And we don't want you to think that it's all just love and affection. There are a few people out there who don't appreciate what we do AT ALL. Thankfully they seem to be a minority, but if you want to read what they have to say, scroll toward the bottom of this page or just click here.

First of all let be start by saying I have never seen you guys live before. So these cooments are based on the premise of phix not your performance. I have read other fans and non-fans comments and i could not resist throwing in my thoughts. In my eyes what you guys are doing is fantastic. I am an old school phish fan who has been catching the boys for over a decade now. I remember the days of being able to walk up to a venue the day of a show and buy a ticket. No hassle, no worries. Obviously those days are over. To catch a phish show now it requires either months of planning ahead or a lot of luck. So to have a band that can provide me w/ a dose of phish during the times i am unable to see the real thing makes me very excited. I am a fan of the boy's music not their stardom. To be completely honest much of my live phish experience has been spent w/ my eyes closed just absorbing their flow. I would jump at any chance to see a band play some phish tunes whether their name was phix or otherwise. It is about the music plain and simple. I may be wrong but I don't see much difference between what you guys are to phish compared to what Dark Star Orchestra is to The Grateful Dead. I know many will say that The Grateful Dead are no more so a tribute band is appropriate but I do not agree. I could go on for a while but I will wrap this up. All I can say is good luck to all of you and please keep on doing what you are doing. I see it as a great service to a great community. There will always be critics and they are entitled to their opinion but let it be known their are alot of us out here that cannot wait to get their first phix. Just one music fan's opinion.

I just wanted to say thanks for the great show last night. I loved what you did with my setlist! I had worried that the second set was not as well thought out as the first, but everyone (including me) totally loved it (with the exception of one or two Meatstick haters). Show highlights for me were Free, AC/DC Bag, and Runaway Jim. And Paul, your segues from Moma Dance into Meatstick and YEM into Roses were truly amazing. Great job to all of you, and I meant it when I said that your light show has improved greatly since last year. I hope to see you all soon after I move back to Colorful Colorado.
Don't tell anyone, but there are allegedly one or two Meastick haters in this band too.

This letter was received from Jeff Fells, whose wedding we played on Long Island on 9/18/03
Gentlemen, Firstly, I do not know how to thank you enough for what was the best night of my life. You all were incredible and sounded sooooo good. I got so many compliments on both the surprise of having you and the fact that you guys rocked the joint. My wedding would not have been the same without you there. My friends have not stopped telling me how fucking unreal the wedding was and how fantastic you guys were. They all think you guys blew the roof off that temple. Our planning was perfect and I appreciate you dealing with my anal antics. You guys have a great thing going and I look forward to following your progression and seeing you in your own element sometime soon. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. I cannot wait to see the video. Please keep in touch and thanks again for the best phix I have had in quite some time.
All the best,
The groom, Jeffrey Fells
Thanks so much, Jeff, for letting us share in the groove on what is arguably the most important day of your life. We never blew the roof off a temple before!

I just wanted to drop a quick note. Last Thursday Sept 18th at my twin brother's wedding I was surprised to find out that there would be a late night band playing. Little did I realize, that the Phix was playing until I heard the opening cords of Boogie on. I must say u guys rock and I know that there was a lot of other people present who loved it as well. My brother's and I are big phans of the Dead and Phish, and to have u guys rock like that, made the night even more memorable. Also we have seen hundreds of live shows from the boys, including cover bands, and never have we been more impressed. Please come back to NYC soon as there is definitely a bigger audience waiting.
Yeah, we love NY too...too bad it's so damn far away from us!

You guys played a huge portion of my "wishlist" at your Boston show on 9/19. I just wanted to say thank you so much! What a rush to hear all of those songs. I didn't stop dancing the whole night. Honestly, you gave me a stress busting night that was MUCH needed! Thanks! Second, what an exceptional performance. The musicianship you guys have is very impressive--- that might have been the cleanest Reba I have ever seen live! Your band is doing a great service to those of us who love this music. We get to see the songs we love when we wouldn't normally get to do so. And, you perform it wtih such respect and good taste.
We just got lucky on "Reba" that time.

hey guys i saw the show last night at the Recher {Towson, MD}, I downloaded a show you preformed that's available for download at momadance.com, before the event then i saw you guys last night and it blew me away. I just wanted to say that you all are freaking incredible musicians. I loved it, there's no other way i could see those songs preformed with such talent in such a close setting. You all are doing a wonderful thing out there providing for people such as myself such a wonderful experience. The music just brings joy to my face, and i thought you preformed everything beautifully.
It brings joy to our faces too, along with an occasional look of confusion.

