Sleeping Monkey

Debuted 1992-03-06 · Last played 2025-04-19 · 96 performances

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Median gap
29.5
last 10 years · 11 all-time
Current gap
longest 98

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

Most often out ofMike’s Song2× Piper2×
Most often intoTweezer Reprise26× Rocky Top16× Weekapaug Groove3×
Eras4.063.0252.021.063 96 of 96 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap · mark at median 11

  1. 4.06 shows2021–2025

  2. 2025-04-19SatClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Backwards Down the Number LineMy Friend, My FriendGap11ENCORE
  3. 2024-10-25FriMVP ArenaAlbany, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Carini> GhostGap98ENCORE
  4. 2022-08-05FriAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry Hood> FreeGap29ENCORE
  5. 2022-02-26SatMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooBefore / afterThe Wedge> Slave to the Traffic LightGap5ENCORE
  6. 2021-10-30SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterVultures> PossumGap30ENCORE
  7. 2021-08-01SunAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / afterOpened the encore, after First Tube> Tweezer RepriseGap34ENCORE

  8. 3.025 shows2009–2019

  9. 2019-06-28FriBB&T PavilionCamden, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an Antelope> Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)Gap12ENCORE
  10. 2019-02-23SatBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterBig Black Furry Creature from Mars> Tweezer RepriseGap34ENCORE
  11. 2018-07-27FriThe ForumInglewood, CARated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic Light> Weekapaug GrooveGap9ENCORE
  12. 2017-12-30SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an Antelope> Tweezer RepriseGap49ENCORE
  13. 2016-07-23SatSleep Train AmphitheatreChula Vista, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Loving CupTweezer RepriseGap13ENCORE
  14. 2016-07-01FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterMy Sweet One> Also Sprach ZarathustraGap15SET 2
  15. 2015-09-05SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Rock and Roll> Harry HoodGap6ENCORE
  16. 2015-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDRated 70 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Walls of the Cave> Tweezer RepriseGap19ENCORE
  17. 2015-01-02FriAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Walls of the Cave> Rocky TopGap14ENCORE
  18. 2014-10-17FriMatthew Knight ArenaEugene, ORRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterWingsuit> Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)Gap32ENCORE
  19. 2013-11-02SatBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Character Zero> Tweezer RepriseGap31ENCORE
  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."

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Character Zero> Tweezer RepriseGap11ENCORE
  21. 2012-09-01SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Weekapaug Groove> Tweezer RepriseGap15ENCORE
  22. 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 RepriseGap9ENCORE
  23. 2012-06-20WednTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Possum> Tweezer RepriseGap14ENCORE
  24. 2011-09-03SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an Antelope> Tweezer RepriseGap12ENCORE
  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.
    Before / afterStorage Jam >Closed the showGap26SET 4
  26. 2010-10-30SatBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Good Times Bad Times> Tweezer RepriseGap11ENCORE
  27. 2010-10-11Mon1stBank CenterBroomfield, CORated 57 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Backwards Down the Number Line> Tweezer RepriseGap15ENCORE
  28. 2010-07-03SatVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Loving Cup> Tweezer RepriseGap11ENCORE
  29. 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 RepriseGap8ENCORE
  30. 2009-12-29TueAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic Light> Tweezer RepriseGap12ENCORE
  31. 2009-11-21SatU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHBefore / afterOpened the encore, after The Squirming CoilAxillaGap15ENCORE
  32. 2009-08-01SatRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry HoodFirst TubeGap5ENCORE
  33. 2009-06-19FriVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Possum> Tweezer RepriseGap37ENCORE

  34. 2.02 shows2003–2003

  35. 2003-12-28SunAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Harry Hood> Loving CupGap19ENCORE
  36. 2003-07-15TueUSANA AmphitheatreWest Valley City, UTRated 57 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic LightClosed the showGap33ENCORE

