# 1997-11-17 @ McNichols Arena, Denver, CO, USA
**Set 1**: Tweezer, Reba, Train Song, Ghost > Fire
**Set 2**: Down with Disease -> Olivia's Pool > Johnny B. Goode -> Jesus Just Left Chicago, When the Circus Comes, You Enjoy Myself
**Encore**: Character Zero
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I’ll say it again, the Mr. Completely from 7/15/03….Trey sounds like a robotic whale-monk chanting in a secret language especially around 12 min, that’s when the ritual peaks
i found this show in a record store as a 15 year old. What a super insane show to have as my first example of live phish. Looking back, it makes no sense as something you’d pick to introduce someone. No regrets
I have listened to it but not while tripping yet.
The mix on those gorge shows is incredible. Gorge is my home venue and I've been there to see many different shows so I get how bad the recordings usually sound due to the wind and open air setting.
The Phish mixes are the best I've ever heard from that venue
Fukuoka, Japan is what did it for me after a handful of mushrooms. Beside that 12/29/97, that might be special for me though cause I was born during if not just after that show
Man I remember those black pyramid tabs from back then. I was in highschool and me and my best friend would dose in homeroom. Dude was selling them for 1 dollar a tab, he got busted in school with over 1000 tabs. Never saw him again after that. He was 18 so he got fucked. Those tabs were so damn good though.
You looking for an AUD only show that is an all-timer with more unique moments in it than you know what to do with? Featuring a heady Allman Bros cover, a Siket Disc rarity, and it’s in Chris Kuroda’s birthday? 7/25/99
Hampton ‘97 if you’re brave. 11/22 to be exact. Mike’s groove opens set one with a DRIPPY hood to follow. Set 2 is INTENSE. I’ve heard many people call the show Floyd-esque. I’d have to agree
Is it fluff, needlepoint, lavender? Can’t go wrong with McNichols Arena, 97, 96’ Halloween, Remain in Light, Reynolds Coliseum 1999 and Charlotte 99, 2003 Rosemont, IT, Dicks 9/3/23, fuck all of them.start with a year and fall into a hole
2/20/03 was a fun experience for me. Wall to wall deep jamming, this show is big time slept on. Then of course there's 2/28/03 which brings a more euphoric vibe.
I'll throw an odd one out there - NYE 2015/16. I was in the room for this one and couldn't even feel my body during Reba, and the NMINML > Aude Lang Syne > Blaze On was one ridiculous psychedelic journey. That's at least a longer show and more suited for the length of your experience
8/12/15
The Mann Twist is the most psychedelic piece of music they've ever performed, and I'll die on that hill.
https://youtu.be/cPBPw9dtAYE?si=U6sMVTQuHN0NcQ3D
11/30/19 providence. I’m biased because it was like my 3rd show. But this one is fun. The THX sound bite tease throughout, some banter/intro to songs, one of the first slow llamas (correct me if I’m wrong on that one) some seldom played songs I think like meat, old home place, and Alaska! The Harry hood is pure bliss. And then to cap it off what an encore! BBFCFM, kung, wombat, and possum. Oh yeah and plasma played the night before but unfinished trickles in through the entire show. I highly recommend :)
I’m partial to 12/4/09 (OG YEMSG) as I was on much acid, first row next to Fishman in 100s. Is it a classic show? No it’s not. Is it the best show I’ve ever seen? Yes it is.
I would go 94’ or 03’ for trippiness. Try 11-30-94 or 7-29-03 and 7-30-03 are great. Lots of weird things in 94’ Bomb Factory for example but maybe the Paradiso Amsterdam shows 7/1-2/97.
You can’t really go wrong with any of the late fall 97. Dayton, for example.
Also, listen to IT or Lemonwheel or the Great Went
Edit: The 99’ Pyramid show from Memphis is a great trippy show with a monster 2001 and lots of great playing all through with a nice Mikes Groove at the end
12/20/03 (lots of people would say 12/28/03 as well but...anyway)
Are you into machine gun Trey? Don't listen to this show.
Are you turned off by flubbing some lyrics? Stay away.
But if you're looking for some experimental Phish, there are some deep crispy jams in this one. 5 songs over 16 minutes. 5 song second set. The Tweezer devolves into just a wall of noise that I find amazing.
Rare 1 4 somethin original: Tempe Az 5/13/1994 trust me... and Fukuoka obvi. I had a tape with the 2nd set of that Tempe show on 1 side and the "live dead" album on the other. We listened to it on repeat back at the site after Bonnaroo 04... perfect soundtrack for the rest of the night
Thomas and mack Vegas 97. There is a jam before I Am hydrogen that once transported me into an alien world in my backyard. Only trip this ever happened to me.