Holy crap. I can't believe what I'm listening to (yall playing Reba streaming from your website). I was VERY skeptical. I made my way to your site after seeing a show of yours posted to archive.org. wow. sweet guitar solo in the quiet section. gentle and subtle and sensitive and DAMN I'M FEELING IT. I thought that Trey had a unique gift for pulling that particular flavor of energy down and through (well, he does) but he doesn't have a patent on it cause you can do it just as sweetly. thanks for doing what you're doing. don't mind those who don't understand. you're not stealing. you're giving Phish the highest compliment that you, as fans and musicians, possibly could.
Thanks! Trey's (and Phish's) gift certainly is unique, but part of the beauty of their music is that it allows US to be unique within it too.

I was never a big fan of the whole coverband scene... And before I saw my first phix show i was a bit, i dunno, resentful (lack of a better word) that I was about to hear other people play what trey mike page and jon have worked so hard to put together and make absolutely incredible. I felt like their passion and dedication and energy, and most importantly their ability to compliment each other musically was what made those songs Phish songs..How could anyone else recreate that??? After seeing phix however, my perspective changed... watching them get off, and everyone in the audiance, myself included get off, i realized its all about the music and the vibe--and it was definitely there. :)
Wow, thanks. We feel the same way.

I got my first Phix last weekend at the House of Blues in Chicago. I had such a good time that I rounded up a few friends, borrowed a car and came out to Durty Nellies for the second night. To be quite frank, I was blown away. I've been listening to Phish for about six or seven years now, and I couldn't believe how well you guys played.
And we can't believe how much fun we have in Chicago.

What a great show last night in St. Louis!! I was excited about the show all day and was blown away by you guys. Lizards was GREAT!! not to mention divided sky and loving cup! you guys are a lot of fun and your passion for wonderful music is apparent. Can't wait to see you all again....but couldn't you have given away the Phish tickets at the St. Louis show?

Honestly, I thought the show was amazing. Really, blew me away. I'd love to see you play sleeping monkey! That would be great. No, I'm not going to ask you to play destiny unbound...although.. heh... I was the kid in Raleigh, NC screaming Sleeping Monkey all show, never got it. Oh well. Can't wait til next time you're here!
OK Eric, you got your Sleeping Monkey, are you satisfied now?

Great time. One has to go to a show in order to truly realize these guys take the songs and put great original jams into them. Lots of fun. Come back to Tahoe soon.
Wait a minute, you want us to return to a place of immeasurable, pristine natural beauty to play to a kick-ass crowd again? I don't know. Maybe if you throw in some lift tickets.

I had a freaking blast! Went to the show Sat. night at the Bluebird. At first I didn't know what to think, but the more I listened to you the more I couldn't believe what I was seeing. You guys are a spitting image of Phish and do a heck of a job. I gotta hand it to ya! Plus when you guys busted out Possum I about shook myself out of my shoes. I danced my body apart, thank you for the good time.

I saw your show at the Canopy Club on September 27th…it was unbelievable; and that doesn’t even begin to describe how incredible you guys are. I got into Phish last summer but have only been a half-hearted phan at best, at least until you guys showed up. Me and a buddy met this really cool, not to mention hot, chick at the show and that only added to the experience. That was one of the best three and a half hours of my life. Every jam was transcendent, every second beyond enjoyable, and every note was perfect.
Do you mean the 3 1/2 hours we were playing or the 3 1/2 hours after the show you were with the hot chick?

The Raleigh show was great! Tons of energy from the band and fans alike. Get back here soon!

I was at the Metro show in Chicago and you guys ROCKED. It was an awesome show - I had such a fabulous time dancing. All of you are amazing musicians and I must give you props for your interpretations of phish songs. Hope to see you back in the Chi-town area soon!

