Scarlet Begonias~Fire On The Mountain - 7/3/15 - Soldier Field, Chicago

[@3twenty6]

this performance turned me into a Phish/Trey fanatic. For years, I'd dismissed Trey as a "bad singer" and I couldn't get with Phish's "goofy lyrics". But for these shows, I laid my past thoughts behind and watched with open eyes, mind, and heart. Early on in the performance, Trey was obviously as enamored with the Dead's music as I had been, and approached this song with such joy, such love, and he flashed this incredible blissful smile. That smile and the joy from which it came, melted my cold stone heart and changed my attitude about him one and for all. And his stellar playing throughout the shows proved to me that he deserved his role in that band on that tour. So I surrendered to the flow..... and have a wonderful new world to explore.... after all these years.

[@anneanderson8134]

Welcome to the club, sir. Been a member since '94. Shame that the tickets aren't $18.50 anymore.... (for Phish)

[@daryl7277]

3twenty6 I'm sure when someone heard the Dead for the first time it was the same for me with phish - at least I got to see Jerry once in 92 at the ripe age of 13.

[@markdags]

Phire

[@richardkrumhansl3834]

hard not to love the trey face

[@devinmc8452]

Same here

[@bemcd1635]

best part he looks over to bobby mid scarlet jam.. bobby gives hiom the keep going signal .. smile on Trey is priceless!!

[@DavidSilva-xm7te]

Good call. Love the head nod/smile!

[@seanschechter3325]

Brian McDaniel effin awesome

[@JWitt30]

Brian McDaniel that is priceless

[@tylergold1758]

Brian McDaniel Yeah at 4:55. Bobby actually points upward for him to hit the high notes (and keep going). Trey loves it.

[@SunnyHippies]

Brian McDaniel Umm i think it was a "the song is over" look and then Trey kept going another 4 minutes. This was going on the whole sets. Bobby wanted to end the songs but Trey was still feeling it.

[@roryfitzpatric]

Say what you will about Trey's singing abilities but the guy is a fucking fantastic guitar player. Can we all agree on that?

[@keithkersten5586]

Yes Sir!

[@phishm1527]

Of course. And I like his singing too.

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Sensation on null think he sings great better than I Jah Herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Jah Duane Jah sisters Jah Trey Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I Afro viking here Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️

[@bocephusjackson4049]

Trey is a phenom

[@YogsenForfoth]

Mayer is WAAAAY better.

[@davidogletree8948]

Thats the face of the Happiest Man On Earth.Can you imagine how cool?

[@kraut5011]

I'd be smiling too if I ever got the chance to play Grateful Dead music on stage.

[@jacksonlever5193]

And to think, we almost lost Trey. This guys is an absolute inspiration for anyone battling those same demons.

[@melissatruax1475]

Yeah....:)

[@atreides6]

Jackson Lever Agreed. This guy and Robert Downey Jr make me so happy and inspire me.

[@johnmartin2470]

Dig it! Kicking opiates, this is what happens Patience It can happen to you Love

[@conjandysecurity]

Trey is an inspiration. You can beat your demons.

[@morrispearlman6391]

# 63G774298 good call

[@johnmartin2470]

Indeed you can peoples, the second act is great 61 yrs & went through it all... Folks, stick w/the Cannabis & all is well The hippies were/are right!

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

John Martin How about quitting all mind altering substances ? Your off to a great start, keep it up.😀

[@Phisherman86]

great phrasing.

[@scotthelm7558]

Cannabis reveals you to yourself. It doesn't alter your mind. It is a plant that interacts with a system of cannabinoid receptors that were meant to be opened and explored. Cannabis doesn't get you high. It unlocks true inner peace and happiness.

[@matthewriggi2040]

Holy Lord Jesus Trey's solo in Scarlet is absolutely sublime. Amazing! ::standing ovation::

[@H-P.]

All the way from Amsterdam to watch the show. After watching the Dead first time in Amsterdam back in 1972. So happy to have been there.

[@alexcorll90]

Trey's happiness is infectious here, can't help but smile watching him.

