Fly Famous Mockingbird

Debut 1988-02-07 · Last played 2026-04-18 · 130 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
130
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
104
Median Gap, All-Time
7
Longest Gap
150

Best version1993-02-25VenueThe Cameo Theatre, Miami BeachScore74Hear itListen · Details

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Eras4.033.081.0119 130 of 130 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 7

  1. 4.03 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-04-18SatSphereLas Vegas, NVRated 66 · ListenGap95SET 1
  3. 2023-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 58 · Listen

    NoteAnnie Golden on additional vocals. Off-stage backing chorus.

    Gap113SET 3
  4. 2021-08-31TueShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CAGap114SET 1

  5. 3.08 shows2009–2017

  6. 2017-07-30SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 61 · ListenGap76SET 1
  7. 2015-08-09SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIRated 71 · ListenGap57SET 1
  8. 2013-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap86SET 2
  9. 2011-08-17WedUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILGap9SET 1
  10. 2011-07-03SunWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYGap5SET 1
  11. 2011-06-17FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NCGap47SET 1
  12. 2010-07-04SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GAGap40SET 1
  13. 2009-08-14FriThe Comcast TheatreHartford, CTGap96SET 1

  14. 1.0119 shows1988–2000

  15. 2000-09-30SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NV

    NoteNarration referenced the band's upcoming hiatus.

    Gap150SET 2
  16. 1998-08-07FriWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NC

    NoteNarration offered an explanation for the evening's lunar eclipse.

    Gap57SET 1
  17. 1997-08-14ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NY

    NoteIntro only.

    Gap78SET 2
  18. 1996-10-31ThuThe OmniAtlanta, GA

    NoteNarration referred to David Byrne, who appeared in the mountain as the face of Icculus, threw Forbin off the mountain and into the arms of the "evil" Famous Mockingbird.

    Gap18SET 1
  19. 1996-08-07WedRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, CO

    NoteNarration had Trey tell of giant iguana that would take the crowd to Mars to view the life there.

    Gap25SET 2
  20. 1995-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NoteNarration discussed how Phish makes time in the Phish Time Factory.

    Gap16SET 1 · 2×
  21. 1995-12-01FriHersheypark ArenaHershey, PA

    NoteNarration referenced chocolate and the rhombus.

    Gap35SET 1
  22. 1995-10-05ThuMemorial ColiseumPortland, ORGap43SET 2
  23. 1994-11-30WedCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WAGap10SET 1 · 2×
  24. 1994-11-17ThuHara ArenaDayton, OHGap5SET 1 · 2×
  25. 1994-11-04FriOnondaga War Memorial AuditoriumSyracuse, NYGap6SET 1 · 2×
  26. 1994-10-27ThuUniversity Hall, University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VAGap10SET 1 · 2×
  27. 1994-10-14FriMcAlister Auditorium, Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LAGap13SET 1
  28. 1994-07-08FriGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MARated 57 · ListenGap8SET 1
  29. 1994-06-26SunMunicipal AuditoriumCharleston, WVGap9SET 1
  30. 1994-06-16ThuState TheatreMinneapolis, MNGap10SET 2 · 2×
  31. 1994-05-25WedWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CARated 57 · ListenGap23SET 1
  32. 1994-04-24SunGrady Cole CenterCharlotte, NCGap11SET 2
  33. 1994-04-11MonSnively Arena, University of New HampshireDurham, NHGap8SET 2
  34. 1993-12-30ThuCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MERated 56 · ListenGap11SET 1
  35. 1993-08-15SunThe Macauley TheaterLouisville, KYGap7SET 1
  36. 1993-08-07SatDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYRated 59 · Listen

    NoteNarration dealt with the "Roller Coaster of the Mind."

    Gap6SET 1
  37. 1993-07-29ThuTennessee TheatreKnoxville, TNRated 72 · ListenGap18SET 1
  38. 1993-05-03MonState TheatreNew Brunswick, NJGap6SET 1 · 2×
  39. 1993-04-25SunKuhl Gym, SUNY GeneseoGeneseo, NY

    NoteNarration referenced Tetris.

