Possum
Debut 1985-09-27 · Last played 2026-07-22 · 581 performances
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Best version2017-09-03VenueDick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce CityScore91Hear itListen · Details
4.047 shows2021–2026
- 2025-09-12FriHighland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo CenterLouisville, KYBefore / afterA Day in the Life >Gap4SET 1
- 2025-07-22TueForest Hills StadiumForest Hills, NYBefore / afterSigma Oasis >Wolfman's BrotherGap4SET 1
- 2024-08-30FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterWhat's the Use? >Everything's RightGap4SET 2
- 2024-08-06TueVan Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, MI
NoteBilly Strings on guitar and lead vocals.
Jam chartBilly Strings takes lead vocals and swaps geetar solos on this short but sweet version.
Before / afterThe Moma DanceEverything's RightGap5SET 2 - 2023-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterLoving Cup >Gap6SET 3
Jam chartThis extra-mustard thrasher of a version serves as a fitting capstone to a legendary night. Seemingly unwilling to let the night end, Trey and Co. blow past the goal posts with unbridled joy, with a series of false peaks giving way to a mountain-top crescendo and fanfare conclusion.
- 2023-10-11WedErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OHBefore / afterEgg in a Hole >Gap8ENCORE
- 2023-08-26SatBroadview Stage at SPACSaratoga Springs, NY
NoteDerek Trucks on guitar.
Gap3ENCOREJam chartWith Derek Trucks, whose slide-like guitar work greatly enhances "Possum's" bluesy flavor. The jam first features DT and Trey trading lead duties before culminating with the two joining forces for a blistering conclusion.
- 2023-07-23SunSt. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at LakeviewSyracuse, NYBefore / afterWolfman's BrotherGap6SET 2
- 2023-04-18TueWilliam Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CABefore / after555Gap3SET 1
- 2022-08-14SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI
NoteFish played the drums with one drumstick with the other in the air in the intro.
Before / afterMartian Monster> Slave to the Traffic LightGap6SET 2 - 2022-07-29FriCoastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekRaleigh, NCBefore / afterThe Moma Dance >SteamGap4SET 1
- 2022-07-16SatMaine Savings AmphitheaterBangor, MEBefore / after555 >No Men In No Man's LandGap8SET 1
- 2021-08-13FriAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterEverything's Right ->> Also Sprach ZarathustraGap3SET 2
- 2021-08-03TueAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNBefore / afterRuby Waves >When the Circus ComesGap6SET 2
3.0120 shows2009–2020
- 2019-06-21FriPNC Music PavilionCharlotte, NCBefore / afterTwenty Years Later >Gap3SET 2
Jam chart> from "20 Years Later." After a normal start to the song, at 5:50 the band shifts to a quiet, minimalist jam for about a minute. At this point, Trey starts singing the words to "Have Mercy" over the jam and the rest of the band follows suit. "Have Mercy" is sung over the jam for a moment, and then more typical "Possum" play until the song is brought to a rousing conclusion.
- 2019-02-22FriBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooBefore / afterSlave to the Traffic Light >> SanityGap4SET 2
- 2018-11-03SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> Split Open and MeltGap5SET 2
- 2018-10-21SunHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterWhat's the Use? >Gap4SET 2
Jam chartFollowing a quality piano solo, Trey grabs the marsupial by the scruff of the neck, and proceeds to give it a serious workout. Like many versions from the early '90s, Trey explores a number of musical ideas and variation, all within the context of "Possum." Strong, straightforward jamming here.
- 2018-09-02SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterSoul Planet ->Mellow MoodGap8SET 1
- 2018-08-04SatVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterPiper >> Slave to the Traffic LightGap4SET 2
- 2018-07-25WedBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterThe Wedge >Gap5SET 2
Jam chartAnother strong showing, with the band again (see 7/18/16 and 9/3/17) departing from patterned, formulaic play. Trey elects to experiment, and strikes any number of interesting notes - in lieu of swapping solos with Page - before leading the band into, and through, a dark, dissonant foray; this culminates in a strong, protracted, build and release.
- 2018-07-17TueLake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at HarveysStateline, NVBefore / afterFree >The Moma DanceGap0SET 1
- 2017-09-03SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COHighly rated 91 · ListenBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> Suzy GreenbergGap6SET 2
Jam chart> from "2001", the version smacks of 1991. Approaching the jam quite differently, Trey's solo is awesome and strange, dissonant and improvisational. Melodic play and playful teasing gives way to a sound off-kilter, which slowly swells to inform a steady block of tension. This, then, builds to burst in classic "Possum" fashion.
- 2017-01-15SunBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooBefore / afterSneakin' Sally Thru the Alley ->> CariniGap5SET 2
- 2016-10-21FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterGhost >Slave to the Traffic LightGap3SET 2
- 2016-07-18MonBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterYa MarGap6SET 1
Jam chartLike other recent strong versions, Trey's warm soloing shapes and colors a great groove. However here, Trey also works a series of licks into excellent and somewhat cacophonous full-band improvisation, which results in the wonderful, boxed-in feel of a "Guyute" jam.
- 2016-07-03SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY
Jam chartColorful bluesy licks. "Southern" swinging lines. Page and Fish might set this "Possum's" steady, swampy shuffle, but it's Trey who dominates this dense, extremely solid version.
Before / afterScent of a MuleGap4SET 1 - 2016-01-15FriBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooBefore / afterWolfman's Brother >Shine a LightGap2SET 2
- 2015-12-31ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterThe Moma Dance >Wolfman's BrotherGap5SET 1
- 2014-07-16WedDTE Energy Music TheatreClarkston, MIBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >Gap1ENCORE
Jam chartResembles a lot of the better versions from '89 - '91, when the "Possum" jam typically included some quieter play and "Type I" exploration, before shifting gears to the high energy finish. The peak could be better here, but still a fine version.
- 2013-11-01FriBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJ
Jam chartA quality "old school" version with a lot of good "Type I" variation in the jamming, building up to an intense peak.
Before / afterTube >When the Circus ComesGap3SET 1 - 2013-10-26SatDCU CenterWorcester, MA
NoteKenwood Dennard replaced Fish on drums.
Before / afterBoogie On Reggae WomanGap2ENCORE - 2013-07-20SatFirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, ILBefore / afterHa Ha Ha >CitiesGap2SET 1
- 2013-07-16TueVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterHorn >Pebbles and MarblesGap3SET 1
- 2013-07-06SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterBoogie On Reggae Woman >Gap1SET 2
- 2012-08-28TueChaifetz Arena, Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MOBefore / afterCamel Walk> Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)Gap2SET 1
- 2012-08-17FriBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterThe Moma Dance >CorinnaGap2SET 1
- 2012-07-07SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterGrind> Golgi ApparatusGap2SET 1
- 2012-06-07ThuDCU CenterWorcester, MA
Jam chartUnusual jam which breaks into very un-"Possum"-like sections at 6:00 and again at 7:00. Not typical at all, but very exploratory for "Possum."
