First Tube

Debuted 1999-09-09 · Last played 2026-09-06 · 148 performances

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Median gap
4
last 10 years · 4 all-time
Current gap
longest 18

Best version2021-10-28 · MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas · Rated 81 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofA Life Beyond The Dream8× Cavern6× Farmhouse6×
Most often intoTweezer Reprise4× Tweezer4× Wolfman’s Brother4×
Eras4.0463.0622.041.036 148 of 148 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap · mark at median 4

  1. 4.046 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-09-06SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterWasteTweezer RepriseGap10ENCORE
  3. 2026-07-19SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterI Am the Walrus >Closed the showGap7ENCORE
  4. 2026-07-08WedKohl CenterMadison, WIRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterWasteClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  5. 2026-04-25SatSphereLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterBug >Closed the showGap6ENCORE
  6. 2026-01-30FriMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooRated 48 · ListenBefore / afterLife Saving GunClosed set 2, before SimeonGap3SET 2
  7. 2025-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterCavernClosed set 2, before Drift While You're SleepingGap2SET 2
  8. 2025-09-21SunHampton ColiseumHampton, VARated 52 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showTwenty Years LaterGap6SET 1
  9. 2025-09-12FriHighland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo CenterLouisville, KYBefore / afterCharacter ZeroClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  10. 2025-07-25FriBroadview Stage at SPACSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterOpened the showBathtub GinGap3SET 1
  11. 2025-07-19SatUnited CenterChicago, ILBefore / afterWhile My Guitar Gently WeepsClosed the showGap5ENCORE
  12. 2025-07-11FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterWhen the Circus ComesClosed the showGap5ENCORE
  13. 2025-06-27FriMoody CenterAustin, TXBefore / afterA Life Beyond The DreamClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  14. 2025-04-23WedBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterWading in the Velvet SeaClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  15. 2025-02-01SatMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooBefore / afterA Life Beyond The Dream> Tweezer RepriseGap3ENCORE
  16. 2024-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterGolgi ApparatusClosed set 2, before Character ZeroGap7SET 2
  17. 2024-08-31SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterBugClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  18. 2024-08-16FriThe WoodlandsDover, DEBefore / afterHarry Hood >Closed the encore, before Woodlands JamGap3ENCORE
  19. 2024-08-09FriBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYBefore / afterOpened the showNo Men In No Man's LandGap5SET 1
  20. 2024-07-31WedChaifetz Arena, Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MOBefore / afterNo Men In No Man's Land >Closed set 2, before GrindGap4SET 2
  21. 2024-07-24WedMohegan Sun ArenaUncasville, CTBefore / afterA Life Beyond The DreamClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  22. 2024-04-21SunSphereLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterPiperClosed set 2, before MoreGap5SET 2
  23. 2024-02-22ThuMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooBefore / afterOpened the show> FreeGap1SET 1
  24. 2023-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterCavern >> Tweezer RepriseGap7ENCORE
  25. 2023-10-10TueErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OHBefore / afterWilson >Closed the showGap3ENCORE
  26. 2023-09-03SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after More> Tweezer RepriseGap3ENCORE
  27. 2023-08-26SatBroadview Stage at SPACSaratoga Springs, NYRated 72 · Listen

    NoteDerek Trucks on guitar.

