Sleeping Monkey

Debuted 1992-03-06 · Last played 2026-10-09 · 98 performances

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Median gap
28.5
last 10 years · 10 all-time
Current gap
longest 97

Best version2011-07-02 · Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen · Rated 91 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofMike’s Song2× Piper2×
Most often intoTweezer Reprise27× Rocky Top16× Weekapaug Groove3×
Eras4.083.0252.021.063 98 of 98 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap · mark at median 10

  1. 4.08 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-10-09FriVyStar Veterans Memorial ArenaJacksonville, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after CariniHappy Birthday to YouGap3ENCORE
  3. 2026-10-03SatJim Whelan Boardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterCharacter Zero >> Tweezer RepriseGap76ENCORE
  4. 2025-04-19SatClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Backwards Down the Number LineMy Friend, My FriendGap11ENCORE
  5. 2024-10-25FriMVP ArenaAlbany, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Carini> GhostGap97ENCORE
  6. 2022-08-05FriAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry Hood> FreeGap28ENCORE
  7. 2022-02-26SatMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooBefore / afterThe Wedge> Slave to the Traffic LightGap4ENCORE
  8. 2021-10-30SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterVultures> PossumGap29ENCORE
  9. 2021-08-01SunAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / afterOpened the encore, after First Tube> Tweezer RepriseGap33ENCORE

  10. 3.025 shows2009–2019

  11. 2019-06-28FriBB&T PavilionCamden, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an Antelope> Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)Gap11ENCORE
  12. 2019-02-23SatBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterBig Black Furry Creature from Mars> Tweezer RepriseGap33ENCORE
  13. 2018-07-27FriThe ForumInglewood, CARated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic Light> Weekapaug GrooveGap8ENCORE
  14. 2017-12-30SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an Antelope> Tweezer RepriseGap48ENCORE
  15. 2016-07-23SatSleep Train AmphitheatreChula Vista, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Loving CupTweezer RepriseGap12ENCORE
  16. 2016-07-01FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterMy Sweet One> Also Sprach ZarathustraGap14SET 2
  17. 2015-09-05SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Rock and Roll> Harry HoodGap5ENCORE
  18. 2015-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDRated 70 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Walls of the Cave> Tweezer RepriseGap18ENCORE
  19. 2015-01-02FriAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Walls of the Cave> Rocky TopGap13ENCORE
  20. 2014-10-17FriMatthew Knight ArenaEugene, ORRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterWingsuit> Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)Gap31ENCORE
  21. 2013-11-02SatBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Character Zero> Tweezer RepriseGap30ENCORE
  22. 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."

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Character Zero> Tweezer RepriseGap10ENCORE
  23. 2012-09-01SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Weekapaug Groove> Tweezer RepriseGap14ENCORE
  24. 2012-07-04WedNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYRated 60 · Listen

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

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic Light> Tweezer RepriseGap8ENCORE
  25. 2012-06-20WednTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Possum> Tweezer RepriseGap13ENCORE
  26. 2011-09-03SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an Antelope> Tweezer RepriseGap11ENCORE
  27. 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.
    Before / afterStorage Jam >Closed the showGap25SET 4
  28. 2010-10-30SatBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Good Times Bad Times> Tweezer RepriseGap10ENCORE
  29. 2010-10-11Mon1stBank CenterBroomfield, CORated 57 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Backwards Down the Number Line> Tweezer RepriseGap14ENCORE
  30. 2010-07-03SatVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Loving Cup> Tweezer RepriseGap10ENCORE
  31. 2010-06-18FriThe Comcast TheatreHartford, CTRated 59 · Listen

    NoteCrowd sang part of the song.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan> Tweezer RepriseGap7ENCORE
  32. 2009-12-29TueAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic Light> Tweezer RepriseGap11ENCORE
  33. 2009-11-21SatU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHBefore / afterOpened the encore, after The Squirming CoilAxillaGap14ENCORE
  34. 2009-08-01SatRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry HoodFirst TubeGap4ENCORE
  35. 2009-06-19FriVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Possum> Tweezer RepriseGap36ENCORE

