Jam

Best version1993-05-05VenuePalace Theatre, AlbanyScore89Hear itListen · Details

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1. 4.00 shows2022–2026

2. 2026-01-27TueMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooGapNot a showSET 1
3. 2025-01-28TueMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×
4. 2024-08-14WedThe WoodlandsDover, DEBefore / after-> Mystery AchievementGapNot a showSET 1
5. 2024-02-20TueMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooGapNot a showSET 1
6. 2022-02-23WedMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooGapNot a showSET 1

7. 3.02 shows2009–2020

8. 2020-02-19WedMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooBefore / afterJamGapNot a showSET 1 · 3×
9. 2019-02-20WedBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooGapNot a showSET 1
10. 2017-01-12ThuBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooBefore / afterJamGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×
11. 2015-08-20ThuWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYGapNot a showSET 1
12. 2014-07-27SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MD

    Jam chartA funky outro emerges from "NICU" and morphs into "HYHU" in the midst of a historic set.

    Gap116SET 2
13. 2011-07-01FriWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chartSort of an evil sounding jam with occasional laughing by Fish and Trey opens Set II and > to "C&P."

    Gap139SET 2
14. 2011-06-30ThuWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×
15. 2009-10-29ThuEmpire Polo ClubIndio, CAGapNot a showSET 2

16. 2.02 shows2003–2004

17. 2004-08-13FriNewport State AirportCoventry, VT

    NoteDanny Clinch on harmonica.

    Before / afterJamGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×
18. 2003-12-28SunAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FL

    Jam chart-> in from Suzy Greenberg. A jarring, near heavy metal-like "Jam" breaks out after the second verse of "Suzy." Gnarly and raw, it eventually mellows into space before transitioning to "Theme From The Bottom."

    Gap6SET 2
19. 2003-08-02SatLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, ME

    Jam chartSee Waves Jamming Chart.

    Gap51SET 2
20. 2003-08-01FriLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEBefore / after-> Skin It BackGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×

21. 1.070 shows1984–2000

22. 2000-09-15FriHersheypark StadiumHershey, PA

    NoteThe jam out of Tube reprised Tube proper.

    Jam chartSee Tube Jamming Chart.

    Gap1SET 2
23. 2000-09-14ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NY

    Jam chartAlthough the jam travels within a narrow band musically, there are a lot of subtleties that make this one a real standout. Fish is awesome!

    Gap3SET 1
24. 2000-09-09SatPepsi ArenaAlbany, NY

    Jam chart-> in "My Friend, My Friend." A short, ghostly and eerie jam is tacked on the back of "My Friend" and > to "Gumbo."

    Gap1SET 1
25. 2000-09-08FriPepsi ArenaAlbany, NY

    NoteFish on vacuum and Trey on drums.

    Jam chartAn ambient jam develops by > on the back end of "Gin," and includes Fish on vacuum and Trey on drums. > to "Zero."

    Gap22SET 2
26. 2000-06-14WedDrum LogosChuo Ward, FukuokaHighly rated 82 · Listen

    Jam chartPart II ("Jam") of a MUST-HEAR, 34 minute "Twist" begins with eerie and spacey effects, then gradually builds into an intergalactic groove that gets better and better and -> to "Walk Away."

    Gap3SET 2
27. 2000-06-10SatZeppKoto City, TokyoGap12SET 2
28. 1999-12-29WedBig Cypress Seminole Indian ReservationBig Cypress, FLGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×
29. 1999-12-17FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VA

    Jam chartA spacey, quiet jam with building energy and effects from Page spans the gap between "The Moma Dance" and "Bug."

    Gap13SET 2
30. 1999-10-10SunPepsi ArenaAlbany, NYHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chartAn ambient jam, uncharacteristically darkish in tone kicks off Set II and > to an excellent "You Enjoy Myself."

    Gap17SET 2
31. 1999-09-17FriShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CA

    NoteBass jam; Phil Lesh on a second bass guitar.

    Jam chart-> in from "YEM." Bass duet with Mike and Phil Lesh.

    Gap8SET 2
32. 1999-07-31SatNaeba Ski ResortNiigata, Niigata

    NoteFish on vacuum and Nawang Khechog on horn.

