No_Neck 0 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Phish To Reunite For March 2009 Gigs -- Additional Dates To Be AnnouncedPhish-heads react ecstatically to news.Good news for fans of "extended improvisations" (don't call it "jamming"): Nearly five years after calling it quits, Phish — our nation's finest exporters of lengthy, genre-hopping musical numbers with indecipherable titles like "Golgi Apparatus" — will reunite for a three-night stand at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia.The band made the announcement on its official Web site early Wednesday morning (October 1), via a time-lapse video that showed an artist's rendering of the iconic (to Phish-heads, at least) diamond-like exterior of the Coliseum, along with the words "Phish: Hampton. March 6-7-8, 2009." The venue holds special significance to both Phish fans and the band itself: It was where Phish's famed six-CD live album, Hampton Comes Alive, was recorded back in 1998, and the band often referred to the Coliseum as its "mothership."Tickets for the three Hampton shows are currently up for grabs via a "request system" on Phish's site. The on-sale date for the general public is October 18.Reaction to the news has been rather, um, positive on Phish message boards. "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWAAAAAAAAAAAAWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" wrote one fan at OhKeePa.com, a community named after a song on Phish's 1990 album, Lawn Boy. "I'M NOT SLEEPING UNTIL SUNDAY 10:01 WHEN I HAVE THREE TICKETS TO THE SPACESHIP IN ME HANDS.""I can't breathe," wrote another. "I'm serious, someone call the paramedics."Phish last played together in August 2004, at their very own Coventry Festival in northern Vermont. The event was marred by bad weather, traffic, and the death of at least one fan. Since then, the four members of Phish have kept busy with solo careers, but rumors of a reunion persisted, hitting a fever pitch in early September when they played an impromptu set at the wedding of their former tour manager.Phish released their last studio album, Undermind, in 2004, just one month after announcing their plans to break up. It is not known whether they plan to record new music following the Hampton shows, but a message on their official site says that "the band intends to announce additional touring in 2009 early next year." Link to post Share on other sites
CardWarfare 4 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Word? Link to post Share on other sites
dapokerbum 0 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I just read that and it is AWESOME. Phish is SOOOO great live. I might just go see them if they come to the West Coast. Link to post Share on other sites
Sal Paradise 57 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I've seen phish probably 8 times at least, and I live in central virginia, just about 3 hours from hampton, and I know several people in the area I could stay with for free, and there is no way in fucking hell I would go to that disgusting hippie fest if you paid me. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,367 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I'm going to have to dust off my Vegan Burrito recipe, so I can make a killing selling them at the shows. 5 years without Phish have really put the Kye-bosh on my indy vegan burrito business. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,367 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I've seen phish probably 8 times at least, and I live in central virginia, just about 3 hours from hampton, and I know several people in the area I could stay with for free, and there is no way in fucking hell I would go to that disgusting hippie fest if you paid me.AHhahahahahaha hahaha hahaha hahah Hippie. Link to post Share on other sites
Sal Paradise 57 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 AHhahahahahaha hahaha hahaha hahah Hippie.YOU SHUT YOUR GOD DAMNED MOUTH AND NEVER SAY THAT AGAIN Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,367 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 YOU SHUT YOUR GOD DAMNED MOUTH AND NEVER SAY THAT AGAINPeace, bro.. I'm just here to mellow out, eat a couple brownies and feel the vibes.. No need to get harsh, bro. Link to post Share on other sites
Sal Paradise 57 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Peace, bro.. I'm just here to mellow out, eat a couple brownies and feel the vibes.. No need to get harsh, bro.you know, this reminded me of it. maybe I will go. take a big ass knife, and run around and pop a hole in every one of those god damn hippie drums in that horrible drum circle.maybe cut a few dreadlocks in the process. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,741 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 you know, this reminded me of it. maybe I will go. take a big ass knife, and run around and pop a hole in every one of those god damn hippie drums in that horrible drum circle.maybe cut a few dreadlocks in the process.it'd be cooler if you didnt, brosef. Link to post Share on other sites
Sal Paradise 57 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 it'd be cooler if you didnt, brosef.I believe thats foghatese, not phishspeak. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,741 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I believe thats foghatese, not phishspeak.look here, sweatervest. you aint gonna tell me nothin!! Link to post Share on other sites