[@andrewblanton5397]

Trey is the man! So glad he got sober and will be with us for many years to come! When Trey gets into the jam and passed the cover aspect its magic!

[@ewitz7889]

When he plays dave's energy guide at 9:25 and smiles, when I heard it at the show I lit up :)!!

[@jaker962]

I’m in tears watching this. Grateful Dead and Phish have brought me so much happiness. Watching Trey with that grin from ear to ear, the exact same thing I do when listening to these two bands. Thank you so much for this video and thank you so much to GD and Phish for all of the joy you have brought to so many.

[@carolinamercedesgilfadu-ub3498]

Te amo

[@jaker962]

@@carolinamercedesgilfadu-ub3498 BANANA YOU ARE HERE TE AMOOOOOOOO

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Respectfully Jah Duane Jah sisters Jah Trey Jah Herb Jah love Jah rastafari Jah everything everyone Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️

[@Bear2U]

Hes rockin 😍

[@alanollier9683]

The joy on Trey's face is fantastic.. He's playing in " The heart of gold band ".

[@Jackie.Miller65]

Well now folks... We all know ain't nothing better than Jerry and the boys on a warm summer's night. I'm 57 and I'll never forget that feeling in the show or after. Jotting down the set list and making tapes of the shows we saw. Best years of my life. Mid 80s til Jerry's passing. I got lost for a sec. Lol Smoke you another one!! My point is I am glad to hear and see anyone do GD songs along as it is with respect. These boys are awesome. JM done as well as anyone. I just miss those days. Your sister from Tennessee. "Ain't no place I'd rather be."

[@rajdeepsarkar8792]

I think the Dead is always going to remain a very special and influential band because their music lets honest musicians explore themselves in a way which recorded music often does not. I am a big Deadhead and I don't have the slightest difficulty imagining Jerry playing what Trey did. Jerry's gift is that he created a space which he defined, but instead of fortifying it, he left us infinite suggestions of what COULD be done. Grateful Dead's music = infinite possibilities

[@jennlynnechancey]

Just heard this on xm; I could hear the smile in Trey's voice. Had to see if it was there for real. It absolutely is. I love everything about this! 💞🥰

[@fletchertkelley]

Trey is having so much pure joyful fun! The best is at 4:58 when he looks over and Bobby nods for him take another one!

[@fletchertkelley]

You're wrong, but thanks for playing!

[@sprawlnod8117]

+Richard Weed You're way off, Dickweed. The look on Trey's face confirms that he isn't being told to stop and the fact that the song went on for another 14 minutes after this moment proves it.

[@maxreed4010]

My favorite part as well. Pure joy here for all who are willing to see it 😊

[@06195061]

And the way he played made me a fan also, here I am, 70 years old and I had no idea who the hell he was but I have watch or listened to this over 100 times. Damn I love a great guitar player, and I think he is one of the best.

[@alexcarey687]

Burr Anderson fairly pathetic you have enough time to watch this then given your distaste

[@PinkFloydrulez]

can't get over the incredible sound quality here

[@omfgitslyzz]

Trey reminds me of a big puppy dog during Scarlet. He looks so genuinely happy to be on stage playing in the band. Best part to me is that look of pure joy around the 5:00 mark where he looks to Bobby to see if he should keep the jam going and gets the 'okay'. His excitement made me tear up a bit.

[@notngnimer]

me too.

[@jasongalambos3426]

Funny you say that. It's almost like they say " shut up and keep playing we are not that old."

[@jacksonlever5193]

Thanks for pointing this out. Happy Trey does my heart good

[@jinglebellrainbow8163]

Omg yes

[@kellyclark7517]

Meeeee too

[@Phishead15]

Trey's Smile during Scarlet is infectious, gives me goosebumps watching him have so much fun

[@trophiccowboy]

WE are so fortunate to have PHIL LESH still alive with his history of medical woes

[@LazyLightning55a]

Sander Freeman yes hes such a beast incredible really at this stage when you think about it

[@Grendel53]

Sander Freeman Hats off to Mayo Clinic in DUVAL for the new liver!