    Jam chartTibetan monk Nawang Kechog on horn and Fish on vacuum. > to "Brian And Robert" with Kechog on wooden flute.

    Gap3ENCORE
33. 1999-07-26MonDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, IN

    Jam chart> in from "DwD." This spacey jam is dominated by heavy feedback from Trey. At the very end, Fish starts up the rhythm for "2001," but Mike takes control, leading the band with a -> to "SOAM."

    Gap2SET 2
34. 1999-07-24SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI

    Jam chartA delicate ambient jam emerges by -> from the tail end of "The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday."

    Gap5SET 1 · 2×
35. 1999-07-17SatOswego County AirportVolney, NY

    Jam chartA brief blues jam is played while guest artist Son Seals leaves the stage. > to "DwD."

    Gap2SET 2
36. 1999-07-15ThuPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJRated 79 · Listen

    Jam chartEpic, exploratory "SOAM" -> "Kung" -> "Jam." "SOAM" has excellent tempo shifts and dissonance before the -> to a wild "Kung," which leads to an incredible, multi-part groove-based jam (and which is really a return to "SOAM").

    Gap5SET 2
37. 1999-07-08ThuGTE Virginia Beach AmphitheaterVirginia Beach, VA

    Jam chartSee Fee Jamming Chart.

    Gap30SET 1
38. 1999-06-24ThuThe BarnOuter Burlington, VTGapNot a showSET 2
39. 1998-10-30FriThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NV

    Jam chart> in from "NICU." One of a number of great '98 ambient jams, this one emerges from "NICU" and > to "Prince Caspian."

    Gap7SET 2
40. 1998-08-16SunLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, ME

    NoteFish on trombone.

    Jam chart-> in from "Hood." A spacey jam follows "Harry" to accompany fireworks marking the conclusion of the Lemonwheel Festival. Fish plays the trombone for a portion of the jam, which -> to "Baby Elephant Walk" (last performed 12/1/92).

    Gap19ENCORE
41. 1998-08-14FriLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEBefore / afterGinseng SullivanGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×
42. 1998-07-19SunShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CA

    Jam chartFollowing a strong "McGrupp," Trey embarks on a melancholic, soulful, and ambient interlude. Thoughtful Page runs counterpoint, until Fish and Mike team to drive the jam more deliberately. Seemingly composed, this music cools into classic '98 space with delicate soloing by Trey, and then -> to "DwD."

    Gap3SET 2
43. 1998-07-15WedPortland MeadowsPortland, OR

    Jam chart-> in from "Horn." A superb cerebral and lush, vintage '98 ambient jam uncorks itself on the back end of "Horn."

    Gap5SET 1
44. 1998-07-05SunLucerna TheatrePrague, Prague

    Jam chartA Trey-led ambient and serene "Jam" is added to the end of "McGrupp" proper, and has some cool background instrumental effects from the others.

    Gap5SET 2
45. 1998-04-05SunProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RIHighly rated 84 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Possum." A sweet-ass funk jam follows the marsupial and paves the path by way of a top shelf -> to a slow-tempo and super funky "Cavern," to close out the Island Tour.

    Gap9SET 2
46. 1997-12-12FriPepsi ArenaAlbany, NY

    Jam chart-> in from "Prince Caspian." A rocking, funky and cerebral jam emerges at the conclusion of "Caspian." Great Fall '97 jamming with similarities to "Llama." -> to "Izabella."

    Gap3SET 2
47. 1997-12-07SunErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OHGap3SET 1
48. 1997-12-03WedCoreStates SpectrumPhiladelphia, PA

    Jam chart> in from "Possum." An excellent Fall '97-style funk jam develops on the tail end of "Possum" and -> to "Prince Caspian."

    Gap2SET 2
49. 1997-11-30SunWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MARated 79 · Listen

    Jam chart> in from "Free." A nice ambient jam emerges on the back end of "Free" and -> to "Piper."

    Gap13SET 2
50. 1997-08-16SatLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEHighly rated 89 · Listen

    Jam chartA stand-alone jam, sort of spacey, sort of funky follows "My Soul" and -> to "Slave To The Traffic Light"

    Gap1SET 2
51. 1997-08-14ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYHighly rated 81 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Hood." An ambient jam starts as "Harry" ends, morphing into an exploratory funk-based one. > to "Forbin."

