Sleeping Monkey

Debut 1992-03-06 · Last played 2025-04-19 · 96 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
96
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
17
Median Gap, All-Time
11
Longest Gap
98

Best version2011-07-02VenueWatkins Glen International, Watkins GlenScore91Hear itListen · Details

Eras4.063.0252.021.063 96 of 96 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 11
  1. 4.06 shows2021–2025

  2. 2025-04-19SatClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WAGap11ENCORE
  3. 2024-10-25FriMVP ArenaAlbany, NYGap98ENCORE
  4. 2022-08-05FriAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJGap29ENCORE
  5. 2022-02-26SatMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooGap5ENCORE
  6. 2021-10-30SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVGap30ENCORE
  7. 2021-08-01SunAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GAGap34ENCORE
  8. 3.025 shows2009–2019

  9. 2019-06-28FriBB&T PavilionCamden, NJGap12ENCORE
  10. 2019-02-23SatBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooRated 55 · ListenGap34ENCORE
  11. 2018-07-27FriThe ForumInglewood, CARated 58 · ListenGap9ENCORE
  12. 2017-12-30SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap49ENCORE
  13. 2016-07-23SatSleep Train AmphitheatreChula Vista, CAGap13ENCORE
  14. 2016-07-01FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYRated 54 · ListenGap15SET 2
  15. 2015-09-05SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap6ENCORE
  16. 2015-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDRated 70 · ListenGap19ENCORE
  17. 2015-01-02FriAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLGap14ENCORE
  18. 2014-10-17FriMatthew Knight ArenaEugene, ORRated 55 · ListenGap32ENCORE
  19. 2013-11-02SatBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJGap31ENCORE
  20. 2013-07-12FriNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NY

    NoteDedicated by Page to people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Alternate lyric by Fish: "my sleeping monkey is redeemed."

    Gap11ENCORE
  21. 2012-09-01SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap15ENCORE
  22. 2012-07-04WedNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYRated 60 · Listen

    NoteLyrics changed to "Why'd you tuck my monkey on a train."

    Gap9ENCORE
  23. 2012-06-20WednTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VARated 59 · ListenGap14ENCORE
  24. 2011-09-03SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap12ENCORE
  25. 2011-07-02SatWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYHighly rated 91 · Listen

    NotePage on theremin.

    Jam chartAs we fade out of The Storage Jam, Trey steps to the mic and offers a brief: "excuse me," which seems to cue one of the most perplexing moments in secret set history as they find their way into a loose take on "Sleeping Monkey." Fused with sirens and laughter as they make their way through the song proper, it gives the clear sense that they've made the climb back. They are once again capable to throwing themselves into the unknown and uncovering gold. While not the most enjoyable hour spent listening to free-form improv, it's undeniably one of the most important moments of their entire career. Suffice to say, Phish would not be Phish today without the Storage Jam.
    Gap26SET 4
  26. 2010-10-30SatBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJGap11ENCORE
  27. 2010-10-11Mon1stBank CenterBroomfield, CORated 57 · ListenGap15ENCORE
  28. 2010-07-03SatVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GAGap11ENCORE
  29. 2010-06-18FriThe Comcast TheatreHartford, CTRated 59 · Listen

    NoteCrowd sang part of the song.

    Gap8ENCORE
  30. 2009-12-29TueAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLGap12ENCORE
  31. 2009-11-21SatU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHGap15ENCORE
  32. 2009-08-01SatRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COGap5ENCORE
  33. 2009-06-19FriVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INGap37ENCORE
  34. 2.02 shows2003–2003

  35. 2003-12-28SunAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLRated 58 · ListenGap19ENCORE
  36. 2003-07-15TueUSANA AmphitheatreWest Valley City, UTRated 57 · ListenGap33ENCORE
  37. 1.063 shows1992–2000

  38. 2000-09-23SatAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILGap23ENCORE
  39. 2000-06-30FriMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTGap14SET 2
  40. 2000-05-23TueRoseland BallroomNew York, NYGap9SET 1
  41. 1999-12-18SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VAGap25ENCORE
  42. 1999-09-25SatCynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionThe Woodlands, TXGap33SET 1
  43. 1999-07-04SunLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GAGap27SET 2
  44. 1998-10-31SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVGap10ENCORE
  45. 1998-08-12WedVernon DownsVernon, NYRated 56 · ListenGap15SET 2
  46. 1998-07-21TueDesert Sky PavilionPhoenix, AZGap8ENCORE
  47. 1998-07-08WedZelesteBarcelona, CataloniaRated 71 · Listen

    Note¡Olé Olé Olé! chant from Trey.