[@threezerol944t]

Grendel53 Hats off to his social stature, and piles of money that got him bumped to the front of the line.

[@Grendel53]

30 So you KNOW that's what happened?

[@thatJimwiththenes]

As a young deadhead I feel really lucky that I got to see phil. Phil is old, even older than jerry. Imagine if jerry was on that stage with them, what a thought. I do feel lucky to have seen ratdog and the fare thee well shows, it's better than no grateful dead music at all, future generations won't be able to see anybody from the dead. Even though I missed jerry, I feel lucky to have seen the other great musicians that I have seen. Hopefully the music never stops, god bless the grateful dead.

[@happyjuice4251]

One of phish's first live performances was a sick scarlet>fire cover. Such a great song

[@sibsibs83]

Tre is so humbled and reverent to be playing with his heroes. Talk about shoes to fill!He is doing a great job here, excellent tone and melodic ideas abound.

[@Bear2U]

He did fantastic

[@ACUTS07]

This is A childhood dream. He is getting very emotional. Joy and sadness and probably feeling everything everyone is feeling on top of what he himself is feeling and channelling. The twists the turns, new spins, old favs, loosey goosey on the verge of collapse and then MAGIC . This is what the grateful dead was to me. This is beautiful.

[@ahier]

Love all of these delightful and enlightened comments...

[@johnm3152]

Trey, everyone's favorite ginger ! From a fan to playin' in the band. Yowzaaa.....what a trip indeed.

[@jasonhaswell9289]

First time I heard this amazing song with trey. I swear to the lord above it's was Jerry playing one more time through that guitar into treys fingers and in to my brain forever. Thank you

[@GDavid-gg7ig]

I can't stop watching this, especially the Scarlet part. It's almost like Trey's bursting with so much joy it's hard for him to play guitar! Felt this happiness and love all weekend!!!

[@Bear2U]

Only guy who counts beats with his head not feet 🤩

[@mirmel73]

Bruce's early entry on FOTM is a crime! What a gut-punch it was in person and again on revisiting! Cripes man! Give the song a chance to develop! Trey was about to lay down dirty and play it back clean! Otherwise this clip is immense. What a treat.

[@petegrady9905]

The performances by Trey and Mayer, while wonderful in their own right, are all one needs to listen to to realize what a gift Jerry was. He was a unique, uber-talented player the likes of which we won't see for another 75 years.

[@PatrickSparrow]

Agreed. Listen to Jerry's phrasing on the 7/13/84 Scarlet solo. Incredible.

[@mrs.f8611]

@@PatrickSparrow you guys are lost... Stop idolizing Jerry. He would've just lol'd & eye rolled at comments like these

[@haikat4]

@@mrs.f8611 Nah man. If there's one thing Jerry took pride in, it was his guitar playing. He'd maybe eye roll at the worship of his singing or his songwriting or his persona, but that man put everything he had into the guitar.

[@rjjm94]

4:56 MAKES ME SO HAPPY. Trey getting the go ahead on the shred. This is the moment when he absolutely found his place in this musical masterpiece. #LETTREYSING

[@patrickmcandrew4949]

There was a huge wave of energy throughout the stadium when Bobby motioned to Trey to go around again and again, and Trey just soared higher and higher each time.

[@Bear2U]

He got shown the light in the normalist of places 🙂

[@rickolson5676]

Great show. I wish I could have been there. Saw them all thru the 70's, 80's and 90's. Just couldn't afford to go but I miss Jerry and Brent and going to the shows.

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Bre nt so raw powerful intense ex keys. I cried when I Dad died cried when mi moudda died cried when Jerry died cried when Brent died I love him still. Doze da only people I Man cry for. Jah Herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Jah Duane Jah sisters Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I Jah

[@joshuadupee-wi2jj]

The SMILE tells it all ❤

[@DanClancyPatterson98]

I am so proud of you Trey! You are a true jam hero! Thank you for looking within and beating your demons. We are so proud of you!

