Frankenstein

Debuted 1989-11-11 · Last played 2026-05-02 · 94 performances

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Median gap
77
last 10 years · 7 all-time
Current gap
longest 333

Best version1997-12-30 · Madison Square Garden, New York · Rated 81 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofLawn Boy4× Bouncing Around the Room4× Prince Caspian4×
Most often intoDavid Bowie4× Chalk Dust Torture2× Harry Hood2×
Eras4.033.0142.0101.067 94 of 94 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap

  1. 4.03 shows2023–2026

  2. 2026-05-02SatSphereLas Vegas, NVRated 72 · Listen

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterOpened set 2, after JuliusKill Devil FallsGap77SET 2
  3. 2024-08-07WedVan Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, MIRated 72 · Listen

    NoteBilly Strings on guitar and Page on keytar.

    Jam chartStory goes, Billy heard "Frankenstein's" riff while rehearsing for the sit-in, and asks to play the song. Trey says, "Sure." They run it through. Humorous banter and a great version ensues, night two.

    Before / afterThe Old Home PlaceClosed the showGap43ENCORE
  4. 2023-08-02WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust TortureSlave to the Traffic LightGap120ENCORE

  5. 3.014 shows2009–2019

  6. 2019-12-07SatNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SC

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterGrindClosed the showGap84ENCORE
  7. 2017-08-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after FluffheadClosed the showGap48ENCORE
  8. 2016-07-10SunLakeview AmphitheaterSyracuse, NYBefore / afterGolgi Apparatus >Closed set 2, before Character ZeroGap20SET 2
  9. 2015-09-06SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CORated 53 · Listen

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterThe BirdwatcherClosed set 1, before WilsonGap11SET 1
  10. 2015-08-09SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterContactClosed the showGap20ENCORE
  11. 2014-10-31FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NV

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterIs This What You WantedClosed the showGap100ENCORE
  12. 2012-07-01SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterMeatFeeGap53SET 1
  13. 2011-01-01SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterFeeClosed the showGap5ENCORE
  14. 2010-10-31SunBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJ

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterOpened the showBig Black Furry Creature from MarsGap36SET 1
  15. 2010-06-20SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after You Enjoy MyselfClosed the showGap9ENCORE
  16. 2009-12-30WedAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FL

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an AntelopeClosed the showGap31ENCORE
  17. 2009-06-21SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI

    NotePage on the keytar and Trey on a five-neck guitar.

    Before / afterGrindClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  18. 2009-06-10WedThompson-Boling ArenaKnoxville, TN

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Harry HoodClosed the showGap8ENCORE
  19. 2009-03-08SunHampton ColiseumHampton, VA

    NotePage on keytar.

    Before / afterFreeClosed set 1, before Down with DiseaseGap5SET 1

  20. 2.010 shows2003–2004

  21. 2004-08-12ThuTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterLawn BoyClosed the showGap12ENCORE
  22. 2004-06-17ThuKeySpan ParkBrooklyn, NYBefore / afterMazeClosed set 1, before 46 DaysGap1SET 1
  23. 2004-04-17SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterPiper ->> David BowieGap3SET 1
  24. 2003-12-31WedAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an AntelopeClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  25. 2003-12-02TueFleetCenterBoston, MABefore / afterTweezer Reprise >-> KungGap6SET 2 · 2×
  26. 2003-07-31ThuTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry HoodClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  27. 2003-07-22TueVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  28. 2003-07-12SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 55 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after David Bowie> Tweezer RepriseGap7ENCORE
  29. 2003-02-26WedWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / afterPrince Caspian ->> Golgi ApparatusGap4SET 2
  30. 2003-02-21FriU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHBefore / afterWilson >Down with DiseaseGap16SET 1

  31. 1.067 shows1989–2000

  32. 2000-09-29FriThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterRiftMellow MoodGap4SET 1
  33. 2000-09-23SatAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterThe Moma DanceHalley's CometGap18SET 1
  34. 2000-07-07FriStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Weekapaug GrooveClosed the showGap6ENCORE
  35. 2000-06-29ThuPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJBefore / afterRun Like an Antelope >Wading in the Velvet SeaGap25SET 2
  36. 1999-12-15WedMCI CenterWashington, DCBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy Greenberg> Rocky TopGap7ENCORE
  37. 1999-12-05SunBlueCross ArenaRochester, NYBefore / afterChalk Dust Torture >Closed set 2, before Character ZeroGap10SET 2
  38. 1999-10-02SatTarget CenterMinneapolis, MNBefore / afterYou Enjoy MyselfWasteGap5SET 2
  39. 1999-09-25SatCynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionThe Woodlands, TXBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> JuliusGap5SET 2
  40. 1999-09-18SatCoors AmphitheatreChula Vista, CARated 54 · ListenBefore / afterHarry Hood >> CavernGap3SET 2
  41. 1999-09-14TueBoise State University PavilionBoise, IDRated 54 · Listen

    NoteFish on vacuum.

