Kung

Debut 1989-10-31 · Last played 2026-07-24 · 39 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
39
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
72
Median Gap, All-Time
18
Longest Gap
417

Best version1993-04-14VenueAmerican Theater, St. LouisScore84Hear itListen · Details

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Eras4.013.082.031.027 39 of 39 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 18

  1. 4.01 show2026–2026

  2. 2026-07-24FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMakisupa Policeman ->> Suzy GreenbergGap258SET 2

  3. 3.08 shows2010–2019

  4. 2019-11-30SatDunkin' Donuts CenterProvidence, RIBefore / afterBig Black Furry Creature from Mars >> WombatGap7ENCORE
  5. 2019-07-10WedMohegan Sun ArenaUncasville, CTRated 56 · Listen

    NoteSung over Saw It Again music.

    Before / afterSaw It Again ->-> Saw It AgainGap20ENCORE
  6. 2019-02-23SatBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooRated 55 · Listen

    NoteSung over Martian Monster.

    Before / afterMartian Monster ->> Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGap72ENCORE
  7. 2016-12-29ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 69 · ListenBefore / afterTwenty Years Later ->-> Twenty Years LaterGap156SET 2
  8. 2012-12-31MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterParty Time> Chalk Dust TortureGap17SET 3
  9. 2012-07-08SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYRated 50 · ListenBefore / afterFree >> Harry HoodGap43SET 2
  10. 2011-06-15WedVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GARated 51 · Listen

    NoteA cappella.

    Before / afterThe Birdwatcher ->Gap40SET 2
  11. 2010-08-12ThuVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, IN

    NoteTrey on megaphone.

    Before / afterNO2 ->> FireGap88ENCORE

  12. 2.03 shows2003–2004

  13. 2004-06-17ThuKeySpan ParkBrooklyn, NYRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterBirds of a FeatherMike's SongGap8SET 2
  14. 2003-12-02TueFleetCenterBoston, MARated 52 · ListenBefore / afterFrankenstein ->-> FrankensteinGap11SET 2
  15. 2003-07-25FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NCRated 74 · Listen
    Jam chartMore musical than most, play ->'s from "Drowned." Atop Fish's bedrock beat, Trey maintains a righteous, punishing riff, before a blast of atypical soloing bleeds to inform a nasty -> into a like-minded "Twist."
    Before / afterDrowned ->-> TwistGap108SET 2

  16. 1.027 shows1989–1999

  17. 1999-09-29WedPyramid ArenaMemphis, TNRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterMike's Song >> Mike's SongGap29SET 2
  18. 1999-07-15ThuPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJRated 77 · 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").
    Before / afterSplit Open and Melt ->-> JamGap15SET 2
  19. 1998-11-29SunWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / afterCatapult ->> MazeGap39SET 1
  20. 1998-07-29WedRiverport AmphitheaterMaryland Heights, MOBefore / afterTube >> Run Like an AntelopeGap91SET 2
  21. 1997-02-26WedLonghornStuttgart, Baden-WürttembergRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->-> Theme from the BottomGap27SET 2
  22. 1996-11-16SatCivic AuditoriumOmaha, NEBefore / afterThe Vibration of Life ->-> CatapultGap55SET 2
  23. 1995-12-30SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    Jam chart-> in from "It's Ice." Following "Kung," -> back to "Ice."

    Before / afterIt's Ice ->-> It's IceGap10SET 1
  24. 1995-12-08FriCSU Convocation CenterCleveland, OHHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Tweezer." "Kung" is sandwiched in the "Tweezer" jam.

    Before / afterTweezer ->-> TweezerGap9SET 2
  25. 1995-11-25SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VARated 51 · Listen

    NoteSung in a hymn-like fashion.

    Before / afterTimber (Jerry the Mule) >Mike's SongGap14SET 2
  26. 1995-10-29SunLouisville GardensLouisville, KYRated 69 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "It's Ice." Following "Kung," -> back to "Ice."

    Before / afterIt's Ice ->-> It's IceGap6SET 2
  27. 1995-10-21SatPershing AuditoriumLincoln, NERated 58 · ListenBefore / afterCars Trucks Buses> The LizardsGap2SET 1
  28. 1995-10-19ThuMunicipal AuditoriumKansas City, MORated 55 · ListenBefore / afterBig Black Furry Creature from Mars> Suspicious MindsGap3SET 2
  29. 1995-10-14SatAustin Music HallAustin, TXBefore / afterCars Trucks Buses> FreeGap76SET 1
  30. 1994-10-20ThuMahaffey TheatreSt. Petersburg, FLRated 71 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "SOAM," -> back to "SOAM."

    Before / afterSplit Open and Melt ->-> Split Open and MeltGap23SET 1
  31. 1994-06-30ThuClassic AmphitheaterRichmond, VABefore / afterHarpua ->-> HarpuaGap2SET 2
  32. 1994-06-26SunMunicipal AuditoriumCharleston, WVRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterLlamaGap8SET 1
  33. 1994-06-17FriEagles BallroomMilwaukee, WIBefore / afterHarpua ->-> HarpuaGap1SET 2
  34. 1994-06-16ThuState TheatreMinneapolis, MNBefore / afterFly Famous Mockingbird ->-> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap70SET 2
  35. 1993-08-07SatDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYHighly rated 81 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Mike's Song." A signal infused version of "Kung" is sandwiched in the middle of a crazy but improvisational "Mike's."

    Before / afterMike's Song ->-> Mike's SongGap20SET 2
  36. 1993-05-08SatField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHHighly rated 82 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Stash." The second "Stash" -> "Kung" -> "Stash" appearance is also a strong version.

    Before / afterStash ->-> StashGap19SET 1
  37. 1993-04-14WedAmerican TheaterSt. Louis, MOHighly rated 84 · Listen

    NoteTrey used an acoustic guitar to improvise on the intro to Horse.

    Jam chart-> in from "Stash." Great combination, a tense, improvisational "Stash" paired with "Kung" in the middle, which includes "DEG" jamming. -> back to "Stash."
    Before / afterStash ->-> StashGap15SET 1 · 2×
  38. 1993-03-25ThuSanta Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CARated 48 · ListenBefore / afterFly Famous Mockingbird ->-> IcculusGap12SET 2
  39. 1993-03-08MonSweeney CenterSanta Fe, NMBefore / afterMy Friend, My Friend ->> You Enjoy MyselfGap11SET 2
  40. 1993-02-20SatRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GA

    Jam chart-> in from "The Vibration Of Life." Both are sandwiched inside of "I Am Hydrogen."

    Before / afterThe Vibration of Life ->-> I Am HydrogenGap15SET 2
  41. 1992-12-31ThuMatthews Arena, Northeastern UniversityBoston, MABefore / afterHarpua ->-> HarpuaGap417SET 3
  42. 1989-11-02ThuMemorial Union Building, Granite State Room, University of New HampshireDurham, NHRated 57 · ListenBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself >Rhombus NarrationGap1SET 2
  43. 1989-10-31TueGoddard CollegePlainfield, VT

    NoteFirst known performance.

    Before / afterRun Like an Antelope ->-> Run Like an AntelopeGapDebutENCORE