Before / afterBeauty of a Broken HeartRocky TopGap3SET 1 - 2011-09-14WedChamplain Valley ExpositionEssex Junction, VTBefore / afterAlaska >Wolfman's BrotherGap1SET 1
- 2011-08-12FriPolo Fields, Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CABefore / afterSample in a Jar >TweezerGap2SET 1
- 2011-06-18SatTime Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NCBefore / afterGuyuteHalley's CometGap2SET 1
- 2011-06-14TueVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterThe Moma Dance >CitiesGap2SET 1
- 2011-06-10FriSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJBefore / afterFree >Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGap1SET 2
- 2011-06-04SatBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OH
Jam chartThe jam includes a number of tempo downshifts, grinding things to a near stop, including during the ending lyrics.
Before / afterBirds of a Feather> SteamGap2SET 2 - 2011-05-27FriBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYBefore / afterWading in the Velvet Sea >The Squirming CoilGap4SET 2
- 2010-10-23SatMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterHold Your Head Up> Tweezer RepriseGap2SET 1
- 2010-10-15FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterPunch You in the Eye >Bathtub GinGap3SET 1
- 2010-08-05ThuWilliam Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CABefore / afterWolfman's BrotherGap1SET 1
- 2010-07-03SatVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomBackwards Down the Number LineGap2SET 2
- 2010-06-11FriToyota ParkBridgeview, ILBefore / afterWolfman's BrotherBoogie On Reggae WomanGap3SET 1
- 2009-11-20FriU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHBefore / afterBack on the Train ->Slave to the Traffic LightGap2SET 2
- 2009-08-16SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterCavern >OcelotGap2SET 1
- 2009-08-13ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYBefore / afterMy Friend, My FriendFarmhouseGap2SET 1
- 2009-08-07FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WA
Jam chartNormal "Possum" jam abandoned for call and response between Trey and Page. Unique and well worth a listen.
Before / afterPebbles and Marbles >SleepGap4SET 1 - 2009-06-12FriBonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalManchester, TNBefore / afterDivided Sky> Down with DiseaseGap1SET 1
- 2009-06-06SatComcast CenterMansfield, MA
Jam chartMike figures prominently in the jam as Trey brings the volume way down early. Rousing finish to the jam.
Before / afterHarry Hood >BugGap2SET 2 - 2009-06-02TueNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NY
Jam chartSweet Page B-3 solo at the beginning of the jam, followed by Trey.
Before / afterRebaFarmhouseGap3SET 1 2.012 shows2003–2004
- 2004-08-15SunNewport State AirportCoventry, VTBefore / afterChalk Dust Torture ->> Wolfman's BrotherGap3SET 1
- 2004-04-16FriThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterBack on the Train ->Strange DesignGap6SET 1
- 2003-12-01MonPepsi ArenaAlbany, NY
NoteJeff Holdsworth on guitar and vocals.
Before / afterCamel WalkLong Cool Woman in a Black DressGap4SET 2 - 2003-01-03FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VA
NoteInstrument switching.
Before / afterAll of These DreamsGap4SET 2 1.0402 shows1985–2000
- 2000-07-17MonKLRU Studios, University of TexasAustin, TXBefore / afterWading in the Velvet SeaCharacter ZeroGap5SET 1
- 2000-06-30FriMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CT
Jam chartTrey's agitated, high pitched playing in the latter part of the jam sounds like a jet airplane throttling up for takeoff.
Before / afterTweezer Reprise >Gap4SET 1 - 2000-05-21SunRadio City Music HallNew York, NYBefore / afterThe Squirming CoilThe Moma DanceGap5SET 1
- 1999-12-30ThuBig Cypress Seminole Indian ReservationBig Cypress, FLBefore / afterBig AlligatorFarmhouseGap0SET 1
- 1999-12-03FriFirstar CenterCincinnati, OH
Jam chartSort of a call and response between Trey and Page that becomes more of a Page-led jam. A very different, relaxed vibe.
Before / afterAC/DC Bag >Slave to the Traffic LightGap2SET 1 - 1999-10-07ThuNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYBefore / afterFrankie Says >When the Circus ComesGap1SET 1
- 1999-10-03SunAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterTwist >> The Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayGap6SET 2
- 1999-09-24FriSouth Park MeadowsAustin, TXBefore / afterPeaches en Regalia >Wolfman's BrotherGap7SET 2
- 1999-09-04SatChris Kuroda's WeddingStowe, VT
NoteChris Kuroda on lead vocals.
Before / afterWater in the SkyGapNot a showSET 1 - 1999-07-13TueTweeter CenterMansfield, MA
NoteScott Murawski on guitar.
Before / afterRun Like an Antelope >Gap4SET 2 - 1999-07-07WedBlockbuster PavilionCharlotte, NC
NoteDerek Trucks on slide guitar.
Jam chartBlockbuster encore featuring a young Derek Trucks on slide guitar. No need to write more.
Before / after> Funky BitchGap5ENCORE - 1998-12-30WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 86 · ListenBefore / afterGrindGap2ENCORE
Jam chartGreat intro with awesome Mike. The jam is basically a medley of "Wipeout" jams, with different little jams led by Fish, Mike, Page on the B-3, CK5, Trey, and Mike again. In the encore slot, this one sends the fans home happy.
- 1998-11-29SunWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MA
Jam chart"Possum" -> "Wipeout" -> "Possum." 30 second "Wipeout" jam occurs at the beginning of the "Possum" jam.
Before / afterMakisupa Policeman-> Wipe OutGap3SET 2 · 2× - 1998-11-24TueNew Haven Veterans Memorial ColiseumNew Haven, CT
Jam chart-> in from "Tweezer." Extended jam that grows dissonant and off-key and also incudes "Born On The Bayou" teases.
Before / afterTweezer ->Wading in the Velvet SeaGap1SET 2 - 1998-10-17SatShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CA
NoteAcoustic.
Before / afterNeverI'm Blue, I'm LonesomeGap2SET 1 - 1998-08-16SunLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEBefore / afterGuyuteGap1SET 1
Jam chartThis extended jam is vintage '98 Phish sound, with technically astute, but patient playing, and with contributions by all band members. None of the frenetic, guitar dominated fury of '92 - '95. But also lacking any real improvisational elements.
- 1998-08-02SunDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INHighly rated 88 · Listen
Jam chart"Manteca"-like jamming, lots of great Page on the B-3, and very strong Mike and Trey. Fun version with a > to "Ghost."
Before / after> GhostGap9SET 2 - 1998-07-06MonLucerna TheatrePrague, PragueGap5ENCORE
Jam chartAwesome version with a great swingy theme to the jam that Trey keeps returning to. Mike is outstanding, and Page plays the Fender-Rhodes for a stretch, adding to the jazzy feel. Includes a "Stash" tease from Trey.
- 1998-04-05SunProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RI
NoteUnfinished.
Before / afterShafty ->-> JamGap5SET 2 - 1997-12-29MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
Jam chart> in from a strong "Bowie". Fun version with two "I Can't Turn You Loose" jams, one at the onset of the jam and the other appearing after the last chorus.
Before / afterDavid Bowie >-> I Can't Turn You LooseGap5SET 2 · 2× - 1997-12-07SunErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OHHighly rated 88 · Listen
Jam chart"Camel Walk"-like licks and polka scales in the intro. Very tight straightforward jam that ends with more polka-style chords.
