Buried Alive

Debut 1990-09-13 · Last played 2026-07-17 · 174 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
174
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
14
Median Gap, All-Time
4
Longest Gap
92

Best version1990-11-02VenueGlenn Miller Ballroom, University of Colorado, BoulderScore91Hear itListen · Details

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Eras4.0173.0162.021.0139 174 of 174 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 4

  1. 4.017 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-07-17FriCoastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekRaleigh, NCRated 59 · ListenBefore / after> Character ZeroGap13SET 1
  3. 2026-04-18SatSphereLas Vegas, NVRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterAC/DC BagGap10SET 1
  4. 2025-12-28SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 74 · ListenBefore / after> AC/DC BagGap5SET 1
  5. 2025-09-16TueAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GARated 57 · ListenBefore / afterAC/DC BagGap4SET 1
  6. 2025-07-27SunBroadview Stage at SPACSaratoga Springs, NYRated 61 · ListenBefore / after> Tweezer RepriseGap14SET 1
  7. 2025-07-05SatFolsom FieldBoulder, COBefore / after> 46 DaysGap13SET 1
  8. 2025-04-22TueBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterAxilla (Part II)Gap23SET 1
  9. 2024-08-11SunBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYBefore / after> AC/DC BagGap17SET 2
  10. 2024-07-19FriXfinity CenterMansfield, MABefore / after> Character ZeroGap18SET 1
  11. 2023-10-08SunBridgestone ArenaNashville, TNBefore / after> AC/DC BagGap10SET 1
  12. 2023-08-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterThe Moma DanceGap13SET 1
  13. 2023-07-16SunAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / after> WilsonGap20SET 1
  14. 2022-12-28WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWolfman's BrotherGap15SET 1
  15. 2022-07-30SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterIf I Could> Set Your Soul FreeGap14SET 1
  16. 2022-06-03FriRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterEsther >AlaskaGap15SET 1
  17. 2021-10-31SunMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterRoses Are FreeGap31SET 1
  18. 2021-08-01SunAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / after> Set Your Soul FreeGap8SET 1

  19. 3.016 shows2009–2019

  20. 2019-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMartian Monster >> AC/DC BagGap4SET 1
  21. 2019-12-08SunNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterSigma Oasis> Guelah PapyrusGap14SET 1
  22. 2019-07-10WedMohegan Sun ArenaUncasville, CTRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterCavernGap6SET 1
  23. 2019-06-30SunBB&T PavilionCamden, NJBefore / afterFast Enough for You >> Camel WalkGap19SET 1
  24. 2018-12-29SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterBlaze OnGap5SET 1
  25. 2018-10-31WedMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / after> GhostGap42SET 1
  26. 2017-08-02WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWay Down in the HoleKill Devil FallsGap45SET 1
  27. 2016-07-16SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / after> AC/DC BagGap29SET 1
  28. 2015-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterGlide> McGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap24SET 1
  29. 2014-10-31FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / after> GhostGap25SET 1
  30. 2014-07-15TueCMAC Performing Arts CenterCanandaigua, NYBefore / after> TwistGap29SET 1
  31. 2013-08-31SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterAC/DC BagGap60SET 1
  32. 2012-06-07ThuDCU CenterWorcester, MABefore / after> Runaway JimGap26SET 1 · 2×
  33. 2011-06-12SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / after> Lonesome Cowboy BillGap46SET 1
  34. 2010-07-02FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NCBefore / after> AC/DC BagGap59SET 1
  35. 2009-06-05FriNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterWilsonKill Devil FallsGap24SET 1

  36. 2.02 shows2003–2004

  37. 2004-04-15ThuThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVBefore / after> AC/DC BagGap23SET 1
  38. 2003-07-15TueUSANA AmphitheatreWest Valley City, UTRated 61 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "BBFCFM. A swift rendition of "Buried Alive" appears before > back to "BBFCFM."

    Before / afterBig Black Furry Creature from Mars ->> Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGap55SET 2

  39. 1.0139 shows1990–2000

  40. 2000-07-01SatMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTBefore / afterWolfman's BrotherGap92SET 1
  41. 1998-11-27FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / after> Wipe OutGap15SET 2
  42. 1998-11-04WedMcNichols ArenaDenver, COBefore / after> Character ZeroGap22SET 1
  43. 1998-07-29WedRiverport AmphitheaterMaryland Heights, MOHighly rated 90 · Listen

    Jam chartUnlikely jam vehicle opens Set II. The jam breaks beyond the standard into swirling and rocking playing, before settling into ambient space with periodic "Buried Alive" licks.

