Live from Albany, NY 10/25/2024 Set I Opener

[@atamagashock]

Well done Phish… RIP Phil, you meant the world to millions that never got to shake your hand, but we’re touched by your soul

[@sharkbarfify]

I fortunately got to shake his hand several times and have meaningful conversations with him. He wasnt only a great bassist but an extraordinary human and neighbor. Thanks Phil. You left me with some many lovely memories.

[@Diditall4dasnacks_Shagsnscoobs]

He shook hands, sheds, arenas, theaters, stadiums, pyramids, fields, and some farm in New York….he shook some so much that they may never recover 😉, may we hear that bass in the thunder that rolls for the rest of our lives. Thanks, Phish, for seeing us through ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheClosetGuitarist]

That was pure class. What a great tribute to a great soul.

[@LudiCrust.]

Yep. What’s sad is their music in live form really is gone now. Phil & Jerry were by far the primary forces behind the Grateful Dead & their sound. His live shows were more like the Dead than Bobby’s band who are waaay too slow & don’t really do any improve. Go give Phil’s recent jams a listen on his KZbin page they sound very very similar to the Dead. Dead & Co don’t sound anything like them.

[@RyanHunter723]

I'm in tears. RIP Phil

[@deadhead4206]

Me too

[@brianthibodeau8022]

Definitely sobing

[@susiefairfield7218]

😭

[@singhajason]

One more

[@MrAfrodrew]

Me too.😢

[@steveplotts5651]

Turned off the jukebox during my bartending shift and forced all to listen to the Dead... RIP Phil.. Many tears in beers tonight

[@DnaKGames]

Such a long long time to be gone, but a short time to be there😭

[@sparklark77]

Mike's got the wrist band on ❤

[@salemkashou]

❤

[@Jobiewon]

Thank you Cody for the years of joy you afforded the world, long after you were gone.

[@newenglandbassassiassin8364]

Phil gave him that when they played Phil and friends out west decades ago I believe

[@funnyguy6686]

Cody?

[@wolfmansbrother854]

@@funnyguy6686Cody was the organ donor for Phil’s liver

[@dangallagher0072]

RIP Phil Lesh. Thanks for all the great music!

[@donsackett5880]

Thanks guys. Always right on time. Peace and hugs to everyone! Hard day to swallow.

[@snoutyman]

Classy band. Rip Phil

[@patrickbrooks3567]

what a beautiful tribute........RIP Phil

[@jonathanherman2703]

Listen to that roar! So powerful. The vibe must’ve been truly amazing in there. So much love for the man Lesh. His music will have ultimate permanence. RIP

[@LivingDeadinthepast]

A box of rain will ease the pain and love you see you through ….. Rest Peacefully Phil . Thank You for what was and what will become

[@kathleenmercer6052]

Thank you Phish…I’ve been mess, this is so heartbreaking. RIP Phil, you will be dearly missed ❤️🌹💙

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

Same

[@xneapolisx]

Nice! That was pure class and respect from Phish to Phil. Rest In Peace "Ready Kilowatt." ❤

[@tgproductions97]

Holy fucking shit. R.I.P. Phil. We love you 😢❤

[@terry10tnj]

People are being way too harsh on this performance. They obviously didn’t have this planned until the news broke earlier today meaning they didn’t have much time at all to rehearse plus Phil was not only a huge influence on them but a personal friend so I’m sure emotions were high. I for one didn’t let the small mistakes ruin my enjoyment of this amazing and emotional tribute 💙💙

[@DelfinoSlim]

It's quite an intricate song, learning it that quickly is a challenge

[@kyleb8596]

Anyone harping on the performance is a loser.

[@funnyguy6686]

Haven’t seen one harsh comment

[@pagodad8079]

@@funnyguy6686nor have I.

