On This Date in Music History

It’s been many years since Phish surprised fans in Cincinnati with a one-time cover of a The Police hit.

Nearly complete video of Oysterhead’s visit to Utica from 15 years ago tonight has just surfaced on YouTube.

Watch Phil Lesh jam with Eric Krasno and Joe Russo in the middle of New York City’s Central Park on this date in 2013.

We pay tribute to Duane Allman, who passed away 44 years ago today.

Stream a playlist of songs penned by late great founding member of The Velvet Underground Lou Reed on the anniversary of his death.

Fan-shot footage of Phish’s most recent concert in Buffalo, which took place 20 years ago today, has surfaced on YouTube.

Nearly complete footage of Phish’s Valentine’s Day 1991 show a the State Theatre shot by multiple cameras never made it into the band’s vault, but did turn up on YouTube.

On this date in 1994, all of the Dave Matthews Band shared the stage with Phish for a cover of Daniel Lanois’ “The Maker.”

When Mick Jagger got laryngitis, Bowie stepped in for a performance filmed for an MTV program.

Listen to Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir’s first guest appearance with Phish from this date in 2000.

In remembrance of Janis Joplin on the anniversary of her tragic death, here’s a look back at her friendship with fellow Bay Area-based musicians the Grateful Dead.

Get ready for this weekend’s Roots Picnic by listening to audio of The Roots backing John Mayer in 2013.

On the anniversary of the tragic death of Led Zeppelin drummer watch a series of videos from the years “Bonzo” performed live with the band.

Watch over four hours of performances from the legendary One For Woody tribute to Allen Woody which took place 16 years ago today in New York City.

Watch one of the best hours in Phish history from a newly surfaced angle as Page Side footage of the band’s New Year’s ’95 show is here.

Listen to a standout performance by the Grateful Dead that took place on this date 46 years ago today.