Reba
Debut 1989-10-01 · Last played 2026-07-22 · 420 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
420
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
7
Median Gap, All-Time
2
Longest Gap
30
Current Gap
Best version1993-08-16VenueAmerican Theater, St. LouisScore95Hear itListen · Details
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 2
4.034 shows2021–2026
- 2026-07-22WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterAC/DC Bag >> PossumGap7SET 1 - 2025-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterTube >Split Open and MeltGap6SET 1 - 2025-09-16TueAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterMy SoulMazeGap3SET 1Jam chartMaintains high intensity while taking a few extra swings at the ending with false peaks before the true conclusion. Not the most precise version as Trey hits a few off notes, but it packs a wallop nonetheless.
- 2025-07-27SunBroadview Stage at SPACSaratoga Springs, NY
NoteUnfinished, no whistling.
Before / afterTweezer Reprise >-> Tweezer RepriseGap4SET 1Jam chartA perhaps less than perfect version notable primarily for the way Trey manages to work the "Tweezer Reprise" progression into the already gorgeous "Reba" jam and for the subsequent segue into same despite a botched attempt at ending the jam from Fishman.
- 2025-07-20SunUnited CenterChicago, IL
NoteNo whistling.
Jam chart> from "Horn". A strong version of "Reba" for the era, featuring outrageous play by Mike and Fish. Trey whips up a frenetic ending before the band stops on a dime.
Before / afterHorn >LeavesGap6SET 1 - 2025-07-11FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SC
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterSpanish MoonDevotion to a DreamGap4SET 1 - 2025-06-21SatSNHU ArenaManchester, NH
Jam chartThe first in a set of strong Summer '25 versions begins with a bouncing, plucky opening which gives way to more fluid play as it builds to a glimmering, multipart peak.
Before / afterFree >Halfway to the MoonGap4SET 1 - 2024-12-28SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterDriverOblivionGap9SET 1 - 2024-08-16FriThe WoodlandsDover, DE
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterMountains in the MistTwistGap7SET 1 - 2024-08-03SatRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, IN
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterI Didn't KnowIzabellaGap6SET 1 - 2023-10-10TueErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OHBefore / afterBroken Into Pieces> Chalk Dust TortureGap4SET 1
- 2023-09-02SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CO
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterCavern >MoundGap7SET 1 - 2023-04-15SatClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WABefore / afterLeavesChalk Dust TortureGap6SET 1
Jam chartReally unique. One must (arguably) go back to the early days to find not a better version, but such markedly different improvisation. Near the 7:50 mark Mike drives the band towards direct, "compact" play...Trey, onboard, works through a series of licks - which he, himself, rhythmically offsets - while Fish and Page add pretty remarkable accents. True to such magnetic play, Trey wastes no time dialing in his shreddy, on-point peak; Fish, in step, quickly toms play to a close (his inspired drumming running through the "Bag it, Tag it," section).
- 2022-12-30FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterTheme from the Bottom >The HowlingGap4SET 1
- 2022-08-14SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterRiftMartian MonsterGap7SET 2 - 2022-04-20WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMountains in the MistDrift While You're SleepingGap7SET 2
- 2021-10-29FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterFunky BitchSandGap7SET 2
Jam chartLike all things '21, "Reba" - here perfectly placed - has been touched by Trey's grace. Solid play breaks for a jam we haven't seen too often of late, a simple bit of riffing, or vamping, with Trey here or there adding notes atop a bedrock beat. Terrific. Perfectly paced, Trey's marvelous tone offset by Page's perfect fills, terrific Mike, and scattershot Phish, the band, even before the banter, drives to a nice peak.
- 2021-10-17SunChase CenterSan Francisco, CABefore / afterBeauty of a Broken HeartI Never Needed You Like This BeforeGap2SET 1
- 2021-09-05SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CO
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterAll of These DreamsBathtub GinGap8SET 1 - 2021-08-14SatAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJ
NoteNo whistling.
Before / after46 DaysSoul Shakedown PartyGap8SET 1 - 2021-08-01SunAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / afterSet Your Soul FreeMy Friend, My FriendGap12SET 1
3.060 shows2009–2019
- 2019-12-07SatNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterThe Dogs >Halfway to the MoonGap14SET 1
- 2019-07-06SatFenway ParkBoston, MA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWolfman's BrotherBack on the TrainGap3SET 1 - 2019-06-16SunBonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalManchester, TN
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterDeath Don't Hurt Very LongFreeGap16SET 1 - 2018-10-26FriAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterAxillaMy Sweet OneGap15SET 1
Jam chartAiry grooves and sprite melodies create that quintessential sort of spirit, Mike's play on point and off-beat, driving an august sort of improvisation which, in time, Trey works to a truly impassioned conclusion.
- 2018-08-05SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterVulturesSandGap7SET 1Jam chartJust a great version, with the band coasting through the composed section, creating, as their effect, that old-school unison. Entering the jam, Trey's play is focused and deliberate, his tone rich and warm, soaring atop a bedrock beat and striking a wide array of notes - these colored by Page's fills (first electric, then acoustic) - as Mike and Fish push the version to its build, with along-the-way Trey playfully stepping to his mic and "sing-songing" before Fish toms the jam to a perfunctory peak.
- 2018-07-22SunGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / afterStealing Time From the Faulty Plan >WombatGap4SET 1
- 2017-09-02SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterMartian Monster >SandGap13SET 1
- 2017-07-21FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterHalfway to the MoonMoonage DaydreamGap30SET 1 - 2016-07-23SatSleep Train AmphitheatreChula Vista, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterMartian Monster >Ass HandedGap13SET 1 - 2016-06-29WedThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterDevotion to a DreamMike's SongGap6SET 1
Jam chartNo mere novelty, the band's incredibly slow take on the composed section (better heard than described) seems to dissolve as muscle memory takes over, the torpid pace impossible to sustain. This inspires several minutes of particularly soulful and melodic jamming, which, in fun Phish fashion, dissolves into an inane whistling section.
- 2016-01-16SatBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana Roo
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWading in the Velvet SeaChalk Dust TortureGap3SET 1 - 2015-12-31ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMartian MonsterWalls of the CaveGap4SET 1
- 2015-07-31FriAaron's Amphitheatre at LakewoodAtlanta, GA
NoteUnfinished.
Before / afterBack on the Train ->Bathtub GinGap3SET 2Jam chartGreat late show "Reba" arrives via a sharp -> from "BOTT." A tight composed section leads to a strong jam, with super guitar matched in equal measure by on-point, full-band play. Unsurprisingly, then - yet surprisingly! - Trey manages to squeeze "Reba's" post-jam whistling into the ensuing "Gin," with Page's outright teasing a musical exclamation point upon this historic "couplet."
- 2014-10-17FriMatthew Knight ArenaEugene, ORBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >RoggaeGap4SET 1
Jam chartFish and Mike provide an incredibly mellow groove, atop which Trey and Page exchange ideas. Laid back, the music does morph, becoming dynamic as the band modulates intensity, with the jam becoming even fuller in sound and more melodious. Trey ignites a charge and the version builds to a nice peak.
- 2014-07-25FriPNC Music PavilionCharlotte, NCBefore / afterWaiting All Night >> Character ZeroGap2SET 2
- 2014-07-18FriFirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, ILBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >Waiting All NightGap2SET 1
- 2014-07-04FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterThe Moma Dance >Waiting All NightGap4SET 1
Jam chartPrecise, delicate, and moving, very pretty play informs subdued jamming, featuring notable full-band interaction. Trey deftly shapes his tone, and the version becomes somewhat hypnotic and enchanting, with the musicians responding one to another before driving the jam to an expansive, emphatic peak.