    Jam chartThis song closing the second set is about the only thing normal about it. Part of the Derek Trucks sit-in, this standout version is unique in "First Tube" history. Derek and Trey's play is complementary as they navigate the song. Derek then takes center stage with some truly deft playing, even busting out the slide. Things eventually reach a screaming, soaring peak. Must-hear version.
    Before / afterA Life Beyond The DreamClosed set 2, before PossumGap6SET 2
  28. 2023-07-29SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterFarmhouseClosed the showGap10ENCORE
  29. 2023-07-14FriAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / afterMy Friend, My Friend >Closed set 2, before If I CouldGap3SET 2
  30. 2023-04-22SatHollywood BowlHollywood, CABefore / afterA Life Beyond The DreamClosed set 2, before Run Like an AntelopeGap8SET 2
  31. 2023-02-24FriMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooBefore / afterOpened set 2, after Split Open and MeltWavesGap1SET 2
  32. 2022-12-31SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterA Life Beyond The DreamClosed set 3, before Show of LifeGap3SET 3
  33. 2022-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the showBathtub GinGap3SET 1
  34. 2022-08-14SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterWasteClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  35. 2022-08-07SunAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterWading in the Velvet SeaClosed the showGap5ENCORE
  36. 2022-07-30SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterOpened set 2, after The Lizards> FuegoGap3SET 2
  37. 2022-07-24SunXfinity TheatreHartford, CTBefore / afterTube >Closed the showGap4ENCORE
  38. 2022-07-16SatMaine Savings AmphitheaterBangor, MEBefore / afterRoses Are Free >Closed the showGap4ENCORE
  39. 2022-06-03FriRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterContact >Closed the showGap5ENCORE
  40. 2022-04-23SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterDivided SkyClosed set 1, before No Men In No Man's LandGap3SET 1
  41. 2022-02-27SunMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooBefore / afterA Life Beyond The DreamClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  42. 2021-10-28ThuMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVHighly rated 81 · Listen
    Jam chartMore "Numbers Show" madness, as this is the only version to date which makes a significant departure from the usual celebratory outro, including a generous "Seven Below" tease and an alien synthesizer finale > "Character Zero".
    Before / afterMy Sweet One> Character ZeroGap2SET 2
  43. 2021-10-23SatNorth Island Credit Union AmphitheatreChula Vista, CABefore / afterLonely TripClosed the showGap11ENCORE
  44. 2021-08-29SunGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / afterShine a Light >Closed the showGap2ENCORE
  45. 2021-08-15SunAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterAbout to RunClosed set 2, before FluffheadGap3SET 2
  46. 2021-08-10TueHersheypark StadiumHershey, PARated 55 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showAxillaGap5SET 1
  47. 2021-08-01SunAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / afterWaste >Closed set 2, before Sleeping MonkeyGap7SET 2

  48. 3.062 shows2009–2019

  49. 2019-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NoteClone dancers on additional vocals.

    Before / afterSend in the ClownsAuld Lang SyneGap10SET 3
  50. 2019-11-29FriDunkin' Donuts CenterProvidence, RIRated 48 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showThe Final HurrahGap0SET 1
  51. 2019-09-01SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterCavern >Closed set 2, before The HorseGap10SET 2
  52. 2019-07-02TueSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterA Life Beyond The DreamClosed the showGap10ENCORE
  53. 2019-06-16SunBonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalManchester, TNBefore / afterWilson >Closed the showGap1ENCORE
  54. 2019-06-12WedChaifetz Arena, Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MOBefore / afterFarmhouseClosed the showGap1ENCORE
  55. 2019-02-23SatBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooRated 51 · ListenBefore / afterOpened set 2, after Chalk Dust TortureMike's SongGap4SET 2
  56. 2018-12-29SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 51 · ListenBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >Closed set 2, before Shine a LightGap4SET 2
  57. 2018-10-31WedMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterTheme from the Bottom >Closed set 1, before Turtle in the CloudsGap6SET 1
  58. 2018-10-20SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterOpened set 2, after Fluffhead> TweezerGap13SET 2
  59. 2018-08-03FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterOpened the showNo Men In No Man's LandGap10SET 1
  60. 2017-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWading in the Velvet Sea >Closed set 3, before Loving CupGap3SET 3
  61. 2017-09-03SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterWaste >Closed the showGap4ENCORE
  62. 2017-08-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 48 · ListenBefore / afterBold As Love >Closed set 1, before Dem BonesGap18SET 1
  63. 2016-12-31SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NoteJames Casey on saxophone, Natalie Cressman on trombone, Jennifer Hartswick on trumpet, and Andres Forero on percussion.