    Gap15SET 2
52. 1997-07-21MonGTE Virginia Beach AmphitheaterVirginia Beach, VA

    NoteLeRoi Moore on two saxophones, Trey on three guitars, Mike on two basses and the Cracklin’ Rosie cymbals, and Page was lying across his keyboards playing as many as possible. Trey also on percussion.

    Jam chart-> in from "Theme." The "Jam" leaves "Theme" and veers into a nice funky groove. Then at 8:30 LeRoi Moore pipes in on the saxophone. He plays a tease from the "Theme To Woody Woodpecker" and then he and the band embark on a funky, jazzy exploration. Page switches keyboards several times and the jam grows weird, dissonant and chaotic towards the end.

    Gap2SET 2
53. 1997-07-10ThuEspace JulienMarseilles, PACA

    NoteConcluded with a theme akin to Lizards.

    Jam chartA funky and blues-infused jam is played on its own in Set I. At 4:24, the jam develops a theme similar to "The Lizards."

    Gap6SET 1
54. 1997-07-01TueParadisoAmsterdam, North HollandHighly rated 86 · Listen

    NoteThe second set began with a Fish piano solo that evolved into a jam, as the rest of the band eventually joined the stage and Fish moved to his drum kit.

    Jam chartFish kicks off Set II of a storied show playing the piano, solo, and is joined by the others while he switches to his drum set.

    Gap7SET 2 · 2×
55. 1997-06-20FriDivadlo ArchaPrague, Prague

    Jam chart> in from "Taste." A weird, funky jazz-like jam which -> to "Cities."

    Gap9SET 1
56. 1997-02-26WedLonghornStuttgart, Baden-WürttembergHighly rated 89 · Listen

    Jam chart> in from "SOAMule." A whole band jazz jam with a "Take The 'A' Train" tease comes in the middle of an excellent, extended "Mule" and -> to "Magilla."

    Gap10SET 2
57. 1997-02-13ThuShepherd's Bush EmpireLondon, EnglandHighly rated 82 · Listen

    Jam chart> in from "PYITE." An excellent, far-ranging and mildly dark jam emerges from the post-"PYITE" haze.

    Gap20SET 2
58. 1996-11-13WedTarget CenterMinneapolis, MN

    Jam chart-> in from "Suzy Greenberg." Excellent, wide ranging jam follows "Suzy" proper. At first a typically rhythmic '96 jam with Trey on the mini percussion set up and Page jumping around different keyboards, it morphs into an upbeat, driving jam, even adding a little psychedelic edge near the ending > to "Prince Caspian."

    Gap21SET 2
59. 1996-08-16FriPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NY

    Jam chart-> in from "Hood." A cacophony of noisy jamming follows "Harry" to accompany fireworks, concluding the Clifford Ball Day I.

    Gap1SET 3
60. 1996-08-15ThuPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NYGapNot a showSET 1 · 3×
61. 1996-08-14WedHersheypark StadiumHershey, PA

    Jam chart-> in from "Wilson." A very good, badass, dissonant and mildly funky jam emerges that grows spacey and > to "DwD."

    Gap19SET 1
62. 1996-07-12FriMelkwegAmsterdam, North Holland

    NoteInteractive, as the band jammed on chords yelled out by the fans.

    Jam chartAn interactive jam in which the band plays chords yelled out by the audience to a ska groove.

    Gap12SET 2
63. 1995-12-29FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MAHighly rated 89 · Listen

    NoteBass duet with Jim Stinnett and Mike.

    Jam chart> in from "BBFCFM." An excellent bass duet jam with Mike and his instructor, Jim Stinnett. The duet includes teases of "Keep It Greasy" and Bach's "6th Brandenburg Concerto" (aka the "Masterpiece Theater Theme"), and -> to "La Grange."

    Gap11SET 2
64. 1995-12-05TueMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MA

    Jam chart> in from "SOAMule." A high powered, accelerating jam starts on the final beat of "Mule." Abruptly > to "Lifeboy."

    Gap13SET 2
65. 1995-11-16ThuWest Palm Beach AuditoriumWest Palm Beach, FLRated 79 · Listen

    NoteTrey on percussion.

    Jam chartA short background jam with Trey on percussion while he discusses the debut of the band/audience chess match.

