Trey Anastasio, as quoted in Rolling Stone magazine:

“And it’s so funny because Fish and Mike and Page have been talking to each other a lot lately and now — it’s not that I can’t believe that I said that, but its symbolic of how much I lost my mind or how much I lost my bearings or something. Because at this point in time I would give my left nut to play that song five times in a row every day until I die. I certainly thought about that while I was in jail.”

Full Article: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/05/28/trey-anastasio-hints-at-phish-reunion/

I know all the people that hate phish are going to pollute this article, but I don't care. I, for one, am stoked.

5/28/2008 12:58:34 PM

Lets all pray really hard that they are done. That is one of the shittiest bands ever. And not to mention their fucking fans annoy the shit outta me.

5/28/2008 1:03:20 PM

^ I agree with the dumbshit for once

5/28/2008 1:11:39 PM

COME BACK ! ! ! ! !



phanbump.

5/28/2008 1:15:13 PM

What did Trey go to jail for again?

5/28/2008 1:16:20 PM

^ Excessive noodling.

5/28/2008 1:26:00 PM

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"On January 16, 2008, Anastasio spent two days in New York state's Washington County Jail after he was found to have violated the conditions of his participation in Washington County Drug Treatment Court. A Washington County assistant district attorney says Anastasio was sent to jail because he failed to show up for a court-ordered appointment."

wow. what a hardened criminal he is.

5/28/2008 3:25:34 PM

I used to like Phish a lot.

Ever since I went to their "comeback" show in Hampton, VA in Jan. 2003 I have not cared for them at all. That was probably the worst show I've ever been to.

And to top it all off, people were paying upwards of $2,000 a piece for tickets to that show. If I've ever had a single regret in my life...

5/28/2008 3:40:14 PM

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"And not to mention their fucking fans annoy the shit outta me."

5/28/2008 3:58:47 PM

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"Lets all pray really hard that they are done. That is one of the shittiest bands ever. And not to mention their fucking fans annoy the shit outta me."

I'm praying hard that they aren't done. They definitely aren't one of the shittiest bands ever. You don't like them, fair enough. Some times their songs do suck because they improvise a lot... that's happens when you improvise. But Phish was one of the most talented, musically gifted bands in rock and roll history, whatever your opinion is.

I do have to agree that a lot of their fan base sucks though, especially these days. It wouldn't stop me from catching a show when they're around though.

5/28/2008 11:13:46 PM

Their fan"base" is "based" solely around drugs.

Who listens to this shit sober?

5/28/2008 11:18:11 PM

^I do

The 2nd best concert I ever went to was their Mansfield, Mass show

It was their 2nd to the last show ever.

5/29/2008 6:59:15 AM

phuck phish and their phucking phans

5/29/2008 9:34:01 AM

phuck you...you phucking phaggot phugdepacker

5/29/2008 10:00:36 AM

flame on phish all you want, youre not going to change anyone's opinion

no one can neglect the monumental success this band reached in the face of such mainstream criticism

5/29/2008 10:39:01 AM

talent and creativity are separate entities.

phish fans have clearly never understood this.

5/29/2008 11:38:55 AM

^vague, what do you mean

5/29/2008 12:48:48 PM

Quote :

"flame on phish all you want, youre not going to change anyone's opinion"

5/29/2008 1:34:22 PM

Quote :

"no one can neglect the monumental success this band reached in the face of such mainstream criticism "

New Kids On The Block were succesful at one point in time. So were:

Mili Vanilli
Vanilla Ice
Hanson
Britney Spears


Get the drift?

[Edited on May 29, 2008 at 1:38 PM. Reason : .]

5/29/2008 1:37:56 PM

the very fact that anyone feels the need to use the "nsync argument" in reference to phish is all the evidence i need to prove their utter irrelevance

5/29/2008 2:27:07 PM

the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road
the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road




good song

5/29/2008 2:33:33 PM

<3 Phish

I followed them around for a summer and it was the best summer of my life.

And no, I've never done drugs.

5/29/2008 9:32:20 PM

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"Ever since I went to their "comeback" show in Hampton, VA in Jan. 2003 I have not cared for them at all. That was probably the worst show I've ever been to."

ya im pretty happy i skipped that show, 2004 was pretty hit or miss, but i think the pressure of being a last tour got to them

2003 they were fucking on and it was great

im not a huge fan of most of the phish fanbase but then again im not a fan of any large group of people

i'd still put phish fans by far above most other dedicated band fans

anyway, this is awesome, and im very excited to hear this

given that trey was the driving force behind the break up this is very good news

[Edited on May 30, 2008 at 9:32 PM. Reason : ^which summer?]