[@timbrown3668]

the way trey plays off the drums is truely amazing. i always find myself coming back to thia

[@bowilsonjerry]

It's all about the Garcia/Hunter songbook, kids. Treat it with respect, and all will be rewarded. Every guitarist brings a different twist, all are worth a listen.

[@herbythechef7624]

amen to that. its not always just how it was played.. its the soul of the songs themselves

[@clifhiker]

The joy on that man's face is beautiful to behold!

[@grin64]

To mimic Jerry on stage is not possible so it's nice to see hard work man play with a different style and still be really good.

[@nonyobusiness2904]

Jerry's music will live on forever inside the hearts it has filled

[@CasualObserver-jx4zh]

Thanks Lazy Lightning, this was one of many joys that got me through the pandemic. Trey fits right in with his take on my fav Dead song. Thanks

[@wonderpiece]

Back to the huge smile I had all weekend thank you!!

[@bunnyrubyjanee]

12:03 way too rush the song Bruce. Those guitar notes are iconic on the fire melody. A great dead song should always have room to breathe and time to develop. One of my favorite parts of Fire is that iconic melody and Trey was prepared to let it flow only to get cut off. Wow!!!!!

[@porkturtle8321]

THIS! Totally agree. Love Bruce but he screwed the pooch when he interrupted Trey's 'Jerry FotM bliss' - I was sooo ready to hear this melt but.. oh well.

[@LAsherCorson]

Bless you, LL. I've spent many hours watching your videos. Very thankful to you.

[@moshunit96]

Watching this just turned my day around.

[@amyarnelle]

Watching this never fails to bring me such joy.

[@luisg6404]

Trey always has this "i get paid for this?" smile on his face...

[@nadslibra]

This was a very special moment and I'm so glad I was there to share it with so many friends This rendition of Scarlet will go down in history for generations of deadheads to enjoy Much love to lazy lightning for your great videos Respect

[@Phillyfast]

When I see Trey smile on stage like this in recent years, at the same time as it makes me happy and thankful that Trey was able to beat his demons and clean up, it makes me sad that Jerry wasn't able to. Although Jerry lives on in spirit through the music he helped create being played still to this day, I wish he were physically here with us still playing with the boys.

[@richard41783]

"Once in a while you can get shown the light in the STRANGEST of places if you look at it right." Thank you Robert Hunter. R.I.P.

[@robertmanfredi6822]

Trey is clearly and truly enjoying himself.

[@fretgod321]

Trey looks like a kid on Christmas morning. Warms my heart.

[@gdunks]

Trey showed enough of himself to keep his dignity, while showing enough of Jerry to gain the audience's respect. Well done, and what an amazing duo of songs!

[@nikisawyers7559]

Greg Duncan I agree

[@setheisenstein724]

Thank you for amazingly documenting one of the best moments of my life.

[@cogopackgo]

Just love seeing Trey so happy, his permagrin is awesome! I think we all forget how close Trey was to going down the same dark road as Jerry and thankfully for him...and us...he got it back together. Rock on guys!

[@Chrispypullen]

Trey's now around Jerry's age when he passed over too. The more and more I get older, the sadder it is to have had J leave this reality so soon. His energy was 1000% there those nights and was palpable...

[@Bear2U]

I think his face cracked from smiling, friend told me. You see what I did there sunshine of my life 🤔

[@rangerripcheese3511]

When I was watching the livestream this really stuck out to me because of how much Trey is smiling, you can tell he's in absolute heaven

[@jaysponholz5636]

That was first thing I noticed. The look of sheer joy to b singing with Bob and Phil. Spectacular! Watch almost everyday. Makes my day better. Fr

[@stephendaedulus2290]

We are fortunate to have someone like Trey recreate Jerrys sound , the highest demonstration of love to Jerrys genius is imitation/emulation. Jerry can never be replaced, he is being paid tribute by a fellow fantastic musician.

[@annayoo6410]

Game of thrones violin

[@danielleguyette445]

Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor and wipe my eyes. This was wonderful!