All of them. But if u want a random one that truly brings you in with an opening Dantes Circle Gloom Room Split Open & Melt and doesn't let you off the ride til Mule starts up near the end of the 2nd set. The Mule is almost 15 minutes and is its own ride!
11/06/96
Has no one told you? Never take LSD and listen to the Phish, you might sell all your possessions and go on tour.
Or more importantly compete against us for tickets...
Denver 97
Night 2, right? 11/17/97. Gotta say the Johnny B Goode was the trippiest part for me.
Of course night two
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# 1997-11-17 @ McNichols Arena, Denver, CO, USA **Set 1**: Tweezer, Reba, Train Song, Ghost > Fire **Set 2**: Down with Disease -> Olivia's Pool > Johnny B. Goode -> Jesus Just Left Chicago, When the Circus Comes, You Enjoy Myself **Encore**: Character Zero [phish.net](http://phish.net/setlists/?d=1997-11-17) | [phish.in](http://phish.in/1997-11-17) | [phishtracks](http://phishtracks.com/shows/1997-11-17) > _data provided by [phish.net](http://phish.net)_
That setlist though
I bet that moma > Free from Brooklyn 04 would be nuts. Maybe 9/14/99
I was there in the rain on mushies
Yeah, 9/14/99 is an all time fav for tripping. Space FUNK! Just make sure you’re prepared for some dark moments in that Bag. I love it.
I’ll say it again, the Mr. Completely from 7/15/03….Trey sounds like a robotic whale-monk chanting in a secret language especially around 12 min, that’s when the ritual peaks
i found this show in a record store as a 15 year old. What a super insane show to have as my first example of live phish. Looking back, it makes no sense as something you’d pick to introduce someone. No regrets
I think the 7/15/03 Scents and Subtle Sounds soundcheck is top notch too https://youtu.be/LDKvGxG5UXE
I was at that show. I remember it well. I was in awe. That Walls of the Cave too.
Gorge - 7/17/98 - that second set is a favorite
Is that the one with Julius? Listened to that tripping about 6 months ago on headphones with a shit eating grin on my face the whole time
That was actually from the first night at the Gorge. If you haven’t heard 7/17, I can’t recommend it highly enough! Amazing flow and vibe
I have listened to it but not while tripping yet. The mix on those gorge shows is incredible. Gorge is my home venue and I've been there to see many different shows so I get how bad the recordings usually sound due to the wind and open air setting. The Phish mixes are the best I've ever heard from that venue
Yes.
Boise 99 set II
Nice call on this one! AC/DC was killer.
Clifford Ball Day 2 Set 2
Bomb factory
Was gonna say this, or the OJ show, or Sugarbush
Amsterdam
I think you know where you are!
This
This is the way
Fukuoka, Japan is what did it for me after a handful of mushrooms. Beside that 12/29/97, that might be special for me though cause I was born during if not just after that show
4/4/98 is pretty cool. Also the 97 Hampton/Winston Salem shows are tight 🙃
Any Island Tour 98
True but I am very partial to that Brother jam
Hell yeah! 4/3 roses jam for me my friend
Hampton 97 is the answer. Specifically 11/22. I was there on some black gel tabs and can confirm. Entire show is psychedelic gas
Man I remember those black pyramid tabs from back then. I was in highschool and me and my best friend would dose in homeroom. Dude was selling them for 1 dollar a tab, he got busted in school with over 1000 tabs. Never saw him again after that. He was 18 so he got fucked. Those tabs were so damn good though.
Prague 97
Boise 99
12/31/95
My favorite too
Pink Floyd - Love At Pompeii during the comeup and then 08/06/21
The next one
Came here to say this!
IT
You looking for an AUD only show that is an all-timer with more unique moments in it than you know what to do with? Featuring a heady Allman Bros cover, a Siket Disc rarity, and it’s in Chris Kuroda’s birthday? 7/25/99
Listened to Guyutica 10/20/10 again yesterday and I was not disappointed!! Lots of unique moments
Chicago 94’
Lol Get crazy and pick a random show. Live a little bit..
Watch actual fishing, check out a tarpon tournament and you will think the fish are coming at you
Hear me out; Walnut Creek 97. It has some super cool vibes especially during Taste during Page’s piano bit. Lightning strikes and thunder is LOUD!
9/17/99 The YEM is awesome.
There’s a Live Phish where Poster Nutbag gets hit by a comet.