Before / afterGuyute >Gap2SET 2 - 1997-11-19WedAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, IL
Jam chartFunky intro with great Mike. Excellent straightforward jam gets intense and chaotic, then turns bluesy and rocking.
Gap17ENCORE - 1997-07-23WedLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterBilly BreathesGap23SET 1
Jam chartThe band remains in a lockstep groove as Trey tears through this Phish staple. The jam threatens to break away but then returns for a rousing conclusion and shoots off fireworks to close the first set of a highly regarded show. H/T @Tweezingspaceranger
- 1997-03-01SatMarkthalleHamburg, Hamburg
NoteAll Fall Down signal and heavy metal-style intro.
Jam chartHeavy metal jamming in the intro and more in the jam itself.
Before / afterHello My BabyGap13SET 1 - 1996-12-30MonFleetCenterBoston, MA
Jam chartA nice extended settled section, some cool "Johnny B. Goode"-like strumming, and a rousing peak in this fun version.
Gap6ENCORE - 1996-11-30SatARCO ArenaSacramento, CA
NotePeter Apfelbaum on tenor saxophone and John McEuen on lap slide guitar.
Gap16ENCOREJam chartPeter Apfelbaum on tenor saxophone and John McEuen on lap slide guitar. Sweet jam with back and forth between Trey and McEuen, then Apfelbaum takes the lead followed by Page on the organ and piano, and then they all rock out together.
- 1996-11-03SunO'Connell Center, University of FloridaGainesville, FL
NoteKarl Perazzo on percussion.
Before / afterLife on Mars?> Tweezer RepriseGap3SET 2 - 1996-10-21MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
Jam chartHere's an odd one: the entire song is played in a different (lower) key. Go figure.
Before / afterWasteGap4SET 1 - 1996-08-17SatPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NYHighly rated 90 · Listen
Jam chartLots of nice improvisational twists and turns in the jam including dissonant and off-key jamming with great tension.
Before / afterA Day in the Life> Tweezer RepriseGap3SET 3 - 1996-08-12MonDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, IN
NoteAll Fall Down and Simpsons signals.
Jam chartExtended intro with cool funky Mike and Trey. Jam peaks at 10:30, then drops into dissonant mode before re-powering.
Before / afterGolgi ApparatusGap1SET 2 - 1996-08-07WedRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, CO
Jam chartExtended section of dissonant jamming (6:25 - 9:50) eventually returns to more familiar "Possum" habitat.
Before / afterFly Famous Mockingbird >Life on Mars?Gap3SET 2 - 1996-08-02FriWolf Mountain AmphitheatrePark City, UT
NoteOom Pa Pa signal.
Jam chartGood melodic variation by Trey, some great tension building, and a nice peak make for a good "Possum."
Before / afterHello My BabyGap8SET 1 - 1996-07-15MonLa MarnaSesto Calende, Lombardy
NoteSimpsons and All Fall Down signals.
Before / afterGuyuteI Didn't KnowGap14SET 1 - 1995-12-15FriCoreStates SpectrumPhiladelphia, PA
NoteOom Pa Pa, Simpsons and All Fall Down signals.
Before / afterFree >Gap5SET 1 - 1995-12-07ThuNiagara Falls Convention CenterNiagara Falls, NYHighly rated 87 · Listen
Jam chartMultiple peaks that grow increasingly intense. Fish and Page are especially dynamic, with Page briefly on the B-3.
Before / afterBouncing Around the RoomHello My BabyGap2SET 1 - 1995-12-02SatNew Haven Veterans Memorial ColiseumNew Haven, CT
NoteAll Fall Down signal.
Before / afterBouncing Around the RoomGap2SET 1 - 1995-11-29WedMunicipal AuditoriumNashville, TNHighly rated 90 · Listen
NoteSimpsons and All Fall Down signals.
Jam chartExtended, percussive intro, almost like a "Bowie." Soaring, multiple peak jam with awesome Trey and Fish.
Before / afterSimple >You Enjoy MyselfGap7SET 2 - 1995-11-16ThuWest Palm Beach AuditoriumWest Palm Beach, FL
NoteButch Trucks on drums, Fish on trombone and Trey's percussion rack.
Before / afterAmazing GraceGap2SET 2 - 1995-11-12SunO'Connell Center, University of FloridaGainesville, FLHighly rated 86 · Listen
NoteSimpsons signal.
Before / afterHold Your Head Up> Tweezer RepriseGap4SET 2Jam chartFantastic version and one of the most improvisational ever. Includes a Simpson's signal, a "Dixie" tease, Trey scatting, a "Woody The Woodpecker Theme" tease, a "Johnny B. Goode" tease, AND a wild and exploratory jam.
- 1995-10-27FriWing's StadiumKalamazoo, MI
NoteSimpsons, Oom Pa Pa, and All Fall Down signals in intro.
Before / afterBouncing Around the RoomGap2SET 2 - 1995-10-22SunAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, ILHighly rated 86 · Listen
Jam chartIntense, fantastic version with off-key jamming, amazing trilling from Trey, and an unusual ending that -> to "Catapult."
Before / afterGolgi Apparatus-> CatapultGap2SET 2 - 1995-10-19ThuMunicipal AuditoriumKansas City, MO
NoteAll Fall Down signal.
Before / afterHold Your Head UpGap4SET 2 - 1995-10-11WedCompton Terrace AmphitheaterChandler, AZHighly rated 88 · ListenBefore / after> Bathtub GinGap1SET 2
Jam chartOutstanding version with the jam based loosely on "You Don't Love Me" (Willie Cobbs, popularized by the Allman Bros.) - listen from 4:25 - 4:41, 6:15 - 6:30, and 8:56 - 9:03 for teases. "DEG" and "Johnny B. Goode" teases as well.
- 1995-10-07SatSpokane Opera HouseSpokane, WA
Jam chartVery solid "Possum" with building tension and moderate dissonance. Great variation and trilling by Trey, and a sweet peak.
Before / afterMoundThe Mango SongGap7SET 1 - 1995-09-27WedCal Expo AmphitheaterSacramento, CAGap0ENCORE
Jam chartMike and Trey highlight this excellent, fun, rocking and well played version. It's mostly straightforward, but high quality fare nonetheless. Try 9/27/91 for another terrific non-exploratory version, separated by 4 years to the day.
- 1995-07-03MonSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTBefore / afterA Day in the Life >The Squirming CoilGap2SET 2
- 1995-06-30FriGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MABefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> Ha Ha HaGap2SET 2
- 1995-06-26MonSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYHighly rated 86 · Listen
Jam chartSuper version with excellent stylistic variation by Trey, as well as "DEG"-like playing and a cool "Heartbreaker" tease/jam. Trey's shape-shifting play recalls the excellent versions of '90 and '91.
Before / afterTela >Gap5SET 1 - 1995-06-19MonDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, IN
Jam chartSomewhat of an evil "Possum" that grows increasingly tense, dissonant and shrill, and includes an unusual stop.
Before / afterAcoustic ArmyGap3SET 2 - 1995-06-14WedMud Island AmphitheaterMemphis, TNBefore / afterCavern >All Things ReconsideredGap4SET 1
- 1995-06-07WedBoise State University PavilionBoise, ID
Jam chartSeveral sections have a bleak and desolate tone, especially from 4:30 - 5:45, but the foreboding sentiment returns later.