- 2013-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterFuck Your FaceIcculusGap6SET 2
Jam chartBack on the bus, pretty, direct, and straightforward play makes this "Reba" a highlight of a career moment. As usual, Fish is great, shuffling through various tempos and rhythmic shifts. Mike bounces around the room, and Page is particularly on point, his play lilting and airy. Trey opts for patient, sweeping sustain, which opens space for sweet syncopation, before alighting upon a perfect series of cascading notes, measured trilling, and the "note."
- 2013-10-29TueSantander ArenaReading, PABefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >Good Times Bad TimesGap14ENCORE
- 2013-08-02FriBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterBabylon BabyHalfway to the MoonGap12SET 1
- 2013-07-12FriNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterBackwards Down the Number Line >David BowieGap7SET 1
Jam chartBizarre version. After swinging through the composed section, Trey augments his tone, and the pitch can easily be considered grating. But his playing remains distilled and deliberate, and, if nothing else, interesting. Any problems here, however, are offset by the others. Page is great. And Fish is a machine. But it is Mike who drives this version, his playing superb throughout, and, in spots, it seems as though he is running lead.
- 2012-08-28TueChaifetz Arena, Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MOBefore / afterOcelot >I Didn't KnowGap4SET 1
- 2012-06-30SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterLet It LooseKill Devil FallsGap7SET 1
- 2012-06-17SunBader FieldAtlantic City, NJ
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >Roses Are FreeGap15SET 2 - 2011-08-15MonUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterBabylon BabyAlumni BluesGap4SET 1
- 2011-07-03SunWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYHighly rated 91 · ListenBefore / afterTime Loves a Hero-> David BowieGap4SET 1
Jam chartGreat Trey and Mike from the jump, the jamming soulful and melodic. Awesome Page accents characteristically strong Fish, as the jam morphs into extended "Dave's Energy Guide" teasing. The band then crafts an atypical, and totally welcome groove. A pretty powerful build seems to break convention, with the whistling section dissolving into goofy antics which bleed into the noise informing the > into "David Bowie."
- 2011-06-17FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NC
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterFree >IcculusGap3SET 2Jam chartPretty clean - and rather fast - playing through the composed section incites strong improvisation from Trey, who syncs up with Mike and Fish, who nicely modulate intensity. Great guitar - with Page painting bright fills - dominates a strong, patient, and highly musical build, with Trey trilling to a thrilling release.
- 2011-06-11SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MD
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterRoses Are Free >On Your Way DownGap3SET 1 - 2011-06-05SunRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OH
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGotta Jibboo >FeeGap7SET 1 - 2011-01-01SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGotta Jibboo >Walls of the CaveGap12SET 1 - 2010-10-19TueAugusta Civic CenterAugusta, MEHighly rated 87 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBackwards Down the Number LineGap3ENCOREJam chartAwesome "Reba." Trey works atop a really cool beat, which, at times, seems to stop and then start, a special sort of space carved by Mike's bass. Excellent effects work to enhance the jam, as the band plays exceptionally well as one. Trey nudges the band into a spacey and protracted legroom, which the band explores with aplomb before Fish breaks for "Manteca." Super guitar brings this version to a close.
- 2010-10-11Mon1stBank CenterBroomfield, CO
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWolfman's BrotherHalley's CometGap3SET 1 - 2010-08-17TueNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWilsonWalk AwayGap1SET 1 - 2010-08-14SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterFunky Bitch >Fuck Your FaceGap4SET 1 - 2010-08-07SatWilliam Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGotta JibbooSleep AgainGap6SET 1 - 2010-06-29TueCMAC Performing Arts CenterCanandaigua, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterOcelotHornGap3SET 1 - 2010-06-24ThuSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJ
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBouncing Around the RoomThe RoverGap3SET 1 - 2010-06-11FriToyota ParkBridgeview, IL
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBoogie On Reggae WomanJesus Just Left ChicagoGap2SET 1 - 2009-12-29TueAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FL
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterOcelotAccess MeGap2SET 1 - 2009-12-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBouncing Around the Room >Dinner and a MovieGap6SET 1 - 2009-11-24TueWachovia CenterPhiladelphia, PA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterThe Moma DanceGolgi ApparatusGap4SET 1 - 2009-11-01SunEmpire Polo ClubIndio, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterHeavy ThingsThe WedgeGap10SET 2 - 2009-08-02SunRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, CO
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBack on the TrainGrindGap7SET 1 - 2009-06-10WedThompson-Boling ArenaKnoxville, TN
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterArmy of OneHello My BabyGap5SET 2Jam chartExcellent full-band play featuring quiet, expansive and contemplative work from Trey, whose warm tone is complimented in great part by Page. Mike and Fish modify the beat, and the musicians dial the jam down to an all but erasure of sound. Mike and Trey team to rebuild momentum, before Trey summons a few chords and, shaping his sound, directs the band into a passage of measured and progressive space.
2.07 shows2003–2004
- 2004-06-19SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterRunaway JimGap5SET 1 - 2003-12-31WedAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FL
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterSimple >I Didn't KnowGap8SET 3 - 2003-08-02SatLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEHighly rated 92 · ListenBefore / afterRunaway JimBirds of a FeatherGap9SET 1
Jam chartAn outstanding version for any era, the IT "Reba" towers above its peers from '03 - '04. Pulling away from typical "Reba" jamming at 8:45, the play breaks into warm-hearted major mode at 11:10 and continues for several minutes, before cleanly working its way back home to a spirited finale.
- 2003-07-19SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterSample in a JarWilsonGap5SET 1 - 2003-07-10ThuShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWavesLawn BoyGap13SET 1 - 2003-02-15SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NV
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWolfman's Brother >Life on Mars?Gap8SET 1 1.0319 shows1989–2000
- 2000-10-04WedCoors AmphitheatreChula Vista, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterFunky BitchDog Faced BoyGap7SET 1 - 2000-09-14ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterPunch You in the Eye >AlbuquerqueGap12SET 1Jam chartTrey breaks from a subdued, melodic groove, to enter a space within which dramatic sustain, coupled with a warped, almost melancholic tone, creates something like a sad, mournful, mood. A strange version, both powerful and restrained.
- 2000-07-06ThuMolson AmphitheatreToronto, OntarioBefore / afterDogs Stole ThingsGap10SET 1
Jam chartHuge show-opener featuring focused, pretty play, and the interesting sort of innovation associated with 2000 jamming. In lieu of pursuing a "peak," the band plays patiently, deft musicianship on full display, Trey in particular working through a number of ideas and really incredible effects (see: 14:28), culminating in great "strumming" which, later, he revisits note for note.
- 1999-12-31FriBig Cypress Seminole Indian ReservationBig Cypress, FLBefore / afterAlbuquerqueAxillaGap4SET 2
- 1999-09-21TuePima County FairgroundsTucson, AZ
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBold As LoveGap11ENCORE - 1999-07-18SunOswego County AirportVolney, NYHighly rated 90 · ListenBefore / afterThe Moma Dance >Chalk Dust TortureGap3SET 1
Jam chartConcentrated, quiet, and introspective play emerges from the composed section. Mike and Fish maintain a steady beat, and Trey's delicate soloing is complimented by really great work from Page. Super bass and powerful piano underscore great guitar and percussion, the jam breaking free to become less groove-oriented and more euphoric.
- 1999-07-13TueTweeter CenterMansfield, MA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterLawn Boy> CariniGap10SET 1Jam chartExcellent version which ebbs and flows, swells and recedes, with Trey seemingly drawing heavily from a "Blue Bayou"-like melody (11:30). Mike alights upon a grooving bass line, which induces relaxed soloing, before Trey abruptly peels away and the jam assumes a darker sentiment. > to "Carini."