    Before / afterDown with Disease >Closed set 2, before SimpleGap18SET 2
  42. 1999-07-15ThuPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJBefore / afterBrian and RobertClosed the showGap11ENCORE
  43. 1998-12-31ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterRun Like an Antelope >Closed set 2, before Runaway JimGap11SET 2
  44. 1998-11-19ThuLawrence Joel Veterans Memorial ColiseumWinston-Salem, NCBefore / afterChalk Dust TortureBeen Caught StealingGap6SET 2
  45. 1998-11-09MonUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterOpened the encore, after You Enjoy MyselfFree BirdGap18ENCORE
  46. 1998-08-09SunGTE Virginia Beach AmphitheaterVirginia Beach, VARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself >> Chalk Dust TortureGap6SET 2
  47. 1998-08-01SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterChalk Dust TortureClosed set 2, before Been Caught StealingGap5SET 2
  48. 1998-07-25SatSouth Park MeadowsAustin, TXBefore / afterWilson >> TweezerGap10SET 2
  49. 1998-07-08WedZelesteBarcelona, CataloniaRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterBeauty of My DreamsGuyuteGap12SET 1
  50. 1997-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 81 · Listen

    NoteFish on vacuum.

    Jam chart> in from "Sneakin' Sally." Part 4 of an incredible 4-song encore, and this "Frankenstein" is jammed-out, taboot!

    Before / afterSneakin' Sally Thru the Alley >Closed the showGap10ENCORE
  51. 1997-12-03WedCoreStates SpectrumPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterPrince Caspian >> Harry HoodGap7SET 2
  52. 1997-11-22SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterBilly Breathes> IzabellaGap9SET 1
  53. 1997-08-14ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NY

    NoteKen Kesey and the Merry Pranksters.

    Before / afterMerry Pranksters Jam >> Merry Pranksters JamGap1SET 2
  54. 1997-08-13WedStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PABefore / afterGolgi Apparatus >Closed set 2, before Theme from the BottomGap6SET 2
  55. 1997-08-03SunGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 52 · ListenBefore / afterHello My BabyClosed set 2, before Bouncing Around the RoomGap7SET 2
  56. 1997-07-23WedLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust TortureClosed the showGap25ENCORE
  57. 1997-02-28FriHuxley’s Neue WeltBerlin, BerlinBefore / afterPrince Caspian >> David BowieGap3SET 2
  58. 1997-02-23SunFillmoreCortemaggiore, Emilia-RomagnaBefore / afterFluffheadDavid BowieGap4SET 1
  59. 1997-02-18TueBataclanParis, Île-de-FranceBefore / afterHarry Hood >Closed set 2, before Bold As LoveGap4SET 2
  60. 1997-02-13ThuShepherd's Bush EmpireLondon, EnglandBefore / afterHarry Hood >Closed set 2, before Prince CaspianGap4SET 2
  61. 1996-12-28SatCoreStates SpectrumPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterThe Mango SongClosed set 1, before Makisupa PolicemanGap1SET 1
  62. 1996-12-06FriThe Aladdin TheatreLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterDown with Disease >Closed set 1, before JuliusGap5SET 1
  63. 1996-11-29FriThe Cow PalaceDaly City, CABefore / afterOpened the showNICUGap7SET 1
  64. 1996-11-16SatCivic AuditoriumOmaha, NEBefore / afterSparkle >Closed set 1, before La GrangeGap7SET 1
  65. 1996-11-07ThuRupp ArenaLexington, KYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after You Enjoy MyselfClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  66. 1996-10-31ThuThe OmniAtlanta, GA

