The Sloth

Debut 1987-08-09 · Last played 2026-04-30 · 177 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
177
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
27.5
Median Gap, All-Time
6
Longest Gap
98

Best version2026-04-30VenueSphere, Las VegasScore75Hear itListen · Details

Eras4.043.0182.021.0153 177 of 177 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 6
  1. 4.04 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-04-30ThuSphereLas Vegas, NVRated 75 · Listen

    NoteLyrics changed to "Make it a triple; Fee, Sloth and Punch; Won't get our nipple."

    Jam chart39 years after its debut, "The Sloth" makes history with its first encore appearance and first version to feature a bonus segment of hard rock jamming tucked inside of the composition.

    Gap98ENCORE
  3. 2023-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NoteLyrics changed to "I'm squeezing that Charmin. Thank you Mr. Whipple. I'm still squeezing that Charmin. Thank you Mr. Whipple."

    Gap97SET 2
  4. 2021-10-30SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVGap20SET 1
  5. 2021-08-15SunAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJRated 60 · ListenGap24SET 1
  6. 3.018 shows2009–2019

  7. 2019-12-06FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCRated 54 · ListenGap10SET 1
  8. 2019-07-13SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIRated 51 · ListenGap27SET 1
  9. 2018-12-29SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap45SET 1
  10. 2017-08-05SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap42SET 1
  11. 2016-07-23SatSleep Train AmphitheatreChula Vista, CAGap10SET 1
  12. 2016-07-06WedCross Insurance ArenaPortland, MEGap28SET 1
  13. 2015-08-09SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIGap92SET 1
  14. 2013-07-12FriNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYGap14SET 1
  15. 2012-08-28TueChaifetz Arena, Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MOGap15SET 1
  16. 2012-06-30SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIRated 54 · ListenGap10SET 1
  17. 2012-06-15FriBader FieldAtlantic City, NJRated 52 · ListenGap6SET 1
  18. 2011-12-29ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap5SET 1
  19. 2011-09-02FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap20SET 1
  20. 2011-06-10FriSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJGap19SET 1
  21. 2010-10-26TueVerizon Wireless ArenaManchester, NHRated 54 · ListenGap15SET 1
  22. 2010-08-14SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIGap15SET 2
  23. 2010-06-25FriSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJGap32SET 1
  24. 2009-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDRated 54 · ListenGap57SET 1
  25. 2.02 shows2003–2003

  26. 2003-07-31ThuTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJGap24SET 1
  27. 2003-02-22SatU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHGap20SET 1
  28. 1.0153 shows1987–2000

  29. 2000-09-24SunTarget CenterMinneapolis, MNGap4SET 1
  30. 2000-09-18MonBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHGap22SET 1
  31. 2000-06-28WedPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJGap20SET 1
  32. 1999-12-30ThuBig Cypress Seminole Indian ReservationBig Cypress, FLGap34SET 3
  33. 1999-09-14TueBoise State University PavilionBoise, IDRated 53 · ListenGap14SET 1
  34. 1999-07-20TueMolson AmphitheatreToronto, OntarioGap4SET 1
  35. 1999-07-15ThuPNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJGap26SET 1
  36. 1998-11-13FriCSU Convocation CenterCleveland, OHGap19SET 1
  37. 1998-08-11TueStar Lake AmphitheatreBurgettstown, PAGap32SET 1
  38. 1998-04-02ThuNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYGap1SET 1
  39. 1997-12-31WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap14SET 1
  40. 1997-11-29SatWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MAGap55SET 1
  41. 1997-02-23SunFillmoreCortemaggiore, Emilia-RomagnaGap10SET 1
  42. 1996-12-30MonFleetCenterBoston, MAGap9SET 1
  43. 1996-11-27WedKey ArenaSeattle, WAGap11SET 1
  44. 1996-11-09SatThe Palace of Auburn HillsAuburn Hills, MIGap4SET 1
  45. 1996-11-03SunO'Connell Center, University of FloridaGainesville, FL

    NoteKarl Perazzo on percussion.

