison, COGap4SET 1
  29. 1992-04-01WedLiberty HallLawrence, KSGap5SET 1
  30. 1992-03-26ThuZiggy'sWinston-Salem, NCGap2SET 2
  31. 1992-03-24TueFlood ZoneRichmond, VA

    NoteCarl Gerhard on cornet.

    Gap3SET 2
  32. 1992-03-20FriBroome County ForumBinghamton, NY

    NoteLyric changed to reference "alligator pit."

    Jam chartExcellent "Alligator Pit" banter. Actually sounds like Trey is firing a machine gun at the audience!

    Gap4SET 1
  33. 1992-03-13FriCampus ClubProvidence, RIGap2SET 2
  34. 1992-03-11WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHGap1SET 2
  35. 1992-03-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHGap2SET 1
  36. 1991-12-31TueWorcester Memorial AuditoriumWorcester, MAGap1SET 2
  37. 1991-12-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHGap3SET 2
  38. 1991-12-04WedE. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, SUNY-PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NYGap1SET 1
  39. 1991-11-30SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NY
    Jam chartAfter a gentle, settling "Squirming Coil", we have something akin to a combination of "Carini" and "46 Days" on steroids, except that this "Brother" was performed 6 years before either of those beasts were hatched.
    Gap2SET 1
  40. 1991-11-23SatAlumni HallBarre, VTGap1SET 1
  41. 1991-11-22FriSullivan Gymnasium, University of Southern MainePortland, ME

    Jam chartWhile it's far less dissonant than most early versions, there is some truly amazing playing by Trey in this one. Fish and Mike are also strong.

    Gap2SET 1
  42. 1991-11-20WedCampus ClubProvidence, RI

    NoteCarl Gerhard on trumpet.

    Jam chartCarl Gerhard on trumpet. "Brother" already has an exotic sound to it. That sentiment is only enhanced with the addition of a trumpet to the mix.

    Gap1ENCORE
  43. 1991-11-19TueThe StingNew Britain, CTGap1SET 1
  44. 1991-11-16SatThe BayouWashington, DC

    NoteMrs. Pizza Shit reference.

    Jam chartSome unusual bass lines from Mike and organ playing by Page create a strong sense of tension in this ripper.

    Gap1SET 2
  45. 1991-11-14ThuCat's CradleChapel Hill, NCGap2SET 1
  46. 1991-11-12TueThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GA

    Jam chartIn addition to the customary dissonance and sick playing by Trey, this version also includes lots of great Page on the B-3, and some excellent playing by Mike.

    Gap2SET 1
  47. 1991-11-09SatVariety PlayhouseAtlanta, GAGap1SET 1
  48. 1991-11-08FriIvory TuskTuscaloosa, AL

    Jam chartThe Wailing Banshee version. With "Brother," more twisted and mind exploding = better.

    Gap1SET 1
  49. 1991-11-07ThuTipitina'sNew Orleans, LAGap4SET 2
  50. 1991-10-31ThuArmstrong Hall, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COGap1SET 1
  51. 1991-10-30WedBoulder TheaterBoulder, COGap2SET 1
  52. 1991-10-27SunElk BallroomTelluride, COGap3SET 1
  53. 1991-10-23WedChuy'sTempe, AZGap2SET 2
  54. 1991-10-18FriGreat American Music HallSan Francisco, CA

    Jam chartOnce this one kicks into overdrive, it's really excellent with chaos and screaming guitar sounds.

    Gap2SET 2
  55. 1991-10-15TueInternational Beer GardenArcata, CAGap2SET 2
  56. 1991-10-12SatRoseland TheaterPortland, OR

    NoteArtis the Spoonman.

    Jam chartArtis the Spoonman as gueat artist. A very different "Brother" with Page taking the lead on organ, and some very cool percussion work from Fish and Artis the Spoonman on spoons. Trey is very restrained until the end when he cranks it up.
    Gap2SET 2
  57. 1991-10-10ThuEMU Ballroom, University of OregonEugene, OR
    Jam chartYou can hear Trey say "Hey Fish, let's really rock it" right before they start this one. This is a classic with insanely nimble guitar playing, loads of shrill dissonance, and some mind bending, shrieking guitar effects.
    Gap1SET 2
  58. 1991-10-06SunCochran Lounge, Student Union, Macalester CollegeSt. Paul, MN

    Jam chartAlthough it starts off a little tamely, this version quickly kicks into gear with all the elements of great early versions - wild jamming, exotic texture, and dissonance with a capital "D."

    Gap2SET 1
  59. 1991-10-04FriBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIGap2SET 2
  60. 1991-10-02WedThe Cubby BearChicago, ILGap2SET 1
  61. 1991-09-29SunThe Agora BallroomCleveland, OHGap1SET 2
  62. 1991-09-28SatThe RinkBuffalo, NY

    Jam chartThanks to @OrangeSox for pointing out this ripper, in which it sounds like Frank Zappa temporarily possessed Trey's body and soul.

    Gap2SET 1
  63. 1991-09-26ThuState Theatre Of IthacaIthaca, NYGap1SET 2
  64. 1991-09-25WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NH

    NoteDebut.

    Jam chartDebut. First version includes some pretty ferocious, intense playing by Trey.

    GapDebutSET 1