Madison, WI 9/29/02 - Far Freaking Out! The show was excellent - you guys were tight, had great energy, and the music was wonderful. Thanks for a great evening!
This was a breakthrough performance for us. It marked the first time someone was selling grilled cheese in front of the venue for one of our shows. We've finally arrived.

I must admit at first, I was skeptical of a phish celebratory band. I saw the 9/28 Metro show in Chicago. I was very impressed with the show. Good job fellas, I would see you any time, possibly more often than Phish since I can't get a $%&*ing ticket!

Saw you guys in Indy and Bloomington, and wanted to make sure to thank you for two of the best days I have had in a really long time, two nights that will never be duplicated as far as I'm concerned. Thanks again.
It's true, they cannot be duplicated, ever.

I saw you guys at Harper's Ferry in Boston, MA and you rocked! I didn't want you guys to stop playing. Good atmosphere and good playin! Thanx for a good Phix!

I saw ya'll at Slamonfest this year and I skipped Grisman to see ya'll and you didn't disappoint at all! It was a most righteous and bitchin show and I'd love to see you again.
We were about to go see Grisman ourselves, but then realized people might be coming to see us, so we decided to stay and play, and that's when we saw you!

Just wanted you guys to know I was so bummed not to get tickets to the holiday run and I saw the listing in the paper for you guys and I was like what the hell, it won't be that good as I've seen Phish covered before and it had no mojo and then I'm like I need to hear the tunes live so I went down to Harper's Ferry in Allston and came in during Divided and I'm like grinning a mile wide and I'm like ok it's got the mojo and danced my ass off. Just wanted to thank you for bringing me out of the darkness. See you next time you play for us Massholes. Later!
Now that you've seen the light, don't ever doubt the mojo. Later, Masshole.

Hey guys! Thanks again for such an amazing, wonderful, phantastic time last night. You guys were great! Please come back to the East coast soon so we can see you play again!

Last night at the Recher in Towson, MD, was my first Phix. And I must say WOW! I was extremely impressed with your musicianship. Not only are you four amazing musicians to begin with, but I very much enjoyed your ability to not only recreate a fantastic Phish experience, but also take many of those songs and make them your own. I've got to say that the Divided Sky was better than the two times I've seen Phish play it live, and that's saying A LOT! It's by far one of my favorite songs ever, and you took me to a place I rarely go. Way to go. The Mike's song was superb, as was the unique style of your Antelope. Thank you guys very much for doing what you do.
We love going to that place where we rarely go (our own beds). Thanks for the kind words.

I went to the show last night in Raleigh and I totally loved it. I had the best time ever. You guys are great. I just wanted to write to tell you that you are doing a great thing with your talent and I enjoyed every minute of the show. Thank you for the best night ever.
Best night ever? We thought the Raleigh show was particularly good, too, but best night ever?! COOL!

Hey guys that was great stuff the other night I was really impressed. After the show I was so hoarse I could not even talk. I was a singing dancin' fool, that place was rockin'! I'm ready and waiting for new years. I will be there for the next time you guys come around with that sleeping monkey! Hope the rest of the tour goes just as well.
We'll try and get the monkey to wake up next time. Tour was great!

I saw your show in Athens on the 14th and you guys truly rocked. I had to leave early because of a friend, but i'd really love to see you guys again! Come back to GA soon!
Doesn't sound like a true friend to me... We'll be back, alright.

Boys! What a friggin' blast!!! We came truly for a phix & to help settle our woes of rejections from "mail order" for NYE & Hampton. Y'all were a lot of fun & really set a high vibe for the future homecoming on the east coast. I think the crowd had a great time 'cause y'all seemed to be having such a good time up there. I am totally down with the phantasy setlists - super idea. I was hoping for that DWD!! It really was lots of fun - I danced my ass off...we'll see ya next time around!
Yes indeed, ma'am, we kindly appreciate it and we'll get back to your parts right quick!

I thought it was pretty interesting. It was the first time I have ever seen a phish cover band and didn't really know what to expect. I was delightfully suprised. You really nailed the YEM opening. Not bad!!!
Yeah, we don't suck, eh?!!!

