Fly Famous Mockingbird

Debuted 1988-02-07 · Last played 2026-07-29 · 131 performances

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Median gap
95
last 10 years · 7 all-time
Current gap
longest 150

Best version1993-02-25 · The Cameo Theatre, Miami Beach · Rated 74 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofColonel Forbin’s Ascent129× The Lizards2×
Most often intoThe Sloth7× Possum6× Sparkle6×
Eras4.043.081.0119 131 of 131 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap

  1. 4.04 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-07-29WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >HarpuaGap21SET 1
  3. 2026-04-18SatSphereLas Vegas, NVRated 66 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Sigma OasisGap95SET 1
  4. 2023-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 58 · Listen

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

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Auld Lang SyneGap113SET 3
  5. 2021-08-31TueShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Wolfman's BrotherGap114SET 1

  6. 3.08 shows2009–2017

  7. 2017-07-30SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> David BowieGap76SET 1
  8. 2015-08-09SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIRated 71 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Brian and RobertGap57SET 1
  9. 2013-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Fuck Your FaceGap86SET 2
  10. 2011-08-17WedUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >GumboGap9SET 1
  11. 2011-07-03SunWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Destiny UnboundGap5SET 1
  12. 2011-06-17FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NCBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >AxillaGap47SET 1
  13. 2010-07-04SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Camel WalkGap40SET 1
  14. 2009-08-14FriThe Comcast TheatreHartford, CTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Birds of a FeatherGap96SET 1

  15. 1.0119 shows1988–2000

  16. 2000-09-30SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NV

    NoteNarration referenced the band's upcoming hiatus.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >TwistGap150SET 2
  17. 1998-08-07FriWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NC

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

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Closed set 1, before Chalk Dust TortureGap57SET 1
  18. 1997-08-14ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NY

    NoteIntro only.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Merry Pranksters JamGap78SET 2
  19. 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.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Character ZeroGap18SET 1
  20. 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.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> PossumGap25SET 2
  21. 1995-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

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

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> ShineGap16SET 1 · 2×
  22. 1995-12-01FriHersheypark ArenaHershey, PA

    NoteNarration referenced chocolate and the rhombus.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >StashGap35SET 1
  23. 1995-10-05ThuMemorial ColiseumPortland, ORBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Scent of a MuleGap43SET 2
  24. 1994-11-30WedCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >-> The Vibration of LifeGap10SET 1 · 2×
  25. 1994-11-17ThuHara ArenaDayton, OHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >-> The Vibration of LifeGap5SET 1 · 2×
  26. 1994-11-04FriOnondaga War Memorial AuditoriumSyracuse, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >-> The Vibration of LifeGap6SET 1 · 2×
  27. 1994-10-27ThuUniversity Hall, University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >-> The Vibration of LifeGap10SET 1 · 2×
  28. 1994-10-14FriMcAlister Auditorium, Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >JuliusGap13SET 1
  29. 1994-07-08FriGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MARated 57 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The SlothGap8SET 1
  30. 1994-06-26SunMunicipal AuditoriumCharleston, WVBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The SlothGap9SET 1
  31. 1994-06-16ThuState TheatreMinneapolis, MNBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >-> KungGap10SET 2 · 2×
  32. 1994-05-25WedWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CARated 57 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Axilla (Part II)Gap23SET 1
  33. 1994-04-24SunGrady Cole CenterCharlotte, NCBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Chalk Dust TortureGap11SET 2
  34. 1994-04-11MonSnively Arena, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Uncle PenGap8SET 2
  35. 1993-12-30ThuCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MERated 56 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> RiftGap11SET 1
  36. 1993-08-15SunThe Macauley TheaterLouisville, KYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Chalk Dust TortureGap7SET 1
  37. 1993-08-07SatDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYRated 59 · Listen

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

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> CavernGap6SET 1
  38. 1993-07-29ThuTennessee TheatreKnoxville, TNRated 72 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> PossumGap18SET 1
  39. 1993-05-03MonState TheatreNew Brunswick, NJBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >-> The Vibration of LifeGap6SET 1 · 2×
  40. 1993-04-25SunKuhl Gym, SUNY GeneseoGeneseo, NY