Sal Paradise 57 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 look here, sweatervest. you aint gonna tell me nothin!!toby keithism Link to post Share on other sites
hank213 1,824 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Tunes, we need more tunes! Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,367 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Also, I'd like a Phish Phan to come in here, and defend Phsih lyrics. They are the most damn dumb lyrics I've ever heard. Why do they even bother with them? Link to post Share on other sites
No_Neck 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Also, I'd like a Phish Phan to come in here, and defend Phsih lyrics. They are the most damn dumb lyrics I've ever heard. Why do they even bother with them?some songs are about the lyrics some are just noises like a piano.Mexican cousin, or round room, or any number of songs have pretty awesome lyrics. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,367 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 yeah, like.. golgi apparatus....I look into the finance boxJust to check my statusI look into the microscopeSee golgi apparatusGolgi, oh, woe is meYou cant even see the seaGolgi, olgi, oh ooo olgiGolgiGolgiThey call him lysasomeCause he runs so fastRuns like a junkyard dogWith a brain of brassI saw youWith a ticket stub in your handUnder the lightMiddle of the nightCouldnt get it wrongSo I had to Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I've seen phish probably 8 times at least, and I live in central virginia, just about 3 hours from hampton, and I know several people in the area I could stay with for free, and there is no way in fucking hell I would go to that disgusting hippie fest if you paid me.I love going to Phish shows, but I totally agree. Those shows will have some of the worst crowds of all time. You know, next to the 1998-2002 Dave Matthews Band crowds.Also, I'd like a Phish Phan to come in here, and defend Phsih lyrics. They are the most damn dumb lyrics I've ever heard. Why do they even bother with them?I don't know why they bother with them, but (like someone said) the songs aren't at all about the lyrics (which, by the way, are just written by some hippy that's friends with the band...basically). They're very talented musicians who put on a great show with a sound that's pretty different from everything out there. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,367 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I don't know why they bother with them, but (like someone said) the songs aren't at all about the lyrics (which, by the way, are just written by some hippy that's friends with the band...basically).Oh, I know that. They probably have them at all, because it's easier to market to dumb hippies if you can have a sing alongThey're very talented musicians who put on a great show with a sound that's pretty different from everything out there.Yeah, it sounds like really boring fusion jazz. Ground breaking stuff.I don't mean to come so harsh on them, I was into Phish for a short time in college, went to a couple of shows myself ( including the first time I took mushrooms.. ah the memories... or lack thereof). They no doubt have talent. I just think jam bands mostly sound like boring Jazz and boring funk. And I'd rather listen to good Jazz than phish most of the time. Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 That's what a lot of it's derived from, but that's not at all what it sounds like (to me, anyway). Though i do obviously respect liking good jazz more than phish...personally what I'd rather listen to between the two depends on my mood. The only other example I can think of off the top of my head is saying that I'd rather listen to the Allman Bros than a random blues album. They come from the same starting points, but are totally different sounds (except for the occasional Whipping Post). I'm talking out of my ass, obviously. Link to post Share on other sites
whatgreatis 0 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Also, I'd like a Phish Phan to come in here, and defend Phsih lyrics. They are the most damn dumb lyrics I've ever heard. Why do they even bother with them?You'd know if you were down. Link to post Share on other sites
KDawgCometh 2 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 sadly, I haven't been this excited in a while. as long as the hampton shows don't coincide with winter term finals, I'm there for all three shows. yes, I was there for coventry, yes the weather sucked, trey was all into oxys, but it was still a good time at the end of it all Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,367 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 sadly, I haven't been this excited in a while. as long as the hampton shows don't coincide with winter term finals, I'm there for all three shows. yes, I was there for coventry, yes the weather sucked, trey was all into oxys, but it was still a good time at the end of it allWhy am I not shocked you're a phish head. Link to post Share on other sites
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