Before / afterWeighGap3SET 1 - 1994-12-29ThuProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RIBefore / afterI Didn't KnowGap3SET 1
Jam chart"Dueling Banjos" and "L.A. Woman" teases. The latter half of the jam is dark and brooding with a uniquely Fall '94 tone that has moments that sound similar to a "Bowie" or "Tweezer." Ends in solid, ripping "Possum" fashion.
- 1994-12-08ThuSpreckels TheatreSan Diego, CAHighly rated 88 · Listen
Jam chartAnother wacky '94 "Possum" with a spooky, extended intro, a silent jam, dissonant playing, and a raging peak.
Before / afterMy Mind's Got a Mind of its OwnGap2SET 2 - 1994-12-04SunAcker Gym, Chico State UniversityChico, CAHighly rated 87 · Listen
NoteAll Fall Down signal.
Jam chartQuite possibly the most intense, ass-kicking straightforward version of all time. Insanely ferocious conclusion to the jam.
Before / afterSweet AdelineGap5SET 1 - 1994-11-26SatThe Orpheum TheatreMinneapolis, MN
Jam chartHard rocking version grows increasingly dissonant with several brief departures that stretch the bounds of "Possum" and a hot peak.
Before / afterMy Friend, My Friend >GuyuteGap6SET 1 - 1994-11-18FriMSU Auditorium, Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIHighly rated 89 · Listen
NoteSimpsons signal.
Jam chartBlistering and rocking version includes "Bathtub Gin," "Jean Pierre," and "DEG" teases and a blazing peak.
Before / afterContact >Gap7SET 2 - 1994-11-02WedBangor AuditoriumBangor, MEHighly rated 89 · Listen
Jam chartMust-Hear stormy exploratory jam with a descending melodic theme in parts, several sections that challenge the limits of standard "Possum," and "I'm A Man" (Spencer Davis Group) teases in the intro.
Before / afterAxilla (Part II)The LizardsGap5SET 2 - 1994-10-25TueAtlanta Civic CenterAtlanta, GABefore / afterHold Your Head UpGap5SET 2
Jam chartAn excellent, creative, and increasingly intense jam which includes some unusual Page B-3 action, multiple, blistering hot peaks, as well as Trey teasing "The Rover" in the intro and full band teases of "Kashmir" and "Magilla" in the jam itself.
- 1994-07-13WedBig Birch Concert PavilionPatterson, NYBefore / afterCavernGap7SET 2
Jam chartA wild, chaotic, and improvisational ride. Though you never really lose sight of the song in play, the boys take this "Possum" for a crazy and far-ranging journey. Hysterical Mike and Fish vocals at the end to add fitting emphasis.
- 1994-07-01FriThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA
Jam chartGripping, powerful jam with dissonant, off-key playing, serious tension, a "Voodoo Child" tease, and an explosive ending.
Before / afterThe Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday >> Hold Your Head UpGap12SET 2 - 1994-06-14TueCivic CenterDes Moines, IA
Jam chartIntense, with "DEG"-like jamming from 5:15 - 5:50, awesome Fish, and an "On Broadway" tease at the start of the jam.
Before / afterHold Your Head UpGap2SET 2 - 1994-06-10FriRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, CO
NoteRandom Note signal.
Jam chartAwesome pump-it-up jam. Excellent musical variation from 3:55 - 4:30, then it's off to the "Possum" party.
Before / afterSparkle >Hold Your Head UpGap3SET 2 - 1994-05-27FriWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CA
NoteAudience shaking boxes of macaroni and cheese.
Jam chartExtended hi-hat intro with the crowd shaking macaroni boxes and "Flintstones Theme" tease. Fish: "Shake your macaroni!"
Before / afterO Mio Babbino CaroGap2SET 2 - 1994-05-12ThuBuena Vista TheaterTucson, AZHighly rated 87 · ListenBefore / afterLifeboyHold Your Head UpGap7SET 2
Jam chartIntense, powerful version with a "Bring It On Home" tease (Willie Dixon song popularized by Led Zeppelin) in the intro. The jam incldes a "Give Me Back My Wig" tease (Hound Dog Taylor) from 5:23 - 5:46.
- 1994-04-30SatThe Edge Night ClubOrlando, FLBefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >Purple RainGap7SET 2
Jam chartSeveral teases in the jam (see Setlist), but they fit in really well, as if part of the jam, not funny little add ons. Then the jam takes off in typically blistering '94 style. Fish rocks this one hard, and the others are no slouches either.
- 1994-04-21ThuLawrence Joel Veterans Memorial ColiseumWinston-Salem, NC
NoteAll Fall Down signal.
Jam chartIntense jam rocks the house, hard. Great Fish and Page.
Before / afterBig Ball Jam >Amazing GraceGap7SET 2 - 1994-04-11MonSnively Arena, University of New HampshireDurham, NH
Jam chartStart/Stop jamming in the intro. Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" is teased during an intense jam.
Gap5ENCORE - 1993-12-31FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MA
Jam chart"Peaches en Regalia" teases, good on-the-spot variation, a great rhythmic breakdown midway, and a fiery ending add up to another top notch '93 "Possum."
Before / afterFee >Lawn BoyGap2SET 2 - 1993-12-28TueBender Arena, American UniversityWashington, DC
Jam chartJazzy, exploratory and quiet beginning to the jam. The power cranks up with "Kashmir" teases and then gets blistering hot.
Before / afterFee >Gap2SET 1 - 1993-08-25WedParamount TheatreSeattle, WAHighly rated 88 · Listen
Jam chartA couple of short sections that stretch beyond "Possum," plenty of intense, improvisational "Type I" action, and incredible shredding.
Before / afterBuried Alive >> MoundGap1SET 2 - 1993-08-21SatSaltair PavilionSalt Lake City, UTBefore / afterHornGap2SET 2
Jam chartStill August '93, so "Possum" is still exploratory as far as "Possums" go. The jam starts off a little odd, then comes back to a more "normal" mode. Has a cool slow down section plus Mike singing falsetto/extra low. (*skip in tape, timing inexact).
- 1993-08-16MonAmerican TheaterSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterAxilla> HornGap3SET 1
Jam chartSeveral breakaway moments in this exploratory jam. When it's not moving beyond "Possum," the jam is wild, rocking and intense with incredible playing by Trey. Unusual and spontaneous ending with whistling.
- 1993-08-12ThuMeadow Brook Music FestivalRochester Hills, MIBefore / afterGolgi ApparatusGap2SET 2
Jam chartLike 8/8/93, another improvisational version. "Possum" isn't exactly a "Type II" vehicle, but there are brief moments in this one that come close. Includes a "Tweeprise" tease, a solid low-key start and a rocking conclusion to the jam.
- 1993-08-08SunNautica StageCleveland, OHHighly rated 85 · ListenBefore / afterFluffhead >> Big Ball JamGap6SET 2
Jam chartAugust '93 = improvisation. This "Possum" inculdes a cool intro, a jam with moments of improvisation spread throughout, a "Tequila" tease, a crafty transition back to lyrics, and then hysterical Mike singing an octave lower.
