Scent of a Mule

Debut 1994-04-04 · Last played 2024-08-02 · 138 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
138
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
16
Median Gap, All-Time
4
Longest Gap
74

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Eras4.043.0292.051.0100 138 of 138 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 4

  1. 4.04 shows2021–2024

  2. 2024-08-02FriRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, INGap74SET 1
  3. 2022-09-01ThuDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap47SET 1
  4. 2021-10-22FriAk-Chin PavilionPhoenix, AZGap18SET 1
  5. 2021-08-10TueHersheypark StadiumHershey, PAGap25SET 2

  6. 3.029 shows2009–2019

  7. 2019-11-29FriDunkin' Donuts CenterProvidence, RIGap12SET 1
  8. 2019-07-02TueSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY

    NoteLyrics changed to reference Cathy's Clown.

    Gap34SET 2
  9. 2018-10-17WedTimes Union CenterAlbany, NYGap31SET 1
  10. 2017-08-05SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap43SET 1
  11. 2016-07-22FriThe ForumInglewood, CA

    NoteTrey and Fish on Marimba Lumina.

    Jam chartPerhaps beset with tech troubles throughout this show, nonetheless the "Mule" is entertaining fun, with a Page solo > Trey and Fish Marimba Lumina "Duel" > klezmer > weird Mike chanting > conclusion.

    Gap10SET 2
  12. 2016-07-03SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY

    NoteFish on Marimba Lumina.

    Jam chartSolid Page solo > Fish on Marimba Lumina > Weird, spacey electrified bass action from Mike > klezmer, prayer-like chanting from Mike > conclusion.

    Gap16SET 1
  13. 2015-09-06SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CO

    NoteFish on Marimba Lumina.

    Gap10SET 1
  14. 2015-08-11TueThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    NoteFish on Marimba Lumina.

    Jam chartPage solo with Trey comping on guitar > "Martian Monster" vocal quote > Fish with a spacey Marimba Lumina solo > klezmer > prayer-like Mike chanting > conclusion.

    Gap15SET 1
  15. 2015-01-03SatAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLGap6SET 1
  16. 2014-10-31FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NV

    Jam chartPage and Trey in a rocking, guitar-accented piano showcase > ghoulish and spooky Halloween jamming > klezmer > weird chanting by Mike > conclusion.

    Gap6SET 1
  17. 2014-10-22WedSanta Barbara BowlSanta Barbara, CA

    NoteWith Fish on Marimba Lumina and Mike playing his fight bell with drum sticks.

    Jam chartA wild one. Page's solo is more of a crazed Page/Trey duet. Fish follows on Marimba Lumina with ghoulish howling by others > klezmer > weird Mike chanting > conclusion.

    Gap15SET 2
  18. 2014-07-20SunFirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, IL

    NoteFish on Marimba Lumina and all four band members on Fish's drum set.

    Jam chartRocking Page solo > weird spacey Trey section > all 4 band members on Fish's drums and Marimba Lumina > klezmer > weird chanting by Mike and others > ending.

    Gap10SET 1
  19. 2014-07-05SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY

    NoteFish on Marimba Lumina.

    Gap18SET 1
  20. 2013-10-22TueBlueCross ArenaRochester, NY

    NoteFish on Marimba Lumina.

    Jam chartPage solo > Fish on Marimba Lumina in a weird but cool and spacey jam > klezmer > "old school" chanting by Mike > end.

    Gap7SET 1
  21. 2013-08-05MonHollywood BowlHollywood, CA

    NoteWith full band drum solo and Fish using mallets on bass.

    Jam chartPage solo > Fish playing Mike's bass with mallets > whole band drum solos > klezmer > chanting by Mike and conclusion.

    Gap11SET 1
  22. 2013-07-19FriFirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, IL

    NoteFish on Marimba Lumina.

    Gap3SET 1
  23. 2013-07-14SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MD

    NoteFish on Marimba Lumina.

    Jam chartPage solo > very nice Trey/Mike duet > then Fish busts out a new toy, the Marimba Lumina > klezmer > falsetto singing by Mike > conclusion.