    Before / after-> If You Need a FoolGap14SET 2
  44. 1998-07-06MonLucerna TheatrePrague, PragueRated 58 · ListenBefore / after> AC/DC BagGap22SET 1
  45. 1997-12-02TueCoreStates SpectrumPhiladelphia, PABefore / after> Down with DiseaseGap55SET 1
  46. 1997-02-26WedLonghornStuttgart, Baden-WürttembergRated 60 · ListenBefore / after> Poor HeartGap32SET 2
  47. 1996-11-09SatThe Palace of Auburn HillsAuburn Hills, MIBefore / after> Poor HeartGap17SET 1
  48. 1996-10-16WedOlympic CenterLake Placid, NYBefore / afterWilson >> Poor HeartGap35SET 1
  49. 1995-12-28ThuWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / afterWilson >> TweezerGap2SET 2
  50. 1995-12-16SatOlympic CenterLake Placid, NYBefore / afterAC/DC BagGap11SET 1
  51. 1995-12-01FriHersheypark ArenaHershey, PABefore / after> Down with DiseaseGap18SET 1
  52. 1995-10-29SunLouisville GardensLouisville, KYBefore / after> Poor HeartGap10SET 1
  53. 1995-10-15SunAustin Music HallAustin, TXBefore / after> Poor HeartGap47SET 1
  54. 1994-12-03SatEvent CenterSan Jose, CA

    NoteCosmic Country Horns.

    Before / afterSuzy Greenberg >GumboGap1SET 2
  55. 1994-12-02FriRecreation Hall, University of California-DavisDavis, CA

    NoteCosmic Country Horns.

    Before / afterDavid Bowie> JuliusGap7SET 2
  56. 1994-11-22TueJesse Auditorium, University of MissouriColumbia, MOBefore / after> Poor HeartGap26SET 1
  57. 1994-10-14FriMcAlister Auditorium, Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LABefore / after> Sample in a JarGap10SET 1
  58. 1994-07-13WedBig Birch Concert PavilionPatterson, NYBefore / after> Poor HeartGap14SET 1
  59. 1994-06-23ThuPhoenix Plaza TheatrePontiac, MIBefore / after> Poor HeartGap8SET 1
  60. 1994-06-13MonMemorial HallKansas City, KSBefore / after> Poor HeartGap7SET 1
  61. 1994-05-26ThuWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CABefore / after> Poor HeartGap8SET 1
  62. 1994-05-16MonThe Wiltern TheatreLos Angeles, CABefore / after> Poor HeartGap4SET 1
  63. 1994-05-10TuePaolo Soleri AmphitheatreSanta Fe, NMBefore / after> Poor HeartGap4SET 1
  64. 1994-05-04WedState Palace TheatreNew Orleans, LA

    NoteCosmic Country Horns.

    Before / afterYou Enjoy MyselfThe LandladyGap18SET 2
  65. 1994-04-13WedBeacon TheatreNew York, NYBefore / afterSample in a Jar> Down with DiseaseGap7SET 1
  66. 1994-04-04MonThe Flynn TheatreBurlington, VT