- 1993-07-29ThuTennessee TheatreKnoxville, TN
Jam chartVery cool beginning to the jam, and Trey is tuly superb throughout, embracing a variety of styles and tecniques.
Before / afterFly Famous Mockingbird >Gap5SET 1 - 1993-07-22ThuStowe Performing Arts CenterStowe, VTHighly rated 86 · Listen
NoteAll Fall Down signal in intro.
Jam chartGreat and varied jam that includes a "Tweezer" jam at the beginning and a nice melodic section. Then it acclerates.
Before / afterContact >Paul and SilasGap4SET 2 - 1993-07-15ThuCayuga County FairgroundsWeedsport, NY
Jam chartTrey hits on several different riffs in the jam that are good. Faster tempo, so even faster shredding. "Wilson" tease in intro.
Before / afterLifeboy >FahtGap0SET 2 - 1993-05-06ThuPalace TheatreAlbany, NY
NoteSimpsons, Key Change, and All Fall Down signals.
Jam chartGood improvisation and some cool licks from Trey early, then the Machine Gun lets it rip with great trilling near the end.
Before / afterFluffheadLawn BoyGap1SET 1 - 1993-04-30FriSports Center, University of HartfordWest Hartford, CT
Jam chartExperimental jam with quiet scat singing by Trey early, good tension, a near breakaway section at 6:00, and pounding Fish.
Before / afterAll Things ReconsideredGap2SET 1 - 1993-04-25SunKuhl Gym, SUNY GeneseoGeneseo, NYBefore / afterThe LandladyBouncing Around the RoomGap3SET 1
- 1993-04-18SunMichigan TheaterAnn Arbor, MI
Jam chartThe beginning of the jam is different and improvisational. Grows mildly dissonant as it progresses even while Trey shreds.
Before / afterSilent in the Morning >MoundGap3SET 2 - 1993-04-09FriState TheatreMinneapolis, MN
NoteSimpsons signal; ended with reference to "Cookie Head Man."
Before / afterHold Your Head UpGap3SET 2 - 1993-03-25ThuSanta Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CA
NoteSimpsons and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Before / afterIt's IceBouncing Around the RoomGap2SET 1 - 1993-02-06SatRoseland BallroomNew York, NY
NoteJohn Popper on harmonica.
Before / afterBuried AliveGap2SET 2 - 1993-02-03WedPortland ExpoPortland, MEHighly rated 86 · ListenBefore / afterHold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
Jam chartCool jam on "You Don't Love Me" by Willie Cobbs, but more familiar as an Allman Brothers Band cover, from 5:27 - 5:55. After that, it is a crazy shred-fest, plus it's Page's first time on baby grand, which sounds awesome.
- 1992-12-30WedSymphony HallSpringfield, MA
NoteRandom Note signal.
Before / afterThe Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday >> Big Ball JamGap4SET 2 - 1992-12-11FriMichigan TheaterAnn Arbor, MIHighly rated 86 · Listen
Jam chart"Flat Fee"-like playing early, then the jam takes off, getting more and more rocking with multiple peaks. Intense ending.
Before / afterFahtGap3SET 2 - 1992-12-06SunThe Vic TheatreChicago, IL
NoteRandom Note signal.
Jam chart"Possum" -> "Vibration Of Life" -> "Possum." Just the 2nd time "VOL" had been performed. Predictably intense jam.
Before / after-> The Vibration of LifeGap1ENCORE · 2× - 1992-12-04FriMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MO
Jam chartMostly straightforward, but the jam has multiple sections, and with each, Trey alters the riff or jam style. Solid.
Before / afterEsther >It's IceGap1SET 2 - 1992-12-02WedNewport Music HallColumbus, OH
Jam chartInteresting start to the jam leads to a tense, somewhat dissonant remainder with great playing by Trey.
Before / afterWilson >MoundGap3SET 2 - 1992-11-27FriThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NY
NoteRandom Note and All Fall Down signals.
Jam chartGreat tension building, multiple peaks and shredding Trey in a roaring "Possum."
Before / afterPoor Heart >GlideGap3SET 2 - 1992-11-21SatPritchard Gym, SB Sports Complex, SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NY
NoteSimpsons and All Fall Down signals.
Before / afterFly Famous Mockingbird >Gap19SET 1 - 1992-07-30ThuMeadow Brook Music FestivalRochester Hills, MI
NoteSimpsons signal.
Before / afterI Didn't KnowGap6SET 1 - 1992-07-21TueGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MABefore / afterAll Things ReconsideredIt's IceGap4SET 1
- 1992-07-15WedTraxCharlottesville, VA
NoteAll Fall Down signal.
Before / after> Vacuum SoloGap1ENCORE · 2× - 1992-07-12SunJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NY
NoteSimpsons, Oom Pa Pa, and All Fall Down signals.
Before / afterGlideGap5SET 1 - 1992-06-30TueElysee MontmartreParis, ÃŽle-de-FranceBefore / afterGuelah PapyrusSweet AdelineGap6SET 1
- 1992-05-17SunAchilles Rink, Union CollegeSchenectady, NYHighly rated 90 · Listen
NoteSimpsons, All Fall Down, Random Note, and Aw Fuck! signals.
Before / afterThe Curtain >Guelah PapyrusGap2SET 2Jam chartFantastic medley of signals and teases/little jams including "Rocky Mountain Way," "L.A. Woman," "China Grove," "It's Ice," and "Divided Sky." The jam is typically strong '92 fare and features incredible shredding by Trey.
- 1992-05-14ThuThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NY
NoteAw Fuck! signal.
Before / afterHold Your Head UpGap0SET 2 - 1992-05-12TueSt. Lawrence UniversityCanton, NY
Jam chartCool, funky breakdown jam in the intro. Then Trey plays around with several "Dixie" teases early in the jam. Fiery ending.
Before / afterThe Sloth >It's IceGap0SET 1 - 1992-05-10SunCampus Pond, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MA
NoteSimpsons and All Fall Down signals.
Before / afterYou Enjoy MyselfGap2SET 1 - 1992-05-07ThuThe Agora TheatreCleveland, OH
NoteAw Fuck!, All Fall Down, Me and My Arrow (Asshole), and Random Laugh signals.
Before / afterGuelah PapyrusGap2SET 1 - 1992-05-03SunMichigan State University Union BallroomEast Lansing, MI
NoteRandom Note, Oom Pa Pa, and Random Laugh signals.
Before / afterThe Landlady >It's IceGap1SET 1 - 1992-05-01FriThe RaveMilwaukee, WI
NoteAw Fuck!, All Fall Down and Simpsons signals.
Before / afterI Didn't KnowGap1SET 1 - 1992-04-29WedFirst AvenueMinneapolis, MN
NoteRandom Note signal.
Before / afterThe Landlady >MoundGap2SET 2 - 1992-04-23ThuOz NightclubSeattle, WA
NoteSimpsons, Aw Fuck!, Oom Pa Pa, and All Fall Down signals in intro. Simpsons signal at the end.
Before / afterI Didn't KnowGap1SET 1 - 1992-04-21TueRedwood Acres FairgroundsEureka, CA
NoteSimpsons, Will the Circle Be Unbroken?, Get Back, Oom Pa Pa, All Fall Down, Aw Fuck!, and Me and My Arrow signals.
