Back on December 2, 1983, Phish played their first gig for an unappreciative crowd at the Harris-Millis Cafeteria on the campus of the University of Vermont. Tonight, the band celebrates their 26th anniversary at Madison Square Garden. A few intrepid fans on Phantasy Tour are asking fans to sing Happy Birthday to the band as soon as the lights go down.
Here’s a quick look at what else is happening this week…
- Bruce Springsteen chats with Billboard about his recent tour
- Check out Tom Petty rockin’ Learning to Fly at Bonnaroo
- Liam Gallagher may piss off Noel by calling his new band Oasis
- The Big House, an Allman Brothers museum, is about to open
- Joe Perry is accepting submissions for a new Aerosmith singer
- Spiral Stairs talks to The Age about the Pavement reunion
Finally, Aron Magner of the Disco Biscuits and Tom Hamilton of Brother’s Past/American Babies are resurrecting an old traditional in which they dig through each other’s catalogs – as well as a few fun covers – for a night of acoustic entertainment. This year’s Holiday Special takes place at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia on December 23. Tickets are available now for $15.
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