5/30/2008 9:28:58 PM

even more dedicated than dmb fans?

[Edited on May 30, 2008 at 9:30 PM. Reason : .]

5/30/2008 9:30:20 PM

o wait, i thought you were talking about the aug 2004 hampton show, dur

ya im guessing that was just rust, post vegas 2003 was awesome

5/30/2008 11:00:23 PM

yeah, what crack are you smoking?

and another thing...i coulda sworn i had that hampton comes alive boxed set from a long time ago, but i guess it got lost.

a damned shame; that shit was 80 bucks i bet

5/30/2008 11:05:23 PM

how can you hate the song Guyute? Or Limb by Limb or Fee.

I don't do drugs, but it's a great and hilarious song. You have to listen to it all the way through.

5/31/2008 12:12:38 AM

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"Lets all pray really hard that they are done. That is one of the shittiest bands ever. And not to mention their fucking fans annoy the shit outta me."

amen.

5/31/2008 1:19:46 AM

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"New Kids On The Block were succesful at one point in time. So were: Mili Vanilli Vanilla Ice Hanson Britney Spears Get the drift?"

wow .. you did not get the drift

they became very succesful for a short amount of time because Mtv play (mainstream media) was their catalyst.

phish became very succesful through constant touring and word of mouth while being criticised every step of the way


NO CORRELATION WHATSOEVER

5/31/2008 7:26:35 PM

oh, there's a correlation

THEY ALL FUCKING SUCK

5/31/2008 7:29:37 PM

some of their cds are alright, but fuck them and their fans, and definitely fuck their shows

a friend made me watch a live dvd once, fell asleep 10 minutes into it

5/31/2008 7:31:17 PM

so apparently days after this interview trey confirmed he was playing the rothbury festival in michigan

other notable acts on the bill in clude mike gordon's solo band and yonder mountain string band with john fishman on drums

[Edited on June 1, 2008 at 5:49 PM. Reason : http://www.rothburyfestival.com/]

actually this is a fairly impresive lineup for a festival ive never heard of

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND + WIDESPREAD PANIC + JOHN MAYER + 311 + PHIL LESH AND FRIENDS + TREY ANASTASIO + PRIMUS + THIEVERY CORPORATION + SNOOP DOGG + MODEST MOUSE + MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD + GOV'T MULE + SLIGHTLY STOOPID + STS9 + COLBIE CAILLAT + RODRIGO Y GABRIELA + THE BLACK KEYS + KELLER WILLIAMS WITH MOSELEY, DROLL & SIPE + YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND FEATURING JON FISHMAN + CITIZEN COPE + THE DISCO BISCUITS + MEDESKI MARTIN AND WOOD + DEREK TRUCKS AND SUSAN TEDESCHI SOUL STEW REVIVAL + SAM BEAM OF IRON AND WINE + DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS + MICKEY HART BAND FEATURING STEVE KIMOCK AND GEORGE PORTER JR. + OF MONTREAL + ETOWN RADIO SHOW + THE DRESDEN DOLLS + GOMEZ + ATMOSPHERE + BRETT DENNEN + TAJ MAHAL + MIKE GORDON + ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA + CRYSTAL METHOD DJ SET + STATE RADIO + JJ GREY & MOFRO + THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS + THE SECRET MACHINES + RAILROAD EARTH + STEEL PULSE + BETH ORTON + THE WAILERS FEATURING ELAN + PERPETUAL GROOVE + JAKOB DYLAN AND THE GOLD MOUNTAIN REBELS + A3 + BETTYE LAVETTE + EMMITT-NERSHI BAND + INGRID MICHAELSON + LOTUS + KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH BAND + EOTO + PANJEA WITH MICHAEL KANG + YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW + THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS + SAGE FRANCIS + TEA LEAF GREEN + BASSNECTAR + PNUMA TRIO + BROTHER ALI + DIPLO + BOOMBOX + FLOSSTRADAMUS + THE JUAN MACLEAN + THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER + GREENSKY BLUEGRASS + DJ REKHA + DEAD CONFEDERATE + KRAAK & SMAAK + UNDERGROUND ORCHESTRA + DJ HARRY + PNUMA LIVE PA + TRAMPLED BY TURTLES + FOUR FINGER FIVE + MOTION POTION + DJ ROOTZ + FICTION PLANE + SOJORN + BUSDRIVER


[Edited on June 1, 2008 at 5:52 PM. Reason : .]