[@buldog190]

It sounds great

[@alvarhanso6310]

When my Dad passed 8 years ago, the first song I played was Box of Rain from 11/17/72 Wichita, Kansas, released as Dave's Picks 11. We found out he had 8 weeks to live either the same day or day after Phish announced Fall Tour 2016 would open in Charleston. That 8 weeks ended 2 days after their shows, so I missed them. A month ago, my plan was to go to this show, but my wife had a surgery rescheduled for today. So, of course missed them again for good reason. While in recovery, I got the news about Phil. I was hoping Phish would do this tribute. Phil and John Entwistle are my personal bass heroes. Gordon joins me in that reverence for them, and it shows. Phil helped transform music. The Dead were so ahead of their time, they're the biggest band in the country, and Jerry Garcia's been gone almost as long as he was here, putting truth to Hunter's words and Phil's pain over his father's rough journey onward. Like Phil, I'm exceedingly glad I had similar rough times sitting beside him in those last weeks, and I'm glad Box of Rain was there for me when my Dad moved on. Tonight, on my long journey back home from the hospital, I blasted 11/18/72, one of Bear's best Phil-heavy mixes, released for Record Store Day 2014, the very next show and release after that 11/17/72 Dave's Picks. Featured are my all time favorite Playing in the Band with Jerry and Phil chasing each other's tails in a wild 25 minute romp of unadulterated jazz fusion masquerading as rock. The He's Gone is also my all time favorite version, with Phil playing a little riff 3x at the very end that I never heard again, but is just beautiful and ends the song perfectly. Tomorrow, Cornell Scarlet > Fire has to start me out, then a fiery The Eleven 3/2/69 is always a good choice, and a super strong Other One, maybe 9/9/72... Enjoy the trip through the transitive nightfall of diamonds, Phil.

[@ambientexpanse]

Thank you for the eloquent words 🙏

[@anthonypanozzo9319]

One of my favorite songs done by one of my favorite bands.

[@stouting5]

Amen brother

[@GraceFox-o1f]

Such a sad day. RIP Phil. Tell Jerry we still love him. 😢

[@ericstehman2476]

Omg I'm bawling now way to go ❤

[@doctorivan]

Jerry, Brent, and Pig are all like "OK, we've got a rhythm section now"

[@Jichael.mackson]

Thank you PHISH !🎉 RIP Phil ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🧡

[@jennlynnechancey]

I started crying as soon as they started it yesterday. 😢❤

[@jonromefoodmusic]

Phil Lesh's advice on the bass guitar. Never play an open string unless you absolutely mean it. Words to live by. Rest In Power king

[@Madakalim]

Incredible! Prob some heartfelt tears in that place! RIP Phil

[@faretheewell3711]

Wow! Phish never does things like this. Shows how much trey loved phil. Mike loved him as well!

[@jefflewis1909]

They played terrapin on the year anniversary of Jerry dying I do believe.

[@davidkeith2861]

Also “Rock and Roll” opener 10/27/13 in honor of Lou Reed

[@ianobrien3248]

All those Halloween shows?

[@AnthonyMorroni]

Without Phil no Mike RIP

[@TheGtown95]

They also did it for Gregory Issac’s Night Nurse. They do tributes for a lot of people

[@TheMomentEnds1]

Incredibly heartfelt, walked in just as lights went down, thankful to have not missed a note. RIP Phil ❤

[@tracyhill6166]

Thank you for this. ❤ Fly free Phil. I hope he's hugging Jerry right now. NFA

[@shawnsimmons1308]

I have still never come to terms about never ever having the incredible gratitude and deep appreciation of hearing Jerry playing live ever again. And now I’m faced with the heart shattering reality of never ever having the overwhelming privilege to hear Phil playing live ever again. My heart is absolutely shattered. Thank you Phish for this beautiful tribute to Phil!!

[@deadhead4206]

RIP PHIL AWESOME FOR YOU GUYS TO DO THIS..

[@Blowaway-ld3sc]

I'm not crying... You are.

[@kirksnodgrass285]

I'm working out🥹

[@brianwalkosz9567]

I was driving home from our little store up here in the redwoods and heard it this morning on Sirius, I started balling. ONLY LOVE CAN PHIL I can't imagine trying to play this without exploding into tears!!! GRATE job boys!

