We’ve been tracking the evolution at Northerly Island since before it was even a project.  Now, in addition to the cool artists renderings, some photos are starting to emerge that give an idea of just how dramatic the “new” venue configuration will be. This is great, since in the time since news broke of Phish [...]

Phish and their community have never been shy about giving back — from Waterwheel to benefit shows (VT Flood Relief, Voters For Choice) to various specialty LivePhish releases, even the fan run Mockingbird Foundation, charity has been a fine way to funnel the passion and resources that we devote to their art. So it seems [...]

It pains me to admit that I’ve never seen the Mike Gordon Band perform live.  I had tickets for his 2003 show at the Vic but my pregnant wife was refused entry with a roll of TUMS (security excuse: “homeland security”) — we got a refund and stuck around in Wrigleyville to watch the Cubs [...]

Here’s a kickstarter that REALLY needs to get funded.  Chicago bluegrass faves Henhouse Prowlers were victims of an all-too-common gear theft AND are trying to get out their new album. I don’t particularly care for Kid Rock’s music or his politics, but he’s got the right idea when it comes to ticket prices.  Stop pointing [...]

In recent weeks, the Phish community has rallied around PhishTracks, the web creation which allows streaming of nearly every freely traded show in circulation.  It is deserving of all accolades and excitement and is clearly an indispensable resource, but it’s not the only way to get live Phish streamed directly to your computer or mobile device, and [...]

Beck’s cover of David Bowie’s “Sound And Vision” with a 160 musicians is a complete reinvention of how music is recorded, shared and consumed and every second will blow another corner of your mind. Hey look, tables turned!  PhanArt featured me to discus what Pete called “the most shared piece of fan related art ever” I’ve always [...]

Photoshopped Phish images are not exactly a rarity — most are good for a quick smile and instantly discarded.  But some are just magic — worthy of filing away and sharing when most appropriate. Here’s one that serves a dual purpose on this Opening Day and April Fool’s Day.  It works on so many levels. [...]

Much thanks to @KernelForbin for putting this together. Here’s his original spreadsheet, I formatted a little for display here.

[Update 5/13 - some photos from construction at the site are available here] [Update 5/1 - more artists renderings from inside the ampitheater via Charter One Pavilion facebook included below (final two images)] For a Chicagoan and die hard Phish fan, this winter has proved to be quite a roller coaster. After weeks of will [...]

With the NCAA tournament starting up again, the blogosphere has been lit up with brackets of all sorts and our corner of the music world is not immune.  I was intrigued with the drama and thrilling upsets last year’s tournaments, but there’s even more this March.  Here’s five jamband brackets, some thoughts on how last [...]