Sparks

Debut 1987-03-23 · Last played 2026-07-24 · 15 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
15
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
279
Median Gap, All-Time
74.5
Longest Gap
465

Best version1994-05-07VenueThe Bomb Factory, DallasScore83Hear itListen · Details

phish.netphish.in

Eras4.013.021.012 15 of 15 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 74.5

  1. 4.01 show2026–2026

  2. 2026-07-24FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterChalk Dust Torture >> Slave to the Traffic LightGap357SET 2

  3. 3.02 shows2011–2016

  4. 2016-12-30FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 47 · ListenBefore / afterTweezer >> GhostGap201SET 2
  5. 2011-09-02FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CORated 46 · ListenBefore / afterSneakin' Sally Thru the Alley ->> Scent of a MuleGap465SET 1

  6. 1.012 shows1987–1996

  7. 1996-11-29FriThe Cow PalaceDaly City, CARated 35 · ListenBefore / afterSimple ->> SparkleGap174SET 2
  8. 1994-10-29SatSpartanburg Memorial AuditoriumSpartanburg, SCHighly rated 80 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "TMWSIY." Classic '94 space follows "TMWSIY" and very gradually and miraculously -> into the Who classic.

    Before / afterThe Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday ->> Uncle PenGap65SET 2
  9. 1994-05-07SatThe Bomb FactoryDallas, TXHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Tweezer." The third stop in the historic Tweezerfest medley, this high energy version sounds as though it will segue to "Walk Away," but instead pulls a fast one and -> to "Makisupa."

    Before / afterMind Left Body Jam ->-> Makisupa PolicemanGap41SET 2
  10. 1993-08-14SatWorld Music TheatreTinley Park, ILRated 63 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "RLAA." First stop on an epic, "Antelope"-based segue-fest. -> to "Walk Away."

    Before / afterRun Like an Antelope ->-> Walk AwayGap9SET 2
  11. 1993-08-02MonRitz TheatreTampa, FLRated 35 · ListenBefore / afterMike's Song ->> The Ballad of Curtis LoewGap393SET 2
  12. 1990-09-13ThuThe Wetlands PreserveNew York, NYRated 43 · ListenBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >> RebaGap223SET 2
  13. 1988-11-05SatSigma Phi Fraternity, Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYRated 37 · ListenBefore / afterSuzy Greenberg> Divided SkyGap5SET 3
  14. 1988-09-24SatHumphries House (The Zoo), Amherst CollegeAmherst, MARated 50 · ListenBefore / afterFee ->> Whipping PostGap84SET 2
  15. 1987-11-19ThuHunt'sBurlington, VTRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters ->Funky BitchGap22SET 1
  16. 1987-08-21FriIan McLean's FarmHebron, NYRated 75 · Listen

    NoteExtended intro.

    Before / afterGolgi Apparatus >Flat FeeGap8SET 2
  17. 1987-04-29WedNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 40 · ListenBefore / afterSlave to the Traffic Light >> McGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap3SET 3
  18. 1987-03-23MonNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 40 · Listen

    NoteFirst known Phish performance.

    Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself >GapDebutSET 1