  36. 2.02 shows2003–2003

  37. 2003-12-28SunAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry Hood> Loving CupGap18ENCORE
  38. 2003-07-15TueUSANA AmphitheatreWest Valley City, UTRated 57 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic LightClosed the showGap32ENCORE

  39. 1.063 shows1992–2000

  40. 2000-09-23SatAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Character Zero> Tweezer RepriseGap22ENCORE
  41. 2000-06-30FriMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTBefore / afterFarmhouse >> David BowieGap13SET 2
  42. 2000-05-23TueRoseland BallroomNew York, NYBefore / afterTasteClosed set 1, before Punch You in the EyeGap7SET 1
  43. 1999-12-18SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterYa MarClosed the showGap24ENCORE
  44. 1999-09-25SatCynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionThe Woodlands, TXBefore / afterOn Your Way Down> WilsonGap31SET 1
  45. 1999-07-04SunLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterMike's Song >> Weekapaug GrooveGap26SET 2
  46. 1998-10-31SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Ghost> Tweezer RepriseGap9ENCORE
  47. 1998-08-12WedVernon DownsVernon, NYRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterLoving Cup >> Weekapaug GrooveGap14SET 2
  48. 1998-07-21TueDesert Sky PavilionPhoenix, AZBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Funky Bitch> Rocky TopGap7ENCORE
  49. 1998-07-08WedZelesteBarcelona, CataloniaRated 71 · Listen

    Note¡Olé Olé Olé! chant from Trey.

    Before / afterPiperGhostGap9SET 2
  50. 1998-04-02ThuNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYBefore / afterTwist >> Rocky TopGap1SET 2
  51. 1997-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMy Soul >> GuyuteGap7SET 2
  52. 1997-12-06SatThe Palace of Auburn HillsAuburn Hills, MIRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterPiper> Tweezer RepriseGap18SET 2
  53. 1997-08-13WedStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterIzabella> McGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap45SET 2
  54. 1997-02-17MonParadisoAmsterdam, North HollandRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Prince Caspian> Rocky TopGap20ENCORE
  55. 1996-11-15FriKiel CenterSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterMike's Song> Mean Mr. MustardGap24SET 2
  56. 1996-08-13TueDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterOpened the encore, after David Bowie> Rocky TopGap39ENCORE
  57. 1995-12-07ThuNiagara Falls Convention CenterNiagara Falls, NYBefore / afterJulius> SparkleGap17SET 2
  58. 1995-11-11SatThe Fox TheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterFluffhead> FrankensteinGap7SET 2
  59. 1995-10-24TueDane County ColiseumMadison, WIRated 54 · Listen

    NoteStarted a cappella.

    Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->> Run Like an AntelopeGap2SET 2
  60. 1995-10-20FriFive Seasons ArenaCedar Rapids, IABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an AntelopeRocky TopGap17ENCORE
  61. 1995-07-02SunSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTBefore / afterHa Ha Ha >Acoustic ArmyGap4SET 2
  62. 1995-06-26MonSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an Antelope> Rocky TopGap18ENCORE
  63. 1994-12-29ThuProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RIBefore / afterMy Long Journey HomeClosed the showGap6ENCORE
  64. 1994-12-04SunAcker Gym, Chico State UniversityChico, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Good Times Bad Times> Rocky TopGap2ENCORE
  65. 1994-12-01ThuSalem ArmorySalem, ORBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi Apparatus> Tweezer RepriseGap1ENCORE
  66. 1994-11-28MonBrick Breeden Fieldhouse, Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTBefore / afterTweezer >> JuliusGap7SET 2
  67. 1994-11-17ThuHara ArenaDayton, OHBefore / afterDavid Bowie> SparkleGap7SET 2
  68. 1994-10-31MonGlens Falls Civic CenterGlens Falls, NYBefore / afterRift >> Poor HeartGap0SET 3
  69. 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."

