I've seen tons of phish shows from 1992 to 2002. I averaged about 30 shows a year. Everyone has their own favorites but here is what I would recommend to get started.
First off, in my opinion for new phans I recommend the sexy stuff first. When I'm trying to turn a kid who has never heard any Dead on to the band I always start with shows from 77 & 78. These shows will hook the new fan and then they can start to seek out the gems from other years. I feel the same way about Phish. I always recommend shows from 99 to new phans. This year and 98 were full of funky jams and catchy tunes. I don't remember the exact dates but I can give you the tour, venue and year for the shows.

All fall tour (1-4)
1) Hampton 99 any night.
2) MCI Center Arena 99 (D.C.)
3) The Pyramid 99, (TN)
4) Nasau Coliseum 99 (NY) both nights
5) Jazz Fest New Orleans Spring tour 97 or 96. Can't remember the exact year but they only played the Jazz Fest one time.
6) U.S. Air Arena 97 (MD)

>Posted: June 6, 2007 - 6:05pm
>phish-related:ever heard of
>phish-related:

>ever heard of Smokin' Grass?
yep

.a burlington VT bluegrass/newgrass band, with some of the guys being friends with some of >the phish guys... i have a show or two where mike gordon sits in with them...

mike who? sorry cuoldnt resist

>they have a few cd's out, they used to come thru southern WV and stay with a friend of mine >while they were in town.

>they also have ties to jamie masefield and gordon stone...

jamie is the man. the mandolin man. dont miss him. jazz mandilon project.

> itold doug perkins (their guitar player) once, that i thought he was as good as tony rice (to >me, they both have similar styles when pickin' the "speed" grass).

doug is indeed in the same league, albeit humble beyond measure. in some
ways i prefer doug, because he has a very soft way with his guitar, when
he slows it down and gets quiet, there is nobody as beautiful as doug on a martin

I know i am responding to a very old post but these are my local guys here
in beetown, and for anyone who hasnt heard of them, forget ph(*&sh,
go check out jamie masefield and doug perkins and gordon stone, whenever
you can.

free(idea)zing in beetown

I'm sure everyone is familiar with the rumors of Phish headlining Bonnaroo, but they announced the other day that they will be adding another date to their tour: June 10 in Knoxville TN... Bonnaroo is June 11-14 in Manchester TN... Still only a rumor though so don't get too excited just yet!

cheers

~littlebri

Phish'll do 'Roo.

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Growing up in the bay had it's perks...I got to live in the same town that Les let it grow. Unreal musician.

But, if you want to see a show like you did when you saw the boyz and Jerry (God rest his soul) go see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers......Just did 20 shows at the Filmore.....saw 18 of them, WOW!
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