Sneakin’ Sally Thru the Alley

Debuted 1985-03-08 · Last played 2026-04-30 · 86 performances

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Median gap
17
last 10 years · 13 all-time
Current gap
longest 925
Most often out ofAlso Sprach Zarathustra5× Wolfman’s Brother4× Light3×
Most often intoLight4× Weekapaug Groove4× Makisupa Policeman4×
Eras4.0103.0292.031.044 86 of 86 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap

  1. 4.010 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-04-30ThuSphereLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterRunaway JimDrift While You're SleepingGap18SET 2
  3. 2025-09-16TueAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / afterLeaves >> The HowlingGap7SET 2
  4. 2025-07-23WedForest Hills StadiumForest Hills, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Character Zero> WilsonGap13ENCORE
  5. 2025-07-03ThuFolsom FieldBoulder, CO
    Jam chartA massive extended dance party, Sally here makes a gorgeous racket that does not bother with vocal jams nor swerve from its intended purpose keeping the bodies bumping in Boulder and launching a stadium size celebration capped by peaks that sustain the energy deep into the second set.
    Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself >LightGap81SET 2
  6. 2023-08-01TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterShade >> TwistGap17SET 2
  7. 2023-04-22SatHollywood BowlHollywood, CA
    Jam chart> from "2001". Eschewing the vocal jam, Sally gets the extended treatment for the first time in years. Mike's play shines through from the beginning as he leads the groove-based jam. The tempo gradually picks up, before > "Back on the Train".
    Before / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> Back on the TrainGap22SET 2
  8. 2022-08-10WedBudweiser StageToronto, OntarioBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> FreeGap8SET 2
  9. 2022-07-29FriCoastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekRaleigh, NCBefore / afterHeavy Things >> WilsonGap32ENCORE
  10. 2021-10-26TueSanta Barbara BowlSanta Barbara, CABefore / after46 Days >-> Weekapaug GrooveGap22SET 2
  11. 2021-08-08SunRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterGhost >-> Twenty Years LaterGap15SET 2

  12. 3.029 shows2009–2019

  13. 2019-12-29SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> Chalk Dust TortureGap20SET 2
  14. 2019-07-03WedSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterThe Wedge >-> Run Like an AntelopeGap24SET 2
  15. 2018-11-02FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterGuyute> LightGap14SET 2
  16. 2018-09-01SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> Slave to the Traffic LightGap30SET 2
  17. 2017-08-02WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWingsuit >> Weekapaug GrooveGap15SET 2
  18. 2017-01-15SunBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooBefore / afterNo Men In No Man's Land >-> PossumGap13SET 2
  19. 2016-10-22SatVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / after46 Days ->-> 46 DaysGap16SET 2
  20. 2016-07-18MonBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CA
    Jam chartThe special nature of this "Sally" unfolds after the vocal jam, and rather than peaking at its conclusion, the jam continues to build, with full-band play informing a perfect blend of rhythm and harmony. Excellent musicianship modulates in intensity, before pulsing, high energy rock cycles up to a euphoric peak.
    Before / afterSimple >> Limb By LimbGap29SET 2
  21. 2015-08-16SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterFuego >> You Enjoy MyselfGap19SET 2
  22. 2015-01-03SatAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FL

    Jam chart-> in from "Light". A minute-long vocal jam pushes into a more upbeat, rocking section led by Trey and Fish, before settling in murkier waters that lead to > Sand.

    Before / afterLight ->> SandGap16SET 2
  23. 2014-08-31SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterMike's Song >> Weekapaug GrooveGap19SET 2
  24. 2014-07-09WedThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterMike's Song >Closed set 2, before JuliusGap13SET 2
  25. 2013-11-01FriBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJ

    Jam chartA solid and funkified breakdown jam follows a good vocal jam and includes Trey banter near the ending.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic LightClosed the showGap5ENCORE
  26. 2013-10-25FriDCU CenterWorcester, MABefore / afterDown with Disease >> CavernGap15SET 2
  27. 2013-07-27SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WA

    Jam chart-> in from "Light." Although largely "Type I" jamming, this is a solid rocking version with great instrumentation.

    Before / afterLight ->> Also Sprach ZarathustraGap29SET 2
  28. 2012-08-19SunBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CA

    Jam chart-> in from "Light." Fish and Mike lay down a great base, and Page and Trey play off this in a spirited upbeat jam. The intensity grows before a segue (->) to a reprise of "Crosseyed And Painless."

    Before / afterLight ->-> Crosseyed and PainlessGap6SET 2
  29. 2012-07-06FriSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY

    Jam chart> in from "PYITE." A great, rocking, upbeat, and multi-part jam follows the vocal jam. > to "Ghost."