Just wanted to drop you guys a quick note and thank you for a kickass show in Charlotte on Sunday. I wasn't sure what to expect, but to say the least I am extremely impressed! Thank you. I stuck around in Charlotte for an extra day to see the show, and it was well worth it.
We had a great time touring through North Carolina, and Charlotte was no exception. Thanks!

I really want to thank you guys for one of the most unbelievable nights I’ve ever had. I’m still reeling from it. You guys have such a good thing going on. I put myself in an objective position and it was still like seeing Phish in a club scene with the perfect crowd density. I enjoyed my dream set and you guys blew all of the songs and crowd out of the water.
One of the lucky winners! You see, dreams really can come true.

I saw you guys at the Georgia Theatre in Athens and I thought ya'll were great. It was really awesome to hear some live phish again. I didn't think anyone could really capture phish's sound, but you guys proved me wrong. Thanks for a great show.
And we did it with just a spool of twine, a spent orange juice can, two paper clips and a section of garden hose...

I just recently saw you guys at the Cotton Club in Atlanta. I don't think I have danced that hard since my last Phish show. You guys played very well.....maybe someday you should move on to play some originals...i think you all have it in you. Thanks for a great time!
Actually we used to play originals, in different groups, but we decided to move on to Phish tunes. We still have it in us, and it'll come out again. This is just a little exercise to get our chops up.

I was thoroughly impressed by the show at Pop's. It made me feel so good just to have the sounds channel through me. I had a story to tell you all about the Mr. Roboto tease in PYITE. I was at work that same morning at the Casino Queen and I heard over the music system Mr. Roboto. I thought to myself how cool it would be to hear Phish do that song. And when you guys busted that out I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I was trying to explain it to anyone I could grab because I was totally freaked out! I know it sounds nuts but it REALLY did happen. Thank you very much for giving us a wonderful night of good music and good phriends.
Wierd! Being from Chicago, Paul and Derek are such HUGE Styx fans that it was only a matter of time until they slipped that in. Ever wonder how we got our name? Coincidence? I think not.

At first I had mixed emotions about the idea of a phish cover band. I was checking out the website when I ran across the Phriendly Words page. Reading what these people said influenced me to download some of your tunes. I have never heard a band play phish songs that sound like phish until now. I'll be at the show!
To be honest, at first we had mixed emotions about being in a Phish cover band. Hearing what people said at the shows influenced us to keep doing it and bring it out to more people. And that's the same reason we're still doing it!

Terrific job in covering the greatest band on the planet. It was not an easy task to bust out all of the classic tunes in the same show and you guys pulled it off without a hitch.
Greatest band on THIS planet maybe, but have you heard that new funk outfit from Uranus?

Saw your two shows at Quixote's in Denver this summer. I was a bit skeptical about a Phish cover band, but you guys jammed.
Thanks. We are skeptical of Phish cover bands, too. We wish one would come through Colorado so we could check them out!

I thought your show at Quixote's was one big ball of fun...you know a big rubbery fun ball. What I'm trying to say is that I enjoyed it.

Hi ya!! I just wanted to... needed to, tell you just how awesome you guys are!!! I saw you guys in Quixote's, In Denver CO (the DeadHead Bar) You had my frendz and I boogying all night long.. I closed my eyes and I felt like I was shaking it at a Phish show! It was a great feeling! I was right up in the front row, smiling at ya and watching you beautiful guys just smile back at all us!! It was a great time! THANX!! You guys are beautiful! Keep doing what you're doing! You guys are so much more than a tribute band, and I can't wait to see you guys in my home town!!
Ah, Quixote's... Classic. So you were in the front row and you still think we're beautiful? They do make a strong drink there... God bless you, and Quixote's.

I saw you at the House of Blues in Chicago a couple of months ago. I was skeptical at first, but slowly came around. I think lizards was my turning point and from then on I was dancing my ass off.
The Lizards are very powerful in that respect.

Wonderful show. Much more than just a cover band. Can't wait to see you guys again.
Alright - who told you we were a wedding band, too?! JUST KIDDING! Thanks.