[@jasonhorne4533]

I believe that Jerry would be impressed with Trey's rendering of Scarlet

[@tmwsiy7158]

Jerry would love it...Jerry was vibrating with love and light. He'd be ashamed of the hate that some of his devotees have spewed towards musicians over the past 2 decades.

[@MyCleverHandle]

And the fat man lives on! Unstoppable, infectious joy! So glad to be alive now!

[@tommyob4762]

@@tmwsiy7158 Nah I think Jerry would throw him down the stairs like he did Phil

[@herbythechef7624]

@@tommyob4762 seems like phil let that go 5 decades ago. Why dont you

[@liveeventcrew4594]

It took me a minute to realize this was from the Fare Thee Well session, but then I recognized those wonderful double drums and Phil. Loved the Santa Clara shows. What a combo of the two the two greatest "jam band" sounds, magic. And you can tell Trey is so thrilled to be there. Such a joy to see, as the official video just wouldn't cut to him during solos, I had to laugh. Some of that missing footage I wanted to see, showing Trey playing in the band, amazingly! It's giving me goosebumps. I'm playing it for a third time. That they all clicked so quickly, not everyone could just jump in there. Thank you for keeping the flame alive!!

[@jeffsproles9701]

Thanks Trey, for making us all feel good and shake!!

[@rexstoops8676]

LOVE THIS.! I wouldnt doubt Trey broke his face from smiling so hard for hours, having soo much fun.! Jimmy Herring was awesome taking over for Jerry, Trey was GREAT, John, I'll be kind and say, not so much.

[@danopoirier8648]

Was there on the 4th! Great show! Jerry would be proud! Love it! Peace

[@danopoirier8648]

Where is the girl I met! Saw you in video. Upper right from stage. Tapped me on shoulder. Met you 25 years ago! Saw you at Santa Clara. Met you in Boston! Same thing.upper deck, it's crazy. Danced in Chicago 4th 2015! Miss you! Hope too see you again!

[@mikelabo5873]

Got dang this makes me smile. He's so happy and he should be. It's infectious. Beautiful.

[@Bearhasmusic]

I love seeing Trey's smile, it's like he himself can't believe he's there in that moment playing a Scarlet Fire!! Watching this video you can feel his vibe and just get that positive energy. Great footage, thanks for sharing.

[@lewmomful]

What a great smile on Trey's face. Luv it

[@morgentown66]

Trey smiling as he throws in a DEG tease at 9:24 is my favorite thing ever

[@jacklutz588]

deg?

[@alan-daniel]

@@jacklutz588 Dave's Energy Guide, an old Phish song that is almost never played but does get teased quite a bit (even if I'll always think a lot of the DEG teases people "hear" are a bit of a stretch and are likely accidental; this one was definitely real, though)

[@sugareeknows9437]

Awesome. Thank you. Peace and Light to you all ☮️💗🙏

[@writer125]

That sounded great. Bobby, Phil, Billy & Mickey still have some life left in them. And with the addition of Trey, Jeff & Bruce, that was amazing & phenomenal. Thanx for posting this.

[@jmlrugby11]

Phish played Scarlet Begonias -> Fire on the Mountain at what is to be considered their first show ever, before they were even called Phish, on 12/2/83, before being drowned out by the house music (this was at a semi-formal at UVM). Imagine being Trey, idolizing the Dead, and then getting to play with them some 30 years later in front of hundreds of thousands. Serendipity.

[@jason7775600]

Thank you Trey!!! I made all 3 Chicago shows, and Trey was amazing!! Along with the other legendary musicians of the Grateful Dead, plus Bruce & Jeff who made FTW shows a triumph!!

[@Trollzungolo]

The scarlet jam was beautiful!!!

[@davewilson2835]

Thank you!!! One of the best Scarlet-Fire's ever!

[@MrJDP1974]

Phil has only seemed to have gotten better with time! That is atypical after a certain age with most players. Much love for all these guys!