    Gap9SET 1
  46. 1996-10-21MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NYGap14SET 1
  47. 1996-08-04SunRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COGap22SET 1
  48. 1995-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 51 · ListenGap5SET 1
  49. 1995-12-16SatOlympic CenterLake Placid, NYGap5SET 1
  50. 1995-12-09SatKnickerbocker ArenaAlbany, NYGap29SET 1
  51. 1995-10-22SunAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, ILGap25SET 1
  52. 1995-06-26MonSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYGap24SET 1
  53. 1994-12-07WedSpreckels TheatreSan Diego, CAGap39SET 1
  54. 1994-10-12WedOrpheum TheatreMemphis, TNGap11SET 1
  55. 1994-07-08FriGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MAGap8SET 1
  56. 1994-06-26SunMunicipal AuditoriumCharleston, WVGap2SET 1
  57. 1994-06-24FriMurat TheatreIndianapolis, INGap14SET 1
  58. 1994-05-28SatLaguna Seca RacewayMonterey, CAGap5SET 1
  59. 1994-05-22SunVogue TheatreVancouver, British ColumbiaGap17SET 1
  60. 1994-04-29FriBoatyard Village PavilionClearwater, FLGap10SET 1
  61. 1994-04-17SunPatriot Center, George Mason UniversityFairfax, VAGap15SET 2
  62. 1993-12-28TueBender Arena, American UniversityWashington, DCGap12SET 2
  63. 1993-08-12ThuMeadow Brook Music FestivalRochester Hills, MIGap4SET 2
  64. 1993-08-07SatDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYGap9SET 2
  65. 1993-07-25SunWaterloo VillageStanhope, NJGap19SET 1
  66. 1993-04-29ThuLe SpectrumMontréal, QuebecGap12SET 1
  67. 1993-04-13TueMemorial HallKansas City, KSGap5SET 2
  68. 1993-04-03Sat86th Street Music HallVancouver, British Columbia

    NoteEnding changed to reference Chris Kuroda.