    Gap26SET 1
  24. 2012-07-07SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYGap9SET 2 · 2×
  25. 2012-06-23SatFirst Niagara PavilionBurgettstown, PA

    NoteMule duel featured Page on theremin.

    Jam chartMost improvisational version in 12+ years that includes an extended Mule Duel with Page on theremin at one point.

    Gap10SET 1
  26. 2011-12-31SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap7SET 1
  27. 2011-09-02FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap3SET 1
  28. 2011-08-15MonUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILGap12SET 1
  29. 2011-06-17FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NCGap5SET 1
  30. 2011-06-10FriSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJGap12SET 1
  31. 2010-12-31FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap7SET 1
  32. 2010-10-26TueVerizon Wireless ArenaManchester, NHGap15SET 1
  33. 2010-08-14SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIGap68SET 2
  34. 2009-06-06SatComcast CenterMansfield, MAGap5SET 2
  35. 2009-03-08SunHampton ColiseumHampton, VAGap6SET 1

  36. 2.05 shows2003–2004

  37. 2004-08-11WedTweeter CenterMansfield, MAGap14SET 1 · 2×
  38. 2004-04-15ThuThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVGap2SET 2 · 2×
  39. 2003-12-30TueAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLGap11SET 1
  40. 2003-07-29TuePost-Gazette Pavilion at Star LakeBurgettstown, PA

    Jam chart"Wouldn't It Be Lovely" jam by Trey and others in response to Page's solo.

    Gap22SET 1
  41. 2003-02-22SatU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHGap21SET 1

  42. 1.0100 shows1994–2000

  43. 2000-09-23SatAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILGap7SET 2
  44. 2000-09-12TueTweeter CenterMansfield, MAGap19SET 1
  45. 2000-06-25SunALLTEL Pavilion at Walnut CreekRaleigh, NCGap26SET 2
  46. 1999-12-11SatFirst Union SpectrumPhiladelphia, PA

    Jam chartPage Solo > Mike and Trey duet > full band jam that is really upbeat and rocking > conclusion.

    Gap61SET 1
  47. 1998-11-28SatWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MA

    NoteMike/Fish "duel."

    Jam chartPage solo > Mike solo > Fish solo > Mike and Fish duet > conclusion without klezmer.

    Gap8SET 2
  48. 1998-11-15SunMurphy Center, Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN

    Jam chartPage solo > very quiet and pretty Page/Trey duet that is almost an ambient jam and is joined by Mike and Fish who add sound and energy. The jam grows quiet again > klezmer and finale.

    Gap11SET 1
  49. 1998-10-30FriThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVGap23SET 1 · 2×
  50. 1998-07-24FriCynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionThe Woodlands, TXGap8SET 2 · 2×
  51. 1998-07-09ThuZelesteBarcelona, CataloniaGap15SET 2 · 2×
  52. 1997-12-28SunUSAir ArenaLandover, MD

    NoteThe Mule Duel contained a slow jam instead of the traditional duel.

    Jam chartGuitar and piano jam with "Roundabout" teases instead of traditional Mule Duel. Eventually the whole band joins in quiet but suspenseful jam that is quality music.

    Gap19SET 2
  53. 1997-11-16SunMcNichols ArenaDenver, CO

    NotePete Wernick on banjo.

    Gap3SET 1
  54. 1997-08-17SunLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, ME
    Jam chartPage solo with others playing along > breaks into a funky jazzy jam > beautiful Page/Trey duet/jam joined by Mike and Fish -> Digital Delay Loop jam with "London Bridge Is Falling Down" teases -> "Mule" conclusion.
    Gap6SET 3 · 2×
  55. 1997-08-09SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI

    NoteDuel between Trey and Mike after Page's solo.

    Jam chartPage > guitar and bass duet as a response > whole band in a cacophony of noise > pause > more noise > straight to final verse with no klezmer.

    Gap16SET 2
  56. 1997-07-06SunSpiaggia di RivoltellaDesenzano, Lombardy

    Jam chartPage > vocal/guitar by Trey, with Mike and Fish joining in, and then Page in a funky jam > klezmer > conclusion.