    Before / afterPunch You in the Eye >> GhostGap14SET 2
  30. 2012-06-15FriBader FieldAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterBilly Breathes> David BowieGap4SET 2
  31. 2011-12-31SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterGhost >> 46 DaysGap7SET 2
  32. 2011-09-02FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterStash-> SparksGap5SET 1
  33. 2011-08-10WedLake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at HarveysStateline, NVBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >GuyuteGap8SET 2
  34. 2011-06-19SunnTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VABefore / afterSand >> LightGap11SET 2
  35. 2011-06-04SatBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OH
    Jam chartFollowing the vocal jam, the band breaks into a funky groove with a very 2011 sound to it (a bit of the staccato or "plinko" funk, somewhat similar to the 12/28/11 "Cities") that eventually gets "Manteca"-esque before dissolving into a spacey jam. > to "Harry Hood," a highly acclaimed combo among fans.
    Before / afterThe Lizards> Harry HoodGap7SET 2
  36. 2011-01-01SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterSimple> Makisupa PolicemanGap14SET 2
  37. 2010-10-16SatNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterLimb By LimbUncle PenGap9SET 1
  38. 2010-08-14SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterDirt >> Weekapaug GrooveGap17SET 2
  39. 2010-06-22TueComcast CenterMansfield, MA
    Jam chartAfter a brief vocal breakdown, the jamming turns to a thick staccato funk groove held down by Mike's super chewy slap bass with Page and Trey adding proto-plinko sprinkles on top and then gets a bit more amped up towards the end and -> "Light".
    Before / afterWeekapaug Groove-> LightGap13SET 2
  40. 2009-12-05SatJohn Paul Jones ArenaCharlottesville, VABefore / afterYa MarThe Old Home PlaceGap22SET 1
  41. 2009-08-07FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WA
    Jam chartFirst 3.0 version is a monster. The most exploratory version to date. At first funky and snappy, it soon stretches beyond anything like "Sally." From there (about 11:00), it quiets into serene, beautiful space, and then regains momentum, reminiscent of the big Albany "Seven Below" that would follow months later. Must-hear.
    Before / afterStash> CavernGap26SET 1

  42. 2.03 shows2003–2004

  43. 2004-08-12ThuTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJ

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chart> in from "Piper." Similar to 7/17/99, where an easy-going groove picks up steam and energy by the conclusion.

    Before / afterPiper >> CavernGap15SET 2
  44. 2004-04-15ThuThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NV

    NoteVocal jam included rap about Fish's sonic dress.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic LightClosed the showGap17ENCORE
  45. 2003-07-23WedVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, IN

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chartFirst post Hiatus performance. Band breaks into a very rhythmic, though not overly percussive jam coming out of "Sally" proper. Mildly funky, this version has a somewhat dark sentiment, and builds energy near the end.
    Before / afterSample in a JarBilly BreathesGap31SET 1

  46. 1.044 shows1985–2000

  47. 2000-10-05ThuVerizon Wireless AmphitheaterIrvine, CA

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Before / afterWolfman's Brother ->Limb By LimbGap31SET 1
  48. 2000-06-30FriMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CT

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Before / afterRunaway Jim> Ginseng SullivanGap29SET 1
  49. 1999-12-11SatFirst Union SpectrumPhiladelphia, PA

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Before / afterBoogie On Reggae Woman-> GhostGap17SET 2
  50. 1999-09-28TueOak Mountain AmphitheatrePelham, AL

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chartSwirling, funky and laid back jam in this "Sally."

    Before / afterWolfman's BrotherTubeGap26SET 1
  51. 1999-07-17SatOswego County AirportVolney, NY

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chart-> in from "Wolfman's Brother." Great relaxed jam emerges from the back end of this "Sally." Gathers energy with Page and Trey adding nicely to a solid Mike/Fish groove. > to "Timber (Jerry)."

    Before / afterWolfman's Brother ->> Timber (Jerry the Mule)Gap8SET 2
  52. 1999-07-07WedBlockbuster PavilionCharlotte, NC

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chartWith a digital delay loop running in the background, Page and Fish crank up a nice rhythmic jam that grows very quiet in the final minutes before dissolving completely.

    Before / afterMy Mind's Got a Mind of its Own >AxillaGap28SET 1
  53. 1998-10-31SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NV

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chartFunky '98-style jam emerges, where Page on clavinet is the star. Rocks along until morphing into some more ambient, serene space, before a fantastic -> to "CDT."

    Before / afterBirds of a Feather-> Chalk Dust TortureGap13SET 1
  54. 1998-08-08SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MD

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chartA really great funky, but low key, jam emerges on the back end of "Sally." -> to "Guyute."

    Before / afterNICU-> GuyuteGap8SET 1
  55. 1998-07-28TueSandstone AmphitheatreBonner Springs, KS

    Jam chartRocking bridge. A very subtle vocal jam can be heard from 5:33 - 6:55. A great rhythmic, "Manteca"-like jam continues following the (non) vocal jam.

    Before / afterTela >It's IceGap22SET 1
  56. 1998-04-02ThuNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NY

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chart-> in from "Wolfman's Brother." A heavy funk groove breaks out following the lyrical section with some great Fishman percussion. Great collective playing as the jam progresses and segues -> into "Frankie Says."
    Before / afterWolfman's Brother ->-> Frankie SaysGap2SET 2
  57. 1997-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NoteNo vocal jam.