    Before / afterRun Like an Antelope ->> Run Like an AntelopeGap6SET 2
  70. 1994-10-21FriSunrise Musical TheatreSunrise, FLBefore / afterWeekapaug GrooveThe CurtainGap8SET 2
  71. 1994-10-09SunA. J. Palumbo CenterPittsburgh, PABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Possum> Poor HeartGap3ENCORE
  72. 1994-07-15FriJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Runaway Jim> Rocky TopGap3ENCORE
  73. 1994-07-09SatGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy Greenberg> Tweezer RepriseGap6ENCORE
  74. 1994-06-30ThuClassic AmphitheaterRichmond, VABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust Torture> Poor HeartGap9ENCORE
  75. 1994-06-17FriEagles BallroomMilwaukee, WIBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Frankenstein> Rocky TopGap4ENCORE
  76. 1994-06-10FriRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer Reprise> Rocky TopGap5ENCORE
  77. 1994-05-25WedWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after The Squirming Coil> Tweezer RepriseGap1ENCORE
  78. 1994-05-22SunVogue TheatreVancouver, British ColumbiaBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer RepriseClosed the showGap15ENCORE
  79. 1994-04-30SatThe Edge Night ClubOrlando, FLRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Big Black Furry Creature from Mars> Highway to HellGap44ENCORE
  80. 1993-08-02MonRitz TheatreTampa, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an AntelopeAmazing GraceGap21ENCORE
  81. 1993-05-02SunTower TheatreUpper Darby, PABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Big Black Furry Creature from MarsAmazing GraceGap30ENCORE
  82. 1993-03-21SunVentura TheatreVentura, CARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after CavernSweet AdelineGap13ENCORE
  83. 1993-02-27SatFlorida TheatreGainesville, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after LlamaAmazing GraceGap5ENCORE
  84. 1993-02-20SatRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GARated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer RepriseClosed the showGap22ENCORE
  85. 1992-12-08TueBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIBefore / afterBig Ball Jam >Closed set 2, before CarolinaGap11SET 2
  86. 1992-11-23MonBroome County ForumBinghamton, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Cavern> Rocky TopGap34ENCORE
  87. 1992-07-14TueThe BoathouseNorfolk, VABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer RepriseClosed the showGap16ENCORE
  88. 1992-05-14ThuThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Possum> Rocky TopGap4ENCORE
  89. 1992-05-07ThuThe Agora TheatreCleveland, OHBefore / afterSweet Adeline> Rocky TopGap3ENCORE
  90. 1992-05-02SatCabaret MetroChicago, ILRated 57 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Cavern> Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGap5ENCORE
  91. 1992-04-23ThuOz NightclubSeattle, WARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi Apparatus> Tweezer RepriseGap2ENCORE
  92. 1992-04-19SunThe CatalystSanta Cruz, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Runaway Jim> CavernGap2ENCORE
  93. 1992-04-16ThuAnaconda TheatreIsla Vista, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy GreenbergClosed the showGap3ENCORE
  94. 1992-04-08WedEl Rey TheaterAlbuquerque, NMBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Cavern> Rocky TopGap3ENCORE
  95. 1992-04-04SatBalch Fieldhouse, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Cavern> Tweezer RepriseGap3ENCORE
  96. 1992-03-30MonMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer Reprise> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap2ENCORE
  97. 1992-03-26ThuZiggy'sWinston-Salem, NCBefore / afterOpened the encore, after PossumClosed the encore, before Chalk Dust TortureGap0ENCORE
  98. 1992-03-25WedTraxCharlottesville, VABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi Apparatus> Tweezer RepriseGap4ENCORE
  99. 1992-03-19ThuPalace TheatreNew Haven, CTBefore / afterOpened the encore, after You Enjoy Myself> Rocky TopGap1ENCORE
  100. 1992-03-14SatRoseland BallroomNew York, NYRated 62 · Listen

    NoteJohn Popper on harmonica.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after PossumGood Times Bad TimesGap2ENCORE
  101. 1992-03-11WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterCarolinaClosed the showGap1ENCORE
  102. 1992-03-06FriThe Music HallPortsmouth, NH

    NoteDebut.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after PossumClosed the showGapDebutENCORE
  103. 1992-01-14TueThe Band HouseWinooski, VTBefore / afterRiftMoundGapNot a showSET 1