Jam chartExtended intro with many signals and "DEG" teases. Great jam that has a nice swingy feel to it before going full throttle.
Before / afterGuelah PapyrusIt's IceGap1SET 1 - 1992-04-18SatWilbur Field, Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, CA
NoteSimpsons signal.
Before / afterEsther >It's IceGap1SET 1 - 1992-04-16ThuAnaconda TheatreIsla Vista, CA
NoteRandom Laugh, Simpsons, Oom Pa Pa, and All Fall Down signals.
Jam chart> in from "Buried Alive." Smoking hot jam plus signals that were customary in this period.
Before / afterBuried Alive >It's IceGap1SET 1 - 1992-04-13MonAfter the Gold RushTempe, AZ
NoteAw Fuck! and Random Note signals.
Before / afterCold as IceGap2SET 2 - 1992-04-07TueFine Arts Auditorium, Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, COBefore / afterBuried Alive >It's IceGap1SET 1
- 1992-04-05SunThe Fox TheatreBoulder, COHighly rated 88 · Listen
NoteI Let a Song Go Out of My Heart, Get Back, Oom Pa Pa, Will the Circle Be Unbroken?, Random Note, All Fall Down, Aw Fuck!, and Tritone Down signals.
Jam chartBrief full band "Landlady" jam, plus teases and signals (see Setlist), and Mike sings "Crossroads." Awesome jam.
Before / afterIt's Ice >Sweet AdelineGap1SET 1 - 1992-04-03FriSawatch Hall, Park Hyatt Beaver CreekAvon, CO
NoteWill the Circle Be Unbroken?, Get Back, Simpsons, Random Note, and Aw Fuck! signals.
Jam chartThis is an excellent and far-ranging jam for a "Possum." Not "Type II" or anything, but Trey mixes it up quite a bit.
Before / afterThe SlothMoundGap1SET 2 - 1992-03-31TueThe Blue NoteColumbia, MO
NoteAw Fuck!, Oom Pa Pa signals and two Simpsons signals.
Before / afterCold as IceGap3SET 2 - 1992-03-26ThuZiggy'sWinston-Salem, NC
NoteRandom Note and two Aw Fuck! signals.
Jam chartFish is noticeably aggressive in this straightforward, ass-kicking jam.
Before / afterCold as IceGap4SET 2 - 1992-03-20FriBroome County ForumBinghamton, NY
NoteTwo Simpsons signals and an All Fall Down signal.
Before / afterCold as Ice> Secret Language InstructionsGap1SET 2 · 2× - 1992-03-17TueLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DC
NoteOom Pa Pa and Simpsons signals.
Before / afterBuried Alive >CavernGap0SET 1 - 1992-03-14SatRoseland BallroomNew York, NY
NoteSimpsons, Oom Pa Pa and Random Note signals.
Before / afterCold as IceGap0SET 2 - 1992-03-13FriCampus ClubProvidence, RI
NoteAll Fall Down signal.
Before / afterCold as Ice> Secret Language InstructionsGap3SET 2 · 2× - 1992-03-06FriThe Music HallPortsmouth, NH
NoteSimpsons, Turn Turn Turn, Aw Fuck!, and All Fall Down signals.
Jam chartTwangy country-like jam becomes more typically high powered. Several signals taboot (see Setlist).
Before / afterNICUGap0SET 2 - 1991-12-06FriMcCullough Social Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT
NoteCharlie Chan signal.
Before / afterHold Your Head Up-> WaitGap0SET 2 · 2×Jam chartExtended hihat intro, during which the band repeats "Wait" over and over for 5:30, and then play Simpson's language. Fish asks the crowd, "Can I hear you say yes? Can I...Boner?" At 8:53 they return to Possum, teasing "Wait," and engaging in the "stop and start" style of improv, and trey teases "Buried Alive." Version finishes with a "Turning Japanese" tease.
- 1991-12-05ThuGreenfield Armory CastleGreenfield, MABefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >Gap4SET 1
- 1991-11-22FriSullivan Gymnasium, University of Southern MainePortland, MEBefore / afterCavernGap1SET 1
- 1991-11-15FriTraxCharlottesville, VA
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals and Simpsons and Popeye signals. The band responded to Popeye signal by singing a random note.
Before / afterBouncing Around the Room >Gap1SET 2 - 1991-11-09SatVariety PlayhouseAtlanta, GA
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals and a Simpsons signal.
Before / afterGlideGap1ENCORE - 1991-11-07ThuTipitina'sNew Orleans, LA
NoteFour Charlie Chan signals and Simpsons, Oom Pa Pa, Random Laugh, and Key Change signals.
Jam chart"Barney Miller Theme" tease, signals and some brief but really cool key changes near the end of a seriously raging jam. Archival release from Live Phish.
Before / afterHold Your Head UpGap1SET 2 - 1991-11-02SatLory Student Center Theatre, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterFly Famous Mockingbird >Gap2SET 1
- 1991-10-24ThuCrystal Ballroom, Hotel St. MichaelPrescott, AZBefore / afterHold Your Head UpGap0SET 2
- 1991-10-06SunCochran Lounge, Student Union, Macalester CollegeSt. Paul, MN
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals as well as Simpsons and Random Laugh signals in intro.
Before / afterSweet AdelineLlamaGap2ENCORE - 1991-09-30MonThe Dugout Lounge, Ohio UniversityAthens, OH
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals and Simpsons and Clapping signals.
Before / afterCavernGap2SET 2 - 1991-09-27FriThe WarehouseRochester, NYHighly rated 86 · Listen
Jam chartGreat rock-the-house version with excellent Mike and Fish. While not highly improvisational, it's just solid through and through, and includes amusing banter before the song.
Before / afterTelaGap1SET 2 - 1991-09-25WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NH
NoteCharlie Chan and Simpsons signals.
Jam chartGood pulsing, exploratory early part to the jam that gets very rocking. "Rhapsody In Blue" tease and signals too.
Before / afterEliza >Gap0SET 1 - 1991-07-27SatVariety PlayhouseAtlanta, GA
NoteGiant Country Horns. Charlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Before / afterThe Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayI Didn't KnowGap2SET 1 - 1991-07-24WedTraxCharlottesville, VA
Jam chartDifferent intro, different sort of jam. In other words, another solid '91 "Possum."
Before / afterGuelah PapyrusGap2SET 2 - 1991-07-20SatArrowhead RanchParksville, NY
NoteGiant Country Horns; Charlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Gap1ENCORE - 1991-07-18ThuHampton Casino BallroomHampton Beach, NH
NoteGiant Country Horns.
Before / afterI Didn't Know >Gap1SET 2 - 1991-07-14SunTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VT
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Jam chartAwesome and very improvisational version with a different approach to the jam, a "DEG" tease and a roaring peak.
Before / afterI Didn't Know >Gap3SET 1 - 1991-05-10FriPage Commons Room, Student Center, Colby CollegeWaterville, MEBefore / afterThe LizardsGap1SET 1
- 1991-05-02ThuThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NY
Jam chartCool intro with "Wipeout" teases. Jazz-like jam early with pulsing rhythm. Great Machine Gun Trey action follows.
