Walls of the Cave

Debut 2002-12-31 · Last played 2026-07-14 · 82 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
82
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
9
Median Gap, All-Time
7
Longest Gap
76

Best version2004-08-14VenueNewport State Airport, CoventryScore91Hear itListen · Details

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Eras4.0203.0472.015 82 of 82 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 7

  1. 4.020 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-07-14TueEnmarket ArenaSavannah, GABefore / afterPiper >Gap9SET 2
  3. 2026-04-24FriSphereLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterIt's IceGap15SET 1
  4. 2025-09-19FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VARated 63 · ListenBefore / afterThe WedgeGap8SET 1
  5. 2025-07-25FriBroadview Stage at SPACSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterHey StrangerGap10SET 1
  6. 2025-07-11FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterTasteGap7SET 1
  7. 2025-06-24TuePetersen Events CenterPittsburgh, PAHighly rated 81 · Listen
    Jam chartA little extra attention to detail early on tantalizes and hints at the spicy enchilada to come. Plenty of extra hot sauce, a satisfying dose of tension, and heaps of Trey-tosterone cap off this delicious and rewarding set closer.
    Before / afterGumboGap10SET 1
  8. 2025-04-19SatClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WABefore / afterSuzy Greenberg >Gap10SET 1
  9. 2024-10-27SunMVP ArenaAlbany, NYBefore / afterKill Devil FallsGap14SET 1
  10. 2024-08-07WedVan Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, MIBefore / afterAbout to RunGap11SET 1
  11. 2024-07-23TueMohegan Sun ArenaUncasville, CTBefore / afterWaste >Gap19SET 1
  12. 2023-10-11WedErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OHBefore / afterCrazy SometimesGap19SET 1
  13. 2023-07-25TueTD Pavilion at the MannPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterWaste> 46 DaysGap18SET 1
  14. 2023-04-14FriClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WABefore / afterMy Friend, My Friend >> GhostGap10SET 1
  15. 2022-09-03SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CORated 78 · Listen
    Jam chartAnother version that breaks form with grime out of the gate and then develops a "There is a Mountain" theme before dipping back into the muck at 11:30. From there the jam eventually winds its way into uplifting territory once again for an exuberant peak.
    Before / afterWolfman's BrotherHeavy RotationGap21SET 1
  16. 2022-07-19TueTD Pavilion at the MannPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterThe Old Home PlaceGap8SET 1
  17. 2022-05-31TueCredit One StadiumCharleston, SCHighly rated 83 · Listen
    Jam chartA refreshing jam (and set placement) in this first version since '04 to significantly deviate from the typical format. Extra effects use loosens things up early as it dips into a short-lived, but moody darker segment, and then the jam brightens considerably at 10:00 with Trey and Page pairing up nicely for dual leads, before finally working its way back to "WoTC" to conclude.
    Before / afterSet Your Soul FreeSample in a JarGap4SET 1
  18. 2022-04-23SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 69 · ListenBefore / afterLonely TripGap18SET 2
  19. 2021-10-19TueMatthew Knight ArenaEugene, ORBefore / afterStashGap19SET 1
  20. 2021-08-06FriRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, INRated 78 · Listen
    Jam chartFish adds an extended flourish on the snare at 7:02, which is only a brief look at his fantastic work during this version. He's matched by some aggressive play from Trey in a jam that stays within the bounds of the song.
    Before / afterThe WedgeGap5SET 1
  21. 2021-07-30FriOak Mountain AmphitheatrePelham, ALBefore / afterThe WedgeGap8SET 1

