Free Bird

Debuted 1987-03-06 · Last played 2009-11-29 · 28 performances

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Median gap
4
all-time · not played in the last 10 years
Current gap
longest 572
Most often out ofRocky Top2×
Eras3.011.027 28 of 28 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap

  1. 3.01 show2009–2009

  2. 2009-11-29SunCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MEBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an AntelopeCariniGap144ENCORE

  3. 1.027 shows1987–2000

  4. 2000-06-22ThuAmSouth AmphitheatreAntioch, TN
    NoteRobbie McCoury on banjo, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin, Sam Bush on fiddle, Del McCoury on guitar, Ricky Skaggs on mandolin, Mike Bub on upright double-bass, Jason Carter on fiddle, Wynonna Judd on lead vocals and was played with full instrumentation, as opposed to the usual a cappella arrangement.
    Before / afterUncle PenClosed set 2, before You Enjoy MyselfGap81SET 2
  5. 1998-12-29TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMy SoulClosed set 1, before FreeGap5SET 1
  6. 1998-11-25WedPepsi ArenaAlbany, NYBefore / afterGuyuteClosed the showGap10ENCORE
  7. 1998-11-09MonUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterFrankensteinClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  8. 1998-10-30FriThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterDriverClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  9. 1998-10-17SatShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CABefore / afterI'm Blue, I'm LonesomeDriverGap339SET 1
  10. 1994-06-19SunState TheaterKalamazoo, MIBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Highway to HellClosed the showGap9ENCORE
  11. 1994-05-29SunLaguna Seca RacewayMonterey, CABefore / afterRun Like an AntelopeClosed set 2, before WilsonGap13SET 2
  12. 1994-05-13FriHayden SquareTempe, AZBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Good Times Bad TimesClosed the showGap5ENCORE
  13. 1994-05-06FriTower TheaterHouston, TX

    NoteWithout microphones.

    Before / afterGinseng SullivanClosed the showGap10ENCORE
  14. 1994-04-23SatThe Fox TheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi ApparatusClosed the showGap18ENCORE
  15. 1993-12-30ThuCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MEBefore / afterBathtub GinClosed set 1, before Also Sprach ZarathustraGap4SET 1
  16. 1993-08-26ThuArlene Schnitzer Concert HallPortland, ORBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust TortureClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  17. 1993-08-20FriRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterThe Mango SongClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  18. 1993-08-15SunThe Macauley TheaterLouisville, KY

    NoteWithout microphones.

    Before / afterNellie KaneClosed set 2, before Harry HoodGap2SET 2
  19. 1993-08-12ThuMeadow Brook Music FestivalRochester Hills, MIBefore / afterFireClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  20. 1993-08-08SunNautica StageCleveland, OHBefore / afterMy Sweet OneClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  21. 1993-08-03TueBayfront Park AmphitheaterMiami, FLBefore / afterPoor HeartClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  22. 1993-07-31SatMasquerade Music ParkAtlanta, GABefore / afterAC/DC BagClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  23. 1993-07-29ThuTennessee TheatreKnoxville, TNBefore / afterRocky TopClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  24. 1993-07-24SatGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MABefore / afterGolgi ApparatusClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  25. 1993-07-22ThuStowe Performing Arts CenterStowe, VTBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Rocky TopClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  26. 1993-07-18SunIC Light AmphitheaterPittsburgh, PABefore / afterRocky TopClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  27. 1993-07-16FriThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterLlamaClosed the showGap1ENCORE
  28. 1993-07-15ThuCayuga County FairgroundsWeedsport, NY

    NoteDebut of a cappella version.

    Before / afterChalk Dust TortureClosed the showGap572ENCORE
  29. 1989-03-13MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterI Didn't KnowClosed set 3, before Golgi ApparatusGap155SET 3
  30. 1987-03-06FriGoddard CollegePlainfield, VT

    NoteFirst known Phish performance; Ninja Mike on vocals and played with full instrumentation, as opposed to the usual a cappella arrangement.

    Before / afterOpened set 2, after Sneakin' Sally Thru the AlleyHappy Birthday to YouGapDebutSET 2