Basher Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 A Reunion for Phish? WCAX-TV Report Burlington, Vermont - August 21, 2008It was an emotional goodbye for Phish in 2004 after the Vermont-grown group toured for twenty years. Phish played some of its earliest shows at Nectar's on Main Street in Burlington in the 1980s, but by the 90s they were playing for 10, 20, even 100,000 fans at huge venues and festivals.Since their farewell bow, the jam rockers' huge legion of fans have hoped they'd reunite. Bassist Mike Gordon says, "Four years ago, I didn't think it would happen but now I am pretty sure it will."Gordon says he and his former bandmates plan to meet soon to discuss getting back together. The guys have spent the past few years working on individual music projects. Gordon recently released a new CD. He says, "I am definitely focusing on my own thing, but in my opinion the Phish thing is pretty likely at this point, because people are so healthy and enthusiastic about it among the band members. The vibe is really good."As to when this may happen, Gordon says, "I don't know exactly, but soon enough, we'll have a better idea."The possible Phish reunion comes as great news to the DJs at WBKM radio. Eric Koval says, "It would be monstrous. And wonderful!""Burlington's Kind of Music" broadcasts the city's rock legends as a big part of its playlist for a worldwide internet audience. They say a comeback would, in a word, be huge, because Phish's dedication to live performances and to pure music would galvanize their immense fan base. Koval would like to see Phish "come together to enrich the band's life and our life."WBKM's Tony Gallucci adds, "You felt like [watching Phish perform] was part of something you did together with the band. That's unique in art and music."The group's keyboardist Page McConnell left fans a message on Phish's website a few weeks back saying a Phish reunion is something he thinks about a lot and that he's looking forward to discussing it with his friends from the band.People close to the band's frontman Trey Anastasio tell Channel 3 he's happy and healthy after completing a program in New York for drug abuse, and that he's looking forward to doing more of what he loves: making music. So he'll certainly be a big part of those conversations. Anastasio and his bandmates have given hundreds of thousands of dollars to area non-profits including the Women's Rape Crisis Center, the Vermont Youth Orchestra, and various Lake Champlain clean-up efforts. So if a Phish reunion happens and that generosity resumes, even people who don't like the band's music will have to admit that Phish is very good for Vermont.Jack Thurston - WCAX News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 To add to this report, I was listening to Mike on Jam-On at lunch (he is hosting). He said he has his upcoming tour, then he is leaving the fall open for family stuff, then maybe another short holiday tour with his solo project.After that, he said he is "leaving his schedule open", and hopes that "pretty soon" some Phish decisions will be made. He said the 4 are gathering quite regularly for dinners, and that they feel a vibe is there, and now that they are all healthy, things look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 tease I'm crazy excited for them to get back. Gotta start saving for a little road trip soon I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 At this point I would say that the chances of there being some sort of Phish tour in 2009 are about 90%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) At this point I would say that the chances of there being some sort of Phish tour in 2009 are about 90%.What sort of numbers did you bash to come up with that. Edited August 22, 2008 by Guest basher's full of sh!t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 At this point I would say that the chances of there being some sort of Phish tour in 2009 are about 90%. And with moe. going on hiatus, all the moe.rons who have nothing to do will be able to jump on Phish tour. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 i'd say about 90% of moe.rons were originally phish heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 that's what I think too. I'm hoping they start with a nice big outdoor festival to kick things off so I can get as close as possible. I'm also hoping it's not too far away like bonnaroo (I heard a rumor a while back that phish people had rented the site or were contemplating it or something on those lines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 At this point I would say that the chances of there being some sort of Phish tour in 2009 are about 90%.What sort of numbers did you bash to come up with that. I can't divulge my methods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Are you going to brag when you get tickets that afford you free softdrinks and popcorn?Of course you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 matt, after Coventry, I think that there is very little chance that the first show would be a festival. If anything, I would say a small Europe tour (warm-up) might be more likely.That said, a weeklong run at the Spectrum in Philly (before it gets torn down), or some New York run, will probably be the kick-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 moe. will be done hiatus by the summer of 2009! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 matt, after Coventry, I think that there is very little chance that the first show would be a festival. If anything, I would say a small Europe tour (warm-up) might be more likely.That said, a weeklong run at the Spectrum in Philly (before it gets torn down), or some New York run, will probably be the kick-off.Europe? Seems as though Basher's crack supply is topped up for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm not saying I think Europe will happen, but I think that Europe is MORE likely than a big festival to kick things off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I really enjoy the image of eager cyber-hippies all over the world opening their email sometime this fall to read the long awaited news, that: 'Phish announces summer tour'.. ..because then I can't help but to imagine them shaking violently with excitement, groaning deeply with buldging eyes- until their heads explode all over the computer screen and keyboard. I even like picturing myself this way! Cause I can't wait to see Phish again either!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm not saying I think Europe will happen, but I think that Europe is MORE likely than a big festival to kick things off.by what, like 90%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 No Schwa, there is a 16.2% greater chance of Euorpe in the statistical models I have run thus far.Now, if Jimmy the Festival cockroach eats well over the next week or so, things may change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 But will there be free popcorn, Booche wants to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Booche posted a question then his own answer. No further input from me was required.I had to check which Booche/bouche posted that. Take that however you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 No Schwa, there is a 16.2% greater chance of Euorpe in the statistical models I have run thus far.Now, if Jimmy the Festival cockroach eats well over the next week or so, things may change.ya see? all i needed was the equation before the answer. makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 good news this is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBeats Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I don't want to say I told ya so...yet.FunkyBeats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSTLE Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 that's what I think too. I'm hoping they start with a nice big outdoor festival to kick things off so I can get as close as possible. I'm also hoping it's not too far away like bonnaroo (I heard a rumor a while back that phish people had rented the site or were contemplating it or something on those lines)i think i could go for another show at loring air force base... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elemeno Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 NYE 2010 BIG CYPRESS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 I haven't heard what Fish thinks of all this.No one ever mentions Fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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