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterIf I CouldThe LandladyGap7SET 2
  67. 1993-08-25WedParamount TheatreSeattle, WABefore / after> PossumGap2SET 2
  68. 1993-08-21SatSaltair PavilionSalt Lake City, UTBefore / after> Poor HeartGap6SET 1
  69. 1993-08-13FriMurat TheatreIndianapolis, INBefore / after> RiftGap2SET 2
  70. 1993-08-11WedEastbrook TheatreGrand Rapids, MIBefore / after> Runaway JimGap4SET 1
  71. 1993-08-06FriCincinnati Zoo Peacock PavilionCincinnati, OHRated 56 · ListenBefore / after> TweezerGap10SET 2
  72. 1993-07-23FriJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NYBefore / after> RiftGap3SET 1
  73. 1993-07-18SunIC Light AmphitheaterPittsburgh, PABefore / after> RiftGap2SET 1
  74. 1993-07-16FriThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterYa Mar> Fast Enough for YouGap5SET 1
  75. 1993-05-07FriBangor AuditoriumBangor, MERated 56 · ListenBefore / after> Poor HeartGap3SET 1
  76. 1993-05-03MonState TheatreNew Brunswick, NJBefore / afterRiftGap5SET 1
  77. 1993-04-27TueConcert HallToronto, OntarioBefore / after> Poor HeartGap5SET 1
  78. 1993-04-21WedNewport Music HallColumbus, OHBefore / after> Poor HeartGap5SET 1
  79. 1993-04-14WedAmerican TheaterSt. Louis, MOBefore / after> Poor HeartGap4SET 1
  80. 1993-04-09FriState TheatreMinneapolis, MNBefore / after> Suzy GreenbergGap3SET 2
  81. 1993-04-02FriMt. Baker TheatreBellingham, WABefore / after> Poor HeartGap4SET 1
  82. 1993-03-30TueHilton BallroomEugene, ORBefore / after> Poor HeartGap2SET 1
  83. 1993-03-27SatWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CABefore / after> Halley's CometGap9SET 2
  84. 1993-03-16TueCelebrity TheatrePhoenix, AZBefore / afterSweet Adeline> Poor HeartGap3SET 1
  85. 1993-03-12FriDobson ArenaVail, COBefore / after> Poor HeartGap4SET 1
  86. 1993-03-05FriDeep Ellum LiveDallas, TXBefore / after> Poor HeartGap2SET 1
  87. 1993-03-02TueTipitina'sNew Orleans, LABefore / after> Poor HeartGap3SET 1
  88. 1993-02-25ThuThe Cameo TheatreMiami Beach, FLBefore / after> Poor HeartGap3SET 1
  89. 1993-02-21SunRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterSuzy Greenberg >Punch You in the EyeGap4SET 1
  90. 1993-02-17WedBenton Convention CenterWinston-Salem, NCBefore / after> PossumGap4SET 1
  91. 1993-02-11ThuHaas Center for the ArtsBloomsburg, PABefore / afterSuzy Greenberg >> Poor HeartGap3SET 1
  92. 1993-02-07SunLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCBefore / afterSuzy Greenberg >> Poor HeartGap1SET 1
  93. 1993-02-06SatRoseland BallroomNew York, NY

    NoteJohn Popper on harmonica.

    Before / afterLengthwise >PossumGap4SET 2
  94. 1992-12-31ThuMatthews Arena, Northeastern UniversityBoston, MABefore / after> Poor HeartGap3SET 1
  95. 1992-12-28MonPalace TheatreNew Haven, CTBefore / afterFoam> GlideGap1SET 1
  96. 1992-12-13SunLe SpectrumMontréal, QuebecRated 59 · ListenBefore / after> WilsonGap12SET 1
  97. 1992-11-30MonMetropolPittsburgh, PABefore / after> Runaway JimGap3SET 2
  98. 1992-11-25WedKeswick TheatreGlenside, PABefore / after> Poor HeartGap2SET 1
  99. 1992-11-22SunBailey Hall, Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYBefore / after> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap10SET 1
  100. 1992-08-24MonGerald Ford AmphitheaterVail, COBefore / afterPoor HeartGap4SET 1
  101. 1992-08-17MonThe Coach HouseSan Juan Capistrano, CABefore / after> Poor HeartGap31SET 1
  102. 1992-07-23ThuMTV StudiosNew York, NYBefore / afterThe LandladyRiftGapNot a showSET 1
  103. 1992-06-20SatWaldbuhneNortheim, Lower SaxonyBefore / after> Bouncing Around the RoomGap7SET 1
  104. 1992-05-12TueSt. Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room> Uncle PenGap4SET 1
  105. 1992-05-07ThuThe Agora TheatreCleveland, OHBefore / afterPoor Heart >> My Friend, My FriendGap5SET 1
  106. 1992-05-01FriThe RaveMilwaukee, WIBefore / afterSanity> WilsonGap8SET 2
  107. 1992-04-19SunThe CatalystSanta Cruz, CARated 64 · Listen

    NoteCameron McKinney on ukulele (unmiced).