    Gap17SET 1
66. 1995-10-17TueState Palace TheatreNew Orleans, LAHighly rated 86 · Listen

    NoteMedeski, Martin, and Wood. Fish on vacuum and trombone.

    Jam chartWith Medeski, Martin, and Wood. An astounding and VERY exploratory jam -> in from "Keyboard Army," as these improvisational kinfolk team up to tour the universe. Some really excellent sections, especially the final 7 minutes.

    Gap22SET 2
67. 1995-06-25SunThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Jam chartA brief, intense Fish and Page led jam develops at the end of "HYHU" and -> to "Weekapaug Groove.

    Gap2SET 2
68. 1995-06-23FriWaterloo VillageStanhope, NJ

    NoteJohn Popper on harmonica.

    Jam chartJohn Popper on harmonica. -> in from "Harpua," during which Jimmy decides he hates the band Abba, and needs to listen to some rocking harmonica music, which is precisely what this jam is. -> to "Llama."

    Gap1SET 2
69. 1995-06-22ThuFinger Lakes Performing Arts CenterCanandaigua, NYHighly rated 80 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Theme From The Bottom." An eerie, psychedelic jam follows "Theme," gains some propulsion, and -> to the "Fleezer," a monster 45 minute "Tweezer" -> "Tweezer Reprise" combination.

    Gap31SET 2
70. 1995-05-14SunFish's HouseBurlington, VTGapNot a showSET 1
71. 1994-11-22TueJesse Auditorium, University of MissouriColumbia, MOHighly rated 85 · Listen

    Jam chartA MUST-HEAR incredible jam that -> in from "Funky Bitch." Very improvisational with multiple sections, it defies easy description except that it's classic Fall '94 jamming. -> "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav."

    Gap62SET 2
72. 1994-05-29SunLaguna Seca RacewayMonterey, CARated 78 · Listen

    Jam chartThe "Guitar Man Taking A Leak" jam with Page, Fish and Mike starts the 2nd Encore, while Trey was in the bathroom.

    Gap21ENCORE 2
73. 1994-05-02MonFive Points South Music HallBirmingham, AL

    NoteOteil Burbridge on bass and Stacy Starkweather on stand-up bass. Band members switched instruments.

    Jam chartOteil Burbridge on bass and Stacy Starkweather on stand-up bass. Experimental jam with instrument switching -> in from "Mike's Song," and includes Trey on drums, Fish on keyboard, and some scat vocals from Oteil.

    Gap9SET 2
74. 1994-04-21ThuLawrence Joel Veterans Memorial ColiseumWinston-Salem, NC

    NoteDave Matthews Band.

    Jam chartWith the Dave Matthews Band. -> in from "Drums" featuring Fish and Carter Beauford. A rocking and very percussive jam with both bands playing along together builds into a good groove which slows and -> to "All Along The Watchtower."

    Gap23ENCORE
75. 1993-08-21SatSaltair PavilionSalt Lake City, UT

    NoteBéla Fleck on electric banjo, Victor Wooten on bass, Roy “Future Man” Wooten on drumitar.

    Jam chartWith Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Fish and Future Man play around with rhythm, then the others join in a low-key jam.

    Gap31SET 2
76. 1993-05-08SatField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NH

    Jam chartMUST-HEAR, fantastic rocking and bluesy jam that -> in from "The Squirming Coil." As the jam progresses, it starts to sound a bit like "Crossroads," which appears later in the show following "Mike's." -> to "Big Ball Jam."

    Gap3SET 2
77. 1993-05-05WedPalace TheatreAlbany, NYHighly rated 89 · Listen

    NoteThe Aquarium Rescue Unit and The Dude of Life. Fish on vacuum.

    Jam chart-> in from "YEM." Aquarium Rescue Unit joins in for the jam segment and it RAGES!!

    Gap109SET 2
78. 1992-08-01SatPoplar Creek Music CenterHoffman Estates, IL

    NoteMike, Page, and Fish only.

    Jam chartA brief jam dedicated to some legendary Boston Red Sox players in attendance is played while Trey fixes a guitar string.

