Is Phish Coming Back?

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More Hints That Phish May Be Coming Back

Trey at Jammys
By R. Snyder
Last week we filled you in on Trey Anastasio talking to Rolling Stone about his longing for the days of Phish. Specifically, Trey said:

When Phish broke up, I made some comment about how I'm not gonna go around playing 'You Enjoy Myself' for the rest of my life. And it's so funny because Fish and Mike and Page have been talking to each other a lot lately and now — it's not that I can't believe that I said that, but its symbolic of how much I lost my mind or how much I lost my bearings or something. Because at this point in time I would give my left nut to play that song five times in a row every day until I die. I certainly thought about that while I was in jail.

Today we're here to report on Phish lyricist Tom Marshall speaking to Pop Matters in an article published yesterday (June 4) about the same issue. "Trey wants Phish to come back" Marshall said. Marshall explains that he's been writing and recording with Trey at his Rubber Jungle studios in Saratoga Springs, New York "for the past four months." Marshall went on to say: "I think if the stars align and everything works out there will be [a reunion]. I don't think they will ever be a huge touring band."

When asked about the songs he and Trey have been crafting, Marshall said: "They could take a left turn into the Trey Anastasio Band or a straight turn to Phish." With Trey set to perform at a few summer festivals including Rothbury, Newport Folk Fest and All Points West, fans are, well, foaming at the mouth with hopes of a Phish reunion. Marshall ends the talk by telling us, "No one wants Phish back more than Trey."

As you contemplate the possibilities, take a trip back to 1997's Great Went in Limestone, ME and dig into a lil' "Harry Hood,"... and yes, perhaps the time is approaching where you can once again feel good...

http://www.trey.com/

[Published on: 6/5/08]
 

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Cosmicsailor Thu 6/5/2008 10:57AM
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Cosmicsailor

I am rested and ready.

Rothbury would be a nice place to start.

Thanks Trey for clearing your mind. Now let's get the party started.

jackstraw1984 Thu 6/5/2008 10:58AM
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jackstraw1984

Here's to several months of practice before any reunions. I really hope there's no half-assed "reunion" at any festis, and the boys decide to take six months to get back to the level we all know they can attain. That being said...I really hope YEM opens the first show back.

jackstraw1984 Thu 6/5/2008 11:00AM
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jackstraw1984

I didn't even put that together that this could be a new Phish album in the works. My toes just started to tingle a little bit.

Chaloupka Thu 6/5/2008 11:03AM
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Chaloupka

Sweeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!

c00lmike Thu 6/5/2008 11:04AM
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c00lmike

Yes, they will be back (with a vengeance)

rhythmic_randomness Thu 6/5/2008 11:05AM
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F'n A, man...F'n A!

moejoerisin Thu 6/5/2008 11:05AM
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moejoerisin

man. as if the rumor mill wasn't busy enough - now a headline article on jambase!

Chaloupka Thu 6/5/2008 11:05AM
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Chaloupka

Damn, I just love how Mike's bass sounds circa '97/'98. Isn't that when he switched to the Modulous?

mike_c starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:05AM
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here's to hopin they come back! and to the return of the best festivals there are - the phish festival. one band, 6 sets. bring it back.

toaster100 starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:05AM
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"No one wants Phish back more than Trey." I guess the real question is when and where........

theivywall starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:08AM
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theivywall

Phish getting back together. Huh, that'd be uh...that'd be pretty cool I suppose (as he checks his bank account, makes plans to drop out of college and sell all personal belongings besides guitar and van at pawn shop)

PooDolla starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:12AM
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PooDolla

I agree wiht you Jackstraw. I really hope they don't play their first show back (if it happens at all) at a festival. It would be great if they plan the show a few months out and have it be at some awsome location. How about New Years Eve at Madison Square Garden? Just like their come back from hiatus. This is assuming "the star align." I'm channeling the universe right now. Please Phish, COME BACK!!!

cam0083 starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:17AM
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phishluvr starstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:19AM
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phishluvr

If they get back together, it will not be for another year. And when they do, I hope they really put everything into it.

old man Thu 6/5/2008 11:19AM
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gkwoodward Thu 6/5/2008 11:31AM
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gkwoodward

Old Man, there is an ominous seapods reunion....some festival in albany, new york I think...Lobsterpolloza or something?

dannhel starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:36AM
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Will there be a big anouncement on Friday?