    Gap20SET 1
  57. 1997-02-26WedLonghornStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg

    Jam chartPage > Trey guitar/vocal > whole band jazz jam with "Take the 'A' Train" tease from Mike -> "Magila" > klezmer > chanting and conclusion.

    Gap9SET 2 · 2×
  58. 1997-02-14FriLe BotaniqueBrussels, Brussels-Capital

    NoteUnfinished.

    Gap3SET 2
  59. 1996-12-30MonFleetCenterBoston, MA

    NotePage/Mike Mule Duel and Steven Wright ringing a desk bell three times.

    Jam chartPage > Mike on bass > the whole band playing along > klezmer stops, Steven Wright rings bell, klezmer > bell, klezmer > bell, no Mike but straight transition to finale.

    Gap5SET 2
  60. 1996-12-02MonAmerica West ArenaPhoenix, AZ

    NoteUnfinished.

    Gap4SET 2
  61. 1996-11-27WedKey ArenaSeattle, WA

    NoteFish on vacuum.

    Jam chartPage solo > Trey on guitar/vocal with "Brady Bunch Theme" teases > Page piano with Fish on vacuum > klezmer > chanting.

    Gap5SET 2
  62. 1996-11-18MonMid-South ColiseumMemphis, TN

    Jam chartPage solo > Trey guitar/vocal solo > Page on piano, Trey on guitar with crazy falsetto singing > klezmer > chanting.

    Gap3SET 2
  63. 1996-11-14ThuHilton ColiseumAmes, IA

    Jam chartPage solo > Trey guitar/vocal solo > Page on piano, Trey on guitar with crazy falsetto singing > klezmer.

    Gap6SET 2
  64. 1996-11-06WedKnoxville Civic ColiseumKnoxville, TN

    Jam chartPage > Trey vocal/guitar > Page piano, Fish on percussion, Trey guitar, Mike bass jamming out to Page's piano > klezmer and finale.

    Gap5SET 2
  65. 1996-10-27SunNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SC

    Jam chartPage > Trey vocal/guitar >Page on piano and Trey vocal/guitar together > Percussion -> Mike sings "Catapult" > Page plays "Catapult" on Theremin -> klezmer > Mike chanting > finale.

    Gap4SET 1 · 2×
  66. 1996-10-22TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    Jam chartGuitar/vocal response by Trey in jazz style. Combined piano and guitar/vocal response to Trey's jazz work, which gets really nuts at the end. Klezmer, chanting and finale.

    Gap4SET 2
  67. 1996-10-17ThuBryce Jordan Center, Penn State UniversityState College, PA

    Jam chartGuitar/vocal response by Trey. "DEG" -like jamming in Page's second solo by Page and Trey > klezmer and chanting.

    Gap2SET 2
  68. 1996-08-17SatPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NY

    NotePage/Fish Mule Duel.

    Jam chartThe others encroach on Page's solo, then back off. Fishman takes over on drums for an extended solo. Page responds with his own solo. Finally, arrival at the familiar klezmer pick-up, chanting and finale.
    Gap5SET 3
  69. 1996-08-10SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI

    Jam chart"Sunshine Of Your Love" tease by Page during solo. Guitar/vocal response by Trey. He gets pretty crazy, screaming. A lot of noise - percussion, guitar - during Page's second solo. Chanting.

    Gap4SET 2
  70. 1996-08-04SunRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, CO

    Jam chartPage solo, followed by Trey on guitar, then the rest of the band join in leading to the klezmer, chanting and finish.

    Gap4SET 2
  71. 1996-07-23TueMarkthalleHamburg, HamburgGap9SET 1
  72. 1996-07-11ThuShepherd's Bush EmpireLondon, EnglandGap5SET 1
  73. 1996-07-05FriStadio OlimpicoRome, LazioGap2SET 1
  74. 1996-06-06ThuJoyous LakeWoodstock, NY

    NoteTrey on keys for portions.

    Jam chart"Sunshine Of Your Love" tease and Trey on keys for a portion of the Duel. An odd Duel for sure with howling and strange sounds, crazy Page, and chanting by Mike. Released on Live Bait Vol. 4.