    Before / after> NICUGap3SET 1
  108. 1992-04-16ThuAnaconda TheatreIsla Vista, CARated 56 · ListenBefore / after> PossumGap5SET 1
  109. 1992-04-07TueFine Arts Auditorium, Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, CORated 61 · ListenBefore / after> PossumGap3SET 1
  110. 1992-04-04SatBalch Fieldhouse, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterCold as Ice> My Sweet OneGap7SET 2
  111. 1992-03-26ThuZiggy'sWinston-Salem, NCBefore / after> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap4SET 2
  112. 1992-03-21SatChestnut CabaretPhiladelphia, PARated 56 · ListenBefore / after> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap3SET 2
  113. 1992-03-17TueLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCBefore / after> PossumGap3SET 1
  114. 1992-03-12ThuThe Flynn TheatreBurlington, VTBefore / afterReba> RiftGap4SET 1
  115. 1991-12-31TueWorcester Memorial AuditoriumWorcester, MABefore / afterBouncing Around the Room> Auld Lang SyneGap1SET 2
  116. 1991-12-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / after> RebaGap9SET 2
  117. 1991-11-20WedCampus ClubProvidence, RIBefore / after> PossumGap6SET 1
  118. 1991-11-12TueThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GARated 57 · ListenBefore / after> Golgi ApparatusGap1SET 1
  119. 1991-11-10SunMusic FarmCharleston, SCBefore / after> The SlothGap10SET 2
  120. 1991-10-27SunElk BallroomTelluride, COBefore / afterThe Mango Song >> Guelah PapyrusGap9SET 1
  121. 1991-10-12SatRoseland TheaterPortland, ORBefore / after> PossumGap6SET 1
  122. 1991-10-03ThuMabel'sChampaign, ILBefore / afterDestiny Unbound> The Squirming CoilGap5SET 2
  123. 1991-09-27FriThe WarehouseRochester, NYBefore / afterReba> EstherGap3SET 1
  124. 1991-08-03SatLarrabee Farm, a.k.a. Amy’s FarmAuburn, ME

    NoteJamie Janover on didgeridoo.

    Before / afterThe Lizards> PossumGap2SET 3
  125. 1991-07-26FriThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GA

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterThe Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday >> Bouncing Around the RoomGap2SET 1
  126. 1991-07-24WedTraxCharlottesville, VA

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterThe Squirming Coil >> Split Open and MeltGap3SET 1
  127. 1991-07-20SatArrowhead RanchParksville, NYBefore / after> RebaGap6SET 2
  128. 1991-07-12FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NH