    NoteNarration referenced Tetris.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >MazeGap4SET 1
  41. 1993-04-21WedNewport Music HallColumbus, OHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> RiftGap6SET 1
  42. 1993-04-13TueMemorial HallKansas City, KSBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Chalk Dust TortureGap4SET 1
  43. 1993-04-05MonHUB BallroomSeattle, WABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >David BowieGap10SET 1
  44. 1993-03-25ThuSanta Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >-> KungGap2SET 2 · 2×
  45. 1993-03-22MonCrest TheatreSacramento, CABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The SlothGap3SET 2
  46. 1993-03-18ThuThe PalaceHollywood, CABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> SparkleGap7SET 1
  47. 1993-03-08MonSweeney CenterSanta Fe, NMBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> How High the MoonGap7SET 1 · 2×
  48. 1993-02-25ThuThe Cameo TheatreMiami Beach, FLRated 74 · Listen

    NoteSurfing narration.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> RiftGap5SET 1
  49. 1993-02-19FriRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GA

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

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> SparkleGap9SET 1
  50. 1993-02-07SunLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> RiftGap5SET 1
  51. 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.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> My Sweet OneGap8SET 2
  52. 1992-12-08TueBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Uncle PenGap4SET 1
  53. 1992-12-04FriMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> CavernGap6SET 1
  54. 1992-11-27FriThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Split Open and MeltGap4SET 1
  55. 1992-11-21SatPritchard Gym, SB Sports Complex, SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> PossumGap47SET 1
  56. 1992-05-17SunAchilles Rink, Union CollegeSchenectady, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> My Sweet OneGap9SET 1
  57. 1992-05-06WedSt. Andrew's HallDetroit, MIBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >SparkleGap3SET 1
  58. 1992-05-02SatCabaret MetroChicago, IL

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

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> IcculusGap5SET 1 · 2×
  59. 1992-04-24FriRoseland TheaterPortland, ORRated 55 · Listen

    NoteNarration included references to The Wizard of Oz.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> IcculusGap3SET 1 · 2×
  60. 1992-04-21TueRedwood Acres FairgroundsEureka, CABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> TweezerGap4SET 2
  61. 1992-04-16ThuAnaconda TheatreIsla Vista, CARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> IcculusGap11SET 1 · 2×
  62. 1992-03-31TueThe Blue NoteColumbia, MORated 53 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Run Like an AntelopeGap6SET 1
  63. 1992-03-24TueFlood ZoneRichmond, VA

    NoteNarration gave brief recap of Gamehendge saga.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The LandladyGap4SET 1
  64. 1992-03-19ThuPalace TheatreNew Haven, CTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> All Things ReconsideredGap9SET 1
  65. 1991-12-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> My Sweet OneGap9SET 1
  66. 1991-11-20WedCampus ClubProvidence, RIBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> SparkleGap5SET 1
  67. 1991-11-13WedLove Auditorium, Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Golgi ApparatusGap7SET 2
  68. 1991-11-02SatLory Student Center Theatre, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> PossumGap5SET 1
  69. 1991-10-27SunElk BallroomTelluride, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> SparkleGap8SET 2
  70. 1991-10-13SunNorth Shore Surf ClubOlympia, WABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> TelaGap9SET 1
  71. 1991-09-30MonThe Dugout Lounge, Ohio UniversityAthens, OHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> SparkleGap17SET 1
  72. 1991-07-14SunTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The SlothGap7SET 1
  73. 1991-05-16ThuThe StingNew Britain, CTRated 65 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Chalk Dust TortureGap4SET 1
  74. 1991-05-04SatSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Buried AliveGap2SET 2
  75. 1991-05-02ThuThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> LlamaGap5SET 1
  76. 1991-04-21SunSUNY PotsdamPotsdam, NY