I was wanderin around your Website late last night and found that collection of MP3s you guys have, and downloaded Harry Hood, one of my favorite phish jams, one that I've probably heard over 50 versions of so i know it inside and out, and seriously I listened to your version and it was incredible. Damn good, you really rocked out near the end, honestly blew away all my expectations. It's so tight too, I've heard sloppier Phish versions than the one you played on that mp3.
Thanks a lot. It's been said that, on our best day, we approach Their greatness on Their worst day.

I haven't seen ya'll in person yet, but someone referenced me to your site, and I've been listening to your mp3's, and I have to say that I think what you are doing is totally great, and hopefully I will be able to catch ya when you come to Chicago. Seriously as I've been listening to this throughout the day, I've had to remind myself that this WAS NOT Phish, especially during Divided Sky, sick sick sick... Your attitude seems to be really cool in regards to the way you go about this, (a lot of "cover bands" are real dorky, but yours seems to be with a different mindset) I wish you all the best of luck in whatever other endeavors your involved in. Thank you for helping keep the music alive and for helping us or at least those who've seen ya get our PHIX...
Ha! We fooled you - we really are dorks! But seriously, it's great that so many people, like yourself, have been able to see through the mucky-muck and appreciate the motive behind this project, and, thus, get all of the enjoyment possible out of it.

I was told good things so I traveled from St. Louis to see them @ the Blue Note in Columbia, Mo. Very impressed. At points I could have thought I was at a Phish show. Can't wait to see Salmonfest!
Salmonfest was great - many thanks to everyone who came out. Also can't wait to get back to the Blue Note.

The show was awesome. I saw Phix in Indiana. I was 8' from the band and it sounded like phish. The ticket was the best $5 I've ever spent at any show. Rock on and come back soon. All my friends know now, so you might need a larger venue. P.S. Enjoy those beautiful mountains in Colorado for me 'cause we are pretty level out here.
Indy has been good to us. Currently enjoying them mountains...

A big North Carolina howdy to you all! I saw you guys play in Colorado Springs in March while I was on Spring Break. LOVED THE SHOW! So much energy and good vibes floating around. I was with my best friend's little son who loved you guys. Keep the jams coming! Can't wait to see you guys on the east!
We love the kids, especially the one you were with that night - Man! That kid, at 2, is a way better dancer than anyone in this band.

Great thing you guys are doing! Sounds are uniquely your own, but the underlying framework is well founded. Hope to see you on the east coast soon.
Done...

I saw you guys in the House of Blues in Chicago in early June. It was a GREAT show. It always makes a show great when you see the band get into the music the way you guys do. You should come to the southeast (GA); people would love your show. Keep up the good work.
...and done!

I am currently in the US Navy and only have a few weeks left. I listened to the tracks on the website (KICK ASS!!!!!)... Well I'm glad to see that someone is doing what you are doing and I would be glad to help in any way. Good luck guys and I hope to hear from ya soon. Enjoy thyself.

Saw the show at the Bluebird (Denver), and was blown away. There were points when I thought I was at an actual Phish show. Loved getting my Phix!!
What a great room the Bluebird is! Many Thanks and Kudos to John Brown's Body for playing with us that night - those guys are the real deal.

I've played around on your website enough to see that I'm not the only phan who finds you guys unbelievable. I had a great time at my first Phix show at the House of Blues in Chicago. I definitely don't agree with the dude who thought you guys should try out the Dark Star thing of recreating actual shows - I like your approach of jamming to a unique line up that Phish hasn't played - this way it is more like the songs on my mind just rocking out loud one after another. I applaud all your talent, but also appreciate your phriendly vibe that is too often left behind when music becomes a business. Thanks and thanks some more...
and some more and some more...

We had the opportunity to see you at Farmapalooza. We were at our camp site that morning and could hear music coming from the main stage and thought that someone was doing a sound check with a phish show! We walk up to find YOU! We were floored to say the least. Can't wait to see you guys again. Thanks for keeping the vibe alive.
Nothing like waking up to music at a festival, is there? Thanks a lot for the kind words.

Saw you at Schwagstock and Black River Music Fest in Missouri. I think your sound is right on the mark. Also, what are your plans on having a Phixphest?
We had some great fest stops on our June tour. Perhaps a Phixphest next summer...