    NoteDave Grippo on saxophone, Gary Gazaway on trumpet.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy GreenbergClosed the showGap8ENCORE
  67. 1996-10-19SatMarine Midland ArenaBuffalo, NYBefore / afterPrince Caspian >Closed set 1, before AC/DC BagGap4SET 1
  68. 1996-08-17SatPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NYBefore / afterWilson >Scent of a MuleGap31SET 3
  69. 1995-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterSanityClosed set 3, before Johnny B. GoodeGap7SET 3
  70. 1995-12-14ThuBroome County Veterans Memorial ArenaBinghamton, NYBefore / afterMy Sweet OneClosed set 1, before The CurtainGap7SET 1
  71. 1995-12-04MonMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterSample in a Jar >Closed set 2, before Bouncing Around the RoomGap8SET 2
  72. 1995-11-22WedUSAir ArenaLandover, MDBefore / afterPoor HeartClosed the showGap8ENCORE
  73. 1995-11-11SatThe Fox TheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterSleeping Monkey >-> Suspicious MindsGap5SET 2
  74. 1995-10-28SatThe Palace of Auburn HillsAuburn Hills, MIHighly rated 80 · Listen
    Jam chartOn the heels of a strong "Mule" and crazed "YEM," beautiful play straddles the line between "Jam" and a perfect -> as "Strange Design" bleeds to breathe life into a wonderfully executed "Frankenstein." An extra spacey conclusion >'s for "CDT" to compliment a gem of a second set.
    Before / afterStrange Design >> Chalk Dust TortureGap7SET 2
  75. 1995-10-19ThuMunicipal AuditoriumKansas City, MOBefore / afterOpened set 2, after CavernPoor HeartGap7SET 2
  76. 1995-10-07SatSpokane Opera HouseSpokane, WABefore / afterContact >Harry HoodGap24SET 2
  77. 1995-06-15ThuLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomClosed the showGap9ENCORE
  78. 1994-12-30FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer RepriseClosed the showGap6ENCORE
  79. 1994-12-07WedSpreckels TheatreSan Diego, CABefore / afterRiftDivided SkyGap3SET 2
  80. 1994-12-03SatEvent CenterSan Jose, CARated 58 · Listen

    NoteCosmic Country Horns.

    Before / afterOpened set 2, after Sample in a JarSuzy GreenbergGap3SET 2
  81. 1994-11-30WedCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WARated 54 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showPoor HeartGap18SET 1
  82. 1994-10-31MonGlens Falls Civic CenterGlens Falls, NYRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showSparkleGap26SET 1
  83. 1994-07-08FriGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MARated 67 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "YEM." "Frankenstein" is sandwiched in the "YEM" jam.

    Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->> You Enjoy MyselfGap6SET 2
  84. 1994-06-30ThuClassic AmphitheaterRichmond, VARated 55 · ListenBefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomClosed set 1, before WilsonGap5SET 1
  85. 1994-06-23ThuPhoenix Plaza TheatrePontiac, MIRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterOpened set 2, after JuliusDavid BowieGap5SET 2
  86. 1994-06-17FriEagles BallroomMilwaukee, WIBefore / afterJulius >Closed set 2, before Sleeping MonkeyGap2SET 2
  87. 1994-06-14TueCivic CenterDes Moines, IARated 60 · ListenBefore / afterOpened set 2, after Split Open and MeltDemandGap2SET 2
  88. 1994-06-11SatRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterContactClosed set 2, before Suzy GreenbergGap333SET 2
  89. 1991-07-26FriThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GA

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterLawn BoyClosed the encore, before Split Open and MeltGap2ENCORE
  90. 1991-07-24WedTraxCharlottesville, VARated 59 · Listen

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterI Didn't KnowSuzy GreenbergGap6SET 2
  91. 1991-07-15MonThe AcademyNew York, NYRated 56 · Listen

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterThe Squirming CoilClosed set 1, before CaravanGap2SET 1
  92. 1991-07-13SatBerkshire Performing Arts CenterLenox, MA

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterBouncing Around the RoomClosed set 1, before Chalk Dust TortureGap1SET 1
  93. 1991-07-12FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NH

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterSweet AdelineClosed the encore, before FeeGap1ENCORE
  94. 1991-07-11ThuBattery ParkBurlington, VTRated 53 · Listen

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterHold Your Head UpClosed set 2, before ContactGap220SET 2
  95. 1989-12-03SunThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterLawn BoyClosed set 1, before The Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayGap3SET 1
  96. 1989-11-30ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MARated 52 · ListenBefore / afterLawn BoyClosed set 1, before RebaGap2SET 1
  97. 1989-11-16ThuPearl Street BallroomNorthampton, MABefore / afterYou Enjoy MyselfClosed set 1, before The SlothGap1SET 1
  98. 1989-11-11SatPatrick Gymnasium, University of VermontBurlington, VTRated 64 · Listen

    NoteFirst known Phish performance; unidentified horn players.

    Before / afterIf I Only Had a BrainClosed the showGapDebutSET 1