    Gap4SET 1
  40. 1993-04-21WedNewport Music HallColumbus, OHGap6SET 1
  41. 1993-04-13TueMemorial HallKansas City, KSGap4SET 1
  42. 1993-04-05MonHUB BallroomSeattle, WAGap10SET 1
  43. 1993-03-25ThuSanta Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CARated 56 · ListenGap2SET 2 · 2×
  44. 1993-03-22MonCrest TheatreSacramento, CAGap3SET 2
  45. 1993-03-18ThuThe PalaceHollywood, CAGap7SET 1
  46. 1993-03-08MonSweeney CenterSanta Fe, NMGap7SET 1 · 2×
  47. 1993-02-25ThuThe Cameo TheatreMiami Beach, FLRated 74 · Listen

    NoteSurfing narration.

    Gap5SET 1
  48. 1993-02-19FriRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GA

    NoteNarration recalled the flood from Phish's last Atlanta performance, on March 28, 1992.

    Gap9SET 1
  49. 1993-02-07SunLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCGap5SET 1
  50. 1992-12-31ThuMatthews Arena, Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA

    NoteMass Hysteria signal. Brad Sands was hoisted above the crowd as The Famous Mockingbird (in a chicken costume). Narration was about being taken underwater and turned into stone.

    Gap8SET 2
  51. 1992-12-08TueBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIGap4SET 1
  52. 1992-12-04FriMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MOGap6SET 1
  53. 1992-11-27FriThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYGap4SET 1
  54. 1992-11-21SatPritchard Gym, SB Sports Complex, SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NYGap47SET 1
  55. 1992-05-17SunAchilles Rink, Union CollegeSchenectady, NYGap9SET 1
  56. 1992-05-06WedSt. Andrew's HallDetroit, MIGap3SET 1
  57. 1992-05-02SatCabaret MetroChicago, IL

    NoteReferenced the L.A. riots that ensued after the Rodney King verdict was announced.

    Gap5SET 1 · 2×
  58. 1992-04-24FriRoseland TheaterPortland, ORRated 55 · Listen

    NoteNarration included references to The Wizard of Oz.

    Gap3SET 1 · 2×
  59. 1992-04-21TueRedwood Acres FairgroundsEureka, CAGap4SET 2
  60. 1992-04-16ThuAnaconda TheatreIsla Vista, CARated 56 · ListenGap11SET 1 · 2×
  61. 1992-03-31TueThe Blue NoteColumbia, MORated 53 · ListenGap6SET 1
  62. 1992-03-24TueFlood ZoneRichmond, VA

    NoteNarration gave brief recap of Gamehendge saga.

    Gap4SET 1
  63. 1992-03-19ThuPalace TheatreNew Haven, CTGap9SET 1
  64. 1991-12-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHRated 53 · ListenGap9SET 1
  65. 1991-11-20WedCampus ClubProvidence, RIGap5SET 1
  66. 1991-11-13WedLove Auditorium, Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCGap7SET 2
  67. 1991-11-02SatLory Student Center Theatre, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COGap5SET 1
  68. 1991-10-27SunElk BallroomTelluride, COGap8SET 2
  69. 1991-10-13SunNorth Shore Surf ClubOlympia, WAGap9SET 1
  70. 1991-09-30MonThe Dugout Lounge, Ohio UniversityAthens, OHGap17SET 1
  71. 1991-07-14SunTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTGap7SET 1
  72. 1991-05-16ThuThe StingNew Britain, CTRated 65 · ListenGap4SET 1
  73. 1991-05-04SatSomerville TheatreSomerville, MAGap2SET 2
  74. 1991-05-02ThuThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> LlamaGap5SET 1
  75. 1991-04-21SunSUNY PotsdamPotsdam, NY

