Debut 1984-10-23 · Last played 2026-07-24 · 109 performances
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2018-08-10FriCoastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekRaleigh, NCBefore / afterRun Like an Antelope ->> Run Like an AntelopeGap9SET 2
2018-07-25WedBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterTwist >> Scents and Subtle SoundsGap23SET 2
2017-07-25TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterCrosseyed and Painless >-> End of SessionGap14SET 2
2016-12-29ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 86 · Listen
NoteTrey on Marimba Lumina and Mike and Page on percussion.
Jam chartThis version starts with fun banter and slips into a breezy, mostly bass-led jam. At around 4:40, Trey moves over to the Marimba Lumina, and then Mike and finally Page join in and a full-on percussion jam develops. It's enjoyable, but typical of the percussion excursions of '16. At around 9:20 the drumming stops on a dime and the band drops right back into Makisupa, finishing off the most musically significant version of the song since 11/19/97.Before / afterTwenty Years Later >Harry HoodGap8SET 2
2016-10-22SatVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / after> First TubeGap18ENCORE
2015-08-07FriBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHBefore / afterThe Lizards> GhostGap60SET 2
2013-11-01FriBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJHighly rated 84 · Listen
NoteKeywords: Bush & O.G. Kush.
Jam chartAnother fun, funky version with "Kush" and "Bush" chanting, lots of weirdness, and a few genuinely musically impressive passages interspersed here and there.
Before / afterGotta Jibboo >> LightGap27SET 2
2013-07-16TueVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GA
NoteBegan with Mike playing his fight bell with drumsticks.
Before / afterHeartbreaker ->> Chalk Dust TortureGap44SET 2
Before / afterMike's Song >> Weekapaug GrooveGap10SET 2
2011-08-17WedUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, IL
NoteLyrics referenced Trey's favorite music ("Dank Sinatra," "Herby Hancock," "Nat King Bowl", "Harry Chronic, Jr.," and "Van Inhalin'"), as well as Page's House and Mike's House.
Before / afterGhost ->> SleepGap17SET 2
2011-06-12SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MD
NoteWith lyrics referencing blunts and bundt cake.
Before / afterSanity >> First TubeGap11ENCORE
2011-05-28SatBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYHighly rated 85 · Listen
NoteWith lyrics referencing several band members' houses (and Trey's favorite show, House).
Jam chartAn energetic, funky jam emerges at around 5:30 after some chanting on "House." This is a fun, well-played version.
Before / afterBackwards Down the Number Line >> Harry HoodGap2SET 2
Note"I went home late last night after doing the New Year's stunt, laid back on my couch and rolled myself a blunt" lyrics. "Kick drum solo."
Jam chart> from "Sally," a version so chill you just might believe Trey did, indeed, get up from the sofa after rolling himself a blunt. Fish's kick-drum "solo" bleeds into hushed, atmospheric play, the four swapping scattershot sounds and eerie effects before a pure and patient -> into "Bowie."Before / afterSneakin' Sally Thru the Alley >-> David BowieGap8SET 2
Note"Woke up this morning with a policeman at my door all I could do was shrug, and go back in my bedroom and smoke another nug" lyrics.
Jam chartTo commemorate the passing of reggae artist Gregory Isaacs the night before, the band play "Night Nurse" as a sandwich in the middle of this "Makisupa." -> to "Night Nurse."
Before / afterSimple >-> Night NurseGap10SET 2 · 2×
NoteMike took a bass solo. Chants of "Mike" from the band and crowd. Lyric changed to reference "Mike's house." "Mike's house" was then repeated a few times by the band.
Jam chartFun version. Alt-lyrics abound (relatively speaking), and Mike responds in kind, his standout play driving sparse, interesting improv, featuring mini-solos from Trey, then Page, with Fish terrifically on- and then offbeat. Notable for its highly musical low-end, a tripped-out > breaks for "Harry Hood," which, for several measures, maintains "Makisupa's" thumping structure.Before / afterBackwards Down the Number Line> Harry HoodGap22SET 2
Jam chartA short version that precedes the "P-Funk Medley." It comes to a full stop, as Trey banters about Fish singing "Touch Me" and then invites P-Funk on stage.