    Jam chartFirst performance in 920 shows, opens first set of a highly regarded show. Nice '97 style funk/rock groove follows the lyrical section. A very unhurried, patient feel to this one. -> to "Taste", and is reprised and finished in the 4-part funk-fest encore.
    Before / afterOpened the show-> TasteGap925SET 1 · 2×
  58. 1989-05-28SunIan McLean's Party, Connie Condon's FarmHebron, NYBefore / afterThe Sloth> Ya MarGap35SET 3
  59. 1989-03-14TueNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterFireAlumni BluesGap60SET 3
  60. 1988-08-03WedFly Me to the Moon SaloonTelluride, COBefore / afterOn Your Way DownColonel Forbin's AscentGap1SET 1
  61. 1988-07-30SatThe RomaTelluride, COBefore / afterPossumHarpuaGap1SET 3
  62. 1988-07-29FriThe RomaTelluride, COBefore / afterWalk AwayThe Curtain WithGap3SET 1
  63. 1988-07-24SunNectar'sBurlington, VT

    Jam chartBridge starts with some great Page, then it's Machine Gun Trey's turn. Very good interplay between the two. Another long and excellent vocal jam.

    Before / afterFly Famous MockingbirdMike's SongGap2SET 1
  64. 1988-07-12TueSam's TavernBurlington, VT

    Jam chartExtended bridge with some great Page/Trey interplay. Long vocal jam is "YEM"-like, it gets way beyond "Sally." Must-hear, it's crazy.

    Before / afterThe LizardsGood Times Bad TimesGap6SET 1
  65. 1988-06-24FriHalverson'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterFeeYou Enjoy MyselfGap3SET 1
  66. 1988-06-20MonNectar'sBurlington, VT

    Jam chartHigh power bridge with some great Trey. Long vocal jam with more animal-like screams, howls and other weird sounds.

    Before / afterOpened set 3, after I Didn't KnowTelaGap7SET 3
  67. 1988-05-24TueNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterGolgi ApparatusSuzy GreenbergGap2SET 1
  68. 1988-05-22SunNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterFunky BitchAlumni BluesGap1SET 1
  69. 1988-05-15SunBeecher Hill FarmHinesburg, VTBefore / afterThe LizardsAC/DC BagGap19SET 1
  70. 1988-03-21MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersDivided SkyGap3SET 1
  71. 1988-03-11FriThe Base Lodge, Stearns Hall, Johnson State CollegeJohnson, VT

    NoteBobby Brown on harmonica.

    Before / afterFunky BitchTake the 'A' TrainGap3SET 1
  72. 1988-02-24WedGallagher'sWaitsfield, VT

    NoteJohn Carlton on drums and Fish on trombone.

    Jam chartJohn Carlton on drums and Fishman on trombone. Fish is actually pretty damned good! Awesome vocal jam. Check it out!

    Before / afterMustang SallySanityGap6SET 2
  73. 1988-01-27WedGallagher'sWaitsfield, VTBefore / afterJesus Just Left ChicagoAlumni BluesGap4SET 1
  74. 1987-11-19ThuHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterYou Enjoy MyselfHarry HoodGap5SET 1
  75. 1987-10-31SatSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterWhipping Post-> Back Porch Boogie BluesGap8SET 1
  76. 1987-09-21MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterRocky TopFeeGap5SET 3
  77. 1987-09-02WedHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterFluffheadDivided SkyGap1SET 1
  78. 1987-08-29SatThe RanchSouth Burlington, VT

    Jam chartGreat, rocking version with an extended vocal jam that includes crazy, animal-like screaming.

    Before / afterThe Ballad of Curtis LoewMakisupa PolicemanGap4SET 1
  79. 1987-08-09SunNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterPossumTimber (Jerry the Mule)Gap4SET 1
  80. 1987-05-11MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterSlave to the Traffic LightClodGap7SET 1
  81. 1987-03-06FriGoddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterQuinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn) >Closed set 1, before Free BirdGap2SET 1
  82. 1987-02-13FriJohnson State CollegeJohnson, VTBefore / afterOpened the showPossumGap4SET 1
  83. 1987-01-21WedHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterSwing Low, Sweet ChariotMakisupa PolicemanGap1SET 2
  84. 1986-12-06SatThe RanchShelburne, VTBefore / afterTush >Prep School HippieGap5SET 3
  85. 1986-10-31FriSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterMelt the Guns ->Halley's CometGap1SET 1
  86. 1986-10-15WedHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterFluffheadWilsonGap1SET 2
  87. 1986-10-12SunHaybarn Theater, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterPossumMakisupa PolicemanGap19SET 1
  88. 1985-10-30WedHunt'sBurlington, VT

    Jam chartFirst recorded performance available. Solid version with an excellent vocal jam.

    Before / afterSlave to the Traffic LightI WishGap3SET 1
  89. 1985-09-27FriSlade Hall, University of VermontBurlington, VT

    NoteAudience shook boxes of macaroni and cheese.

    Before / afterT.V. ThemePrep School HippieGap13SET 2
  90. 1985-03-08FriDoolin'sBurlington, VT

    NoteFirst known Phish performance.

    Jam chartDebut. No recording available

    Before / afterOpened the showClosed the showGapDebutSET 1