Before / afterBuried Alive >Gap0SET 2 - 1991-04-27SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NY
Jam chartGreat intro and a nice and different jam with cool staccato picking by Trey.
Before / afterThe Curtain >The Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayGap0SET 2 - 1991-04-26FriHartman Union Activities Center, Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH
Jam chartSolid, mildly dissonant jam that picks up a serious head of steam.
Before / afterThe Sloth >FluffheadGap2SET 1 - 1991-04-18ThuDionysus Club, The 'Sco, Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OHBefore / afterThe Squirming CoilGap1SET 2
- 1991-04-15MonThe Gathering Place, Norris University Center, Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILBefore / afterThe Lizards >MagillaGap0SET 2
- 1991-04-11ThuThe Cave, Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MN
NoteCharlie Chan and Random Note signals.
Before / afterHold Your Head UpGap0ENCORE - 1991-04-06SatThe Library Building, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WABefore / afterHold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
- 1991-04-02TueInternational Beer GardenArcata, CA
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals and Oom Pa Pa and Random Note signals.
Jam chartTeases and signals in the jam (see Setlist). Definitely an odd, off-kilter sort of jam. (*Recording runs out before ending).
Before / afterMagilla >Gap0ENCORE - 1991-03-31SunBerkeley SquareBerkeley, CA
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Before / afterEsther >I Didn't KnowGap0SET 1 - 1991-03-23SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, CO
Jam chartGreat jam with some cool, repeated licks that Trey lays out, and with Page on the B-3 for much of the jam.
Before / afterThe Curtain >Colonel Forbin's AscentGap2SET 1 - 1991-03-16SatTen Mile RoomBreckenridge, CO
NoteCharlie Chan and Complete Stop signals.
Before / afterManteca >Gap0ENCORE - 1991-03-09SatTipitina'sNew Orleans, LA
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Before / afterRebaGap1SET 1 - 1991-02-26TueThe Barrel HouseSalem, VA
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Before / afterDestiny UnboundThe LizardsGap3SET 2 - 1991-02-16SatThe MarqueeNew York, NY
NoteRandom Note signal.
Before / after-> Rocky Mountain WayGap1ENCORE 2 · 2× - 1991-02-07ThuPickle Barrel PubKillington, VTBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >The Squirming CoilGap4SET 1
- 1990-12-31MonBoston World Trade Center Exhibition HallBoston, MABefore / afterBuried Alive >Gap1SET 1
- 1990-12-28FriThe MarqueeNew York, NY
NoteCharlie Chan and Random Note signals.
Before / afterThe Landlady >The Squirming CoilGap2SET 2 - 1990-11-30FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NH
Jam chartEnjoy listening to Page, Mike and Fish rock out while Trey sustains a single note for nearly 90 seconds (6:30 - 8:00).
Before / afterLlamaGap0SET 1 - 1990-11-24SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NY
Jam chartSome nice "Manteca" teases/jamming. Mike is really awesome on this one.
Before / afterBuried Alive >FoamGap0SET 1 - 1990-11-16FriCampus ClubProvidence, RI
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals and a Popeye signal.
Before / afterI Didn't KnowGap0SET 2 - 1990-11-10SatEarlham CollegeRichmond, IN
Jam chartVery unusual and very exploratory (for "Possum") beginning of the jam with jazz-like Trey and "Foam" teases. Shredfest follows.
Gap0ENCORE - 1990-11-09FriLounge AxChicago, IL
NoteCharlie Chan and Random Note signals in intro.
Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->The LizardsGap0SET 1 - 1990-11-08ThuThe Great Hall, University of WisconsinMadison, WI
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals in intro.
Before / afterThe LandladyThe LizardsGap0SET 1 - 1990-11-02FriGlenn Miller Ballroom, University of ColoradoBoulder, CO
NoteCharlie Chan and I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart signals.
Jam chart"Possum" -> "Buried Alive" -> "Possum." Great song pairing and an excellent, improvisational, and fiery jam.
Before / afterThe Asse Festival >-> Buried AliveGap0SET 1 · 2× - 1990-10-31WedArmstrong Hall, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, CO
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Jam chartSerious kick-ass, blistering and ripping jam. Straightforward, but so what? Archival release from Live Phish.
Before / afterBuried Alive >The Squirming CoilGap0SET 1 - 1990-10-30TueEl Dorado CaféCrested Butte, CO
Jam chartA very cool section with Trey and Page in a sort of call and response. Then a blazing hot build up to blow the lid off.
Before / afterThe Squirming Coil >Gap0SET 1 - 1990-10-12FriCat's CradleChapel Hill, NC
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Before / afterFeeGap0SET 2 - 1990-10-06SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NY
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Jam chartImprovisational jamming is spread throughout, as if in step with the musical ideas flowing from the mind of Trey.
Before / afterEsther >Hold Your Head UpGap0SET 1 - 1990-10-05FriSkidmore Gymnasium, Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY
NoteCharlie Chan and Popeye signals.
Jam chartDissonant and experimental jamming at first, followed by dependably blazing fast Trey in the latter half of the jam.
Before / afterFee >Gap0SET 2 - 1990-10-04ThuField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NH
NoteCharlie Chan and Popeye signals.
Jam chartMildly dissonant, "DEG"-like jamming early on. Then some great Machine Gun Trey action as the jam cranks up.
Before / afterEsther >The Squirming CoilGap0SET 1 - 1990-10-01MonThe HauntIthaca, NY
NoteCharlie Chan and Oom Pa Pa signals.
Before / afterThe Squirming CoilGap1SET 1 - 1990-09-29Sat23 East CabaretArdmore, PA
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals; also Oom Pa Pa and Popeye signals.
Before / afterBouncing Around the Room >MagillaGap2SET 1 - 1990-09-22SatStudent Union Ballroom, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterLawn Boy >Gap1SET 2
- 1990-09-20ThuSomerville TheatreSomerville, MA
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals, Oom Pa Pa and How High the Moon signals.
Jam chartQuality jam includes experimental melody lines from Trey, signals, and multiple rolling peaks before the big one.
Before / afterSuzy Greenberg >Gap3SET 1 - 1990-09-15SatThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NH
NoteTwo Charlie Chan signals, How High The Moon and Random Laugh signals.
Before / afterHarry HoodGap1SET 2 - 1990-09-13ThuThe Wetlands PreserveNew York, NY
NoteThree Charlie Chan signals as well as Popeye, Oom Pa Pa and Random Note signals.
Before / afterBouncing Around the Room >Gap3SET 1 - 1990-06-17SunWendell Recording StudioWendell, MABefore / afterIn a Mellow ToneMike's SongGapNot a showSET 1 · 2×
- 1990-06-16SatTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VT
Jam chartThe beginning of this excellent jam is unusual and in minor key. Version released on Live Bait Vol. 5.
Before / afterLawn Boy >Gap0SET 1 - 1990-05-13SunThe FrontBurlington, VT
Jam chart"Norwegian Wood" teases in the intro and jam. Good quality jam with some interesting and unscripted variation by Trey.
Before / afterSweet Adeline >Gap1SET 2 - 1990-05-11FriThe Living RoomProvidence, RI
Jam chart"Johnny B. Goode" teases plus a somewhat dissonant and incendiary conclusion to the jam. This is a serious ripper.