- 1998-12-30WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterLoving CupGap4SET 1
Jam chartHuge holiday version features extended "Manteca"-like playing (9:00), before Trey drops into familiar riffing. Super Fish propels the version, with Trey seemingly picking up "Manteca" again, before the band enters a great, full-band, mini-groove. Fluid and direct jamming builds to a false peak which dips to rise into playing warm with sustain and powerful trilling, before, surprisingly, drawing to a close, sans tomming.
- 1998-11-27FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / afterMeat >The Old Home PlaceGap7SET 1
Jam chartStaccato Trey, groovy, multi-keyboard Page, a little "Manteca"-like jamming from 8:55 - 9:25, and even some "Fly Famous Mockingbird"-like riffing from 10:30 - 11:10 provide solid content. Adding Trey's blistering, rapid-fire playing at the peak easily put this solid '98 on the chart.
- 1998-10-29ThuGreek TheatreLos Angeles, CAHighly rated 91 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterThe Moma Dance >-> Walk AwayGap3SET 2Jam chart1998 is an awesome year for "Reba," and this HUGE L.A. version is a principal reason why. After breezing along in typical fashion, Trey summons a series of chords, and the jam enters a darker, more ambient space. This morphs into an awesome, deconstructed segment that would be at home in the "Tower Jam," before slickly seguing into "Walk Away."
- 1998-10-15ThuThe FillmoreSan Francisco, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBrian and Robert> Character ZeroGap2SET 1Jam chartThe jam proceeds typically, with strong soloing from Trey and great Page. Around the 14:00 mark Trey calls an audible, and a dark, bizarre, and somewhat ominous jam develops. This descends into an atonal morass, before concluding with Trey > into "Character Zero."
- 1998-08-11TueStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PABefore / afterBittersweet MotelThe SlothGap5SET 1
- 1998-08-02SunDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterBoogie On Reggae Woman >WeighGap4SET 1
- 1998-07-16ThuGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WAHighly rated 86 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterStash> Fast Enough for YouGap5SET 1Jam chartTrey employs a silky, milky-whammy sort of effect, generating a really groovy, laid-back jam. Extremely fluid, extended, and atypical jamming features strong, rhythmic play from all, the version coasting, moving pleasantly upon its own kinetic energy, not quite building but rather dissolving to create a fantastic > into "FEFY."
- 1998-04-03FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYBefore / afterDogs Stole Things >My SoulGap9SET 1
- 1997-12-07SunErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OH
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBoogie On Reggae Woman >GuyuteGap12SET 2 - 1997-08-09SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterDogs Stole ThingsLawn BoyGap19SET 1Jam chartThis super, Summer '97 version received recognition when released via Live Bait Vol. 11. Trey ignites a bouncy, infectious groove, which, in time, morphs into more metered jamming. Mike's playing is particularly strong, offset by great percussion, which bleeds into a heightened breakdown, the band working through an effects-laden passage. A stunning bit of improvisational majesty.
- 1997-07-01TueParadisoAmsterdam, North HollandHighly rated 88 · ListenBefore / afterDirtDogs Stole ThingsGap3SET 1
Jam chartAfter an ugly composed section, the jam moves from a familiar, quiet sentiment to become both melodic and spacey, with great effects from Page offset by playing upon his acoustic. Trey solos thoughtfully and deliberately, the jam both driven and breezy, a great groove driven upwards towards a "Slave"-like build.
- 1997-06-24TueLa LaiterieStrasbourg, Grand Est
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWolfman's Brother >NICUGap4SET 2 - 1997-06-16MonRoyal Albert HallLondon, EnglandHighly rated 86 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterI Don't Care >Wading in the Velvet SeaGap4SET 2Jam chart> in from the rocking debut of "I Don't Care," the jam, here, offers a stark contrast. Trey works great, melodic soloing into a beautiful passage of quiet restraint, Page's fills matching the "Doc's" warm tone. Trey, via an impressive array of styles and ideas, slowly rebuilds intensity, and the band enters an unusual, somewhat funky jam, before arriving at a sudden conclusion. Cool version.
- 1997-03-01SatMarkthalleHamburg, Hamburg
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterJesus Just Left ChicagoHello My BabyGap5SET 1 - 1997-02-18TueBataclanParis, Île-de-France
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWolfman's Brother >Train SongGap2SET 2 - 1997-02-14FriLe BotaniqueBrussels, Brussels-Capital
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterFunky Bitch >WalfredoGap2SET 2 - 1996-12-30MonFleetCenterBoston, MA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGumboTalkGap3SET 1Jam chartTrey employs a warm, "watery" tone, to play with focused precision and remarkable restraint. Truly notable support from Page creates more of an open and spacious canvas of sound (as opposed to "jam"), whose principal characteristics stem from an organic, natural vibe. The version floats evenly and easily for some time, before being shaped to a pointed, emphatic peak.
- 1996-12-01SunPauley Pavilion, University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterA Day in the LifeSwept AwayGap3SET 2Jam chartExtended, Trey-centric groove, featuring a wonderful theme, offset by scattershot playing, matched in equal measure by Fish. Really remarkable. Trey soon breaks to solo atop a passage of really cool and stately calm. Hushed and unhurried, Mike and Page offer wonderful accents as the band continues to probe and explore, expertly modulating intensity. Trey soon breaks free, his soloing extended and infused with amplified energy.
- 1996-11-24SunMemorial ColiseumPortland, OR
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBouncing Around the Room >Character ZeroGap3SET 1Jam chartLightning fast composed section, brimming with extra temerity. Speedy play extends into the jam, only the band, collectively, dials the sound way down, which makes for an interesting sonic juxtaposition. Notable full-band play informs this fun, quirky version, as Trey's solo builds voluminously, and the others match his intensity.
- 1996-11-18MonMid-South ColiseumMemphis, TN
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGinseng SullivanCharacter ZeroGap3SET 1 - 1996-11-08FriAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, ILBefore / afterPrince CaspianGolgi ApparatusGap4SET 1
Jam chartTrouble in the composed section is quickly forgotten when the band begins the jam in atypical fashion, with incredibly cool playing from Fish offset by uncharacteristic - for the era - effects. Really cool. Stop / start playing becomes more direct, before Trey modifies his tone and the jam passes through a highly improvisational passage, notable for more marked syncopation. A false peak works to set up a fist-pumping relase.
- 1996-10-31ThuThe OmniAtlanta, GABefore / afterPrince Caspian >Colonel Forbin's AscentGap2SET 1
Jam chart> "Prince Caspian," this fan-favorite and Halloween thriller features notable full-band play, but is wholly dominated by Trey. Forceful and pointed soloing bends, but doesn't break around 11:00, with Trey shaping his tone and Fish breaking down the beat. Huge guitar builds and swells until arriving smartly at the "note."
- 1996-10-21MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWolfman's BrotherTrain SongGap1SET 2 - 1996-10-18FriCivic ArenaPittsburgh, PA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterYou Enjoy MyselfWasteGap2SET 2Jam chartFall 1996 is notable for any number of reasons, not the least of which is the treatment "Reba" receives. Here is a case in point, with the band exiting the composed section to work through a terrific passage of extended, improvisational calm. Of course Trey is great, but Page's playing is particularly on-point, his work on the baby grand inspired and assured, through a conclusion both frenetic and wholly controlled.
- 1996-08-17SatPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Jam chartBeautiful. As if so composed. Like grains of sand in some mystic mandala. And then perfectly arranged.
Before / afterPunch You in the Eye> Cars Trucks BusesGap1SET 1 - 1996-08-14WedHersheypark StadiumHershey, PA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterPoor HeartThe Mango SongGap2SET 1Jam chartWith the Clifford Ball looming, the band throws down a version suitable for any festival. Fast and frenetic, the band channels some inner-Fall 1995 and plays powerfully and without reservation, racing through the composed section to jam with added verve and tenacity. A signature moment from summer tour's surprise show.