    Gap6SET 2
  69. 1993-03-28SunEast Gym, Humboldt State UniversityArcata, CAGap5SET 1
  70. 1993-03-22MonCrest TheatreSacramento, CAGap1SET 2
  71. 1993-03-21SunVentura TheatreVentura, CAGap11SET 1
  72. 1993-03-05FriDeep Ellum LiveDallas, TXGap9SET 1
  73. 1993-02-20SatRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GAGap3SET 1
  74. 1993-02-17WedBenton Convention CenterWinston-Salem, NCGap5SET 1
  75. 1993-02-10WedSmith Opera HouseGeneva, NYGap10SET 1
  76. 1992-12-28MonPalace TheatreNew Haven, CTGap7SET 2
  77. 1992-12-06SunThe Vic TheatreChicago, ILGap13SET 1
  78. 1992-11-20FriPalace TheatreAlbany, NYGap31SET 1
  79. 1992-07-15WedTraxCharlottesville, VARated 68 · ListenGap18SET 2
  80. 1992-05-14ThuThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYGap1SET 1
  81. 1992-05-12TueSt. Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYGap9SET 1
  82. 1992-05-01FriThe RaveMilwaukee, WIGap4SET 1
  83. 1992-04-24FriRoseland TheaterPortland, ORGap12SET 1
  84. 1992-04-07TueFine Arts Auditorium, Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, COGap4SET 1
  85. 1992-04-03FriSawatch Hall, Park Hyatt Beaver CreekAvon, CORated 54 · ListenGap3SET 2
  86. 1992-03-30MonMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MOGap2SET 1
  87. 1992-03-27Fri1313 ClubCharlotte, NCGap6SET 1
  88. 1992-03-20FriBroome County ForumBinghamton, NYGap2SET 2
  89. 1992-03-17TueLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCGap2SET 2
  90. 1992-03-13FriCampus ClubProvidence, RIGap2SET 2
  91. 1992-03-11WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHGap6SET 2
  92. 1991-12-05ThuGreenfield Armory CastleGreenfield, MAGap3SET 2
  93. 1991-11-24SunWebster Hall, Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHGap5SET 1
  94. 1991-11-19TueThe StingNew Britain, CTGap5SET 2
  95. 1991-11-12TueThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GAGap1SET 1
  96. 1991-11-10SunMusic FarmCharleston, SCGap2SET 2
  97. 1991-11-08FriIvory TuskTuscaloosa, ALGap5SET 2
  98. 1991-10-31ThuArmstrong Hall, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COGap11SET 1
  99. 1991-10-13SunNorth Shore Surf ClubOlympia, WAGap2SET 1
  100. 1991-10-11FriBackstageSeattle, WAGap8SET 2
  101. 1991-09-29SunThe Agora BallroomCleveland, OHGap5SET 2
  102. 1991-08-03SatLarrabee Farm, a.k.a. Amy’s FarmAuburn, MEGap3SET 1
  103. 1991-07-25ThuCat's CradleChapel Hill, NCGap3SET 1
  104. 1991-07-21SunArrowhead RanchParksville, NYGap5SET 2
  105. 1991-07-14SunTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTGap4SET 1
  106. 1991-05-19SunSalisbury SchoolSalisbury, CTGap6SET 2
  107. 1991-05-10FriPage Commons Room, Student Center, Colby CollegeWaterville, MEBefore / afterDinner and a Movie >The LandladyGap3SET 1
  108. 1991-05-03FriSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterThe Curtain >> The LandladyGap3SET 2
  109. 1991-04-26FriHartman Union Activities Center, Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NHBefore / afterThe Squirming Coil >> PossumGap2SET 1
  110. 1991-04-22MonBillings Lounge, University of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterRunaway JimRebaGap2SET 1
  111. 1991-04-20SatDouglass Dining Center, University of RochesterRochester, NYBefore / afterYa MarGap2SET 2
  112. 1991-04-18ThuDionysus Club, The 'Sco, Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OHBefore / afterThe Oh Kee Pa Ceremony >Paul and SilasGap2SET 2
  113. 1991-04-15MonThe Gathering Place, Norris University Center, Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILBefore / afterYa MarGap5SET 1
  114. 1991-04-05FriStarry NightPortland, ORBefore / afterThe LizardsDinner and a MovieGap4SET 2
  115. 1991-03-31SunBerkeley SquareBerkeley, CABefore / afterHarry HoodThe Squirming CoilGap4SET 2
  116. 1991-03-23SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, CORated 51 · ListenBefore / afterDivided SkyGap5SET 1
  117. 1991-03-13WedBoulder TheaterBoulder, COBefore / afterRunaway JimRebaGap3SET 2
  118. 1991-03-07ThuThe GinOxford, MSBefore / afterThe LandladyRunaway JimGap3SET 1
  119. 1991-03-01FriThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GABefore / afterRunaway Jim> PossumGap2SET 2
  120. 1991-02-27WedArnold’s Flamingo GrillKnoxville, TNBefore / afterThe Oh Kee Pa Ceremony >Love YouGap6SET 2
  121. 1991-02-19TueThe BayouWashington, DCBefore / afterDinner and a Movie >Runaway JimGap1SET 1
  122. 1991-02-16SatThe MarqueeNew York, NYBefore / afterMy Sweet OneGap1SET 1
  123. 1991-02-15FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterThe Mango SongDinner and a MovieGap2SET 1
  124. 1991-02-09SatJohn M. Greene Hall, Smith CollegeNorthampton, MABefore / afterThe Mango Song >The Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayGap2SET 1
  125. 1991-02-07ThuPickle Barrel PubKillington, VTBefore / afterThe LizardsDestiny UnboundGap3SET 2
  126. 1991-02-02SatAlumni Gymnasium, Bates CollegeLewiston, MEBefore / afterThe Mango SongRun Like an AntelopeGap9SET 2
  127. 1990-11-30FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterI Didn't KnowRun Like an AntelopeGap2SET 2
  128. 1990-11-26MonThe HauntIthaca, NYBefore / afterRunaway JimRebaGap11SET 1
  129. 1990-11-02FriGlenn Miller Ballroom, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterDivided SkyMike's SongGap10SET 1
  130. 1990-10-17WedThe Pterodactyl ClubCharlotte, NCBefore / afterUncle PenPossumGap10SET 2
  131. 1990-10-04ThuField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterDestiny UnboundUncle PenGap12SET 1