You guys Rocked my world at the Farmapalooza Festival!!! I had lots of fun watching you guys play. I wish you guys were coming up here again during this tour but I guess I'll have to find a way to find you some where else. I cant wait to see you again.
Thanks, we wish we could have stuck around a bit longer at Farmapalooza, but we had to go play another show that night 5 hours away. It was a great vibe and we hope to be invited back again next year.

Saw PHIX at the Black River Music Festival in Lesterville, MO in June. Loved it. Would love to see you play in Dallas.
We'd love to play Dallas, but didn't that show get cancelled back in the 80s?

Just wanted to thank you for making Schwagstock (or Hoodstock as we all preferred to call it) the funnest weekend I've had in a long time. I also wanted to thank you boys for what you are doing. - phunky bitch
What we're doing is all fun, we want to thank you for making Schwagstock and so many other shows such a great time.

Man, you guys are pretty sick, keep up the hard work. Why don't you shoot up to cleveland instead of/or after Cincy. I need to boogie before Bonnaroo...
We'd love to do Cleveland, since Chris is from near there, but Cincy would turn out to be the only Ohio date for the June '02 tour.

I saw you guys play last night at the House of Blues, and I was completely amazed. It was definitely a good phix while we wait. You guys need to come back to Chicago more often. I loved the PYITE opener!
Actually, we've played there more than anywhere outside of Colorado (5 times and more on the way).

it was very phun!!!!! so much love and happiness. you guys are great at what you do...keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!
It's all about the fun, love and happiness!

I go to school in boulder and saw you guys on 5/1/02 at the Fox for the first time and you blew my mind... gotta jibboo and stash were really fun... but next time you guys should get on the tramps :)
Ah, yeah, you see, there's something in our insurance policy or something that doesn't cover us in a tramp-related accident, so you know how that goes...

I just discovered your website thru rmp and after listening to the mp3s I'm TERRIBLY impressed.
I just discovered your message through my IN Box and after reading the words I'm TERRIBLY happy, and thankful.

Just rolled back into Steamboat after hitting Saturday and Sunday at State Bridge. I've seen at least 25 State Bridge shows and that was by far one of the best. First off, kudos to you guys for taking up the hammer. Sooner or later someone was going to do it, and after this weekend, I trust the four of you in doing it well. Your energy was all positive and just as importantly: fun. Sometimes I couldn't tell who was having more fun, us or you. I have a personal list of bands who tour frequently through my neck of the woods that I never miss, and you have jammed your way onto that list.
That was one of the funnest times we've had since we started this thing. Having the chance to hang out and play with Shakedown at a place like State Bridge was just too much fun. We prefer jamming and sleeping our way onto lists rather than buying or cheating our way onto them...Thanks!

I MANAGED TO GET A SHOW FROM A FRIEND, ON SOME THINGS I THOUGHT IT WAS PHISH!!! YOU GUY ROCK.
Thanks - I guess that's what we're shooting for. We know of some people who've swindled some money betting on that type of thing. Of course, we don't condone that kind of behavior, but it could be done...

I saw the show in Ft. Collins at the Aggie Theater, and I thought the show was excellent!!!!!
We had a blast at the Aggie - one of the best, most enthusiastic crowds yet. Our only complaint was the police chaperone backstage...what the ph@#%?!

I was at the Fox on 5-1-02 and OH MY GOD! THESE BOYS ROCKED! Thank You for the SWEET Harry Hood! That was the Phix I needed.
Hood won the "Crowd picks the encore" contest - the precursor to "Phixing" the whole show, which is what we are currently doing.

Your show on May 1st at the Fox in Boulder kicked ass, I had such an amazing time....
So did we...thanks.

I have had a lot of fun at the past couple of shows I have been too. I am really amazed at how well you guys infuse your own style into the jams, and not try to copy Phish too much, but still manage to bring back that crazy feeling you get when you hear a really unique jam. I definitely think that you guys take it to that "next level" that so few bands actually get to.
Thanks for the kind words. One of the coolest things about playing Phish music is that, even with all of the parts of the music that are so carefully composed and orchestrated, there's still a TON of room for our own creativity--in a way, that's why we're doing it.

I went to the Hermans Hideaway show last night, I think what you guys are doing is great, it felt so good to hear live Phish tunes again. Thanx a lot.
No, thanx you.