    Gap1SET 1
  75. 1996-04-26FriNew Orleans FairgroundsNew Orleans, LAGap2SET 1
  76. 1995-12-30SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    Jam chartGreat Page > Trey guitar/vocal > Page piano with Trey backing on guitar > klezmer > Mike singing high, then really low.

    Gap4SET 2
  77. 1995-12-16SatOlympic CenterLake Placid, NY

    Jam chartMore '95 style "Mule Duel" wackiness, with the expected Trey guitar/vocal response, more Page soloing, and Mike chanting with a brief snore.

    Gap4SET 2
  78. 1995-12-11MonCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, ME

    Jam chartVocal and guitar response by Trey is hilarious and wild. Page responds back with another long and dramatic solo; the klezmer, and more weird chanting from Mike.

    Gap4SET 2
  79. 1995-12-05TueMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MA
    Jam chartPage solos, then comes Trey on vocals/guitar, but the vocals are very atypical. Page responds with another strong solo, the klezmer starts, followed by Mike chanting and stomping his feet. On the final beat of the song, the band breaks into a high-powered, accelerating jam that lasts for 1:34 until abruptly transitioning to "Lifeboy."
    Gap4SET 2
  80. 1995-11-30ThuErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OH

    Jam chartTrey follows Page's long solo with some vocals, but mostly a beautiful guitar solo. Page responds in kind, with marvelous classical piano stylings.

    Gap4SET 2
  81. 1995-11-24FriCivic ArenaPittsburgh, PA

    Jam chartTypically strong Page solo followed by Trey on vocals and guitar. This one gets crazy as it picks up tempo and pitch. Another Page solo, klezmer, bizarre chanting from Mike, and ending.

    Gap3SET 2
  82. 1995-11-19SunCharlotte ColiseumCharlotte, NC
    Jam chartVocal and guitar response by Trey, but very different from all the preceding versions. Page picks up Trey's musical theme in his second solo. Mike adds his part with extended chanting before the return to lyrics.
    Gap3SET 2
  83. 1995-11-15WedSun Dome, University of South FloridaTampa, FL

    Jam chartPage solo > Trey singing scat and playing guitar with great audience reaction > Page solo > klezmer > prayer-like chanting from Mike > ending.

    Gap4SET 2
  84. 1995-11-10FriThe Fox TheatreAtlanta, GA
    Jam chartVocal/guitar jam by Trey responding to Page. Trey is nuts! Trey vocally joins Page at end of his second solo. Fishman kicks in on drums to bring on the klezmer. More crazy falsetto/baritone singing by Mike.
    Gap4SET 2
  85. 1995-10-28SatThe Palace of Auburn HillsAuburn Hills, MI
    Jam chartWild Page solo with Trey and Fish joining at times > Trey scat singing and guitar > Page solo with Trey singing along > Page alone on piano > klezmer > wierd extended falsetto singing by Mike > ending.
    Gap2SET 2
  86. 1995-10-25WedSt. Paul Civic CenterSt. Paul, MNGap4SET 1
  87. 1995-10-20FriFive Seasons ArenaCedar Rapids, IAGap4SET 2
  88. 1995-10-14SatAustin Music HallAustin, TX

    Jam chartScat singing and playing by Trey in response to Page's solo. Another long Page solo. Prayer-like chanting from Mike before return to lyrics.