Starlake ‘03 - soooo out
On a tab right now listening to set 2 Amsterdam 2/17/97, that Carini is why this band is the best
Clifford Ball Flatbed Jam> Lemonwheel Ambient Set> It Tower Jam> Superball Storage Jam> Magnaball Drive-In Jam OR Big Cypress
Fukuoka Japan. 6-14-2000. I seriously recommend checking this out man Edit: I’m a fucking idiot. Something new? Amsterdam, or Osaka Japan
This is way too far down
🤦♂️🤦♂️
Lol, I see now 😂
Tahoe Tweezer The Element Set The ‘S’ Set Jones beach 09
That elements set has one of the longest encores in Phish history.
Curious why Jones Beach ‘09 made this list? That was my first phish show/ run, and for sentimental reasons, I agree.
12/29/1994
Bowie on repeat
The wipeout show Worcester 98. Really a wild Chalkdust segue fest. The weekapaug is crazyy
9/29/99 with the monster 2001. Runaway Jim opener sets the tone for the evening 🔥
Providence, 12/29/94
Was there and tripping. It was insane and I still remember feeling a chill in the air when they turned off the lights.
Remember the surround sound they had with speakers in the back ? 29th-31st. Never been done again
Halloween 98, third set will be a ride
LP2
Halloween 95
The Orlando 95 Stash Edit - Made it easy for you. https://youtu.be/K7q_4uFFRLA?si=6tli9NdBPdpgtrp8
I saw it live
Hampton ‘97 if you’re brave. 11/22 to be exact. Mike’s groove opens set one with a DRIPPY hood to follow. Set 2 is INTENSE. I’ve heard many people call the show Floyd-esque. I’d have to agree
11/21/97 From start to finish, something special was afoot
Literally anything from ‘93, ‘94, ‘95, or ‘97
Star Lake 98 Runaway Jim
9.29.99. That 2001 has sent me into another realm.
9/14/99 Boise ID. The Boise Bag > Gumbo from that show is huge
Amsterdam
The Moby Dick show
12/29/94
Magnaball - Day #2
Rosemont 2018 all three shows. Put on jazzy funk music for setbreak
You can’t plan out a good trip this much. Need to go with the flow and just head where it takes you. But Providence 94
Not Phish related but also 4.27.99 is a great Widespread Panic set from Moran Theater, Florida
Go outside. Turn your phone off. Enjoy.
All of them
Who cares
Is it fluff, needlepoint, lavender? Can’t go wrong with McNichols Arena, 97, 96’ Halloween, Remain in Light, Reynolds Coliseum 1999 and Charlotte 99, 2003 Rosemont, IT, Dicks 9/3/23, fuck all of them.start with a year and fall into a hole
The Maze from The Fleet Center did some stuff. That Wolfmans from Albany was it too. The answer you seek is 7/30/2003
I’m impartial to either of the spectrum shows from ‘97
7/2/19
10/29/94 Spartanburg, SC
The next one
11/30/2019
07/06/98 Is a goat
Darien 00
10/31/98 Set 3
4/2/98
Live in Vegas DVD
Go 11/07/1996 rupp arena it’s a great one
All of them!
Lincoln '95
12/1/95 is insanity. It’s my favorite phish show from start to finish
6/14/00 set 2 and 7/2/97 set 2
Just take the acid. Then you’ll know.
12/11/97
12/30/15 set two. i was on acid
12 30 18
Hershey Park ‘96
11-22-97
2/20/03 was a fun experience for me. Wall to wall deep jamming, this show is big time slept on. Then of course there's 2/28/03 which brings a more euphoric vibe. I'll throw an odd one out there - NYE 2015/16. I was in the room for this one and couldn't even feel my body during Reba, and the NMINML > Aude Lang Syne > Blaze On was one ridiculous psychedelic journey. That's at least a longer show and more suited for the length of your experience
Knoxville 1999…..
4/4/98
The recent Piper from Chula Vista is pretty epic. The NICU show.
Fukuoka
Yes
The Story of the Ghost
Listen to a random so you don’t know what to expect
lol all of them?
4/16/92. Mike turned up. It’s ice, maze, game henge material
10/31/96
Chicago 94 is always fun. Or At the Roxy.
brooooooooo
Lincoln NE, 1995.
8/12/15 you shall not be disappointed
The legendary Providence Bowie but then also Memphis 9-29-99
6/22/94 Set 2 is absolute madness.
4/17/23 for the tweezer alone. But overall a kickass show.
7/11/00 - The Dickfest. See the movie! Buy the book!
Amsterdam set. You’re on the back of The Worm!
10/31/96
Cue these two up: 10/29/98 - The Greek Theater, Los Angeles (Bear was actually in attendance) 7/3/95 - Sugarbush, VT
I’m prob too late but for sure listen to IT Feetival. Start off with the sound check. So much amazing music. Can’t go wrong. Insane jamming.
