Roses Are Free

Debut 1997-12-11 · Last played 2025-07-27 · 53 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
53
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
20
Median Gap, All-Time
8
Longest Gap
136

Best version1998-04-03VenueNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, UniondaleScore96Hear itListen · Details

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Eras4.043.0362.011.012 53 of 53 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · 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".

    Gap15SET 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".
    Gap136SET 1
  4. 2022-07-16SatMaine Savings AmphitheaterBangor, MERated 49 · ListenGap20ENCORE
  5. 2021-10-31SunMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVGap48SET 1

  6. 3.036 shows2009–2019

  7. 2019-12-01SunNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYRated 54 · ListenGap8ENCORE
  8. 2019-07-12FriAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIRated 55 · ListenGap33SET 2
  9. 2018-10-27SatAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILRated 55 · ListenGap45SET 1
  10. 2017-07-26WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 54 · ListenGap15SET 1
  11. 2016-12-29ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap49SET 1
  12. 2015-09-04FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap11SET 2
  13. 2015-08-07FriBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHGap17SET 1
  14. 2014-11-01SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVGap51SET 1
  15. 2013-10-20SunHampton ColiseumHampton, VAGap6SET 1
  16. 2013-08-05MonHollywood BowlHollywood, CAGap6SET 1
  17. 2013-07-27SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 49 · ListenGap8SET 1
  18. 2013-07-14SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDGap6SET 1
  19. 2013-07-05FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYGap2SET 1
  20. 2012-12-31MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap5SET 1
  21. 2012-09-01SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap5SET 1
  22. 2012-08-25SatAaron's Amphitheatre at LakewoodAtlanta, GAGap5SET 1
  23. 2012-08-17FriBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CAGap4SET 1
  24. 2012-07-06FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYRated 55 · ListenGap7SET 2
  25. 2012-06-24SunBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHGap5SET 1
  26. 2012-06-17SunBader FieldAtlantic City, NJRated 48 · ListenGap4SET 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.

    Gap4SET 1
  28. 2011-12-29ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 50 · ListenGap3SET 1
  29. 2011-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap6SET 1
  30. 2011-08-12FriPolo Fields, Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CAGap5SET 2
  31. 2011-08-05FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 56 · ListenGap3SET 1
  32. 2011-07-01FriWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYRated 55 · ListenGap4SET 1
  33. 2011-06-15WedVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GARated 53 · ListenGap3SET 1
  34. 2011-06-11SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDRated 53 · ListenGap11SET 1
  35. 2011-05-27FriBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYRated 51 · ListenGap5SET 1
  36. 2010-12-27MonDCU CenterWorcester, MAGap1SET 1
  37. 2010-10-31SunBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJRated 49 · ListenGap6SET 1
  38. 2010-10-22FriDunkin' Donuts CenterProvidence, RIGap4SET 1
  39. 2010-10-15FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCGap11SET 2
  40. 2010-08-10TueTelluride Town ParkTelluride, COGap8SET 1
  41. 2010-07-01ThuTime Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NCGap43SET 1
  42. 2009-08-02SunRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, CORated 58 · ListenGap29SET 1

  43. 2.01 show2004–2004

  44. 2004-06-25FriAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIGap60SET 1

  45. 1.012 shows1997–2000

  46. 2000-10-01SunBlockbuster Desert Sky PavilionPhoenix, AZRated 48 · ListenGap18SET 2
  47. 2000-07-15SatPolaris AmphitheaterColumbus, OHGap32SET 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.

    Gap32SET 2
  49. 1999-09-18SatCoors AmphitheatreChula Vista, CAGap22SET 1
  50. 1999-07-13TueTweeter CenterMansfield, MAGap14SET 1
  51. 1998-11-29SunWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MARated 50 · ListenGap6SET 2
  52. 1998-11-20FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VARated 48 · ListenGap28SET 2
  53. 1998-08-06ThuLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GAGap8SET 1
  54. 1998-07-25SatSouth Park MeadowsAustin, TXGap19SET 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."
    Gap2SET 2
  56. 1997-12-31WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap6SET 2
  57. 1997-12-11ThuRochester War MemorialRochester, NYRated 49 · Listen

    NotePhish debut.

    GapDebutSET 2