Roses Are Free

Debuted 1997-12-11 · Last played 2025-07-27 · 53 performances

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Median gap
33
last 10 years · 8 all-time
Current gap
longest 136

Best version1998-04-03 · Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale · Rated 96 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofFunky Bitch2× Timber (Jerry the Mule)2× Wolfman’s Brother2×
Most often intoFunky Bitch4× Rift3× Chalk Dust Torture3×
Eras4.043.0362.011.012 53 of 53 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap · mark at median 8

  1. 4.04 shows2021–2025

  2. 2025-07-27SunBroadview Stage at SPACSaratoga Springs, NYHighly rated 84 · Listen

    Jam chartThe longest "Roses" since Cypress is another gem in the "Reprise Fest." Fish's driving play ensures this stays uptempo the whole time, before -> into "Tweezer Reprise".

    Before / afterFunky Bitch-> Tweezer RepriseGap15SET 1
  3. 2025-07-03ThuFolsom FieldBoulder, CORated 69 · Listen
    Jam chartAs if taking a deep breath from a huge "Tube", the band breaks from a banging rendition of the song, proper, and crashes into a powerful jam, featuring impassioned play from all four. Trey adds just enough by way of melodic variation, trilling, and sonic sustain before > for a mighty "Maze".
    Before / afterTube> MazeGap136SET 1
  4. 2022-07-16SatMaine Savings AmphitheaterBangor, MERated 49 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Sigma Oasis> First TubeGap20ENCORE
  5. 2021-10-31SunMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterBuried Alive> GhostGap48SET 1

  6. 3.036 shows2009–2019

  7. 2019-12-01SunNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S.> Slave to the Traffic LightGap8ENCORE
  8. 2019-07-12FriAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterEverything's Right >> Also Sprach ZarathustraGap33SET 2
  9. 2018-10-27SatAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterVultures >46 DaysGap45SET 1
  10. 2017-07-26WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterMy Soul> The Very Long FuseGap15SET 1
  11. 2016-12-29ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWeekapaug Groove> Poor HeartGap49SET 1
  12. 2015-09-04FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterGolden Age >> FuegoGap11SET 2
  13. 2015-08-07FriBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHBefore / afterTimber (Jerry the Mule)RiftGap17SET 1
  14. 2014-11-01SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterMy Friend, My FriendRoggaeGap51SET 1
  15. 2013-10-20SunHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterBack on the Train> Sample in a JarGap6SET 1
  16. 2013-08-05MonHollywood BowlHollywood, CABefore / afterWolfman's Brother> Scent of a MuleGap6SET 1
  17. 2013-07-27SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 49 · ListenBefore / afterBeauty of a Broken HeartSay SomethingGap8SET 1
  18. 2013-07-14SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterNICU> Chalk Dust TortureGap6SET 1
  19. 2013-07-05FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterSample in a JarBirds of a FeatherGap2SET 1
  20. 2012-12-31MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterPossumRiftGap5SET 1
  21. 2012-09-01SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterFluffhead >> Funky BitchGap5SET 1
  22. 2012-08-25SatAaron's Amphitheatre at LakewoodAtlanta, GABefore / afterMaze> Backwards Down the Number LineGap5SET 1
  23. 2012-08-17FriBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterSample in a Jar-> My Friend, My FriendGap4SET 1
  24. 2012-07-06FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterSand> Punch You in the EyeGap7SET 2
  25. 2012-06-24SunBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHBefore / afterBathtub Gin> Limb By LimbGap5SET 1
  26. 2012-06-17SunBader FieldAtlantic City, NJRated 48 · ListenBefore / afterReba> Chalk Dust TortureGap4SET 2
  27. 2012-06-08FriDCU CenterWorcester, MAHighly rated 84 · Listen

    Jam chartA very nice melodic jam that turns dark develops as "Roses" proper is winding down.