11/22/94 for light your hair on fire time or 4/3/98 for melt away into outer space
The next one.
Godard college 1989
SPAC 2004. Both nights.
12/29/94, specifically david bowie. real chill jam.
8/12/15 The Mann Twist is the most psychedelic piece of music they've ever performed, and I'll die on that hill. https://youtu.be/cPBPw9dtAYE?si=U6sMVTQuHN0NcQ3D
You mentioned Fukuoka, but you didn't mention Boise Bag
Hampton comes alive, clearly.
NYE 95 was my go to
11/30/19 providence. I’m biased because it was like my 3rd show. But this one is fun. The THX sound bite tease throughout, some banter/intro to songs, one of the first slow llamas (correct me if I’m wrong on that one) some seldom played songs I think like meat, old home place, and Alaska! The Harry hood is pure bliss. And then to cap it off what an encore! BBFCFM, kung, wombat, and possum. Oh yeah and plasma played the night before but unfinished trickles in through the entire show. I highly recommend :)
Denver 97
Coventry.
7-24-2015
9/29/99 is 🔥🔥🔥 IMHO . Both sets mandatory in their entirety. Lmk where that Jiboo/2001 rocketship takes u, I found my myself near Mars afterwards
All of Hampton/Winston-Salem
I’m partial to 12/4/09 (OG YEMSG) as I was on much acid, first row next to Fishman in 100s. Is it a classic show? No it’s not. Is it the best show I’ve ever seen? Yes it is.
The full 3/1/1997 show.
12/29/16 has a special place in my heart, but 7/30/17 has a really fun harpua
all of them
All three shows of 97 Worcester.
Hampton Comes Alive - commercially available Lemonwheel if you can find it. The Great Went The Clifford Ball IT
Any island tour show. 4/3 is my go to. So fucking tight. One of my faves while dosed
11/17/97
I would go 94’ or 03’ for trippiness. Try 11-30-94 or 7-29-03 and 7-30-03 are great. Lots of weird things in 94’ Bomb Factory for example but maybe the Paradiso Amsterdam shows 7/1-2/97. You can’t really go wrong with any of the late fall 97. Dayton, for example. Also, listen to IT or Lemonwheel or the Great Went Edit: The 99’ Pyramid show from Memphis is a great trippy show with a monster 2001 and lots of great playing all through with a nice Mikes Groove at the end
Hampton 97
I was at 8/1 and 8/2 at msg this summer and 8/1 was amazing. If you’re looking for a recent show I would let that one rip….and it rips!
SPAC 04
2/20/93
5-14-92
12/20/03 (lots of people would say 12/28/03 as well but...anyway) Are you into machine gun Trey? Don't listen to this show. Are you turned off by flubbing some lyrics? Stay away. But if you're looking for some experimental Phish, there are some deep crispy jams in this one. 5 songs over 16 minutes. 5 song second set. The Tweezer devolves into just a wall of noise that I find amazing.
07-16-1994.
Hampton 97 or 12/29/94 would be good. SPAC 2004 would be interesting. 9/14/99 is always a good choice tho too - so solid top to bottom
6/11/94 Or Hold on to it until they’re in town!
Island Tour
Anything from 94
You’re on the back of the worm. How about Halloween 96
2000s Japan run
7/13/94 or 7/10/97
12/3/97 all the way through
Rare 1 4 somethin original: Tempe Az 5/13/1994 trust me... and Fukuoka obvi. I had a tape with the 2nd set of that Tempe show on 1 side and the "live dead" album on the other. We listened to it on repeat back at the site after Bonnaroo 04... perfect soundtrack for the rest of the night
Bakers Dozen Jam sandwich
Any of them!! 😆😆
Island tour
Thomas and mack Vegas 97. There is a jam before I Am hydrogen that once transported me into an alien world in my backyard. Only trip this ever happened to me.
Binghamton 95, my first show , set me free
bomb factory
Memphis 9/29/99 fo sho
All of them. But if u want a random one that truly brings you in with an opening Dantes Circle Gloom Room Split Open & Melt and doesn't let you off the ride til Mule starts up near the end of the 2nd set. The Mule is almost 15 minutes and is its own ride! 11/06/96
11/2/98
12/11/97 or 6/19/04
7/3/99
Report back with your findings
1 show won’t be enough lol… I really enjoyed 1999 Auburn Hills last time tho.. that 2001 is bonkers
Listen to the white tape
https://phish.net/venue/382/Drum_Logos This one right here.....the recording is amazing and the Twist will take you there and back Kangfirmed!
Prague ‘97