    Before / afterOcelotClosed set 3, before Loving CupGap9SET 3
  64. 2016-10-22SatVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterMakisupa Policeman >Closed the showGap6ENCORE
  65. 2016-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterThe LizardsClosed set 2, before Walls of the CaveGap2SET 2
  66. 2016-08-28SunOak Ridge FarmArrington, VABefore / afterPossumClosed set 1, before CariniGap4SET 1
  67. 2016-07-19TueBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterBugClosed the showGap6ENCORE
  68. 2016-07-06WedCross Insurance ArenaPortland, MEBefore / afterOpened set 2, after Stash> TweezerGap5SET 2
  69. 2016-06-26SunKlipsch Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterTheme from the Bottom >Closed set 1, before Punch You in the EyeGap15SET 1
  70. 2015-08-21FriWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYBefore / afterFarmhouseClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  71. 2015-08-14FriWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NCRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterWeekapaug Groove >Closed set 2, before FarmhouseGap10SET 2
  72. 2015-07-29WedVerizon Theatre at Grand PrairieGrand Prairie, TXBefore / afterThe ConnectionClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  73. 2015-07-22WedLes Schwab AmphitheaterBend, ORRated 70 · ListenBefore / afterSimpleClosed set 2, before Bathtub GinGap8SET 2
  74. 2014-10-29WedBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterOpened set 2, after Wolfman's Brother> Down with DiseaseGap11SET 2
  75. 2014-08-03SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterHarry Hood >Closed set 2, before FluffheadGap2SET 2
  76. 2014-07-30WednTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VABefore / afterBackwards Down the Number LineClosed set 2, before The LizardsGap4SET 2
  77. 2014-07-20SunFirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, ILRated 67 · ListenBefore / afterWeekapaug GrooveClosed set 2, before Character ZeroGap5SET 2
  78. 2014-07-12SatRandall's IslandNew York, NYBefore / afterJoyClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  79. 2014-07-04FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterBackwards Down the Number LineClosed set 2, before Character ZeroGap5SET 2
  80. 2013-12-30MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterCavern >Closed set 2, before Slave to the Traffic LightGap10SET 2
  81. 2013-10-22TueBlueCross ArenaRochester, NYBefore / afterJoyClosed the showGap8ENCORE
  82. 2013-08-03SatBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterPossumClosed set 1, before Rock and RollGap11SET 1
  83. 2013-07-14SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterOpened the show> The Moma DanceGap9SET 1
  84. 2012-12-29SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterGrindClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  85. 2012-08-31FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CORated 64 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showUncle PenGap8SET 1
  86. 2012-08-17FriBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Shine a LightClosed the showGap8ENCORE
  87. 2012-06-29FriKlipsch Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterSanityClosed the showGap8ENCORE
  88. 2012-06-15FriBader FieldAtlantic City, NJ

    Note"Woo!" quote from Twist.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after David BowieClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  89. 2011-12-31SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWading in the Velvet SeaClosed set 3, before Slave to the Traffic LightGap7SET 3
  90. 2011-08-17WedUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterCavern >Closed set 1, before Crosseyed and PainlessGap8SET 1
  91. 2011-07-03SunWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after The Star-Spangled BannerClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  92. 2011-06-18SatTime Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NCRated 49 · ListenBefore / afterGolgi ApparatusClosed set 2, before Good Times Bad TimesGap3SET 2
  93. 2011-06-12SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterMakisupa Policeman >Closed the showGap7ENCORE
  94. 2011-06-01WedPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJBefore / afterOpened the showStealing Time From the Faulty PlanGap5SET 1
  95. 2010-12-31FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after GrindClosed the showGap9ENCORE
  96. 2010-10-22FriDunkin' Donuts CenterProvidence, RIBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Loving CupClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  97. 2010-10-08FriZilker ParkAustin, TXBefore / afterCavern >Closed the showGap8ENCORE
  98. 2010-08-07SatWilliam Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CABefore / afterThe LizardsClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  99. 2010-07-04SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Weekapaug GrooveClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  100. 2010-06-29TueCMAC Performing Arts CenterCanandaigua, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi ApparatusClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  101. 2010-06-22TueComcast CenterMansfield, MABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Loving CupClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  102. 2010-06-15TuenTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VABefore / afterHeavy ThingsClosed the showGap6ENCORE
  103. 2009-12-28MonAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Character ZeroClosed the showGap1ENCORE
  104. 2009-12-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMazeClosed set 1, before Scents and Subtle SoundsGap7SET 1
  105. 2009-11-22SunWar Memorial at OncenterSyracuse, NYRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterCharacter Zero >Closed set 2, before Good Times Bad TimesGap9SET 2
  106. 2009-08-13ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYBefore / afterJoyClosed the showGap5ENCORE
  107. 2009-08-01SatRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterSleeping MonkeyClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  108. 2009-06-14SunBonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalManchester, TNBefore / afterPrince CaspianClosed set 2, before Suzy GreenbergGap3SET 2
  109. 2009-06-07SunSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJBefore / afterTubeClosed set 1, before SandGap7SET 1
  110. 2009-03-06FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VARated 52 · ListenBefore / afterTheme from the Bottom> Harry HoodGap18SET 2

  111. 2.04 shows2003–2003

  112. 2003-12-31WedAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself> TubeGap6SET 1
  113. 2003-11-28FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYBefore / afterAC/DC Bag >Frankie SaysGap15SET 1
  114. 2003-07-13SunGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 49 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust TortureClosed the showGap5ENCORE
  115. 2003-03-01SatGreensboro ColiseumGreensboro, NCBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Carolina> You Enjoy MyselfGap15ENCORE