Before / afterBouncing Around the Room >RebaGap0SET 1 - 1990-05-04FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >Metal Bagel DeathGap1SET 1
- 1990-04-28SatThe Strand TheaterDorchester, MABefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >You Enjoy MyselfGap0SET 1
- 1990-04-22SunCutler Quad, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COBefore / afterSuzy GreenbergI Didn't KnowGap1SET 1
- 1990-04-20FriRamskeller, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterFly Famous Mockingbird >Gap0SET 1
- 1990-04-04WedQuigley's, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterTake the 'A' TrainFoamGap3SET 1
- 1990-03-28WedBeta Theta Pi Frat House Party, Denison UniversityGranville, OHBefore / afterYa MarGap3SET 1
- 1990-03-07WedMemorial Union Building, Granite State Room, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterRebaEstherGap1SET 1
- 1990-02-23FriDining Center, Haverford CollegeHaverford, PAHighly rated 85 · Listen
Jam chart"Alumni Blues" tease in intro. Cool jam that's quite different and interesting. Good quality recording.
Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself >FoamGap1SET 1 - 1990-02-17SatStudent Union Ballroom, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterBathtub GinGap0SET 1
- 1990-01-25ThuPenny PostOld Town, MEBefore / afterSlave to the Traffic LightThe Ballad of Curtis LoewGap7SET 2
- 1989-12-15FriUkrainian National HomeNew York, NYBefore / afterDivided SkyRun Like an AntelopeGap1SET 2
- 1989-12-08FriWithey Hall Dining Room, Green Mountain CollegePoultney, VTBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->Gap0SET 2
- 1989-12-01FriThe ParadiseBoston, MA
Jam chartQuite a few guitar playing styles on display here in this rousing, encore slot version. Great way to end a show.
Before / afterLawn Boy >Gap0ENCORE - 1989-11-10FriSigma Phi House, Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYBefore / afterIf I Only Had a BrainGap4SET 2
- 1989-10-26ThuThe Wetlands PreserveNew York, NY
Jam chartExperimental, mildly dissonant playing by Trey for much of the jam. Machine Gun Trey earns his name by the end.
Before / afterThe Chase >Punch You in the EyeGap0SET 2 - 1989-10-12ThuMabel Brown Room, Keene State CollegeKeene, NHBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself >Divided SkyGap1SET 1
- 1989-10-07SatChase Hall, Bates CollegeLewiston, MEBefore / afterBundle of Joy >Happy Birthday to YouGap0SET 2
- 1989-10-01SunThe FrontBurlington, VT
Jam chartStarts with Trey plucking solo, he plays a "Brady Bunch Theme" tease, then this "Possum" picks up a big head of steam.
Before / afterBundle of Joy >You Enjoy MyselfGap0SET 2 - 1989-06-30FriPearl Street BallroomNorthampton, MA
Jam chartCool twangy playing by Trey early on, then he just rips. Great recording quality.
Before / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >Donna LeeGap0SET 1 - 1989-05-28SunIan McLean's Party, Connie Condon's FarmHebron, NYBefore / afterTake the 'A' TrainContactGap1SET 2
- 1989-05-20SatNorthfield/Mt. Hermon School GymnasiumNorthfield, MABefore / afterI Didn't KnowGap0SET 1
- 1989-05-14SunCampus Pond, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterYou Enjoy MyselfGap0SET 1
- 1989-05-06SatCollis Center, Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHBefore / afterThe SlothBold As LoveGap1SET 1
- 1989-05-03WedTent Party, Franklin & Marshall CollegeLancaster, PABefore / afterYou Enjoy MyselfGap0SET 1
- 1989-04-20ThuHumphries House (The Zoo), Amherst CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterThe SlothMcGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap2SET 1
- 1989-04-14FriThe Base Lodge, Stearns Hall, Johnson State CollegeJohnson, VTBefore / afterThe SlothIf I Only Had a BrainGap7SET 2
- 1989-03-03FriLiving and Learning Center, University of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterFeeWalk AwayGap0SET 2
- 1989-02-07TueThe FrontBurlington, VT
Jam chart-> in from "The Sloth." Awesome version with excellent and varied playing by Trey.
Before / afterThe Sloth ->Mike's SongGap4SET 1 - 1988-12-10SatThe Red Barn, Hampshire CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterAC/DC Bag ->Good Times Bad TimesGap1SET 2
- 1988-11-05SatSigma Phi Fraternity, Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself >Take the 'A' TrainGap1SET 1
- 1988-11-03ThuMolly's CafeBoston, MA
Jam chart> in from "Fluffhead." Solid early version with great playing by Trey, especially near the conclusion of the jam.
Before / afterFluffhead >FeeGap2SET 1 - 1988-09-24SatHumphries House (The Zoo), Amherst CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterWalk Away >FeeGap6SET 2
- 1988-07-23SatPete's Phabulous Phish PhestUnderhill, VT
NoteUnknown additional percussionist.
Jam chartUnknown additional percussionist. The jam begins in a low-key manner, with nice added texture from the percussionist.
Before / afterAC/DC Bag >Walk AwayGap9SET 1 - 1988-06-20MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >The Ballad of Curtis LoewGap0SET 3
- 1988-04-22FriUniversity of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterAC/DC Bag ->The Ballad of Curtis LoewGap5SET 1
- 1988-02-26FriLiving and Learning Center, University of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterAC/DC Bag >Phase DanceGap1SET 1
- 1988-02-20SatSt. Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Phase DanceGap2SET 1
- 1987-10-31SatSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterAC/DC BagYou Enjoy MyselfGap4SET 1
- 1987-09-02WedHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterLushington ->Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGap0SET 1
- 1987-08-29SatThe RanchSouth Burlington, VTBefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters ->Harry HoodGap2SET 2
- 1987-08-10MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterAC/DC Bag ->FluffheadGap0SET 2
Jam chart-> in from "AC/DC Bag." The first 2:10 is the transition jam between songs. Great recording quality and typical of many early versions in which Trey's solo is followed by a Page-led solo. Also one of 8 "Bag" -> "Possum" pairings in '87 - '88.
- 1987-08-09SunNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterLushington ->Sneakin' Sally Thru the AlleyGap0SET 1
- 1987-04-24FriBillings Lounge, University of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterAC/DC Bag ->FluffheadGap2SET 1
- 1987-02-13FriJohnson State CollegeJohnson, VTBefore / afterSneakin' Sally Thru the AlleyGolgi ApparatusGap4SET 1
- 1986-10-12SunHaybarn Theater, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VT
Jam chart-> in from "Halley's." First version with Mike taking the lead on vocals, without Jeff, and with the familiar Trey-led jam.
Before / afterHalley's Comet ->Sneakin' Sally Thru the AlleyGap8SET 1 - 1985-10-30WedHunt'sBurlington, VT
Jam chartDebut. Both Page and Jeff Holdsworth perform in this version, during a brief crossover period before Jeff left the band. The jam includes a Page section and Trey-led part. Jeff leads the vocals.
Before / afterDog Log >Slave to the Traffic LightGap2SET 1 - 1985-09-27FriSlade Hall, University of VermontBurlington, VT
NoteFirst known version.
Before / afterCamel WalkFireGapDebutSET 1
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