I never had the privilege to see a live Grateful Dead show, so yes Phish is the only band that gives me 'that' feeling.
For many of us I really think thats the main reason though, we all have so many memories that are tied to trips to see them...and when we throw in a dvd or a show that excitment ignites in us...
There really hasn't been a band that all of us have been that focused on since, and all willing to travel for.
So heres to them throwin' down another tour, OR until then, to the next act that can create the excitment they did.
A few big acts have created excitment(but not Phish size excitment yet) for me in the last year:
The Phish inspired; Disco Biscuits being number #1,
never really had a chance to get into them all these yrs, but being Captainsunshines fav band, she opened the door for me, so im still in the brand new exploration excited stage...which is always fun.
I'm not gonna go on.. since this is titled:
"PHISH" (my all time FAV)