  22. 3.047 shows2010–2019

  23. 2019-12-29SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWhile My Guitar Gently WeepsGap2SET 1
  24. 2019-12-08SunNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterIt's Ice >Gap19SET 1
  25. 2019-07-02TueSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterBathtub Gin >Gap9SET 1
  26. 2019-06-19WedBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHBefore / afterI Didn't KnowGap12SET 1
  27. 2018-12-28FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMazeGap3SET 1
  28. 2018-11-01ThuMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterJoyGap4SET 1
  29. 2018-10-26FriAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterMoonage DaydreamGap7SET 1
  30. 2018-10-16TueTimes Union CenterAlbany, NYBefore / afterCities >Gap11SET 1
  31. 2018-08-03FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GARated 66 · ListenBefore / after555Gap6SET 1
  32. 2018-07-22SunGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 61 · ListenBefore / afterTela >Gap7SET 1
  33. 2017-12-29FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 65 · ListenBefore / afterOcelotGap3SET 1
  34. 2017-09-02SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterWolfman's BrotherGap14SET 1
  35. 2017-07-21FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMoonage DaydreamGap9SET 1
  36. 2016-12-31SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterCharacter ZeroGap7SET 1
  37. 2016-10-28FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterCavernGap5SET 1
  38. 2016-10-19WedAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNBefore / after> Tweezer RepriseGap5ENCORE
  39. 2016-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COGap5ENCORE
  40. 2016-07-23SatSleep Train AmphitheatreChula Vista, CABefore / afterWolfman's BrotherGap6SET 1
  41. 2016-07-15FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / afterRiftGap6SET 1
  42. 2016-07-02SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / after46 DaysGap7SET 1
  43. 2016-06-22WedXcel Energy CenterSt. Paul, MNBefore / afterHalfway to the MoonGap6SET 1
  44. 2015-12-31ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterRebaGap4SET 1
  45. 2015-09-04FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterWading in the Velvet Sea >Gap2SET 2
  46. 2015-08-22SatWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterWading in the Velvet Sea >Gap3SET 3
  47. 2015-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterTweezer >Gap8SET 2
  48. 2015-08-04TueAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNBefore / afterLawn BoyGap6SET 1
  49. 2015-07-25SatThe ForumInglewood, CABefore / afterFuego >Gap5SET 1
  50. 2015-01-02FriAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLRated 62 · ListenBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >Gap3SET 2
  51. 2014-11-02SunMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterFreeGap8SET 1
  52. 2014-10-22WedSanta Barbara BowlSanta Barbara, CABefore / afterSplit Open and MeltGap15SET 1
  53. 2014-07-20SunFirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, ILBefore / afterOcelot >Gap9SET 1
  54. 2014-07-08TueThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterOcelotGap9SET 1
  55. 2013-12-29SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterGumboGap6SET 1
  56. 2013-10-27SunXL CenterHartford, CTBefore / afterA Song I Heard the Ocean SingGap7SET 1
  57. 2013-10-18FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomGap3SET 1
  58. 2013-08-30FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CORated 60 · ListenBefore / afterSay Something >> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap4SET 2
  59. 2013-08-02FriBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CAGap3ENCORE
  60. 2013-07-27SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> FluffheadGap12SET 2
  61. 2013-07-07SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterLimb By LimbGap35SET 1
  62. 2012-06-17SunBader FieldAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterFluffhead> Character ZeroGap11SET 1
  63. 2011-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterGhostGap4SET 2
  64. 2011-08-16TueUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterMexican Cousin> Runaway JimGap4SET 1
  65. 2011-08-09TueLake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at HarveysStateline, NVBefore / afterHarry Hood >Gap7SET 2
  66. 2011-06-19SunnTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VABefore / afterCrosseyed and Painless >> Slave to the Traffic LightGap18SET 2
  67. 2011-01-01SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterRebaGap8SET 1
  68. 2010-10-26TueVerizon Wireless ArenaManchester, NHBefore / afterIt's Ice >Gap16SET 1
  69. 2010-08-13FriVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterI Didn't KnowStashGap76SET 1

  70. 2.015 shows2002–2004

  71. 2004-08-14SatNewport State AirportCoventry, VTHighly rated 91 · Listen

    Jam chartJam breaks from the standard at 11:00 into a mellow groove that builds energy and > to "Runaway Jim."

    Before / after> Runaway JimGap4SET 1
  72. 2004-08-09MonHampton ColiseumHampton, VAHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chartAggressive, in-your-face "Type I" version.

    Before / afterRunaway JimLoving CupGap3SET 1
  73. 2004-06-24ThuVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INHighly rated 80 · Listen

    Jam chart"Type I" version includes a "DwD" jam from 9:10 - 10:25.

    Before / afterSimple >Gap4SET 2
  74. 2004-06-19SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYHighly rated 90 · Listen
    Jam chartStraightforward until 12:55 when the jam breaks into a nice "Type I" outro jam. This jam settles briefly, then builds into a great "Type II" jam with some melodic licks from Trey that preview the catchy riff he seizes on in the following day's "Ghost."
    Before / afterWolfman's Brother-> David BowieGap13SET 1
  75. 2003-11-28FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterDown with DiseaseTwo Versions of MeGap4SET 2
  76. 2003-07-30WedTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJRated 68 · ListenBefore / afterYou Enjoy MyselfGap6SET 2
  77. 2003-07-22TueVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterThe LizardsGap5SET 2
  78. 2003-07-15TueUSANA AmphitheatreWest Valley City, UTRated 62 · ListenBefore / afterSpread It 'Round> Golgi ApparatusGap6SET 2
  79. 2003-07-07MonCricket PavilionPhoenix, AZBefore / afterAvenu Malkenu >> Prince CaspianGap2SET 2
  80. 2003-02-28FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomGap2SET 1
  81. 2003-02-25TueFirst Union SpectrumPhiladelphia, PAHighly rated 81 · Listen

    Jam chartAround 13:00, the jam breaks into an effects-laden groove, although it is not far removed from typical "WOTC." Returns to the standard at 17:30 to wrap up.

    Before / afterWater in the SkyGap2SET 1
  82. 2003-02-22SatU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chartExtended "Type I" jam with building energy.

    Before / afterScent of a MuleMountains in the MistGap3SET 1
  83. 2003-02-18TuePepsi CenterDenver, COBefore / afterLawn BoyGap3SET 1
  84. 2003-02-14FriGreat Western ForumInglewood, CAHighly rated 90 · Listen
    Jam chartDespite its duration, most of the jam section is essentially "Type I" with some interesting instrumentation. At about 18:00, the jam finally breaks free of "WOTC" into a nice low-key section that -> to "Carini."
    Before / afterPossum-> CariniGap4SET 2
  85. 2002-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 84 · Listen

    NoteDebut.

    Jam chartDebut, which includes an excellent "Type II" section beginning about 11:00 that eventually returns to "WOTC."

    Before / afterStrange DesignGapDebutSET 3