Beyond The Pond

In Episode 071 we assess the fourth week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the SPAC and Fenway shows, we break down the run into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the tour so far. Songs featured in this episode are: Dire Wolves: "I Control The Weather," Mega Bog: "Diary Of A Rose," Woods: "Military Madness," Drinks: "Greasing Up" - - -  We're proud to be sponsored b...

In Episode 070 we assess the third week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the Bangor and Camden shows we break down the run into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the tour so far. Songs featured in this episode are: Bill Callahan: "747," 75 Dollar Bill: "Every Last Coffee Or Tea," Matthew "Doc" Dunn: "Lovebeams For T.B.," Chuck Brown: "The Party Roll" - - -  We're t...

In Episode 069 we assess the second week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the Toronto, Blossom, Charlotte, and Merriweather Post shows, we break down the run into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the tour so far. Songs featured in this episode are: Jake Xerxes Fussell: "16–20," Hot Chip: "Hungry Child," Bob Dylan: "Pretty Saro," Wooden Shjips: "These Shadows" - - -&nbs...

In Episode 068 we assess the first week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the St. Louis & Bonnaroo shows, we break the run down into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the tour so far. Songs featured in this episode are: Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society: "Finite," L'Eclair: "Endless Dave," Link Wray: "Take Me Home Jesus," and King Crimson: "Thela Hun Gi...

In Episode 067 we dive into our first of three episodes in 2019 focusing on the magic of Big Cypress. Up first is the lilting and gorgeous take on "Split Open & Melt -> Catapult" that caught everyone by surprise late into the Millennium Eve's first set. A sublime take on a song that's rarely known for its beauty - save for 07/06/2013 - this fit the setting and the blissful spin into Y2K the...

In Episode 066 we turn the clock back to Summer 1997 for an exploration of the RAGEFUNK Phish was experimenting with at the peak of their transition towards Fall 1997's fully-realized creative rebirth. With a focus on the massive, 25+ minute "Ghost" the band played on July 23, 1997, we focus on the new style the band was employing within their improvisation, and the impact this had during the firs...

In Episode 065 we deep-dive one of our favorite bands of all time: Radiohead. To do so, we've brought on one of our favorite podcasters, and our good friend, Myke "Lawn Memo" Menio ( @lawnmemo ) to help us break down their career. Myke is a longtime Phish fan who's as active as anyone in the Phish-analysis corner of the fanbase. From The Daily Ghost to his recaps of the previous Summer Tour leadin...

In This Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2012 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2012: 10. Mark Lanegan: Blues Funeral; 09. Rush Clockwork Angels; 08. Corin Tucker Band: Kill My Blues; 07. El-P: Cancer 4 Cure; 06: Swans: The Seer; 05: Killer Mike: R.A.P. Music; 04. Spiritualized: Sweet Heart Sweet Light; 03. Kendrick Lamar: Good Kid MAAD City; 02. H...

In Episode 064 we discuss the dim and expansive version of "Reba" from Augusta, Maine on October 19, 2010. One of the most fascinating & boundary-pushing jams of Fall 2010, this reflected a band that found their weird side again through a two-week tour of Northeastern industrial cities & Minor League Hockey Arenas. One of only four times "Reba" has ever encored, this capped off a really fa...

In this Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2011 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2011: 10. The Horrors: Skying; 09. The Strokes: Angles; 08. tUnE-yArDs: WhoKill; 07. Florence & The Machine: Ceremonials; 06. White Denim: D; 05. Wild Beasts: Smother; 04. Kurt Vile: Smoke Ring For My Halo; 03. Wild Flag: Wild Flag; 02. Fucked Up: David Comes To Lif...

In Episode 063 we're joined by one of our favorite guitarists, who released one of our favorite albums of 2019 so far, Chris Forsyth ( @TheChrisForsyth ). Within a packed episode we discuss Chris's winding career, influences, specifically the impact of Television and Neil Young & Crazy Horse on his style, his recent set with Garcia Peoples, his intimate Philly venue, Jerry's On Front, and much...

In Episode 062 we're joined by Jesse Jarnow ( @bourgwick ) to discuss one of our favorite bands of all time: Yo La Tengo. We've long wanted to dive deep into the history, live show experience, B-Sides, influences, and enduring legacy of Yo La Tengo, and were stoked to sit down with one of our favorite writers, radio hosts, and fellow Osiris Podcaster ( Alternate Routes ) for the episode. No matter...