    Gap6SET 2
  89. 1995-10-05ThuMemorial ColiseumPortland, ORGap3SET 2
  90. 1995-09-30SatShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CAGap2SET 2
  91. 1995-09-28ThuSummer Pops, Embarcadero CenterSan Diego, CAGap3SET 1
  92. 1995-07-02SunSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTGap2SET 2
  93. 1995-06-30FriGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MAGap4SET 1
  94. 1995-06-25SunThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PAGap3SET 2
  95. 1995-06-22ThuFinger Lakes Performing Arts CenterCanandaigua, NYGap5SET 1
  96. 1995-06-15ThuLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GAGap4SET 2
  97. 1995-06-09FriRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COGap2SET 2
  98. 1995-06-07WedBoise State University PavilionBoise, IDGap3SET 1
  99. 1994-12-30FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap5SET 1
  100. 1994-12-08ThuSpreckels TheatreSan Diego, CAGap4SET 1
  101. 1994-12-03SatEvent CenterSan Jose, CAGap4SET 1
  102. 1994-11-28MonBrick Breeden Fieldhouse, Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTGap3SET 1
  103. 1994-11-23WedThe Fox TheatreSt. Louis, MOGap2SET 2
  104. 1994-11-20SunDane County ColiseumMadison, WIGap4SET 1
  105. 1994-11-17ThuHara ArenaDayton, OHGap2SET 1
  106. 1994-11-14MonDeVos HallGrand Rapids, MIGap3SET 1
  107. 1994-11-04FriOnondaga War Memorial AuditoriumSyracuse, NYGap2SET 1
  108. 1994-11-02WedBangor AuditoriumBangor, MEGap3SET 1
  109. 1994-10-28FriGaillard AuditoriumCharleston, SCGap2SET 1
  110. 1994-10-26WedVarsity Gym, Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NCGap3SET 1
  111. 1994-10-21FriSunrise Musical TheatreSunrise, FLGap2SET 2
  112. 1994-10-18TueVanderbilt University Memorial GymNashville, TN

    NoteBéla Fleck on banjo.

    Jam chartBela Fleck on banjo, with Bela and Page playing along together before the full band kicks into a low key jam.

    Gap2SET 2
  113. 1994-10-15SatOak Mountain AmphitheatrePelham, ALGap3SET 2
  114. 1994-10-12WedOrpheum TheatreMemphis, TNGap2SET 2
  115. 1994-10-09SunA. J. Palumbo CenterPittsburgh, PAGap2SET 2
  116. 1994-10-07FriStabler Arena, Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PAGap1SET 2
  117. 1994-07-16SatSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTGap2SET 2
  118. 1994-07-14ThuFinger Lakes Performing Arts CenterCanandaigua, NYGap3SET 1
  119. 1994-07-09SatGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MAGap5SET 1
  120. 1994-07-02SatGarden State Arts CenterHolmdel, NJGap2SET 1
  121. 1994-06-30ThuClassic AmphitheaterRichmond, VAGap2SET 1
  122. 1994-06-26SunMunicipal AuditoriumCharleston, WVGap1SET 2
  123. 1994-06-25SatNautica StageCleveland, OHGap3SET 1
  124. 1994-06-22WedVeterans Memorial AuditoriumColumbus, OHGap2SET 1
  125. 1994-06-19SunState TheaterKalamazoo, MIGap2SET 1
  126. 1994-06-17FriEagles BallroomMilwaukee, WIGap3SET 1
  127. 1994-06-13MonMemorial HallKansas City, KSGap1SET 2
  128. 1994-06-11SatRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COGap2SET 2
  129. 1994-06-09ThuTriad AmphitheaterSalt Lake City, UTGap5SET 2
  130. 1994-05-25WedWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CAGap4SET 1
  131. 1994-05-20FriCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WAGap2SET 1
  132. 1994-05-17TueThe Arlington TheatreSanta Barbara, CAGap3SET 1
  133. 1994-05-13FriHayden SquareTempe, AZGap2SET 2
  134. 1994-05-10TuePaolo Soleri AmphitheatreSanta Fe, NMGap2SET 2
  135. 1994-05-07SatThe Bomb FactoryDallas, TXGap3SET 1
  136. 1994-05-03TueStarwood AmphitheatreAntioch, TNGap3SET 1
  137. 1994-04-29FriBoatyard Village PavilionClearwater, FLGap7SET 1
  138. 1994-04-21ThuLawrence Joel Veterans Memorial ColiseumWinston-Salem, NCGap6SET 2
  139. 1994-04-14ThuBeacon TheatreNew York, NYGap3SET 2
  140. 1994-04-10SunAlumni Arena, SUNY BuffaloBuffalo, NYGap3SET 1
  141. 1994-04-06WedConcert HallToronto, OntarioGap2SET 1
  142. 1994-04-04MonThe Flynn TheatreBurlington, VT

    NoteDebut.

    Jam chartDebut includes a Page solo followed by the familiar klezmer style riff as the whole band accelerates the riff until Mike starts howling, indicating a return to the lyrics.

    GapDebutSET 1