- 1996-08-10SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIHighly rated 87 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterFee >I Didn't KnowGap3SET 1Jam chartExcellent, wide-open, and groove-oriented jamming leaves all sorts of space for soloing, and Trey leads with beauty and grace, his phrasing measured and ripe with shimmery, summertime aplomb. Fish's accents are instrumental in creating a notable contrast, as the version coasts to a soaring, trill-filled peak.
- 1996-08-04SunRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, CO
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterAC/DC Bag >Scent of a MuleGap5SET 2 - 1996-07-11ThuShepherd's Bush EmpireLondon, England
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterCavern >I Didn't KnowGap3SET 1 - 1996-07-06SatPiazza del DuomoPistoia, Tuscany
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >Poor HeartGap4SET 1 - 1995-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterThe Sloth >The Squirming CoilGap4SET 1Jam chartNYE's huge "Reba" finds the band recovering from a botched composed section to create a classic. Measured and magisterial, Trey leads the band as they blaze from one side of harmony to the other, the musicians collectively working their way through starts and stops - and all points inbetween - to build a bliss-tinged climax. Wonderful.
- 1995-12-16SatOlympic CenterLake Placid, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterSample in a JarScent of a MuleGap3SET 2 - 1995-12-11MonCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, ME
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterPrince CaspianDog LogGap2SET 1 - 1995-12-07ThuNiagara Falls Convention CenterNiagara Falls, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterTaste That SurroundsJuliusGap2SET 2Jam chartIf 9/30 and 11/29 are fast, the Niagara "Reba" is faster. While the composed section suffers, the jam is crazy, relentless, rife with rich fills, crazy intensity, and the whacked sentiment of the set-opening "SOAM." This late second-set version sees Trey creating huge sustain which bleeds into a spacey, unusual outro. Really cool.
- 1995-12-02SatNew Haven Veterans Memorial ColiseumNew Haven, CT
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGuelah PapyrusMy Sweet OneGap2SET 1 - 1995-11-29WedMunicipal AuditoriumNashville, TNBefore / afterYa MarIf I CouldGap2SET 1
Jam chartAlmost two months removed from Shoreline's speedy "Reba," the band again takes flight, whipping through the composed section at warp speed. The ensuing jam, while metered, does not relent, with passionate, inspired Trey leading the way, while focused, full-band play is infused with great syncopation and rich melodic variation.
- 1995-11-24FriCivic ArenaPittsburgh, PA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterTheme from the Bottom >CatapultGap3SET 2Jam chart> in from "Theme," more tight playing in the composed section gives way to really cool Mike, soon joined by Trey (who runs through a great set of chords), and this colored by incredible, off-beat Fish. Page offers a pretty splash of sound before Trey enters a truly melodic solo, Mike matching him note for note. Awesome and truly attentive full-band play informs great improvisational jamming which concludes in predictably great fashion.
- 1995-11-18SatNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >Lawn BoyGap3SET 1
- 1995-11-12SunO'Connell Center, University of FloridaGainesville, FL
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGuelah PapyrusI Didn't KnowGap2SET 1Jam chartAn interesting and somewhat atypical 1995 "Reba." Really terrific playing from Mike and Fish informs a jam that, while not quite ambient, seems more aimless than recent versions. This, however, functions to make the conclusion that much more powerful, as the band, pushed by Trey, coalesces to play with great power before arriving at the "note."
- 1995-11-09ThuThe Fox TheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterSimple >TelaGap4SET 1
Jam chartA chill and relaxed jam anchored by great bass and drums, colored with pointed fills from Page and wonderful playing from Trey. The band locks upon a cool theme, the groove easy-going as Trey augments his tone. Spirited play cycles through and into a passage featuring dynamic modulation and great syncopation. More great guitar builds steadily into a euphoric release.
- 1995-10-25WedSt. Paul Civic CenterSt. Paul, MNHighly rated 86 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterLife on Mars?Gap2SET 2Jam chartTrouble in the composed section is atoned for by way of a remarkable, multi-faceted jam. First, Mike and Trey team to create an extended passage of contemplative, exemplary play, with Fish and Page providing on-point fills. This soon builds into powerful and direct playing, with Trey's dynamic soloing offset by the others, in particular Mike (best experienced in SBD as part of Live Bait Vol. 12), before Trey goes off, incredible, shredding guitar not so much building as exploding, resulting in a memorable, fiery peak.
- 1995-10-21SatPershing AuditoriumLincoln, NE
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGuelah PapyrusWilsonGap4SET 1Jam chartSuper Fish sets a shuffling beat atop which Trey grooves, and a wonderful, rolling jam ensues. Mike incites a mini-breakdown, from which a concerted passage of energy builds to burst. Trey employs any number of staccato-like licks, with Page matching him upon his piano. Huge sustain and powerful trilling drive this version to a thrilling conclusion.
- 1995-10-14SatAustin Music HallAustin, TXHighly rated 89 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterRiftGap2SET 2Jam chartGreat "Reba" not far removed from some of 1994's finest (10/18; 10/26). Expansive and far-ranging, the band plays quietly and patiently, covering a lot of ground, and working as one to incorporate calculated, dynamic melodies, and extended passages of sustained grace.
- 1995-10-08SunAdams Fieldhouse, University of MontanaMissoula, MT
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWolfman's BrotherI'm Blue, I'm LonesomeGap1SET 1 - 1995-10-06FriThe Orpheum TheatreVancouver, British Columbia
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBilly BreathesI'm Blue, I'm LonesomeGap3SET 1 - 1995-09-30SatShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CABefore / afterWhite Rabbit >Uncle PenGap4SET 1
Jam chart> in from the "White Rabbit Jam," perhaps the earliest glimpse at the band attempting to execute "Reba" at breakneck speed. After a clean composed section, Trey powers through the version, the playing straightforward and direct until the band slows at 7:40 to create an interesting and controlled passage, akin to "DEG"-like playing, before breaking for a spirited conclusion (the band once again playing incredibly fast through the whistling section).
- 1995-07-02SunSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VT
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterCamel WalkI Didn't KnowGap3SET 1 - 1995-06-28WedJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterFast Enough for YouPunch You in the EyeGap3SET 1 - 1995-06-23FriWaterloo VillageStanhope, NJ
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterPrince CaspianGinseng SullivanGap2SET 1Jam chart"Plinko" play from Trey, periodically offset by strumming, jumpstarts the jam, and works to create incredible syncopation. Predictably great guitar is matched by Mike, with the two musicians not so much dueling, as driving the version through any number of impressive ideas and rhythmic shifts. Great and unpredictable improvisation follows, with all four members contributing in equal measure, as if exacting a singular vision.
- 1995-06-19MonDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INHighly rated 87 · ListenBefore / afterPunch You in the EyeStrange DesignGap4SET 1
Jam chartJamming both ethereal and measured builds from a pensive calm into a dreamy sort of intensity. Trey locks in upon a great, grooving theme. Strong work from Mike and Fish incites more fueled and focused soloing from Trey, which, offset by some impassioned Page, rises to a great release.
- 1995-06-13TueRiverport AmphitheaterMaryland Heights, MOHighly rated 87 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterTasteHold Your Head UpGap2SET 1Jam chartReally cool and experimental playing from the jump. Trey scratches his way into the jam and synchs up with Mike to exchange a cool set of complimentary notes. This builds into a series of measured, effects-enhanced chords, and great full-band play, featuring quiet, contemplative exploration, and marked rhythmic shifts. Trey's soloing dazzles, as the band works to a characteristically strong peak.
- 1995-06-08ThuThe Delta CenterSalt Lake City, UT
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterFast Enough for YouPrince CaspianGap1SET 1 - 1995-05-16TueLowell Memorial AuditoriumLowell, MAHighly rated 86 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterStrange DesignTheme from the BottomGap3SET 1Jam chartThe band locks into an incredibly cool groove before Trey, masterfully shaping his tone, leads the band into an extended improvisational passage enchanting and mysterious. A blend of warm sustain and dynamic modulation eventually yields to strong soloing, with Trey building the jam to a soaring, searing peak.