  132. 1990-09-16SunWesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CTBefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomThe LandladyGap16SET 1
  133. 1990-05-30WedThe Pterodactyl ClubCharlotte, NCBefore / afterSuzy GreenbergDinner and a MovieGap3SET 2
  134. 1990-05-24ThuThe BreweryRaleigh, NCRated 61 · ListenBefore / after> Bouncing Around the RoomGap12SET 1
  135. 1990-05-04FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHGap11SET 2
  136. 1990-04-18WedHerman's HideawayDenver, COBefore / afterFeeFunky BitchGap2SET 2
  137. 1990-04-13FriThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, COBefore / afterThe Ballad of Curtis LoewHarry HoodGap2SET 2
  138. 1990-04-09MonFly Me to the Moon SaloonTelluride, COBefore / afterYa MarMcGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap3SET 1
  139. 1990-04-06FriEl Dorado CaféCrested Butte, COBefore / afterEsther >Harry HoodGap2SET 2
  140. 1990-04-04WedQuigley's, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterUncle PenThe LizardsGap8SET 2
  141. 1990-03-11SunThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Ya MarGap2SET 2
  142. 1990-03-09FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterFly Famous Mockingbird >> PossumGap8SET 1
  143. 1990-02-24SatThe BayouWashington, DCRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterThe Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap3SET 2
  144. 1990-02-17SatStudent Union Ballroom, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterDivided Sky >Bouncing Around the RoomGap1SET 1
  145. 1990-02-16FriThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomPossumGap17SET 2
  146. 1990-01-20SatWebster Hall, Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHBefore / afterCarolinaBathtub GinGap19SET 1
  147. 1989-11-16ThuPearl Street BallroomNorthampton, MABefore / after> AC/DC BagGap2SET 2
  148. 1989-11-10FriSigma Phi House, Hamilton CollegeClinton, NYGap3SET 2
  149. 1989-11-03FriTree CafePortland, MERated 57 · ListenGap4SET 2
  150. 1989-10-26ThuThe Wetlands PreserveNew York, NYBefore / afterBathtub Gin >> The ChaseGap2SET 2
  151. 1989-10-21SatThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterRebaYou Enjoy MyselfGap3SET 2
  152. 1989-10-13FriCopperfield'sSyracuse, NYGap4SET 1
  153. 1989-10-06FriThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterWeekapaug GrooveGolgi ApparatusGap18SET 2
  154. 1989-08-17ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >Rocky TopGap4SET 1
  155. 1989-07-01SatLes Foufounes ÉlectriquesMontréal, QuebecBefore / afterBikeMike's SongGap3SET 1
  156. 1989-06-23FriThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterFluffheadGap7SET 2
  157. 1989-05-28SunIan McLean's Party, Connie Condon's FarmHebron, NYRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterLa GrangeSneakin' Sally Thru the AlleyGap2SET 3
  158. 1989-05-26FriValley Club CafeRutland, VTBefore / afterHalley's Comet >You Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 1
  159. 1989-05-21Sun320 Spear StreetBurlington, VTRated 73 · ListenBefore / afterDazed and ConfusedYou Enjoy MyselfGap7SET 1
  160. 1989-05-09TueThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterWeekapaug GroovePossumGap3SET 1
  161. 1989-05-06SatCollis Center, Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHBefore / afterEstherPossumGap2SET 1
  162. 1989-05-03WedTent Party, Franklin & Marshall CollegeLancaster, PAGap5SET 1
  163. 1989-04-27ThuStrafford Room, Memorial Union Building, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterJam> Divided SkyGap3SET 1
  164. 1989-04-20ThuHumphries House (The Zoo), Amherst CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterSuzy GreenbergPossumGap3SET 1
  165. 1989-04-14FriThe Base Lodge, Stearns Hall, Johnson State CollegeJohnson, VTBefore / afterThe LizardsPossumGap19SET 2
  166. 1989-02-18SatOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterDivided SkyGap2SET 1
  167. 1989-02-11SatSheehan'sNorthampton, MABefore / afterTake the 'A' TrainGap2SET 1
  168. 1989-02-07TueThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 70 · ListenBefore / afterFoam-> PossumGap5SET 1
  169. 1989-01-26ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterFly Famous Mockingbird-> PossumGap9SET 2
  170. 1988-12-10SatThe Red Barn, Hampshire CollegeAmherst, MARated 57 · ListenBefore / afterContactAC/DC BagGap2SET 2
  171. 1988-12-02FriMolly's CafeBoston, MABefore / afterGolgi ApparatusGap29SET 1
  172. 1988-08-04ThuThe RomaTelluride, COBefore / afterAlumni BluesTake the 'A' TrainGap3SET 1
  173. 1988-07-29FriThe RomaTelluride, CORated 64 · ListenBefore / afterDinner and a MovieIcculusGap4SET 2
  174. 1988-07-23SatPete's Phabulous Phish PhestUnderhill, VTRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterNo Dogs AllowedFireGap13SET 1
  175. 1988-06-15WedThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterAC/DC BagContactGap4SET 2
  176. 1988-05-24TueNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterHalley's Comet >I Didn't KnowGap24SET 3
  177. 1988-03-12SatNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterFly Famous Mockingbird >> PossumGap7SET 1
  178. 1988-02-08MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterFlat FeeGap3SET 3
  179. 1988-01-27WedGallagher'sWaitsfield, VTRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself> Whipping PostGap25SET 2
  180. 1987-08-21FriIan McLean's FarmHebron, NYBefore / afterBack Porch Boogie Blues ->Gap2SET 2
  181. 1987-08-09SunNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 53 · Listen

    NoteFirst known performance.

    Before / afterHalley's Comet >Light Up Or Leave Me AloneGapDebutSET 2