6/1/2008 5:40:10 PM

this is good to hear. hope they do get back together at some point. good to see scrumps & co. are able to come out for some phish-trollin'.

6/2/2008 12:31:09 PM

Dear Phish,

I dare you to actually play a song live. Just one.

Love,

vinylbandit

P.S. Halloween shows don't count.

6/2/2008 1:03:12 PM

Phish fans were great when the Dead were still around, then they all came over and totally changed the scene. I saw them in concert in 1994 and it was one of the best shows.
Personally I stopped paying attention to them for the last few years but never disliked their music... just some of the tools that were there just to get high and be dirty hippies.
I'd go see them again though.

6/2/2008 1:49:47 PM

i contend that the scene was great til about 97 when all the techno rave fags showed up for the party

6/2/2008 7:59:29 PM

i know the scene is why i go check out bands

6/3/2008 7:04:20 AM

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"just some of the tools that were there just to get high and be dirty hippies. "

all this time i really thought this was the point of the whole experience.....

6/3/2008 1:16:03 PM

^^its not but it can sure take away form the experience if you have pacifier chewing wastoids who cant even put together a plausible sentence trying to bum shit off you

6/3/2008 6:44:51 PM

Quote :

"the wheels on the car are the things that make contact with the road"

The song lyrics are 'the tires on the car are the things that make contact with the road'

If you are gonna hate on something that matters so much to you, at least do some research first...

6/3/2008 11:11:02 PM

^ unfortunately for you, either way, the lyrics are still retarded

6/3/2008 11:15:06 PM

Tipsy fuddled boozy groggy elevated
Prime did edit her
Hellborn elfchild roadhog mountain fortune hunter
Man beheaded her
Fat bulk expanse mass lump block clod
Tipsy fuddled boozy groggy elevated
Prime did edit her

Rabid victim martyr stranded
Level headed boy, ya better bend
Soon your luscious honey sugar
Mellifluous life is gonna end

Fat bulk expanse mass lump block clod
rabid victim martyr stranded
level headed boy, ya better bend

6/4/2008 9:53:17 AM

more news on the horizon, tom and trey are working together again, theyve written about 15 songs which as it seems are meant to be phish songs, not trey solo songs, he also states that no one wants phish back together more than trey

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/news/article/59406/phish-lyricist-in-studio-with-anastasio-hints-at-phish-return/

Quote :

"Phish lyricist Tom Marshall, Trey Anastasio’s longtime friend and writing partner, said in an exclusive interview Tuesday that “Trey wants Phish to come back.” Marshall announced that he has been writing and recording with Anastasio at the Phish frontman’s personal Rubber Jungle studios in Saratoga Springs, New York “for the past four months.” “I think Phish is his baby,” said Marshall, speaking backstage after Dave Matthews Band’s Tuesday concert at Camden’s Susquehanna Bank Center. “It’s not like there are people preventing it from coming back, it’s just that the landscape has to be right for it to come back.” “I’ve always been hopeful in expecting a Phish,” continued Marshall. “I think if the stars align and everything works out there will be. I don’t think they will ever be a huge touring band.” All members of Phish—Anastasio, drummer Jon Fishman, bassist Mike Gordon and keyboardist Page McConnell—appeared together at the Jammy Awards in New York on May 7 to accept a lifetime achievement award. Although Phish did not perform, Anastasio made a cameo appearance on-stage, performing a cover of The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” with a group of various artists. On May 21, Anastasio received a reduced sentence of three years’ probation for a 2007 drug conviction after completing a counseling and treatment program in Washington County, New York. Anastasio faced class D felony charges after he was arrested in Whitehall, New York in December 2006 with prescription medications prescribed to another person, including hydrocodone, Percocet and Xanax. “As one of his close friends, I’ll say he’s extremely happy,” said Marshall of Anastasio following last week’s ruling. “He’s come out the other side of this in the best way that someone can come out.” Marshall believes that Anastasio has “learned a lot” from his recent legal and personal issues. “It’s immeasurable what he’s learned,” said Marshall. Anastasio is slated to perform his first major public concert since his 2006 arrest on July 4th weekend at the inaugural Rothbury festival in Rothbury, Mich. Two other Phish members, drummer Jon Fishman and bassist Mike Gordon are also set to make appearances, albeit with separate acts. Marshall was elated about his recent work in the studio with Anastasio. “We’re on our fourteenth, fifteenth song in like two months,” said Marshall. “We’re extremely productive and got the drive again. I have the old Trey back, which is incredible.” When pressed about where these new songs will end up, Marshall said they “could take a left turn into the Trey Anastasio Band or a straight turn to Phish.” “(Trey) is just excited and happy to be done with his legal problems,” said Marshall. “It’s almost like we’re in 8th grade again.” Marshall, who began writing with Anastasio during adolescence while attending New Jersey’s Princeton Day School together, has penned over ninety original songs for Phish. During their recent sessions, Marshall said he sometimes plays drums and Anastasio, widely considered one of rock’s best guitarists, will even play the bass guitar at times during the writing and recording process. Marshall said that he and Anastasio “have a new energy, a spark.” “It’s spilling out of us. We’re both look wide-eyed when something meshes up because it’s meshing up a lot better these days then it did when we were under the fog, under the haze,” said Marshall. “We’re not in the haze. We’re just moving forward, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.” Marshall said that he and Anastasio have not brought other Phish members into the studio, yet. “We haven’t done that in the past and we work best when there are no distractions. When we write, we write together. What happens with songs after that is up to Trey, really.” “Reforming something like (Phish) has so many pieces, it’s a very complex, three-dimensional, four-dimensional, jigsaw puzzle,” said Marshall, adding “No one wants Phish back more than Trey.” "