- 1994-12-28WedCivic CenterPhiladelphia, PA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterAxilla (Part II)Dog Faced BoyGap2SET 1 - 1994-12-08ThuSpreckels TheatreSan Diego, CAHighly rated 94 · Listen
Jam chartHuge, sprawling, epic "Reba," which sees the band tossing form and convention into the tub to produce one of the finest versions of 1994.
Before / afterAxilla (Part II) >Nellie KaneGap2SET 2 - 1994-12-04SunAcker Gym, Chico State UniversityChico, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBouncing Around the RoomAxilla (Part II)Gap3SET 2 - 1994-11-30WedCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterMy Friend, My Friend >Colonel Forbin's AscentGap2SET 1 - 1994-11-25FriUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterGuelah PapyrusBouncing Around the RoomGap2SET 1
- 1994-11-20SunDane County ColiseumMadison, WI
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterAxilla (Part II) >SimpleGap4SET 2Jam chartAnother jam informed, early on, by a passage of quiet, contemplative play, and marked staccato playing from Trey and super Page. Fish is busy upon his blocks, and Trey works through a great theme (infused with a warm tone) beneath which Mike offers mellow "underwater" grooves to lead the band through a deliberate, and, at times, what sounds like "grinding" build towards a rousing conclusion dominated by Fish and Trey.
- 1994-11-16WedHill Auditorium, University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIHighly rated 86 · ListenBefore / afterFast Enough for You >Axilla (Part II)Gap1SET 1
Jam chartThunderous percussion running throughout the composed section is offset by a protracted period of sustained and pretty calm incited by Trey, which Page sustains for some time. This idea is again assumed by Trey (very cool) before Mike drives the jam forward. Trey's tone is great as he plays with - and off - Fish, the jam then breaking down a bit and the play becomes truly dynamic as the band builds towards a powerful peak, filled with wonderful and warm sustain, and then slashing Trey (who seems intent to rage).
- 1994-10-31MonGlens Falls Civic CenterGlens Falls, NYHighly rated 88 · Listen
Jam chartThick grooves and beautiful melodies.... A quintessential Reba.
Before / afterSilent in the Morning >Golgi ApparatusGap3SET 1 - 1994-10-26WedVarsity Gym, Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC
Jam chartAnother big "Reba" which features more by way of experimental and unusual play. After a remarkable "blissful" section, the band builds to a gigantic peak(s) and a towering release.
Before / afterBouncing Around the RoomAxilla (Part II)Gap2SET 2 - 1994-10-22SatThe Edge Concert FieldOrlando, FL
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterWilson >Amazing GraceGap2SET 2 - 1994-10-18TueVanderbilt University Memorial GymNashville, TNHighly rated 89 · ListenBefore / afterSilent in the Morning >Scent of a MuleGap1SET 2
Jam chartA huge "Reba" remarkable in that the band departs a really pointed and direct groove to enter a passag of marked space, noted, as some, for sharing similar qualities of "Eyes of the World." Complete with "Dave's Energy Guide" teasing, an experimental, probing version which again pushes against traditional form and convention.
- 1994-10-07FriStabler Arena, Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PABefore / afterSilent in the MorningWilsonGap1SET 2
Jam chartA rousing composed section incites a huge fan reaction, which bleeds into the jam, notable for an infectious groove - marked by solid Mike - with Trey deliberately building through cool riffing, a rise in sound before a quick dip in intensity finds him augmenting his tone to inform really great play. Cool Page. And on-point Fish. Before the band surges up and through a trilled-out and soaring peak.
- 1994-07-15FriJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterBouncing Around the Room >It's IceGap4SET 2Jam chartCool jam with Trey slashing his way into the jam before incorporating some really cool effects. The band modulates intensity, and Trey teases "Theme from Popeye," which the band morphs into full-band playing. A bit of a fake-out into the build produces super experimental playing, but Trey muscles the version to a fiery conclusion.
- 1994-07-08FriGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterSample in a JarYerushalayim Shel ZahavGap0SET 2Jam chartGreat jam featuring "Manteca" teasing and super Trey. After the band disassembles their sound, soaring play is once again restored as Trey whips through a series of nasty licks. Arguably a > into "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" in lieu of whistling.
- 1994-07-06WedTheatre St. DenisMontréal, QuebecHighly rated 91 · ListenBefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomAxilla (Part II)Gap1SET 1
Jam chartClassic version featuring an incredible groove. Mike and Fish lay the foundation as Page becomes more prominent and then Trey just slays. After Trey develops and works through a fantastic theme, full-band play becomes more direct and straight-forward, with a "Paradise City" - or, circa 2014, that "REO Speedwagon" - sound, before the band builds to a powerful, fist-pumping peak.
- 1994-07-03SunThe BallparkOld Orchard Beach, MEHighly rated 89 · ListenBefore / afterThe Old Home Place-> Over the RainbowGap3SET 1 · 2×
Jam chartFollowing the first electric version of "The Old Home Place" (and only the second performance in the band's history), "Reba" isn't in Maine any longer, as the band, driven by extended, airy, and introspective play from Trey, masterfully makes for "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."
- 1994-06-29WedWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NCBefore / afterSample in a JarMoundGap2SET 1
Jam chartIncredible play from Trey in the composed section, accented by awesome Fish. Precision syncopation yields to a Mike-driven jam, with Page providing great fills as the band explores a number of distinct musical passages. Trey completely distorts his tone to lead an atypical and "growly" jam, which again finds the band pushing boundaries and toying with all sorts of rhythmic shifts and sonic experimentation.
- 1994-06-24FriMurat TheatreIndianapolis, INHighly rated 86 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterHorn >Sweet AdelineGap3SET 1Jam chartGreat theme out of the composed section, notable for really quiet and wholly unique playing. The band continues to explore and push boundaries, with the jam becoming "primal" and totally out of the ordinary. Very cool.
- 1994-06-19SunState TheaterKalamazoo, MIBefore / afterIf I Could> Makisupa PolicemanGap4SET 2
Jam chartStrong, Mike-driven version, featuring great percussion. Trey's playing is as fast as Page's fills are delicate, and the band works through several ideas and progressions to build a jam that, at points, sounds like "David Bowie."
- 1994-06-13MonMemorial HallKansas City, KSBefore / afterCavern> Jesus Just Left ChicagoGap4SET 2
Jam chartTrey scratches his way into the jam and incites an incredibly infectious groove. Fish works counter as means to inform the beat, and, as Trey begins to play proper, the theme remains the same, and the result is sweet. Page offers perfect fills, while Mike creates a somewhat strange and discordant line (which Trey assumes for several measures), before the band breaks to shape a really unique conclusion which morphs into a totally euphoric release.
- 1994-05-28SatLaguna Seca RacewayMonterey, CAHighly rated 87 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterLifeboy >FeeGap0SET 2Jam chartSuper version. Trey drives a great, dark, direct yet swinging groove, with Page providing really colorful fills. Mike is on-point, his play incredible, and, with Fish, inciting a sort of charge from Trey who creates an electric solo through an incredible conclusion.
- 1994-05-27FriWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CAHighly rated 88 · Listen
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterMy Friend, My Friend >The LizardsGap2SET 2Jam chartSweet jam featuring truly dynamic modulation and really awesome playing from Trey. The sort of version you could listen to all day. (Or at least Four times. Focusing upon each musician, independently.) Trey alights upon a great theme - accented by cool playing from Fish - before the jam swings through a build both measured and melodic to, in time, become explosive.