  37. 1.063 shows1992–2000

  38. 2000-09-23SatAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Character Zero> Tweezer RepriseGap23ENCORE
  39. 2000-06-30FriMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTBefore / afterFarmhouse >> David BowieGap14SET 2
  40. 2000-05-23TueRoseland BallroomNew York, NYBefore / afterTasteClosed set 1, before Punch You in the EyeGap9SET 1
  41. 1999-12-18SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterYa MarClosed the showGap25ENCORE
  42. 1999-09-25SatCynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionThe Woodlands, TXBefore / afterOn Your Way Down> WilsonGap33SET 1
  43. 1999-07-04SunLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterMike's Song >> Weekapaug GrooveGap27SET 2
  44. 1998-10-31SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Ghost> Tweezer RepriseGap10ENCORE
  45. 1998-08-12WedVernon DownsVernon, NYRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterLoving Cup >> Weekapaug GrooveGap15SET 2
  46. 1998-07-21TueDesert Sky PavilionPhoenix, AZBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Funky Bitch> Rocky TopGap8ENCORE
  47. 1998-07-08WedZelesteBarcelona, CataloniaRated 71 · Listen

    Note¡Olé Olé Olé! chant from Trey.

    Before / afterPiperGhostGap10SET 2
  48. 1998-04-02ThuNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYBefore / afterTwist >> Rocky TopGap2SET 2
  49. 1997-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMy Soul >> GuyuteGap8SET 2
  50. 1997-12-06SatThe Palace of Auburn HillsAuburn Hills, MIRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterPiper> Tweezer RepriseGap19SET 2
  51. 1997-08-13WedStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterIzabella> McGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap46SET 2
  52. 1997-02-17MonParadisoAmsterdam, North HollandRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Prince Caspian> Rocky TopGap21ENCORE
  53. 1996-11-15FriKiel CenterSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterMike's Song> Mean Mr. MustardGap25SET 2
  54. 1996-08-13TueDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterOpened the encore, after David Bowie> Rocky TopGap40ENCORE
  55. 1995-12-07ThuNiagara Falls Convention CenterNiagara Falls, NYBefore / afterJulius> SparkleGap18SET 2
  56. 1995-11-11SatThe Fox TheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterFluffhead> FrankensteinGap8SET 2
  57. 1995-10-24TueDane County ColiseumMadison, WIRated 54 · Listen

    NoteStarted a cappella.

    Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->> Run Like an AntelopeGap3SET 2
  58. 1995-10-20FriFive Seasons ArenaCedar Rapids, IABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an AntelopeRocky TopGap18ENCORE
  59. 1995-07-02SunSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTBefore / afterHa Ha Ha >Acoustic ArmyGap5SET 2
  60. 1995-06-26MonSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an Antelope> Rocky TopGap19ENCORE
  61. 1994-12-29ThuProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RIBefore / afterMy Long Journey HomeClosed the showGap7ENCORE
  62. 1994-12-04SunAcker Gym, Chico State UniversityChico, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Good Times Bad Times> Rocky TopGap3ENCORE
  63. 1994-12-01ThuSalem ArmorySalem, ORBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi Apparatus> Tweezer RepriseGap2ENCORE
  64. 1994-11-28MonBrick Breeden Fieldhouse, Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTBefore / afterTweezer >> JuliusGap9SET 2
  65. 1994-11-17ThuHara ArenaDayton, OHBefore / afterDavid Bowie> SparkleGap8SET 2
  66. 1994-10-31MonGlens Falls Civic CenterGlens Falls, NYBefore / afterRift >> Poor HeartGap1SET 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."