    Gap101SET 1
79. 1992-07-23ThuMTV StudiosNew York, NYGapNot a showSET 1
80. 1991-11-08FriIvory TuskTuscaloosa, AL

    Jam chart> in from "JJLC." Dissonant intro jam for the Dude of Life (Steve Pollak) precedes the Dude singing vocals on "Self."

    Gap6SET 2
81. 1991-10-30WedBoulder TheaterBoulder, CORated 77 · Listen

    NoteFish on guitar.

    Jam chartFish plays or tries to play guitar, and the others join in with Trey presumably on drums in this stand-alone jam which kicks off the encore and > to "HYHU." This ghoulish sounding jam seems appropriate given the impending Halloween holiday.

    Gap314ENCORE
82. 1989-05-28SunIan McLean's Party, Connie Condon's FarmHebron, NY

    Jam chartA somewhat dark, low-key jam opens Set III at Ian McLean's Party, builds intensity, and -> to a brief "La Grange" jam.

    Before / after-> La GrangeGap20SET 3
83. 1989-04-27ThuStrafford Room, Memorial Union Building, University of New HampshireDurham, NHRated 77 · Listen

    NoteOften referred to as "String Changing Nature."

    Jam chart"String Changing Nature" jam is a jazzy one featuring Page, Fish and Mike, plus some Trey while he tunes his guitar.

    Before / afterGolgi ApparatusThe SlothGap55SET 1
84. 1988-09-13TueSam's TavernBurlington, VT

    NoteFish on vacuum; first known public occurrence of Fish playing the vacuum.

    Before / afterAndy's ChestGap26SET 3 · 2×
85. 1988-07-23SatPete's Phabulous Phish PhestUnderhill, VT

    Jam chartA really good and rocking stand-alone jam opens the show. Almost has an Allman Brothers or Grateful Dead-like vibe.

    Before / afterColonel Forbin's AscentGap9SET 1
86. 1988-06-20MonNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 77 · Listen

    NoteJah Roy on vocals.

    Jam chartWith Jah Roy on vocals. Reggae Fest Vol. 2.

    Before / afterYa Mar ->I Didn't KnowGap7SET 2
87. 1988-05-24TueNectar'sBurlington, VTHighly rated 82 · Listen

    NoteJah Roy on vocals.

    Jam chartWith Jah Roy n vocals. An excellent reggae medley is led by Jah.

    Before / afterYa Mar ->> Halley's CometGap38SET 3
88. 1987-11-19ThuHunt'sBurlington, VTHighly rated 80 · Listen

    Jam chartFun little bluesy jam opens Set III and precedes "Suzy." Includes Trey banter referencing the "Mike Gordon Band."

    Before / afterSuzy GreenbergGap5SET 3
89. 1987-10-31SatSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VT

    Jam chartA free-form jam, apparently played together with the band the Joneses opens the show, with Trey on drums at first. The jam structure improves once Trey jumps to guitar, and includes some "Low Rider" teases. -> to "Whipping Post."

    Before / after-> Whipping PostGap36SET 1
90. 1986-12-06SatThe RanchShelburne, VT

    Jam chartFollowing "Camel Walk," a bluesy and rocking jam with an Allman Brothers Band vibe and "Ramblin' Man" jam > to "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." On PhishTracks, the "Ramblin' Man" jam occurs in the first 3:15 of "Chariot."

    Before / afterCamel Walk> Swing Low, Sweet ChariotGap5SET 2
91. 1986-10-31FriSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTHighly rated 88 · Listen

    Jam chartA really good Trey-led jam opens Set II. Rocking and blues-infused, this offers a glimpse at early improvisation. > to "Bag."

    Before / after> AC/DC BagGap17SET 2
92. 1985-12-13FriThe Little Red HouseBurlington, VTGap10SET 1
93. 1985-05-03FriUniversity of VermontBurlington, VTGap7SET 2
94. 1985-04-06SatFinbar'sBurlington, VTGap2SET 1
95. 1985-03-16SatDoolin'sBurlington, VTGap7SET 1
96. 1984-12-01SatNectar'sBurlington, VTGap1SET 1 · 2×
97. 1984-11-03SatSlade Hall, University of VermontBurlington, VT

    Jam chartIn the pre-Page days, a rocking, guitar-driven jam with a Grateful Dead-like sound -> into the debut of "Bertha."

    Before / afterWild Child-> BerthaGapDebutSET 1

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