Before / afterL.A. Woman ->-> P-Funk MedleyGap5SET 2 · 2×
NoteLyrics referenced a member of Phish's security team, Jim Tobin, being arrested, as well as the name of Phish's chief of security, John Langenstein.
Jam chartThis has a more active jam than most, with some lead organ by Page and a Trey solo four minutes in that is based on "Dust in the Wind." A strong version overall.
Before / afterTweezer ->Limb By LimbGap10SET 2
2003-02-26WedWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MA
NoteLyrics referenced the fire at the band's hotel in Cincinnati a week earlier.
Jam chartTrey plays a spry, gentle solo that starts off lilting and pretty and then speeds up without ever losing its light feel. The version also has a nice vocal reprise and a decent outro.
Before / afterContact >> Character ZeroGap23SET 2
1999-12-12SunHartford Civic CenterHartford, CTBefore / afterThe Squirming Coil> Run Like an AntelopeGap13SET 2
1999-10-04MonRedbird Arena, Illinois State UniversityNormal, ILHighly rated 83 · Listen
NoteTrey on keyboards; keyword was "NORML."
Jam chartStrong version. There's a delicate, staccato solo by Trey at 1:55, and a short, up tempo jam around 4:00-4:40, led by Page. Good outro jam too, with, again, some jamming reminiscent of "Stir It Up". A spacey jam emerges out of the end of "Makisupa."Before / afterAC/DC Bag >> SandGap5SET 2
1999-09-28TueOak Mountain AmphitheatrePelham, ALHighly rated 88 · ListenJam chartThis has an extended jam, as many in '99 do with whistling in the long jam segment. Some nice melodic playing from Mike, including a passage that sounds quite a bit like "Stir It Up" after the six minute mark.Before / afterTweezer >Chalk Dust TortureGap20SET 2
1999-07-25SunDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, IN
NoteKey words were "gooballs, brownies, stink, kind nugs... keef!"
Jam chartThe typically good natured "Makisupa" takes a comedic turn into "Happy Birthday" to celebrate CK5's birthday, replete with "rasta style" playing, a Mike bass solo, humor from Trey and Fish, and a CK5 light solo.Before / afterWhipping Post >> Happy Birthday to YouGap10SET 1 · 2×
1998-07-20MonVentura County FairgroundsVentura, CA
NoteLong, atypical jam.
Jam chartThis funky version segues out of a funky "Drowned." There's a breakdown for Mike and a sweet little solo around 4:40 from Trey, and a spacey ambient jam for about a minute at the end.
Before / afterDrowned ->> MazeGap2SET 2
1998-07-17FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / after> Ya MarGap6SET 1
1997-11-19WedAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, ILHighly rated 91 · Listen
Jam chartAn extended, effects laden space jam begins around 5:45 and comes to a climax at 9:36, then drops right back into "Makisupa". Excellent version.
Before / afterWolfman's Brother ->> TasteGap6SET 2
Jam chartA strong jam emerges beginning at 6:20. It's bluesy at first and then moves to a gentle, down-tempo rock jam, typical of '97 Phish, beginning around 7:27. Nice -> "AC/DC Bag."
Before / afterBathtub Gin ->-> AC/DC BagGap14SET 1
1995-12-29FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / after> Cars Trucks BusesGap5SET 2
1995-12-14ThuBroome County Veterans Memorial ArenaBinghamton, NYBefore / afterFoam> Split Open and MeltGap10SET 1
1995-11-30ThuErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OHRated 76 · Listen
Jam chartSpry, tropical sounding jamming, with some especially strong percussion -- Trey moves over to the kit for a while. Excellent, extended transition > "Antelope."
Before / afterTweezer ->> Run Like an AntelopeGap7SET 2
1995-10-29SunLouisville GardensLouisville, KYBefore / after-> David BowieGap5SET 2
1995-10-22SunAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, ILBefore / afterTweezer ->-> Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGap10SET 2
1995-10-07SatSpokane Opera HouseSpokane, WABefore / afterCars Trucks BusesGap10SET 2
1995-07-02SunSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTHighly rated 84 · ListenJam chartNice segue in from "Runaway Jim". It starts with a typical effects laden jam, followed by a second jam after the vocal reprise, starting around 5:30. Trey uses the same effect as he does in early renditions of "Free." Gets spacey in the last minute as Fish and Page lead a spammy but cool jam that -> "SOAMule." This version has the sound of Summer '95 and is among the very best.Before / afterRunaway Jim ->-> Scent of a MuleGap17SET 2
Jam chart-> in from "BBFCFM" as this medley of songs sandwiched by "Tweezer" continues.