- 1994-05-14SatMontezuma Hall, San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CABefore / afterFeeSample in a JarGap2SET 1
Jam chartTrey modifies his tone and creates a cool, jazzy vibe. Great Page (electric) and Mike (eclectic) accent soloing which informs a lilting, airy passage. Fish creates a great beat. And the band, as one, works the version to dizzying and dazzling heights.
- 1994-05-10TuePaolo Soleri AmphitheatreSanta Fe, NMBefore / afterWilson >JuliusGap2SET 2
Jam chartExtremely quiet and contemplative play from the composed section spills into the jam, which is dialed down to an all but erasure of sound. Trey employs a series of great, jazzy chords, before inspired soloing drives the version up and through a typically great build. With Page sounding great upon his piano, Trey alights upon a cool theme, before soaring sustain and a shredding peak crests and winds down via some great full-band play to the "note."
- 1994-05-02MonFive Points South Music HallBirmingham, ALBefore / afterMound >Golgi ApparatusGap1SET 2
- 1994-04-29FriBoatyard Village PavilionClearwater, FL
NoteSimpsons signal.
Before / afterIf I CouldFeeGap5SET 2 - 1994-04-22FriTownship AuditoriumColumbia, SCBefore / afterJuliusTweezerGap3SET 2
Jam chartTrey seems to pick up the notes that he "dropped" during the composed section, sprinkling them throughout an experimental jam that feels jazzy, in large part because of Trey's tone, and band-wide shifts in tempo and intensity. Page's play is particularly pretty, and improvisational flashes abound, including protracted "DEG"-like teasing as the band builds to a strong conclusion.
- 1994-04-17SunPatriot Center, George Mason UniversityFairfax, VABefore / afterThe SlothBig Ball JamGap3SET 2
- 1994-04-13WedBeacon TheatreNew York, NY
NoteAll Fall Down signal in pause before whistling ending.
Before / afterSample in a JarBig Ball JamGap2SET 2Jam chartAnother subdued jam with Page again complimenting Trey, whose patience is offset by Mike and Fish, their fills particularly spirited and on point. Trey works through patterned playing, which, cumulatively, has an almost hypnotic effect, before a concerted push works the jam up and into a mini-breakdown before rising into a trill-filled, soaring, release. (A strange bit of space before whistling brings this version to a close.)
- 1994-04-09SatBroome County Veterans Memorial ArenaBinghamton, NYBefore / afterSample in a JarPeaches en RegaliaGap3SET 2
- 1994-04-04MonThe Flynn TheatreBurlington, VTBefore / afterFee >HornGap0SET 1
Jam chartFollowing a few flubs in the first "Reba" of 1994, Trey blasts on through the composed section and modulates intensity. After teaming up with Mike to tease "A-Hunting We Will Go," super soloing dominates the version - listen for Page syncing up to develop extended "Batman Theme Song" teasing - which becomes wonderfully syncopated, with plucky guitar offset by dynamic Fish. This builds into a "heavy metal" sort of frenzy, with the playing becoming exceedingly, and exceptionally crazy, before the jam spikes to a pointed peak.
- 1993-12-31FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / afterGinseng SullivanPeaches en RegaliaGap4SET 1
Jam chartPhish caps 1993 with a fan favorite. Trey dazzles, his playing incredibly fun and infectious, matched by Fish on his blocks. A festive, celebratory groove ensues, before building to a shredding peak. An exclamation point on a terrific year for "Reba."
- 1993-08-26ThuArlene Schnitzer Concert HallPortland, ORHighly rated 88 · ListenBefore / afterGuelah PapyrusFeeGap5SET 1
Jam chartThe third, and final, of August 93's tremendous "Rebas." Absolutely BEAUTIFUL playing in what, for the period, typically constitutes the quiet section, before another great build makes for a wonderful conclusion and a bodacious "hell yeah!" release.
- 1993-08-16MonAmerican TheaterSt. Louis, MOHighly rated 95 · ListenBefore / afterHorn >> SparkleGap3SET 1
Jam chartMagnificent. A huge, fantastic, multi-faceted, and improvisational odyssey, this version features three-distinct segments which culminate in a blistering peak. A truly wonderful "Reba," the second to arise in the middle of an historic month for the song.
- 1993-08-12ThuMeadow Brook Music FestivalRochester Hills, MIBefore / afterAC/DC BagChalk Dust TortureGap3SET 1
Jam chartSyncopated grooving that departs the "norm" and features a fun, intense breakdown, with truly remarkable full-band exploration, a la "David Bowie." The playing almost gets pushed back to "Reba" territory before collapsing totally into improvisational "Bomb-Facotry-esque" wonkiness.
- 1993-08-07SatDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NY
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterMakisupa PolicemanMazeGap4SET 1 - 1993-07-30FriThe Veranda at StarwoodAntioch, TNBefore / afterI Didn't KnowCavernGap9SET 1
Jam chartA pretty, inspired, patient, and increidbly quiet jam (check this out with headphones) which, in addition to melodic, and typically inventive Trey, features wonderful work from Page. Mike and Fish maintain a breezy, airy sort of rhythm as the version steadily gains momentum, the musicians nicely modulating, before Trey trakes over, building the jam to a blistering peak.
- 1993-05-08SatField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterMy Friend, My Friend >Satin DollGap7SET 1
Jam chartMore subdued, "underwater" jamming, with the band winding the sound way down. Only Trey never ceases playing, and the effect is instant and sustained beauty. Page provides great fills as, trilling and shredding, Trey drives the band through a soaring peak.
- 1993-04-12MonIowa Memorial Union Main Lounge, University of IowaIowa City, IABefore / afterSilent in the Morning >LlamaGap3SET 1
- 1993-04-03Sat86th Street Music HallVancouver, British ColumbiaBefore / afterMy Friend, My FriendHornGap3SET 1
- 1993-03-27SatWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CABefore / afterStashMy Friend, My FriendGap3SET 1
Jam chartAttentive version with Trey totally on point, his playing rife with melodic content and truly inspired, as if tapping into some sort of otherworldly intent. A wonderful build with some impressive Mike thrown in.
- 1993-03-22MonCrest TheatreSacramento, CABefore / afterWeigh >SparkleGap3SET 1
Jam chartReally fluid and laid-back jamming, with Trey all but absent (relatively speaking), as if inciting the others to respond. This results in an all but total dialing down of the sound. Not so much a secret language, as a testament to the band, who, via subdued and nuanced playing, manage to maintain the structure of the jam before Trey works through a series of cool rhythmic shifts and wonderful sustain to arrive at the "note."
- 1993-03-17WedThe PalaceHollywood, CA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterGlideJesus Just Left ChicagoGap1SET 2 - 1993-03-14SunPaul Wright Gym, Western State CollegeGunnison, CO
NoteCameron McKinney played Indian War Dance solo on piano prior to the whistling portion of Reba and later sang part of the final Reba chorus.
Before / afterSample in a JarPunch You in the EyeGap2SET 1 - 1993-03-09TuePike's Peak CenterColorado Springs, COBefore / afterTweezerLawn BoyGap1SET 2
Jam chartA bizarre composed section usually bodes of cool things to come, which, in this particular instance, arrives in the form of a series of subtle effects from Trey, who then begins to play atop a very chill yet musical beat driven by Mike and Fish. Again, the band moves as one, and the playing gains a sort of restrained momentum, with the build informed by huge notes and more direct playing from Trey, who works to augment his tone to trill before creating a period of wonderful sustain.
- 1993-02-20SatRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GA
Jam chartDirectly before "Tweezer" walks away, this supercharged "Reba" jump-starts this historic second set with wild and inventive play, notable for "Woody Woodpecker" teases and syncopated madness.
