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Aug 15, 2011 · Two key causes of this difference are the Dead's average lack of chops,[*] and Phish's early emotionally-withdrawn nerdiness - which respectively pushed the Dead toward expansive Free material and pushed Phish toward hermetically-sealed structures and musical comedy.
Feb 22, 2018 · On the surface, Phish and the Grateful Dead draw comparisons, but one writer posits that their fundamental difference is how they approach letting their fans into their inside jokes.
Sep 22, 2023 · The Grateful Dead were rooted in Americana and always allowed their jamming to be an extension of the song they were playing, whether it was an original composition or a lovingly selected cover. With Phish, a lot of the songs are means to an end for the jams.
Phish were often compared to the Grateful Dead during the 1990s, a comparison that the band members often resisted or distanced themselves from. The two bands were compared due to their emphasis on live performances, improvisational jamming style, musical similarities, and traveling fanbase.
May 14, 2015 · When considering the overlapping legacies of Grateful Dead and Phish in advance of the upcoming 50th anniversary shows featuring Phish frontman Trey Anastasio performing with the...
Jul 11, 2024 · The new Phish album, Evolve, arrives on Friday, July 12th ahead of the start of the band’s summer tour in Mansfield, MA next weekend. For a full list of upcoming Phish tour dates, head here ...
Jun 24, 2019 · Not unlike the Grateful Dead and its Deadheads, they’ve also spawned a subculture of obsessives eager to pore over endless live recordings and follow the band on tour.