Before / afterBig Black Furry Creature from Mars ->-> NICUGap20SET 2
1994-10-29SatSpartanburg Memorial AuditoriumSpartanburg, SCHighly rated 82 · Listen
Jam chart-> in from "Buffalo Bill." After 3:00, this "Makisupa" breaks into some great '94-style jamming, spacey at first, then hard rocking with a great -> to "Rift."
Before / afterBuffalo Bill ->-> RiftGap39SET 1
1994-06-19SunState TheaterKalamazoo, MIRated 79 · ListenJam chartExcellent version. Reggae sounding and effects laden jam around 2:20 that goes on for a few minutes. A jam resembling a "DDL" jam (which doesn't actually include any loops) emerges around 6:30 out of the vocal reprise, and eventually works its way back into a second vocal reprise.Before / afterReba >The Squirming CoilGap26SET 2
Jam chart-> in from "Weekapaug." "Makisupa" makes its first appearance in 320 shows (last seen on 11/26/90), amidst a strong "Weekapaug." -> back to "Weekapaug."
Before / afterWeekapaug Groove ->-> Weekapaug GrooveGap323SET 2
Jam chartAs is typical in this era, a very pretty jam begins around 5:40 and lasts for a few minutes. Gorgeous version, one of the best.
Before / afterRun Like an AntelopeFlat FeeGap5SET 3
1987-09-02WedHunt'sBurlington, VTRated 79 · ListenJam chartThis version is slower than 8/29/87, with crashing percussion throughout most of the jam; it remains pretty spacey throughout. Around 6:20, an ethereal jam develops, built around a Trey solo and some lovely accompaniment by Page. Much of this version sounds like screwing around, but the best part has some real power.Before / afterBig Black Furry Creature from MarsTimber (Jerry the Mule)Gap1SET 1
Jam chartA supremely odd version. "Makisupa" proper begins more than six minutes in, after the "Stir It Up Jam" comes to a full stop. The first few minutes feature Trey ad libbing, lyrics over a loose, playful jam. It's mostly weird, but the last minute of the jam is a long, magnificent segue -> "David Bowie."Before / afterStir It Up-> David BowieGap6SET 3
Jam chartSlow, slow tempo. What sounds like a harmonica is played in the early part of the jam, maybe by Page? The jam then gets spacey with echo effects employed; it's kind of a dumb jam but enjoyable nevertheless, and in that sense, captures the spirit of "Makisupa" beautifully.Before / afterThe Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayYa MarGap2SET 1
1987-04-29WedNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 79 · ListenJam chartThis version features a short jam with nice interplay between Page on the organ and Trey starting after 2:30; it's lilting and pretty. Then it sort of plods along for a few minutes, but a nice second jam emerges at about 5:30. Good -> "Antelope," too.Before / afterAnarchy-> Run Like an AntelopeGap11SET 3
1987-01-21WedHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterSneakin' Sally Thru the AlleySkin It BackGap2SET 2
1986-12-06SatThe RanchShelburne, VTBefore / afterPeaches en Regalia-> FluffheadGap6SET 1
1986-10-15WedHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterAlumni Blues >Skin It BackGap1SET 1
Before / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >> Run Like an AntelopeGap7SET 3
1985-04-06SatFinbar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >Gap10SET 2
1984-12-01SatNectar'sBurlington, VTHighly rated 86 · ListenJam chart-> in from "Fire On The Mountain" ("FOTM"), and some "FOTM" jamming continues in the first part, until finally everyone is playing "Makisupa". The jam has a nice reggae feel and some fun banter. The playing is very standard, however; this mostly sounds like some very talented college kids goofing off, but the version is worth hearing for precisely that reason.Before / afterFire on the Mountain >Slave to the Traffic LightGap2SET 1