    NoteNarration gave a brief recap of the Gamehendge saga.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> LlamaGap5SET 2
  76. 1991-04-15MonThe Gathering Place, Norris University Center, Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> LlamaGap6SET 1
  77. 1991-04-04ThuWOW HallEugene, ORBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >PossumGap3SET 1
  78. 1991-03-31SunBerkeley SquareBerkeley, CABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The LandladyGap4SET 1
  79. 1991-03-23SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Rocky TopGap3SET 1
  80. 1991-03-16SatTen Mile RoomBreckenridge, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap21SET 1
  81. 1991-02-08FriThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >My Sweet OneGap8SET 1
  82. 1990-12-28FriThe MarqueeNew York, NYRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Mike's SongGap3SET 1
  83. 1990-12-02SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The LandladyGap4SET 1
  84. 1990-11-26MonThe HauntIthaca, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >WilsonGap11SET 2
  85. 1990-11-02FriGlenn Miller Ballroom, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >My Sweet OneGap17SET 2
  86. 1990-10-07SunClub BeneSayreville, NJBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The Asse FestivalGap11SET 1
  87. 1990-09-21FriSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >You Enjoy MyselfGap18SET 2
  88. 1990-06-01FriThe Cotton ClubAtlanta, GABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Bathtub GinGap26SET 1
  89. 1990-04-20FriRamskeller, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> PossumGap3SET 1
  90. 1990-04-14SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, CORated 67 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> RiftGap5SET 1
  91. 1990-04-07SatEl Dorado CaféCrested Butte, CORated 55 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Funky BitchGap13SET 2
  92. 1990-03-09FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The SlothGap5SET 1
  93. 1990-03-02FriThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Gap2SET 1
  94. 1990-02-25Sun8x10 ClubBaltimore, MDBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Funky BitchGap18SET 1
  95. 1990-01-28SunThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Communication BreakdownGap21SET 1
  96. 1989-11-30ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MARated 58 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >UndunGap7SET 2
  97. 1989-11-03FriTree CafePortland, MERated 56 · ListenGap2SET 1
  98. 1989-10-31TueGoddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Alumni BluesGap1SET 2
  99. 1989-10-28SatThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Highway to HellGap2SET 1
  100. 1989-10-22SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> You Enjoy MyselfGap2SET 1
  101. 1989-10-20FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> You Enjoy MyselfGap3SET 1
  102. 1989-10-12ThuMabel Brown Room, Keene State CollegeKeene, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >You Enjoy MyselfGap8SET 1
  103. 1989-09-14ThuMacPhie Pub, Tufts UniversityMedford, MAGap8SET 1
  104. 1989-08-26SatTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Harry HoodGap19SET 1
  105. 1989-05-28SunIan McLean's Party, Connie Condon's FarmHebron, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >FeeGap13SET 1
  106. 1989-05-06SatCollis Center, Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >David BowieGap3SET 1
  107. 1989-05-01MonPearl Street BallroomNorthampton, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >David BowieGap12SET 2
  108. 1989-04-07FriOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Gap12SET 1
  109. 1989-03-03FriLiving and Learning Center, University of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The LizardsGap3SET 2
  110. 1989-02-24FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Run Like an AntelopeGap2SET 1
  111. 1989-02-18SatOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The LizardsGap5SET 1
  112. 1989-02-06MonThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Whipping PostGap4SET 3
  113. 1989-01-26ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The SlothGap4SET 2
  114. 1988-12-17SatOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHGap5SET 1
  115. 1988-12-10SatThe Red Barn, Hampshire CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Gap2SET 1
  116. 1988-12-02FriMolly's CafeBoston, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The Ballad of Curtis LoewGap1SET 2
  117. 1988-11-11FriOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Mike's SongGap13SET 2
  118. 1988-09-08ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Bold As LoveGap5SET 1
  119. 1988-08-22MonNectar'sBurlington, VTGap4SET 1
  120. 1988-08-13SatThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Light Up Or Leave Me AloneGap7SET 1
  121. 1988-08-03WedFly Me to the Moon SaloonTelluride, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Good Times Bad TimesGap2SET 1
  122. 1988-07-29FriThe RomaTelluride, CORated 64 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >I Didn't KnowGap3SET 2
  123. 1988-07-24SunNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Sneakin' Sally Thru the AlleyGap1SET 1
  124. 1988-07-23SatPete's Phabulous Phish PhestUnderhill, VT

    NoteUnknown additional percussionist.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Mike's SongGap2SET 1
  125. 1988-07-11MonSam's TavernBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Golgi ApparatusGap2SET 1
  126. 1988-07-07ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Suzy GreenbergGap5SET 2
  127. 1988-06-21TueNectar'sBurlington, VT

    NoteAborted and had to be restarted.

    Before / afterThe LizardsFireGap22SET 1
  128. 1988-04-22FriUniversity of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >FireGap6SET 2
  129. 1988-03-31ThuKenny's CastawaysNew York, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Take the 'A' TrainGap1SET 1
  130. 1988-03-22TueNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> AC/DC BagGap1SET 1
  131. 1988-03-21MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Gap2SET 2
  132. 1988-03-12SatNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The SlothGap8SET 1
  133. 1988-02-07SunNectar'sBurlington, VT

    NoteDebut.

    Before / afterThe LizardsWhipping PostGapDebutSET 2