    Before / afterKill Devil Falls> Theme from the BottomGap4SET 1
  28. 2011-12-29ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 50 · ListenBefore / afterMazeHalley's CometGap3SET 1
  29. 2011-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterTimber (Jerry the Mule) >> Chalk Dust TortureGap6SET 1
  30. 2011-08-12FriPolo Fields, Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CABefore / afterPiper ->JuliusGap5SET 2
  31. 2011-08-05FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterFunky Bitch> David BowieGap3SET 1
  32. 2011-07-01FriWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterWolfman's Brother> Funky BitchGap4SET 1
  33. 2011-06-15WedVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GARated 53 · ListenBefore / afterArmy of One> Timber (Jerry the Mule)Gap3SET 1
  34. 2011-06-11SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterSand> RebaGap11SET 1
  35. 2011-05-27FriBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYRated 51 · ListenBefore / afterPoor Heart> Funky BitchGap5SET 1
  36. 2010-12-27MonDCU CenterWorcester, MABefore / afterWhat Things Seem> It's IceGap1SET 1
  37. 2010-10-31SunBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJRated 49 · ListenBefore / afterDivided Sky> Funky BitchGap6SET 1
  38. 2010-10-22FriDunkin' Donuts CenterProvidence, RIBefore / afterFluffhead> RiftGap4SET 1
  39. 2010-10-15FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterTwist> My Friend, My FriendGap11SET 2
  40. 2010-08-10TueTelluride Town ParkTelluride, COBefore / afterWalk Away> Limb By LimbGap8SET 1
  41. 2010-07-01ThuTime Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NCBefore / afterLlamaKill Devil FallsGap43SET 1
  42. 2009-08-02SunRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, CORated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showWilsonGap29SET 1

  43. 2.01 show2004–2004

  44. 2004-06-25FriAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterJulius >> AC/DC BagGap60SET 1

  45. 1.012 shows1997–2000

  46. 2000-10-01SunBlockbuster Desert Sky PavilionPhoenix, AZRated 48 · ListenBefore / afterOpened set 2, after Runaway Jim> PiperGap18SET 2
  47. 2000-07-15SatPolaris AmphitheaterColumbus, OHBefore / afterDirtWolfman's BrotherGap32SET 1
  48. 1999-12-31FriBig Cypress Seminole Indian ReservationBig Cypress, FLHighly rated 90 · Listen

    Jam chartLaunches into phenomenally intense improv almost from the start as it embarks on an at-times-breathtaking journey. Eventually grows dissonant before briefly regaining its feel-good vibe.

    Before / afterHold Your Head UpBugGap32SET 2
  49. 1999-09-18SatCoors AmphitheatreChula Vista, CABefore / afterTweezer> WilsonGap22SET 1
  50. 1999-07-13TueTweeter CenterMansfield, MABefore / afterHalley's Comet ->-> NO2Gap14SET 1
  51. 1998-11-29SunWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MARated 50 · ListenBefore / afterOpened set 2, after Layla> SimpleGap6SET 2
  52. 1998-11-20FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VARated 48 · ListenBefore / afterAxilla >FarmhouseGap28SET 2
  53. 1998-08-06ThuLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterSuzy GreenbergRoggaeGap8SET 1
  54. 1998-07-25SatSouth Park MeadowsAustin, TXBefore / afterOpened the show> Down with DiseaseGap19SET 1
  55. 1998-04-03FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYHighly rated 96 · Listen
    Jam chartAn incredible jam emerges out of "Roses" proper, opening Set II in a historic and highly regarded show. The improvisational jam combines dark sentiments, ambient sounds, major mode playing, and groove-based action. Must-hear version which > to a strong "Piper."
    Before / afterOpened set 2, after My Soul> PiperGap2SET 2
  56. 1997-12-31WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWhen the Circus Comes ->> Weekapaug GrooveGap6SET 2
  57. 1997-12-11ThuRochester War MemorialRochester, NYRated 49 · Listen

    NotePhish debut.

    Before / afterDrowned ->-> Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGapDebutSET 2