In Episode 061 we're joined by one of our favorite songwriters, Tim Showalter, the beating heart of Strand Of Oaks , for a wide-ranging conversation about his Phish fandom, his overall career arc, the music that's influenced him, favorite brands of seltzer, and what he's been listening to recently. If you've ever been moved by his music, you will certainly find a ton to sink your teeth into here....

In Episode 060 we're joined once again by Jonathan Hart ( @rowj ), host of the Brokedown Podcast ( @BrokdownPod ) to discuss our very first Grateful Dead jam, the "Dark Star" from the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, MO, on October 30, 1973. An overlooked jam from a phenomenal tour, this features a full "Mind Left Body Jam," and a jamming approach that emphasizes lucid dreaming and melodic beauty in...

In Episode 059 we step back to 1988 to discuss a fascinating version of "The Curtain With." Featuring a disjointed swirling guitar jam, a legitimate "Dave's Energy Guide," and a preview of the ways in which Phish would break from their song structures to craft wholly original music in a live setting within five years time. The second-to-last "Curtain With" before its 1178 show hibernation, also th...

In this Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2010 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2010: 10. Working For A Nuclear Free City: Jo Jo Burger Tempest; 09. Gorillaz: Plastic Beach; 08. Hot Chip: One Life Stand; 07. Janelle Monae: The Archandroid; 06. Budos Band: Budos Band III; 05. Foals: Total Life Forever; 04. Robyn: Body Talk; 03. Big Boi: Sir Lucious...

In Episode 058 we take stock of the recent Phish Mexico Run, focusing on one of our favorite jams of the run, the "Carini," as well as the accompanying "Tweezer -> Ghost -> Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S." segment that felt like most purely fun part of the entire weekend. To do all this, we're joined by our good friend, and fellow podcaster, Matt Dwyer ( @mdphunk ) of The Helping Friendly Podcast...

In Episode 057 we sit down with the founders of Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records , Mike Newman and Dom Miniaci, for a great conversation that ranges from the Baker's Dozen, to running an independent label, to highlighting a few of our favorite bands from the BBiB label. Mike and Dom manage one of the best labels for psych rock with a focus on songwriting and improvisation that is currently our favo...

In Episode 056 we are joined once again by rock music writer & Phish Ambassador, Steven Hyden ( @Steven_Hyden ), to discuss our five favorite sets of 2018, plus chat about other historical examples of bands pulling a Kasvot Vaxt . We dive deep into the nuances of the last year for Phish as well as showcase the historical precedent - and lack thereof - for Phish's 2018 Halloween Performance. Ou...

In Episode 055 we sit down with Rob Mitchum ( @phishcrit ) to discuss one of the transformative jams of the 3.0 era: "The Storage Jam" from Super Ball IX. A jam the brought back the sense of danger to Phish, while opening the doors to further exploration which the band has used as inspiration over the past 8 years. To explore this further, we instilled Rob as a guide into the world of Chicago's Ps...

In Episode 054 we're joined by musician, fellow-podcaster, and Phish/Dead/National fan, Conrad Doucette ( @conrad ) for a wide-ranging conversation. Covering Conrad's experience seeing Phish for the first time in 25 years on December 29, 2018, his contributions to the "Day of The Dead" compilation, playing with The National, and much more. Songs featured in this episode are: The War On Drugs: "Tou...

In Episode 053 we discuss two standout jams from Phish's 2018 New Year's Eve Run at Madison Square Garden in New York City: "Tweezer" from December 29 and "Seven Below" from December 30. Two of the strongest jams from the four-night stand, and also two jams that very clearly touch on themes from one of the band's biggest influences: The Grateful Dead. Songs featured in this episode are: The Gratef...

In Episode 052 we take a step back, drink some mulled wine, light a nightly candle, and soak in the vibes of the season. We focus on 12/28's through the years, highlighting the 2003 run in particular, and discuss the "Frankie Says" & "Suzy Greenberg" from that year's 12/28 show. We also discuss the major themes one can expect from the first night of a holiday run, as well as the standout jams...

In Episode 051 we look back on 2018 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. In addition, we discuss our year musically in five sentences, the record everyone told us to listen to but we just couldn't get into, share our listeners top albums of the year, and count down our favorite 20 records of 2018. David's Top Ten Albums of 2018: 10. Kurt Vile: Bottle It In; 9. Parquet Courts: Wide Awake!;...

In Episode 050 (Pt II) we once again take a break from exploring the various bands and artists connected to Phish's music, and instead reflect on the Phish shows we've seen that have had the biggest impact on us. These are the shows that hit us the hardest in the moment, and that we've returned to most regularly since. This week, we count down our Top 5 Favorite Phish Shows Ever. David's Top 5 Fav...