well, time to start saving up for a fall tour!!!!!

[Edited on June 8, 2008 at 1:55 AM. Reason : .]

6/8/2008 1:53:59 AM

mike gordon's playing at lincoln theatre aug 6 btw

6/8/2008 7:11:18 AM

while their success is impressive due to how they attained it in the 90s, i won't argue that the band's music puts me to fucking sleep, isn't even that talented (whoever said something about how they improvise and thats why some of their songs suck. Improvisation is the true showcase of talent and so if they suck at improvising then they obviously aren't very talented) and their fans make me want to go postal.

6/8/2008 8:20:53 AM

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"Improvisation is the true showcase of talent"

good songwriting>>improvisation

6/8/2008 9:48:08 AM

i can understand someone not liking phish's music b/c the long jams bore them, it's not the style they like to hear, shit sounds too crazy / abstract, etc... but to say they are not talented? that is a bullshit statement. each member of the band is greatly talented and they are a very technical band. their music isn't for everyone.

6/8/2008 10:30:37 AM

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"they became very succesful for a short amount of time because Mtv play (mainstream media) was their catalyst. phish became very succesful through constant touring and word of mouth while being criticised every step of the way "

at least get your facts straight. Phish was relatively unheard of until "Down with Disease" got airtime on MTV and made it into a Beavis and Butthead clip.

Also, the death of Jerry Garcia and the departure of the remaining Grateful Dead members caused the massive shift in hippy culture that made Phish successful. The Deadheads needed a new band to follow so they could continue to sell drugs and veggie burritos, and Phish was an easy place to turn to.

6/8/2008 10:46:08 AM

good songwriting is the result of improvisation

Quote :

"Phish was relatively unheard of until "Down with Disease" got airtime on MTV and made it into a Beavis and Butthead clip"

yea ... there was no stopping phish after that monumental episode



[Edited on June 8, 2008 at 10:51 AM. Reason : this is getting ridiculous]

6/8/2008 10:46:26 AM

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"at least get your facts straight. Phish was relatively unheard of until "Down with Disease" got airtime on MTV and made it into a Beavis and Butthead clip. Also, the death of Jerry Garcia and the departure of the remaining Grateful Dead members caused the massive shift in hippy culture that made Phish successful. The Deadheads needed a new band to follow so they could continue to sell drugs and veggie burritos, and Phish was an easy place to turn to."

Wow, you really have no idea what you are talking about. That video sucked and deserved to be mocked. I think the band even felt that way. But to imply that that video had even a shread of value into making Phish big is retarded. The thing that made Phish as big and as popular as they are/were is the internet. Phish was one of the first bands who, along with their fan base, made active use of the internet. Phish.com, Phish.net, rec.music.phish, etree, bittorrent, p2p, etc..... fans of phish were on the absolute bleeding edge of all of those technologies trading shows, reviews, etc. Everything that bands are doing now is based on the template that Phish laid out 15+ years ago.

(and the worst thing that ever happened to Phish was the Jerry dying. There were douchebags on tour before but they weren't NEARLY as prevalent as they were after Jerry died. Phish was already getting pretty big as they began rolling into Fall Tour 95, but the adding-in of deadheads pretty much ruined the scene, imho.)

6/8/2008 11:01:44 AM