Before / afterWilson >> TweezerGap1SET 2 - 1993-02-18ThuElectric BallroomKnoxville, TNBefore / afterCavern >Lawn BoyGap1SET 1
Jam chartGreat drumming through the composed section mellows into a smooth, Mike-driven beat. Trey modifies his tone and hits a series of scattershot notes before infusing the jam with a warm melody and cool trilling. The band toys with an array of tempos and speeds before Trey seizes upon a great theme which is worked though a strong build into a nice peak.
- 1993-02-15MonMemorial Hall, University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, NCBefore / afterFast Enough for YouMike's SongGap1SET 2
- 1993-02-12FriMid-Hudson Civic CenterPoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterAll Things ReconsideredPoor HeartGap1SET 2
Jam chartAfter scratching his way into the jam, Trey plays melodically, offset by Page, who features prominently in this version, offering accents and a series of fills to compliment the version's central theme. Mike and Fish sync up before Trey enters into another musical passage, infused with any number of notes, before the band works through a few false peaks as means to alight upon a nice, soaring release.
- 1993-02-07SunLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DC
NoteOdd variations on the "Bag it/tag it" lyrics, an atypical jam, and a Simpsons signal.
Before / afterMy Mind's Got a Mind of its OwnTweezerGap1SET 2Jam chartA crazy composed section with a lot of hissing and screaming (affectionately known as the "Baguette" version), breaks for a jam featuring playing both fluid and somewhat jarring. In time, Mike provides a great beat over which Trey creates a cool vibe. The band modulates intensity to inform an exploratory space, within which the musicians coalesce to create a sound supercharged and sonic. Trey then pushes the band through an erratic, but wholly controlled peak.
- 1992-12-30WedSymphony HallSpringfield, MABefore / afterPaul and Silas >I Walk the LineGap1SET 1 · 2×
- 1992-12-10ThuState TheaterKalamazoo, MIBefore / afterAll Things ReconsideredSweet AdelineGap1SET 1
Jam chartWonderful, somewhat restrained drumming (even the vocals feel hushed) creates a terrific pace and works to steer the jam, which seems carved from space, with Trey creating an incredible droning, echo-like effect atop some really great bass. The band, ever dynamic, modulates intensity, with Page way up in his register, and Trey, like a machine, repeatedly running through a set of notes wholly melodic, and expertly placed.
- 1992-12-07MonFirst AvenueMinneapolis, MNBefore / afterChalk Dust TortureLlamaGap1SET 2
Jam chartA big boatload of energy underscores a goofy composed section rife with screaming, yelling, and fan interaction. Mike's playing is particularly strong, with Trey responding in kind, the musicians bouncing ideas one off the other with great verve and tenacity, but never at the expense of sheer musicality. Fish and Page soon reinsert themselves into the fray and, seemingly, the music becomes informed by "two minds." A really cool and fun version.
- 1992-12-05SatThe Vic TheatreChicago, ILBefore / afterTweezerI Walk the LineGap1SET 2 · 2×
Jam chartBusy and bouncy, Mike and Trey lead the band through "Reba" and into an "I Walk The Line" sandwich. In "Reba," the band modulates intensity, with Trey slashing and shaping his tone, and Mike laying down a great, infectious groove. Fish offers much by way of syncopation, and Page lends colorful fills, before the band dials the sound down to a complete stop.
- 1992-11-30MonMetropolPittsburgh, PA
NoteNo whistling.
Before / afterI Didn't KnowSecret Language InstructionsGap1SET 1Jam chartStrong Page and a percussive bent highlight the composed section. Trey scratches the band into the jam and fires off a series of singular, laser-like notes, before the playing settles into an unusual and delicate passage, both incredibly musical and wonderfully subdued. Fish permits the playing to go and go, which results in a soaring conclusion. (No whistling for the first time since "Reba's" debut.)
- 1992-07-18SatThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterLlamaRiftGap3SET 1
- 1992-05-17SunAchilles Rink, Union CollegeSchenectady, NYBefore / afterMy Sweet One >I Didn't KnowGap2SET 1
- 1992-05-12TueSt. Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYBefore / afterMy Sweet One >All Things ReconsideredGap0SET 1
- 1992-05-10SunCampus Pond, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterCavernI Didn't KnowGap1SET 1
- 1992-05-08FriThe Riviera TheatreNorth Tonawanda, NYBefore / afterCavernUncle PenGap1SET 1
Jam chartA fantastic example of improvisation and exploration. Launching into the jam section, Trey fully modifies his tone (think "Esther"). Page colors the passage with creative fills, which results in a hushed, sonic soundscape. A strong build develops into concentrated "DEG"-like playing, before Fish toms this powerful version to a close.
- 1992-04-25SatCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WABefore / afterPaul and Silas >BrotherGap2SET 1
- 1992-04-17FriWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CABefore / afterCavernMazeGap1SET 1
Jam chartProgressive and dynamic, this "Reba" features excellent full-band play. While great in a vacuum, the notable rhythmic shifts, accentuated by marked and exploratory syncopation, provide a crystal ball glimpse into the improvisational future of this most Phishy of songs.
- 1992-04-12SunArizona Ballroom, University of Arizona Student UnionTucson, AZBefore / afterI Didn't KnowRun Like an AntelopeGap0SET 1
Jam chartCool Fish throughout the composed section, with fun fills from Page. Mike and Fish create a very musical, yet laid-back foundation, which Trey uses to great effect, his playing concentrated, focused, and somewhat subdued. Cerebral. More great percussion propels Trey to enter a passage akin to (but not exactly like) stop-start playing, before the musicians gel to work through a build featuring full-band "DEG"-like playing and a legit peak.
- 1992-04-06MonPaul Wright Gym, Western State CollegeGunnison, COBefore / afterSparkleBrotherGap1SET 1
- 1992-04-04SatBalch Fieldhouse, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterFoamUncle PenGap2SET 1
- 1992-03-25WedTraxCharlottesville, VABefore / afterMound >All Things ReconsideredGap3SET 2
Jam chartYet again, Trey reigns supreme, locking in on another great theme. Totally in control, he deftly adds to this motif an array of surprising riffs, a sprinkling of sparkling notes, and the perfect blend of intensity. This strong playing bleeds into, and through, a soaring peak.
- 1992-03-14SatRoseland BallroomNew York, NYBefore / afterCavernSparkleGap1SET 1
Jam chartNotable playing in the composed section, featuring incredible percussion and spot-on syncopation. Mike and Fish maintain a cool vibe, with Page providing great fills. Fish is the star here though, with Trey seemingly soloing in response to Fishman's pinpoint persistence. Trey locks on to a great little theme, and thanks to more punishing drumming, he leads the band through a great rise, into a powerful, compact, peak. Even the drumming post-whistling is compelling.
- 1992-03-12ThuThe Flynn TheatreBurlington, VTBefore / afterI Didn't KnowBuried AliveGap0SET 1
Jam chartA fantastic version which finds Trey exiting the composed section and bending a series of strange notes, a means to either augment - or create - a wonderfully strange and demented tone. This section yields to dizzying, relentless playing, which runs though a powerful build up to the "note."
- 1991-12-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / afterBuried Alive >Chalk Dust TortureGap0SET 2
Jam chartStill tinkering, this "Reba" is notable for a very cool and unique jam, which finds Mike out front early, creating a bouncy, infectious beat. Trey modifies both his tone and the intensity of his playing, before alighting upon a jazzy sort of theme. He then runs rapid-fire through a series of notes, before whipping the band into a controlled frenzy which ends dramatically.
- 1991-12-06FriMcCullough Social Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTBefore / afterFoamUncle PenGap1SET 1
- 1991-12-04WedE. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, SUNY-PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NYBefore / afterLlamaThe LandladyGap2SET 1
- 1991-11-07ThuTipitina'sNew Orleans, LABefore / afterMy Sweet One >TubeGap1SET 2
Jam chartA fast and frenetic composed section gives way to an awesome jam which, among other attributes - great shifts in rhythm and tempo, "Dave's Energy Guide" teasing - features playing evoking elements of "Divided Sky" (7:50). Compact, energetic, and experimental, a noticeable step forward in the song's evolution.
