Catching up with Phish at Las Vegas' Sphere

Phish is famous for their otherworldly performances. They're putting on 4 sold-out shows at Las Vegas' Sphere, where the show can become a fully immersive experience for the audience. Kris Van Cleave got to see how the band is preparing for this big stage.
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[@erins4193]

thank you Phish!!! What you guys continue to bring to your fans is truly amazing. We couldn't get to the Sphere this time but looking forward to the next go around. Evolve 😉

[@jakedamphier2445]

Excellent segment! Finally, something newsworthy! Outstanding piece, well done! Trey is hilarious 😂

[@RobertSaxy]

I’m no phish head but do enjoy their music and after seeing them live a long time ago they’re the perfect band for the sphere

[@s.t.e.v.e.r]

oh they were astounding

[@joeyslab9404]

This is excellent and informative. Straight up

[@cameddy4081]

Trey !!! Bless you - you are like Shpongle !! - you are awesome and have the spirit of music so strong !!! Keep the free flag flying !!!

[@JayOwinFull]

The Baker's Dozen was a series of thirteen concerts performed by Vermont-based jam band Phish between July 21 and August 6, 2017 at Madison Square Garden Not one song repeated.

[@FesteringEarth]

Jah volunteer for life man. Every time I hear a jam, new or old, it feels like a lesson of vibration. A library catalog waiting to be listened to. They’ve helped me through rough times, good times, and for those of you who’ve been able to have them around for decades, I’m thankful that your experiences meant just as much to you as it did to them. Love the ecosystem that’s been made. Phish continues to live, a central hub, as their shadow glides below. Keep being awesome everyone :)

[@Time.Space.Heal.]

The best!

[@cubsfantrey3]

Best band ever

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

The music of the ..spheres🎉❤🎉

[@BrianLeBail]

Mike says no.

[@FesteringEarth]

Also don’t attack the dummer.

[@goldcanyon340.]

The 2nd act after U2 to play the Sphere? Hell no, Phish should have been the first! There is simply no comparison.

[@marvinpues]

A guy that has season tickets to Rangers games and rubs elbows with MSG owner has plenty of success. Not many people I know would thing it makes anything but sense for Phish to be the 2nd person playing Sphere.

[@prairiedawg9299]

I want a round room at the end of the day (this is no place for squares)

[@sumper_man]

Way too many people for me I’ll stick to vr😂

[@thehippieman]

If u have a deathstar u want a Jedi at the helm. Phish is the only band that can & will manipulate that space so u split, open & melt. This place is a jam bands playground. It,s an assault on the senses 2 draw ya deeper in. More comfortable they get there the bigger & better the shows r gonna b. After they come thru a few more times they'll have it mastered better than the people that run it. BBITL

[@denakwilliams5941]

I've never heard of them and I'm 70😢

[@dovthiessen]

They’re a real rock band. They know how to put on incredible concerts. Some of their music is out there, but it’s because they experiment heavily. You come to see that they are brilliant musicians.

[@Adrew-bn9pv]

You're not missing anything

[@stacybenstockklein449]

It’s about time Phish is getting the recognition they deserve! I could not be more grateful that I get to live on this earth at the same time as the Phish from Vermont! My goodness we’re so lucky. ⭕️🎶🫶

[@robertcooney77]

Tool seems like the obvious next step after this. As long as it doesn’t coincide with harvesting season.

[@alanphillips4431]

Well it sure isn’t the same as the Dead at Sam Boyd. Not as hot though I bet.

[@eddiejamesmagic4207]

Wait till dead n co shows up

[@carlgemlich1657]

Just like they said no Larry, no U2, some are gonna say no Jerry, no Dead & Co.

[@bisket2003]

Now, just image when a good band finally plays there!

[@jeffreyfernald]

Worst band ever

[@justingroff3682]

Most of the visuals were cool but a few seemed immature and childish and actually distracted from the music Overall it was really cool though Bathtub Gin was NOT cool Perhaps if the jam had been good but the jam and the visuals were just silly I think w the Sphere the Webcasts are almost a waste of money because you have to be in the Sphere to get it It is so massive and that does not translate to a computer screen at home It is also a curved venue but the graphics put into the system are in a flat program and I hate to say it but occasionally you could so tell A MILESTONE of TECH for sure and better than U2 and more CREATIVE and still my favorite band and always will be but these shows were more about the unique one off nature of each theme and not the Music ....the shows if you JUST listen were not spectacular shows They were not terrible like Vegas 2004 either (the worst Phish shows ever yes worse than N2 Coventry) I am very proud of my band for ALMOST overcoming the odds and putting it all on RED Passion and only coming up short on a few visuals here and there Great effort though and I love my band Phish I suppose I am one of those smart fans Trey talks about in this interview because I picked up 3 possible themes and said the correct one was most likely and not Spheres My exact words were "liquid solid and now gas as the theme being most likely. Is this night Trey making us think it is specifically Fire but really the theme is GAS" on N3 and it is nice to be proven correct every once and a while Bad for the ego but nice to toot your own HORN

[@SleepyJoesDiaper]

When they were both touring hard in the late 90’s, Widespread Panic was better. Seen both many times.