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterBouncing Around the Room >> Flat FeeGap3SET 1
  129. 1991-05-18SatThe MarqueeNew York, NYBefore / after> Golgi ApparatusGap2SET 1
  130. 1991-05-16ThuThe StingNew Britain, CTBefore / after> Golgi ApparatusGap2SET 1
  131. 1991-05-10FriPage Commons Room, Student Center, Colby CollegeWaterville, MEBefore / afterBathtub Gin> The LizardsGap2SET 1
  132. 1991-05-04SatSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterFly Famous Mockingbird >> Harry HoodGap2SET 2
  133. 1991-05-02ThuThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterI Didn't Know> PossumGap3SET 2
  134. 1991-04-25ThuField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / after> My Sweet OneGap6SET 2
  135. 1991-04-16TueRick's CaféAnn Arbor, MIBefore / afterMagilla> Uncle PenGap3SET 2
  136. 1991-04-12FriBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIBefore / afterTela >> RebaGap6SET 2
  137. 1991-04-02TueInternational Beer GardenArcata, CABefore / afterDog Log> The Squirming CoilGap1SET 2
  138. 1991-03-31SunBerkeley SquareBerkeley, CARated 58 · ListenBefore / after> CavernGap5SET 1
  139. 1991-03-22FriThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, COBefore / afterThe Squirming Coil >> CavernGap2SET 1
  140. 1991-03-16SatTen Mile RoomBreckenridge, COBefore / afterMagilla >> The Squirming CoilGap1SET 2
  141. 1991-03-15FriGothic TheatreEnglewood, COBefore / after> PossumGap2SET 2
  142. 1991-03-09SatTipitina'sNew Orleans, LABefore / afterThe Squirming Coil >> Runaway JimGap5SET 2
  143. 1991-03-01FriThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GABefore / afterBouncing Around the Room> Mike's SongGap1SET 1
  144. 1991-02-28ThuSarratt Student Center, Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNBefore / afterThe Squirming Coil >> RebaGap1SET 2
  145. 1991-02-27WedArnold’s Flamingo GrillKnoxville, TNBefore / afterSuzy Greenberg >> CavernGap1SET 2
  146. 1991-02-26TueThe Barrel HouseSalem, VABefore / after> Runaway JimGap4SET 2
  147. 1991-02-20WedKahootzRichmond, VABefore / after> CavernGap2SET 1
  148. 1991-02-16SatThe MarqueeNew York, NYBefore / afterReba> Runaway JimGap1SET 2
  149. 1991-02-15FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterFee ->The Mango SongGap1SET 1
  150. 1991-02-14ThuState Theatre Of IthacaIthaca, NYBefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >> RebaGap1SET 1
  151. 1991-02-09SatJohn M. Greene Hall, Smith CollegeNorthampton, MABefore / afterGolgi Apparatus> FluffheadGap1SET 2
  152. 1991-02-08FriThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / afterRebaColonel Forbin's AscentGap2SET 1
  153. 1991-02-04MonThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterThe Squirming CoilRunaway JimGap4SET 2
  154. 1990-12-31MonBoston World Trade Center Exhibition HallBoston, MABefore / afterWeekapaug Groove> PossumGap1SET 1
  155. 1990-12-29SatCampus ClubProvidence, RIRated 65 · ListenBefore / after> Runaway JimGap2SET 2
  156. 1990-12-08SatThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterRunaway JimGap3SET 1
  157. 1990-12-01SatThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterMike's SongGap3SET 2
  158. 1990-11-26MonThe HauntIthaca, NYBefore / afterRebaYou Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 1
  159. 1990-11-24SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYBefore / after> PossumGap1SET 1
  160. 1990-11-17SatSomerville TheatreSomerville, MARated 59 · ListenBefore / after> FluffheadGap1SET 2
  161. 1990-11-16FriCampus ClubProvidence, RIBefore / afterSuzy GreenbergFoamGap1SET 1
  162. 1990-11-15ThuLengyel Gym, University of MaineOrono, MEBefore / afterMagillaPaul and SilasGap1SET 1
  163. 1990-11-10SatEarlham CollegeRichmond, INBefore / afterMy Sweet One> The LizardsGap6SET 1
  164. 1990-11-02FriGlenn Miller Ballroom, University of ColoradoBoulder, COHighly rated 91 · Listen

    NoteCharlie Chan and I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart signals.

    Jam chart-> in from "Possum." "Buried Alive" is played in the intro. Awesome combination and one of the best "Possums" ever. -> back to "Possum."

    Before / afterPossum ->-> PossumGap1SET 1
  165. 1990-10-31WedArmstrong Hall, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COBefore / after> PossumGap1SET 1
  166. 1990-10-30TueEl Dorado CaféCrested Butte, COBefore / afterHold Your Head Up> David BowieGap1SET 2
  167. 1990-10-27SatRhythm RoomDallas, TXBefore / afterThe Squirming CoilGap2SET 1
  168. 1990-10-25ThuThe ShowbarHouston, TXBefore / afterIf I Only Had a BrainCavernGap4SET 1
  169. 1990-10-18ThuThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GABefore / afterContactGap1ENCORE
  170. 1990-10-17WedThe Pterodactyl ClubCharlotte, NCBefore / afterDavid Bowie >> David BowieGap2SET 2
  171. 1990-10-13SatGreenstreetsColumbia, SCBefore / afterThe Squirming CoilDivided SkyGap5SET 1
  172. 1990-10-07SunClub BeneSayreville, NJRated 59 · ListenBefore / after> Bouncing Around the RoomGap4SET 2
  173. 1990-10-03WedThunderbird'sPortland, MEBefore / afterGoin' Down SlowGap3SET 2
  174. 1990-09-29Sat23 East CabaretArdmore, PABefore / afterYa Mar >> Bouncing Around the RoomGap3SET 1
  175. 1990-09-22SatStudent Union Ballroom, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterMy Sweet OneGap2SET 1
  176. 1990-09-20ThuSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterTweezer ->> TweezerGap4SET 2
  177. 1990-09-15SatThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / after> Divided SkyGap1SET 1
  178. 1990-09-14FriThe Living RoomProvidence, RIBefore / afterThe Squirming Coil >> TweezerGap1SET 2
  179. 1990-09-13ThuThe Wetlands PreserveNew York, NYRated 59 · Listen

    NoteDebut.

    Before / afterMinute by MinutePaul and SilasGapDebutSET 1 · 2×