[@herbythechef7624]

over 80 years old and phil can still play... amazing

[@pmillard347]

Pretty cool to hear some grate music being played live...miss Jerry but Trey did justice...just glad to hear the live sound again

[@briandurham5857]

Classic Trey. Smiling when the song starts, was late to start singing the first verse, and then shreds it. Great video!

[@universalcam137]

I love how at the end Phil and Trey were ready to keep jamming when Bobby went to end the song. This an amazing Scarlett with an even better Fire on the Mountain!

[@IgnatiusChinaski]

I'm a huge fan of the GD and Phish. I consider Trey to be one of the best guitarists of all time living or not. He did a wonderful job at these shows. We all knew he would, he epitomizes a guitar fucking professional.

[@thelastwavemusic1518]

im crying cant believe how good this is!!!!

[@christ1174]

I was never a Phish fan, not even slightly. With that said, watching Trey smoke on every song and the excitement expressed on his face have turned me around on his playing, not on Phish, just his guitar playing. Thanks for sharing.

[@keithkersten5586]

Looks like he loves what he’s playing and it shows- great performance!

[@RSlyh]

hands down best jam I ever heard. fucking Trey kills it on the lead parts of Scarlet !!!! SHIIITTTTT WOAH

[@jonwhite9064]

Give Phish a listen, lots of great songs and playing . Hope you like jam bands

[@adam420t]

9:25 when Trey hits the Dave's Energy Guide lick briefly and smiles... too good

[@ericspiewak8954]

Thank you for doing what you do LazyLightning. I come back to this video often, one of my favorite musical experiences ever.

[@Knight14649]

Trey looks so happy playing this music. They are the mothership of all jam bands for sure.

[@bonesmalone1013]

Alright here it goes…..as a 25 year Panic Veteran, you can imagine this is something I wouldn’t normally say….BUT….Trey did a fantastic job, and nobody else could have done this damn good except Jerry. Whew, got that outta the way…credit where credits due!

[@joeconti4392]

This is fantastic! Dead fans in Los Angeles, check out the band Cubensis, they rock the Dead every weekend in Long Beach!!! Yeah Cubensis!!!!

[@davidrueda4481]

Trey's smile just makes this video 1000x better... priceless moment for him .. the one smile says it all..

[@christophergreen3197]

LOOK AT HIS FACE! That is what its all about right there! Wonderful.

[@KruiserIV]

I've been looking forward to this one all year.

[@krikeymate]

Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

[@petescott1707]

krikeymate one of my favorite lines, and it rings so true!

[@keithkersten5586]

What a great band and love Phil on bass!

[@shariklein5883]

The light comes from the Chanukah menorah.....

[@AS_caterpillars]

Lost my marbles during this in Chicago. I love Trey. I love the dead. I love you all!

[@phowell333]

The look of pure bliss and of dreams coming true.

[@fatmanrocked]

This was the moment I knew Trey was the right guy for the job. Only made it to the shows on 3rd and 5th, but it was enough to know that the legacy of the Dead was not only sealed, but strengthened, by the Fare Thee Well shows.

[@timgrills2306]

I was there, was anyone having more fun than Trey? What a thrill...

[@ericspiewak8954]

Awesome video of Trey...thank you!

[@josephetherton]

God i just started listening to the dead recentley and i gotta say im hooked. Why oh why didnt i listen sooner. I know its not Jerry but damm is Trey good 🎸🎶☮✌🌼

[@guitarthings8453]

Trey is so good it's insane. He is one of the best ever, no contest. Hardly anyone can do what he does when he hits the Trey zone. Actually nobody but Trey can do it. That's why he has that weird Trey thing . It is a mixture of Mega- Genius, hard work/practice, and a strange X factor. And YES...he has Definitely ingested some psychedelics before. However he is Mainly a NERD .. which makes for an Amazing guitar player.

[@Longmiestr]

Awesome video, thanks for posting. Trey did a great job fitting in with the band. And he played his ass off!

[@kbroph4]

the amount of joy on trey's face is awesome to see.... and the crowd showed him a ton of love back

[@slave2thetrafficlitefornow76]

thanks for posting this. this show was so much fun & I feel honored to have been there.