    Gap10SET 2
  48. 1998-04-02ThuNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYGap2SET 2
  49. 1997-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap8SET 2
  50. 1997-12-06SatThe Palace of Auburn HillsAuburn Hills, MIRated 54 · ListenGap19SET 2
  51. 1997-08-13WedStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PARated 56 · ListenGap46SET 2
  52. 1997-02-17MonParadisoAmsterdam, North HollandRated 59 · ListenGap21ENCORE
  53. 1996-11-15FriKiel CenterSt. Louis, MOGap25SET 2
  54. 1996-08-13TueDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INGap40ENCORE
  55. 1995-12-07ThuNiagara Falls Convention CenterNiagara Falls, NYGap18SET 2
  56. 1995-11-11SatThe Fox TheatreAtlanta, GAGap8SET 2
  57. 1995-10-24TueDane County ColiseumMadison, WIRated 54 · Listen

    NoteStarted a cappella.

    Gap3SET 2
  58. 1995-10-20FriFive Seasons ArenaCedar Rapids, IAGap18ENCORE
  59. 1995-07-02SunSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTGap5SET 2
  60. 1995-06-26MonSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYGap19ENCORE
  61. 1994-12-29ThuProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RIGap7ENCORE
  62. 1994-12-04SunAcker Gym, Chico State UniversityChico, CAGap3ENCORE
  63. 1994-12-01ThuSalem ArmorySalem, ORGap2ENCORE
  64. 1994-11-28MonBrick Breeden Fieldhouse, Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTGap9SET 2
  65. 1994-11-17ThuHara ArenaDayton, OHGap8SET 2
  66. 1994-10-31MonGlens Falls Civic CenterGlens Falls, NYGap1SET 3
  67. 1994-10-29SatSpartanburg Memorial AuditoriumSpartanburg, SCHighly rated 82 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "RLAA." Awesome song combination and humorous relief in the midst of an ass-kicking and exploratory "Antelope." > back to "RLAA."

    Gap7SET 2
  68. 1994-10-21FriSunrise Musical TheatreSunrise, FLGap9SET 2
  69. 1994-10-09SunA. J. Palumbo CenterPittsburgh, PAGap4ENCORE
  70. 1994-07-15FriJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NYGap4ENCORE
  71. 1994-07-09SatGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MAGap7ENCORE
  72. 1994-06-30ThuClassic AmphitheaterRichmond, VAGap10ENCORE
  73. 1994-06-17FriEagles BallroomMilwaukee, WIGap5ENCORE
  74. 1994-06-10FriRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COGap6ENCORE
  75. 1994-05-25WedWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CAGap2ENCORE
  76. 1994-05-22SunVogue TheatreVancouver, British ColumbiaGap16ENCORE
  77. 1994-04-30SatThe Edge Night ClubOrlando, FLRated 58 · ListenGap45ENCORE
  78. 1993-08-02MonRitz TheatreTampa, FLGap22ENCORE
  79. 1993-05-02SunTower TheatreUpper Darby, PAGap32ENCORE
  80. 1993-03-21SunVentura TheatreVentura, CARated 56 · ListenGap14ENCORE
  81. 1993-02-27SatFlorida TheatreGainesville, FLGap6ENCORE
  82. 1993-02-20SatRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GARated 58 · ListenGap23ENCORE
  83. 1992-12-08TueBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIGap12SET 2
  84. 1992-11-23MonBroome County ForumBinghamton, NYGap35ENCORE
  85. 1992-07-14TueThe BoathouseNorfolk, VAGap17ENCORE
  86. 1992-05-14ThuThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYGap5ENCORE
  87. 1992-05-07ThuThe Agora TheatreCleveland, OHGap4ENCORE
  88. 1992-05-02SatCabaret MetroChicago, ILRated 57 · ListenGap6ENCORE
  89. 1992-04-23ThuOz NightclubSeattle, WARated 56 · ListenGap3ENCORE
  90. 1992-04-19SunThe CatalystSanta Cruz, CAGap3ENCORE
  91. 1992-04-16ThuAnaconda TheatreIsla Vista, CAGap4ENCORE
  92. 1992-04-08WedEl Rey TheaterAlbuquerque, NMGap4ENCORE
  93. 1992-04-04SatBalch Fieldhouse, University of ColoradoBoulder, COGap4ENCORE
  94. 1992-03-30MonMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MOGap3ENCORE
  95. 1992-03-26ThuZiggy'sWinston-Salem, NCGap1ENCORE
  96. 1992-03-25WedTraxCharlottesville, VAGap5ENCORE
  97. 1992-03-19ThuPalace TheatreNew Haven, CTGap2ENCORE
  98. 1992-03-14SatRoseland BallroomNew York, NYRated 62 · Listen

    NoteJohn Popper on harmonica.

    Gap3ENCORE
  99. 1992-03-11WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHGap2ENCORE
  100. 1992-03-06FriThe Music HallPortsmouth, NH

    NoteDebut.

    GapDebutENCORE
  101. 1992-01-14TueThe Band HouseWinooski, VTGapNot a showSET 1