    NoteNarration gave a brief recap of the Gamehendge saga.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> LlamaGap5SET 2
  77. 1991-04-15MonThe Gathering Place, Norris University Center, Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> LlamaGap6SET 1
  78. 1991-04-04ThuWOW HallEugene, ORBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >PossumGap3SET 1
  79. 1991-03-31SunBerkeley SquareBerkeley, CABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The LandladyGap4SET 1
  80. 1991-03-23SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Rocky TopGap3SET 1
  81. 1991-03-16SatTen Mile RoomBreckenridge, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap21SET 1
  82. 1991-02-08FriThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >My Sweet OneGap8SET 1
  83. 1990-12-28FriThe MarqueeNew York, NYRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Mike's SongGap3SET 1
  84. 1990-12-02SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The LandladyGap4SET 1
  85. 1990-11-26MonThe HauntIthaca, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >WilsonGap11SET 2
  86. 1990-11-02FriGlenn Miller Ballroom, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >My Sweet OneGap17SET 2
  87. 1990-10-07SunClub BeneSayreville, NJBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The Asse FestivalGap11SET 1
  88. 1990-09-21FriSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >You Enjoy MyselfGap18SET 2
  89. 1990-06-01FriThe Cotton ClubAtlanta, GABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Bathtub GinGap26SET 1
  90. 1990-04-20FriRamskeller, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> PossumGap3SET 1
  91. 1990-04-14SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, CORated 67 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> RiftGap5SET 1
  92. 1990-04-07SatEl Dorado CaféCrested Butte, CORated 55 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Funky BitchGap13SET 2
  93. 1990-03-09FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The SlothGap5SET 1
  94. 1990-03-02FriThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Closed set 1, before RebaGap2SET 1
  95. 1990-02-25Sun8x10 ClubBaltimore, MDBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Funky BitchGap18SET 1
  96. 1990-01-28SunThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Communication BreakdownGap21SET 1
  97. 1989-11-30ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MARated 58 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >UndunGap7SET 2
  98. 1989-11-03FriTree CafePortland, MERated 56 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Bathtub GinGap2SET 1
  99. 1989-10-31TueGoddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Alumni BluesGap1SET 2
  100. 1989-10-28SatThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Highway to HellGap2SET 1
  101. 1989-10-22SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> You Enjoy MyselfGap2SET 1
  102. 1989-10-20FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> You Enjoy MyselfGap3SET 1
  103. 1989-10-12ThuMabel Brown Room, Keene State CollegeKeene, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >You Enjoy MyselfGap8SET 1
  104. 1989-09-14ThuMacPhie Pub, Tufts UniversityMedford, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> La GrangeGap8SET 1
  105. 1989-08-26SatTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Harry HoodGap19SET 1
  106. 1989-05-28SunIan McLean's Party, Connie Condon's FarmHebron, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >FeeGap13SET 1
  107. 1989-05-06SatCollis Center, Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >David BowieGap3SET 1
  108. 1989-05-01MonPearl Street BallroomNorthampton, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >David BowieGap12SET 2
  109. 1989-04-07FriOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Closed the showGap12SET 1
  110. 1989-03-03FriLiving and Learning Center, University of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The LizardsGap3SET 2
  111. 1989-02-24FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Run Like an AntelopeGap2SET 1
  112. 1989-02-18SatOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The LizardsGap5SET 1
  113. 1989-02-06MonThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> Whipping PostGap4SET 3
  114. 1989-01-26ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The SlothGap4SET 2
  115. 1988-12-17SatOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> David BowieGap5SET 1
  116. 1988-12-10SatThe Red Barn, Hampshire CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Closed set 1, before Alumni BluesGap2SET 1
  117. 1988-12-02FriMolly's CafeBoston, MABefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >The Ballad of Curtis LoewGap1SET 2
  118. 1988-11-11FriOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Mike's SongGap13SET 2
  119. 1988-09-08ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Bold As LoveGap5SET 1
  120. 1988-08-22MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >FluffheadGap4SET 1
  121. 1988-08-13SatThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Light Up Or Leave Me AloneGap7SET 1
  122. 1988-08-03WedFly Me to the Moon SaloonTelluride, COBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Good Times Bad TimesGap2SET 1
  123. 1988-07-29FriThe RomaTelluride, CORated 64 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >I Didn't KnowGap3SET 2
  124. 1988-07-24SunNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Sneakin' Sally Thru the AlleyGap1SET 1
  125. 1988-07-23SatPete's Phabulous Phish PhestUnderhill, VT

    NoteUnknown additional percussionist.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Mike's SongGap2SET 1
  126. 1988-07-11MonSam's TavernBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Golgi ApparatusGap2SET 1
  127. 1988-07-07ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Suzy GreenbergGap5SET 2
  128. 1988-06-21TueNectar'sBurlington, VT

    NoteAborted and had to be restarted.

    Before / afterThe LizardsFireGap22SET 1
  129. 1988-04-22FriUniversity of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >FireGap6SET 2
  130. 1988-03-31ThuKenny's CastawaysNew York, NYBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Take the 'A' TrainGap1SET 1
  131. 1988-03-22TueNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> AC/DC BagGap1SET 1
  132. 1988-03-21MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >Closed the showGap2SET 2
  133. 1988-03-12SatNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterColonel Forbin's Ascent >> The SlothGap8SET 1
  134. 1988-02-07SunNectar'sBurlington, VT

    NoteDebut.

    Before / afterThe LizardsWhipping PostGapDebutSET 2