[@Marshall_Stacks]

Widespread Boring is DONE!

[@stevee.7419]

So washed up. It should be wEEN!

[@gperez805]

Phish? Why?

[@Marshall_Stacks]

Because they bring the rock to the smart people. I'm sorry your weren't invited.

[@Louis-ef4eb]

After 40 years, nothing but a garage cover band from Vermont! Go put more noise to another children's book! It seems to be all the rage!

[@drumtwo4seven]

💤😴

[@RobustArid379]

For people with disabilities

[@Adrew-bn9pv]

How so? Because you have to be deaf to like this? Maybe

[@КампусСамбеквел]

Гуфиниякта гадраст..

[@Marshall_Stacks]

Why bother with your gibberish???

[@audtill]

So proud of these guys and how far they’ve come in 40+ years. I can’t think of another musical act that has this level of professionalism, longevity, and dedication to its fans- all while continuously pushing boundaries, putting out new music that STICKS, and reinventing themselves and their sound. I’m so grateful for this band-we’re so lucky to have them.

[@yonickyg9719]

well i get your sentiment, and can agree however here are a few others... Wayne Shorter ZZ Top Miles Davis RUSH Rolling Stones Santana Sonny Rollins U2 Red Hot Chilly Peppers Parliament/George Clinton Herbie Hancock etc...

[@john-smith.]

Phish exists because Dead Heads needed to go somewhere after Jerry Garcia died 30 years ago.

[@aaronprice]

90

[@lisamoody9299]

😅 7:14my boys told me the watch this. I’m 79!

[@Rastamon1]

I'm 77 and I've been enjoying Phish since 1997

[@johnpenney6682]

Nice job with this interview!

[@FeverDreamRemix]

U2 , Phish ⁉️ Tool should have been the band to open the sphere. What horrible picks.

[@spaghetti.lee-69]

" Rock Opera" - Whenever Phish gets mentioned in the " Mainstream" Press it so Cringe... lololo " They May Not be Taylor Swift" - Ridiculous Literally 95% of CBS viewers are saying " Whos Phish" ? - Do all of us Phish Fans a favor - Stay Away. Go see Kid Rock...

[@notanymore9471]

I thought they retired.

[@zilla66]

Endless noodling…..

[@deionsandals423]

Shout out Brad the tool

[@jamesrategan955]

KMAYFT

[@AFloridaSon]

Phish is still around? I guess so.

[@Adrew-bn9pv]

Ya, why though?

[@TheUnsignedbands]

Phish are a phenomenal band. Amazing live performances. Seen them a few times over the years.

[@dukajoe]

Sphere phish 2025 with derek trucks

[@JacobSolbux]

is there anyone under 40 gonna be there? (who wasn't dragged by someone older) Of all the bands you could've picked..

[@FesteringEarth]

I would’ve if I could’ve man. I tried to buy a ticket as my high school graduation gift for myself because I’ve been a massive Phan since middle school, but JEEZ they were expensive. But ay, first night of the dead will be just as fun!

[@spuddougherty7860]

Phish still attracts fans of all ages.

[@FesteringEarth]

@@spuddougherty7860 you know it. I’ve got an arsenal of friends ready to go to the alpine shows this summer, many of them are into phish too. I’m very grateful for the experience and knowledge of life they’ve given me. Love em dude.

[@spuddougherty7860]

@FesteringEarth How old is your crew? I'm one of the geezers about to turn 57. Been seeing them since 93

[@FesteringEarth]

⁠@@spuddougherty7860 most of us are seniors that are about to graduate and then a few juniors in the mix too. By the time of the show the spread would be 17-19, which I’d imagine crews like that aren’t too frequent nowadays for Phish. At least from what I’ve seen. We’re all stoked though, it’ll be many of their first shows too.

[@AY-nr5uy]

Never heard of them.

[@prestonakin6618]

Why is phish still around?

[@Marshall_Stacks]

Because awesome for smarter people than you, apparently.

[@Adrew-bn9pv]

Because they're part of a frat that can't fail even when they're not good at their job

[@davemathews7890]

U2 and Phish, my personal double bill from Hell.

[@Marshall_Stacks]

SO, YOU'RE STOKED?!?

[@WillS-pl8wg]

😂

[@JacobSolbux]

Who is booking these bands like Phish or U2? Of all the musicians you could pick...

[@barbarjinx3802]

You’re not bright.

[@amareka6944]

You must have never seen them live I've seen them now a dozen times because of my GF and now I'm a Phish fan give them a try love these guys are amazing!!

[@Marshall_Stacks]

JacobSoSux, why are you even asking questions here?

[@stevefadrosh6506]

all the shows sold out instantly, yeah such terrible promoters.

[@jeffmace1123]

people who know good music, obviously.

[@karmaandkerosene_music]

Phish sux.

[@Adrew-bn9pv]

It's comical to me how anyone is enjoying this. It's awful. Not offbeat or anything just doesn't sound good in any sort of enjoyable way