Two of the most successful groups to come out of the “jam band scene” over the last few decades are, undoubtedly, Phish and Dave Matthews Band. Both bands have been touring forces for many years, but in 1994, the Dave Matthews and company were still cutting their jib as newcomers to the scene. Phish had been around for eleven years at that time, amassing something of a cult following with their relentless dedication to the road. For a handful of shows in 1994, these two bands came together—including one show that happened exactly 24 years ago today.
As Dave Matthews Band gained popularity in the Southeast, the group was recruited to open up for Phish at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, AL. While there have been many crossovers between the two bands over the years, this one assuredly takes the cake. Phish’s encore opened with a major drums jam featuring Phish’s Jon Fishman and DMB’s Carter Beauford. Before long, every member of both bands was on stage, pouring their hearts into a version of Daniel Lanois‘ song “The Maker”. Fortunately, we can listen to a great recording of this jam session below, courtesy of DMB Discography.
Phish w/ Dave Matthews Band – Drums > “The Maker” Intro Jam > “The Maker”
[Audio: DMB Discography]
The full Phish show is no slouch either. Opening up with “Wilson” and featuring big jams on “2001”, “Runaway Jim”, and “You Enjoy Myself -> Catapult -> You Enjoy Myself”, this one was a show for the ages. Check out full audio below:
Phish – 10/15/94 – Full Audio
[Audio: fromtheaquarium]
Setlist: Phish | Oak Mountain Amphitheatre | Pelham, AL | 10/15/94
Set 1: Wilson > Sparkle > Simple -> Maze, Glide, Reba > Down with Disease > Golgi Apparatus
Set 2: Also Sprach Zarathustra > Runaway Jim, Halley’s Comet -> Scent of a Mule, You Enjoy Myself -> Catapult -> You Enjoy Myself, Amazing Grace, Foreplay/Long Time[1], Bouncing Around the Room, Suzy Greenberg
Encore: Drums[2], The Maker[3]
[1] Acoustic.
[2] Carter Beauford on drums.
[3] Phish debut; Dave Matthews Band.
2001 contained Flash Light teases. Foreplay/Long Time was performed acoustic. The encore featured the first Phish performance of The Maker with a Dave Matthews Band guest appearance. Carter Beauford appeared on stage with Fish during the preceding jam. The opening act was Dave Matthews Band.
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