- 1991-11-02SatLory Student Center Theatre, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterLlamaPaul and SilasGap3SET 1
- 1991-10-13SunNorth Shore Surf ClubOlympia, WABefore / afterWilson >The LandladyGap2SET 1
Jam chartMike and Fish lay the foundation for a really great, groove-based jam. Nothing over the top. Just really thoughtful and attentive playing, with Page providing on-point fills. Trey's playing is patient and plucky, which affords room for a great build and a huge payoff, if not quite traditional "peak."
- 1991-09-25WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NH
NoteTwo Simpsons signals (without the "D'oh" response).
Before / afterThe LandladyElizaGap0SET 1 - 1991-08-03SatLarrabee Farm, a.k.a. Amy’s FarmAuburn, MEBefore / afterThe Curtain >> Chalk Dust TortureGap1SET 2
Jam chartTrey's wonderful tone in the jam proves the perfect antidote for a minor flub in the composed section. Fish drives a fiery jam, with Trey riffing through a set of wonderful ideas, delivering cool blasts of notes markedly sustained, culminating in more "DEG"-like playing.
- 1991-07-20SatArrowhead RanchParksville, NY
NoteCarl Gerhard whistled with the band.
Before / afterBuried Alive >CaravanGap1SET 2 - 1991-07-14SunTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VT
Jam chartTrey's poised and passionate soloing belies this stellar show-opening version's early date. After weaving through multiple expressive phrases, he heartily peaks the jam with a strong assist from Fish.
Before / afterLlamaGap1SET 1 - 1991-04-25ThuField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterPoor Heart >LlamaGap0SET 1
- 1991-04-22MonBillings Lounge, University of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterThe SlothPoor HeartGap1SET 1
- 1991-04-20SatDouglass Dining Center, University of RochesterRochester, NY
Jam chartTerrific, soaring Trey, complimented by full-band play with the musicians working in concert through a calculated passage of metered time and measured space.
Before / afterRunaway JimLlamaGap1SET 1 - 1991-04-18ThuDionysus Club, The 'Sco, Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OHBefore / afterLlamaThe Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap0SET 2
- 1991-02-28ThuSarratt Student Center, Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNBefore / afterBuried Alive >LlamaGap1SET 2
- 1991-02-09SatJohn M. Greene Hall, Smith CollegeNorthampton, MABefore / afterTweezer >Chalk Dust TortureGap0SET 1
- 1991-02-03SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterDestiny UnboundChalk Dust TortureGap1SET 1
Jam chartOne can debate when the finest theme emerges, but 7:30 seems to account for "must-hear" playing, with Trey's dazzling, "DEG"-esque soloing dizzying, offset by super play from Mike (who sounds great across the entire recording). More great guitar follows, with Trey working up and down a series of scales, before locking in upon an incredible theme. Brief and compact, the version finds all four members playing with purpose and passion, thus offering something for everybody.
- 1991-02-01FriAlumnae Hall, Brown UniversityProvidence, RIBefore / afterChalk Dust TortureThe LandladyGap2SET 2
Jam chartA rhythmic composition carved from a great, grooving vibe finds Trey leading the band through a jam featuring "Dixie" teasing, warm and graceful shifts in tempo, super huge notes bent and sustained, all of which builds into inspired "Dave's Energy Guide"-like playing.
- 1990-10-31WedArmstrong Hall, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COBefore / afterThe Landlady> Runaway JimGap0SET 2
Jam chartWhile compact, Trey uncovers an absolutely infectious groove, and, predictably, an incredible jam ensues. Unpredictably, however, the band arrives at the "note" absent Fish's tomming, with the version abruptly soaring into space.
- 1990-10-18ThuThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GABefore / afterThe Oh Kee Pa Ceremony >My Sweet OneGap0SET 2
- 1990-10-04ThuField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / after> Bouncing Around the RoomGap7SET 2
- 1990-06-01FriThe Cotton ClubAtlanta, GABefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Colonel Forbin's AscentGap1SET 1
- 1990-05-19SatThe Upper, St. Paul's SchoolConcord, NH
Jam chartSeemingly inspired of a single vision, Trey's tone and soulful sustain evokes the mournful pathos of the band's signature 9/14/00 version (Live Phish 3), created more than a decade later. Incredible.
Before / afterPossum> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap0SET 2 - 1990-05-13SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterMy Sweet One >Funky BitchGap1SET 2
Jam chartVery improvisational jamming distinguishes this early thriller. The excellent recording showcases the band sounding fantastic throughout the composed section. Great Mike underpins this version, which finds Trey leading the others through the jam, modifying his tone, and deftly modulating intensity to create some of his most interesting and varied lines to date.
- 1990-05-10ThuPearl Street BallroomNorthampton, MABefore / afterCaravan >> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap1SET 2
- 1990-04-25WedThe Clarke Memorial Fountain, Notre Dame UniversityNotre Dame, INBefore / afterSweet AdelineYa MarGap2SET 1
- 1990-04-21SatCanyon West Room, Lincoln CenterFort Collins, COBefore / afterSweet AdelineFunky BitchGap1SET 1
- 1990-04-13FriThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, CO
NoteAborted and restarted.
Before / afterAC/DC BagFireGap1SET 1 - 1990-03-09FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterThe Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap1SET 2
Jam chartWith a noticeably faster tempo for the era, the inventive and sustained "Manteca" teasing grabs one's attention at first, but the dynamic modulation and inspired interaction between Trey and Mike is what truly impresses, here. A highly musical build, with Trey trilling and scattering notes - while maintaining the jam's signature theme - further cements this version as an early classic.
- 1990-03-07WedMemorial Union Building, Granite State Room, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterPossumGap1SET 1
- 1990-02-23FriDining Center, Haverford CollegeHaverford, PABefore / afterGolgi Apparatus >Bathtub GinGap1SET 2
- 1990-02-17SatStudent Union Ballroom, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterThe Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap3SET 2
- 1990-02-09FriChameleon ClubLancaster, PABefore / afterYa MarWilsonGap10SET 2
Jam chartTrey creates such incredible sustain (and on two separate occasions) that this effort alone merits consideration. Or you can simply use the time listening to Mike, Page, and Fish, who, fully in-synch, play expertly one off the other, creating that classic "Reba" syncopation.
- 1990-01-20SatWebster Hall, Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHBefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomTelaGap9SET 2
- 1989-12-08FriWithey Hall Dining Room, Green Mountain CollegePoultney, VTBefore / afterYa MarMcGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap3SET 1
- 1989-11-16ThuPearl Street BallroomNorthampton, MA
Jam chartFirst version without "Don't Get Me Wrong" segment.
Before / afterMy Sweet OneYou Enjoy MyselfGap4SET 1 - 1989-11-02ThuMemorial Union Building, Granite State Room, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterThe Curtain >Split Open and MeltGap0SET 1
- 1989-10-10TueThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterDivided SkyMike's SongGap2SET 1
Jam chart"Reba's" second performance sounds like a fun studio outtake with Trey, as if scatting, effortlessly flubbing and making up lyrics along the way. Notable also for the alt-arranged "Bag it, Tag it" bit which, since scrapped, moves nicely into more recognizable, composed, play, Fish impresses before the band breaks for a strong, lilting, airy jam. Pieces of 10/10/89 once circulated on a tape labeled "10/13/89," but Kevin Shapiro determined that this "Reba" was performed at the Front.
- 1989-10-01SunThe FrontBurlington, VT
NoteDebut. No whistling.
Jam chartDebut and different arrangement, ending in a bag it, tag it vocal jam. Dedicated to "the spirit of Nancy."
Before / afterMy Sweet One >Dinner and a MovieGapDebutSET 2
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