[@bopaqod3610]

*bawling

[@Blowaway-ld3sc]

Sending good vibes to everyone out there tonight, don't know if I'd be able to have much of a good time given the circumstances.

[@evad1112]

Well done Phish! Always a class act.

[@NewThoughtMediaNetwork]

Tearing Up thinking of all the greatful nights with Phil

[@danieljohnson8323]

Well done boys needed that

[@nebulaquinn]

That was magical ✨️ RIP Phil ❤

[@b-man2225]

Love this band, thank you so much for the tribute tonight, RIP Phil

[@jdpower6360]

They sure don’t disappoint do they? So much respect.

[@PointBlankSports]

Class act Phish! My favorite band covering my other favorite band. RIP Phil Lesh.

[@Pabstmear]

Absolute Chills

[@jahlove425]

Beautifully done ... pure class, fellas. All the feels. I know Phil was smiling down. Rest easy, Phil ... thanks for giving us all so much of yourself over the years & for bringing so much joy to those of us blessed enough to have been on the receiving end of it. Sleep in the stars, phriend ❤

[@mayamountainresearchfarm4236]

Class act. Weepy inducing. Mad respect and appreciation.

[@LtdNulty]

Thank you Phish!

[@MikeP2055]

❤ What an absolutely beautiful tribute to such a wonderful soul. ❤ I highly recommend reading Phil's autobiography/memoir "Searching for the Sound: My Life with the Grateful Dead." It's a wonderfully written peek into the life of a lovely man, and time capsule of the Dead's adventures from Phil's perspective. I'll lend you my copy as long as you 1) read it promptly, and 2) promise to send it along to the next person in line. 😉 (I would actually do this, but it was given to me by my father as a Christmas gift in 2008 and my pops recently passed away. He grew up in Oakland and was the exact same age as Phil. There's so much sentimental value in its pages. I love you, dad, and thank you, Phil. 💔)

[@RlNEgZqM]

rest in peace, phil. thanks for making such unbelievably pleasant music.

[@STELLABeauty]

Ty Phish you guys are Awesome!! RIP ⚘️ PHIL⚘️💔 Such a long, long time to be gone And a short time to be there🎵🎶💔⚘️😪

[@dougpotosky4102]

I guess I make up for the ones who never met Phil! Part of the band I was in. Had a chance to party with Phil - Keith - and others. Before the Springfield show. Yes! Some cool things where shared. Plus we where also jamming on guitars. Phil is a incredible human being! We will miss him. The tears are heavy! Thanks! Phish for sharing the Spirit! " LOVE FOR EVERONE "

[@dougpotosky4102]

Hi Albany! Any one know that it was the last concert in N.Y. The Dead with Jerry. "95" Great concert! And what memories!

[@music3448]

Omg this has been a day. Thanks phish

[@tayloroquinn1976]

A soulful tribute to a beautiful soul. We’ll miss you Phil, but you’re forever in our hearts….

[@walterdaley1644]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you, Phish, for a lovely tribute, and thank you, Phil, for the decades of music you provide for the Phans. May you rest in peace, brother, and may your family's' hearts be stilled.

[@mattwhalen9526]

Beautiful guys! Thank you for a real good time Phil! May you rest easy brother!

[@cillid23]

Classy AF

[@kevin-ki5dy]

This was a special moment for me since I love both Phish and the Dead and have seen them each dozens of times. I was reminded of the first time I heard Phil and the Dead perform Box of Rain. It was July 4th 1987 and the first show of their tour with Bob Dylan. Jerry played the pedal steel during "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" as a rare moment since his NRPS days. RIP Phil. Blue Light Rain

[@alexanderwilliams6377]

THANK YOU PHIL

[@ToddWCorey1]

They had literally a few hours to learn this very complex song. Thanks, boys!

[@bigbossman7991]

Ummm, they knew it, I can prommmmmise ya that. 😆

[@ToddWCorey1]

@@bigbossman7991 Why would they know it?