  116. 1.036 shows1999–2000

  117. 2000-10-07SatShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the show> Mike's SongGap3SET 1
  118. 2000-10-01SunBlockbuster Desert Sky PavilionPhoenix, AZRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the show> Wolfman's BrotherGap4SET 1
  119. 2000-09-24SunTarget CenterMinneapolis, MNBefore / afterRoggae> Punch You in the EyeGap2SET 1
  120. 2000-09-20WedRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OHRated 50 · ListenBefore / afterOpened set 2, after While My Guitar Gently Weeps> Limb By LimbGap2SET 2
  121. 2000-09-15FriHersheypark StadiumHershey, PABefore / afterOpened the showGotta JibbooGap1SET 1
  122. 2000-09-12TueTweeter CenterMansfield, MARated 50 · ListenBefore / afterGinseng Sullivan> Divided SkyGap3SET 1
  123. 2000-07-17MonKLRU Studios, University of TexasAustin, TXRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showMy SoulGap0SET 1 · 2×
  124. 2000-07-15SatPolaris AmphitheaterColumbus, OHBefore / afterAC/DC BagLimb By LimbGap2SET 1
  125. 2000-07-11TueDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INRated 48 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Character Zero> Moby DickGap1ENCORE
  126. 2000-07-08SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterWolfman's BrotherLlamaGap1SET 1
  127. 2000-07-06ThuMolson AmphitheatreToronto, OntarioBefore / afterThe Moma DanceI Didn't KnowGap2SET 1
  128. 2000-07-01SatMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTBefore / afterBug >> Mike's SongGap2SET 2
  129. 2000-06-28WedPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Weekapaug Groove> Loving CupGap3ENCORE
  130. 2000-06-22ThuAmSouth AmphitheatreAntioch, TNBefore / afterOpened the showWolfman's BrotherGap0SET 1
  131. 2000-06-16FriZeppSuminoe Ward, OsakaBefore / afterSample in a Jar> Golgi ApparatusGap3SET 1
  132. 2000-06-11SunHibiya Outdoor TheatreChiyoda City, TokyoBefore / afterOpened the show> Punch You in the EyeGap1SET 1
  133. 2000-06-09FriOn Air EastShibuya City, TokyoBefore / afterThe Moma Dance >> Chalk Dust TortureGap0SET 1
  134. 2000-05-23TueRoseland BallroomNew York, NYBefore / afterWilsonYa MarGap1SET 1
  135. 2000-05-21SunRadio City Music HallNew York, NYBefore / afterOpened the showWolfman's BrotherGap0SET 1
  136. 2000-05-19FriKey ClubLos Angeles, CABefore / afterGotta JibbooBugGap0SET 1 · 2×
  137. 2000-05-18ThuFantasy StudiosBerkeley, CABefore / afterOpened the showBugGap0SET 1
  138. 2000-05-15MonSonic StudiosPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterOpened the showFirst TubeGap2SET 1 · 2×
  139. 1999-12-18SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VARated 47 · ListenBefore / afterBack on the TrainThe Inlaw Josie WalesGap8SET 1
  140. 1999-12-07TueCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MEBefore / afterFarmhouseNICUGap2SET 1
  141. 1999-12-03FriFirstar CenterCincinnati, OHBefore / afterOpened the showWolfman's BrotherGap1SET 1
  142. 1999-10-10SunPepsi ArenaAlbany, NYBefore / afterHeavy ThingsDirtGap4SET 1
  143. 1999-10-03SunAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterOpened the showFarmhouseGap1SET 1
  144. 1999-10-01FriHilton ColiseumAmes, IABefore / afterSparkleBathtub GinGap1SET 1
  145. 1999-09-28TueOak Mountain AmphitheatrePelham, ALBefore / afterHeavy ThingsTweezerGap0SET 2
  146. 1999-09-26SunKiefer UNO Lakefront Arena, University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LABefore / afterSweet Virginia> AC/DC BagGap1SET 1
  147. 1999-09-24FriSouth Park MeadowsAustin, TXBefore / afterOpened the show> Punch You in the EyeGap2SET 1
  148. 1999-09-19SunIrvine MeadowsIrvine, CABefore / afterFunky BitchGotta JibbooGap2SET 1
  149. 1999-09-16ThuShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CABefore / afterFarmhouseCariniGap1SET 1
  150. 1999-09-12SunPortland MeadowsPortland, ORBefore / afterOpened the showPoor HeartGap1SET 1
  151. 1999-09-10FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / afterFarmhouseTwistGap0SET 1
  152. 1999-09-09ThuGM PlaceVancouver, British Columbia

    NotePhish debut.

    Before / afterThe Inlaw Josie WalesTweezerGapDebutSET 2