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Phish in Concert
Probably no other band around today is more about the live experience than Phish. As the undisputed kings of the jam-band movement that began in the '80s and exploded in the '90s with bands like Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler, and The Spin Doctors, they defined a style that was song-based but also about improvisation and the magic of the moment. When they brought their creative collision of rock, jazz, funk, folk, and country influences to a quickly expanding grassroots fan base in the '80s, a movement was born -- one in which the music was constantly developing before the audience's eyes and ears. Trey Anastasio's guitar, Page McConnell's keyboards, Mike Gordon's bass, and Jon Fishman's drums engage in a four-part conversation that's constantly evolving. Whether the band is playing tunes off classic Phish releases like 'Billy Breathes' and 'The Story of the Ghost,' or performing one of their famous Halloween shows where they cover another artist's album in its entirety, like The Who's 'Quadrophenia' or Talking Heads' 'Remain in Light,' Phish is always in flux. While headlining festivals like Bonnaroo, or hosting their own, like The Clifford Ball and Magnaball, or keeping an event all to themselves, the band maintains an unbreakable connection with their huge, hardcore audience of Phish Heads.
Phish Background
Phish got its start at The University of Vermont in 1983, when guitarists Trey Anastasio and Jeff Holdsworth, bass man Mike Gordon, and drummer Jon Fishman started jamming informally. But by the mid '80s, when Holdsworth had departed and keyboardist Page McConnell arrived to solidify the band's lineup, the band was truly beginning to define its sound -- a mix of Grateful Dead-inspired psychedelic jamming, jazzy fluidity, and funk-savvy grooves. Phish released its first, self-titled album in 1986, but like the Dead, they were always more about the live experience than the recording studio. And by the end of the '80s they were hitting the road hard, building up a hefty, dedicated audience and pretty much creating the jam-band circuit in the process. Their songwriting shone on albums like 'A Picture of Nectar,' 'Billy Breathes,' and 'The Story of a Ghost,' while their concerts became a nexus for thousands of hardy Phish Heads. You can't keep Phish out of water for long, and these days they continue to take their idiosyncratic but infectious sound to the people, creating new generations of Phish fans along the way.
I have been to many BYE Phish shows and thought nothing would beat 2017, but this year was excellent. High energy all night and the Gamehendge experience of a life time. Awesome fellas ...awesome. Does Phish still have? Heck yeah. They are in stride.
The staff, the conditions of the facilities, the sound quality. All incredible. I have been to most of the major US arenas and theaters and the MSG staff is far and away the best there is. Friendly, direct, no nonsense, but most of all helpful. Add more water stations on the upper levels and on the right side of the delta club and it will a perfect venue.
27 years of Phish and this was the dream show. My brain is still processing it. Absolutely unbelievable! I feel so complete.
Couldn't ask for better. Maybe cheaper beer prices? I'm so glad I went all 4 nights.
They always put on great shows but 12-31-23 was the best show that ever was
The best run had the time of my life best ppl and the gamehendge set was one for the ages
Gamehendge. Legendary. Still can’t get over it. So grateful I was there!
A once-in-a-lifetime experience every time. And this one even moreso. Never miss a NYE YEMSG.
Had a visit to Gamehendge 2024 thank you phish and msg
This was an incredible experience to be part of. Gamehendge (TMWSIY) live on New Years Ever with all of the production and direction to make it a rock Broadway opera. What a treat to be live for this event. I will never forget it.
Phish goes all out for NYE. This show was epic! Like 3 shows in one. Stagecraft was amazing. I love seeing shows at the Garden
GAMHENDGE was the best. I feel sorry for people who missed it.
We have to rebuild MSG after Dec 31 the roof is gone.
Greatest show of all time. Thank god I was able to be in attendances bless this band. Get me to the sphere
Best Phish show ever! Also my 250th Phish show, 70th Phish show at MSG, and 20th NYE Phish show. I have never seen a better show in my life.
I always leave Phish shows feeling rejuvenated. YEMSG was amazing.
Musical history was made. Absolutely perfect. Phish is the best band ever and has a deep love for their fan base. They continue to wow us every year. MSG is our living room.
After nearly 30 years, Phish finally busted out the long sought after "The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday", complete with dancing lizards, Tela and her Multibeast, the Famous Mockingbird, and even Jimmy's Grandma!
NOTHING like a live Phish concert. This one was particularly excellent. I introduced a friend to Phish via this concert and he LOVED them!!!
Phish put on a stellar 4-night run of shows at the Garden, with the NYE show being one for the ages! It’s what we as Phish fans have been waiting for since at least 1994. The Holy Grail of Phish music - “Gamehendge” - performed in order! I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve seen Phish at MSG, but I’ve never been lucky enough to land a NYE ticket - neither through the presale lottery or public sale through Ticketmaster. I’m so glad this was the year I finally got one! Thank you Phish and thank you MSG! Best staff ever!