    Before / afterRun Like an Antelope ->> Run Like an AntelopeGap7SET 2
  68. 1994-10-21FriSunrise Musical TheatreSunrise, FLBefore / afterWeekapaug GrooveThe CurtainGap9SET 2
  69. 1994-10-09SunA. J. Palumbo CenterPittsburgh, PABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Possum> Poor HeartGap4ENCORE
  70. 1994-07-15FriJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Runaway Jim> Rocky TopGap4ENCORE
  71. 1994-07-09SatGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy Greenberg> Tweezer RepriseGap7ENCORE
  72. 1994-06-30ThuClassic AmphitheaterRichmond, VABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust Torture> Poor HeartGap10ENCORE
  73. 1994-06-17FriEagles BallroomMilwaukee, WIBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Frankenstein> Rocky TopGap5ENCORE
  74. 1994-06-10FriRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer Reprise> Rocky TopGap6ENCORE
  75. 1994-05-25WedWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after The Squirming Coil> Tweezer RepriseGap2ENCORE
  76. 1994-05-22SunVogue TheatreVancouver, British ColumbiaBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer RepriseClosed the showGap16ENCORE
  77. 1994-04-30SatThe Edge Night ClubOrlando, FLRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Big Black Furry Creature from Mars> Highway to HellGap45ENCORE
  78. 1993-08-02MonRitz TheatreTampa, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Run Like an AntelopeAmazing GraceGap22ENCORE
  79. 1993-05-02SunTower TheatreUpper Darby, PABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Big Black Furry Creature from MarsAmazing GraceGap32ENCORE
  80. 1993-03-21SunVentura TheatreVentura, CARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after CavernSweet AdelineGap14ENCORE
  81. 1993-02-27SatFlorida TheatreGainesville, FLBefore / afterOpened the encore, after LlamaAmazing GraceGap6ENCORE
  82. 1993-02-20SatRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GARated 58 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer RepriseClosed the showGap23ENCORE
  83. 1992-12-08TueBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIBefore / afterBig Ball Jam >Closed set 2, before CarolinaGap12SET 2
  84. 1992-11-23MonBroome County ForumBinghamton, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Cavern> Rocky TopGap35ENCORE
  85. 1992-07-14TueThe BoathouseNorfolk, VABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer RepriseClosed the showGap17ENCORE
  86. 1992-05-14ThuThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Possum> Rocky TopGap5ENCORE
  87. 1992-05-07ThuThe Agora TheatreCleveland, OHBefore / afterSweet Adeline> Rocky TopGap4ENCORE
  88. 1992-05-02SatCabaret MetroChicago, ILRated 57 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Cavern> Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGap6ENCORE
  89. 1992-04-23ThuOz NightclubSeattle, WARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi Apparatus> Tweezer RepriseGap3ENCORE
  90. 1992-04-19SunThe CatalystSanta Cruz, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Runaway Jim> CavernGap3ENCORE
  91. 1992-04-16ThuAnaconda TheatreIsla Vista, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy GreenbergClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  92. 1992-04-08WedEl Rey TheaterAlbuquerque, NMBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Cavern> Rocky TopGap4ENCORE
  93. 1992-04-04SatBalch Fieldhouse, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Cavern> Tweezer RepriseGap4ENCORE
  94. 1992-03-30MonMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Tweezer Reprise> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap3ENCORE
  95. 1992-03-26ThuZiggy'sWinston-Salem, NCBefore / afterOpened the encore, after PossumClosed the encore, before Chalk Dust TortureGap1ENCORE
  96. 1992-03-25WedTraxCharlottesville, VABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi Apparatus> Tweezer RepriseGap5ENCORE
  97. 1992-03-19ThuPalace TheatreNew Haven, CTBefore / afterOpened the encore, after You Enjoy Myself> Rocky TopGap2ENCORE
  98. 1992-03-14SatRoseland BallroomNew York, NYRated 62 · Listen

    NoteJohn Popper on harmonica.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after PossumGood Times Bad TimesGap3ENCORE
  99. 1992-03-11WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterCarolinaClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  100. 1992-03-06FriThe Music HallPortsmouth, NH

    NoteDebut.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after PossumClosed the showGapDebutENCORE
  101. 1992-01-14TueThe Band HouseWinooski, VTBefore / afterRiftMoundGapNot a showSET 1