ScIFreak starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:37AM
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ScIFreak

"I don't think they will ever be a huge touring band."- What the FUCK DOES THIS MEAN? Less dates, more three-day runs?, I don't get that comment... Does that mean we'll never see them at Creek anymore, or Gorge, or even Meriweather? Either way I think If Trey Feels like he is ready then it's time. I just don't want things to get rushed, because the Music would def. suffer. Either way, Three day festival in CA.....!

claypoolsclam starstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:37AM
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Was there ever a question that Phish wouldn't be back? Phish seems to go on hiatus just for publicity, hype, and to play fewer shows where tickets are sold for hundreds of dollars (if not more) by rotten ticket agencies and scalpers. Within a month of Phish breaking up the last time, Trey was baiting the hook saying that he couldn't see them staying away forever. (This was on jambase I believe)I never saw this breakup as the end just an advertisement. I've listened to Phish most of my life thanks to friends older siblings and when Jer passed they seemed like a pulsing artery of life. I stopped around 1999-2000 when the politics and publicity begin to seriously overshadow the music. Not meaning to dump on Phish they are phenom. musicians and put on tight curiously enigmatic shows. But hey, lets forget the hype they're just human. Trey Quit. Jerry had to die. When your part of something obviously bigger than any one person, can you ever stop? And what will be the price of admission? We used to play for silver now we play for life.

keenan41 starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:38AM
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keenan41

old man, Ominous Seapods are playing in WAshington Park in Albany tomorrow! http://albanyrotary.org/programs/2008_LobsterPalooza!/

foadser starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:40AM
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NEW YEARS IN MIAMI!

ScIFreak Thu 6/5/2008 11:44AM
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jwgregory starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 11:52AM
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jwgregory

I don't think phish will play Rothbury, but if Page gets added to the ticket b/t now and then I would begin to wonder... but I am looking forward to Trey's set there not to mention sit-ins w/ Phil & Friends, and/or MMW, Primus, even DMB.

jwgregory Thu 6/5/2008 11:54AM
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jwgregory

Or maybe w/ Keller and WMD's?

everydayuwantmore Thu 6/5/2008 12:01PM
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This might be selfish to say but I would want them to be a full on tour band again, a reunion tour would be nostalgic though. I hope they revert back to the old way of Mail Order tickets where as long as the envelope was postmarked on a certain date you were pretty much guaranteed tix...where you sat was the Tickler. And honestly, the 4 of them together are better than any of these side project attempts. I just want to hear a freakin' live Bowie followed by a Punch.

Come On people, "Will" them to get back and DO this.

id rather be phishing Thu 6/5/2008 12:03PM
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id rather be phishing

Phish has accomplished so much that they will play on their own accord. They brought out triple the amount of people to all of their festivals alone then a Rothbury or 10KLF will ever bring out. I hear Trey is in the studio working on Phish music, and expects summer 2009 according to Trey's wife. I have to stand up to write this I am so damn excited.

vollostcom Thu 6/5/2008 12:04PM
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SCIRGR84EVS Thu 6/5/2008 12:04PM
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fnghhhh starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 12:04PM
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fnghhhh Thu 6/5/2008 12:07PM
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everydayuwantmore Thu 6/5/2008 12:08PM
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Cheese??? Seriously? Time for you to Sing A New Song and move on. If they DO come back, it would be a Techno bluegrass hoola-hoop tree hugging glitter under the sea parade.

stepell starstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 12:10PM
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vollostcom Thu 6/5/2008 12:11PM
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vollostcom

damn if they co billed with panic, id be the most dissapointed phish fan ever

gimmesomedead starstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 12:12PM
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gimmesomedead

12-31-09...

10 years later...

Big Cyprus...

TSPeer Thu 6/5/2008 12:13PM
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Oh to hear Reba jam again . . . !

theragman starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 12:15PM
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LET'S GET IT ON!

Joshc104 starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 12:17PM
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Joshc104

Kuroda is busy until December.

A free newyears show at Big Cypress = 300,000+

phunkle starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 12:22PM
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phunkle

Man, never been to one but a Techno bluegrass hula-hoop tree-hugging glitter under the sea parade, but damn that sounds like fun!

MPLS Night Marchers starstarstarstarstar Thu 6/5/2008 12:31PM
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MPLS Night Marchers

So psyched on hearing all of this finally! Don't take my word for it, I don't think they'll be back together this year. But next year for sure! 2 years ago '06, I had heard of a rumor that I have been staying positive for ever since. That is that Phish plans to do a surprise reunion at MSG on New Year's Eve of 2008. I don't remember why, there was some reason for it actually, but that is what I heard. Take it or leave it. I know I'm ready to give my left nut for YEM.

"Set the gear-shift to the high gear of your soul! You've got to run like an antelope, out of control!" ....cause that is what I will do to see Phish

MartinHalo Thu 6/5/2008 12:32PM
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MartinHalo

I would come to Jambase any day over a forum, even if the story is a day or two old in the milker because I know it has been confirmed and it is as accurate as can be. Message boards will get you in trouble.

golfer648 Thu 6/5/2008 12:33PM
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gimmesomedead Thu 6/5/2008 12:34PM
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