[@jim-s3v9f]

So fortunate to be there in person two amazing nights down never miss a Sunday show !!!

[@KameronKealoha]

Phish, Thank you

[@bam142m]

We love you uncle Phil. "Such a long, long time to be gone and a short time to be there"❤ Thank you Phish.

[@ChloeTheCantonKiller]

I didn't cry until now😢😢😢😢

[@BootsORiley]

Pure class. Thank you Phish.

[@jeffbrown321]

That was beautiful. RIP Phil. Thank you for all the years of joy and thunder.

[@daveyboy8907]

Not a fan of usually but this was class...Pure respect thanks Phish

[@mattryan579]

Thank you Phish. What a kind tribute to the Bass Man! 🙏

[@Doopes]

Beautiful tribute, well done 💙

[@jfunk751]

Love you Phil! Bass Great Lesh Philling

[@RyanShortill]

GD a family for life

[@Walkeranz]

And afterwards

[@alexmarmur8810]

Love you Phil

[@DJDamien42]

Beautiful my friends!

[@CarebearOG]

Thank you , phish! That was a wonderful tribute ❤

[@sadboi7537]

RIP Phil. You were the man. Thank God you existed my friend.

[@sound_tsunami8436]

Rip phil your bass riffs will live on with your soul into eternity

[@jacksonbuty9402]

Thanks Phil

[@finzfan47]

Ya that was unbelievable . Phil would be very happy to have heard that song played that well live.

[@rdpspider]

Well done, such a beautiful tribute to a wonderful musician.

[@brucywarren]

Thank you

[@kennethguide8564]

Thanks Phil

[@cerqs76]

Bravo Phish

[@jimmyhawke]

Thank you.

[@rangzenlhamo]

We love you Phil ❤️⚡️💙 Forever grateful 🌹

[@shermansmith8962]

Really nice version, they made it their own, like to hear them play it more 🙏, thank you

[@TK-fk4po]

Makes me very happy.

[@deadreckoning6288]

Thank you guys. That was a worthy tribute. Rest in peace Phil. You blew my mind and caressed my soul on many a journey. Thanks for all you brought and for your many years of service to the cosmic vibration. 💀🥀

[@njnature]

RIP. 😢 you can't spell Phish without PHIL LESH. Never could.

[@jje8460]

Simply beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@jada90]

what a beautiful tribute

[@NICU2]

Oh man, what a opener and a great tribute. Rip Phil

[@Tombacuse1]

Perfectly done ❤ RIP Phil you freakin earned it...

[@augustwest970]

Pure Respect! But now we need an Unbroken Chain for the encore

[@thephishphinder]

Thank you phish, thank you Phil

[@norcalmatt1]

was a blessing to have seen phil with jerry by his side and then to see phil come out with phish at shoreline in the late 90s. phil will be missed!

[@cmcmillan77]

Awesome. Last time I saw Phil was Bonnaroo 2006. Great Superjam with Phil and GRAB. RIP

[@bustedfender]

Classy, tough one. Love you Phil.

[@borisb7238]

Im weepin' too RIP Phil

[@michaelblosser1450]

Beautiful tribute ❤ thanks phish RIP Phil

[@johnthadude]

Amazing RIP Phil

[@funkdubayous]

Hey Phil say hi to Jerry for me 😢🕊️

[@sharin_the_groove]

Not a dry eye in the house

[@JW-lt1ws]

Wow. Just, wow.

[@smittyinwootown5640]

Phil and the Grateful Dead got me through some incredibly tough times. Will always be indebted to them. God Bless You Phil. A job well done Phish. R.I.P. and God Bless Phil Lesh. 🙏✌️

[@ChristopherWarren-w2e]

Thanks guys

[@rogerwaters413]

2006 summer tour. Trey and Phil was the best show of the whole summer. If you haven’t heard the second set from Phil tour 2006 I Camden NJ, please listen.

[@georgeallison3629]

Thank you thank you thank yooooo, Phish! Thank you, Phil❤❤❤❤❤❤❤