You guys are the only band I ever heard that is good enough to consider yourself a Phish tribute band. Keep it up!!!
Thanks, and sorry to those who didn't make the cut.

The Sky at Tulagi was more inspired than any Sky I've seen Phish play since '96. The Hood at Tulagi was excellent. The Mike's at Tulagi was dark, dark, dark, excellent. The Stash at the Fox was everything I loved about 93-95 Phish, which I feel was their best period. Blazing psychadelic exploration, full of angst and moodiness. The Bag at the Fox was alot of fun also. Keep it up, keep growing...
Thanks! We like that period, too. Always growing...

Blew my mind at Tulagi's and the Fox. rock on!

We made it to the show on tuesday and it blew our minds. Thank you so much for that....you guys are truly amazing musicians...I must give you a huge hand for being able to whip out those jams...wowza!
The Fox is a truly amazing place to play...wowza is right!

I just went to your show at Tulagi last night and it was some good shit. Your Divided was great, so was your Horn, PYITE, and Rift. I was very impressed by you guys and you definitely live up to your name. I feel a thousand times better this morning than I did last. Thanks guys!
No problem - that was our first Boulder gig, a last-minute show to replace Taboot, a Phish Tribute from Minnesota that had to cancel a day or two before. It made us feel better, too.

Saw you for the first time at the Grottos in Aspen on Saturday night....WOW!....you guys are impressive....i really enjoyed the grooves and chops that were layed down....i will try to catch you whenever i can.

As someone who has lived in the Springs for 2 years, I can tell you that was probably the most fun I've had at a bar here in the Springs. This town lacks so severely in the live music department and I was happy to come out to support some great music in a great place.
Awe, come on, the Springs ain't so bad - probably better than Palm Springs, no?

I had a great time at your show. You guys are really good, my boyfriend and I were totally impressed.
Boyfriend?! But you told me...

Just wanted to say you guys rocked the house at the Utopia. I was impressed to say the least. I'm a Phish-head living in Denver and caught the word about the show. It's good music, ya know?
Yeah, we know. Thanks for the kind words.

you better believe that was fun. special thanks for the ppphhhhaaattt 2001 and the chalkdust opener was superb. fear not that I, we, have already been telling everyone about the upcoming show, especially those who were too dumb to come out last time. that music is my life's blood and you guys play it very well. this next show is exactly a week and a day after my birthday and you can be sure i will be topping of my birthday week with a phriendly phix at the utop. -Russ Meyer
thank you Mr. Meyer...

I thought the music rocked, but I think I would have been into it more if they played a complete Phish show like Dark Star Orchestra does with Dead music. This makes it more of a concert feeling, rather than sitting at a bar and listening to live music.
We're working on that feeling. Rather than copying Dark Star's idea we have decided to let the people pick the setlists. We're working for the Phan!

In response to the above message...
bah! don't do anything different. those shows were a specific moment in time and were never meant to happen again and i don't really believe that they can be duplicated. the whole idea of jam band music is that it flows and changes like a living thing. that is what is great about it. that is why i go to every show i go to. - Russ Meyer
ah, Russ, your wisdom exceeds your years. once again, thank you Mr. Meyer... the vultures are coming.

I thought it was FUCKING INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
Fuckin'-A Right!

you guys kick ASS!!!!!

Please play: The Garden Song, Shake a Tail Feather, Shout, Old Fashion Rock and Roll, Proud Mary, Hot Nuts, Memphis, My Ding A Ling.
Thanks for writing, Dad.

And now what you've all been waiting for...

The Not-So-Phriendly Words!

We don't usually bother to reply to these; they pretty much speak for themselves. What can you say? The usually seem to come from people who have never seen us before. And they are certainly entitled to their opinions--of course we are not surprised that there are some people out there who don't like the idea of a "Phish cover band." Still, the bitterness and cynicism sometimes surprises us. But we would like to say once again that we do this because the music is so amazing and because we all love it so much. That's all, plain and simple. Those who don't like it are free to excercise their red-blooded American right NOT to come see us; the rest of us will be at the shows having fun.

It's just sad that you cant come up with music on your own. Music is not here to be recreated. Once the music is created, its here forever. Although PHISH is the greatest band to walk the face of our green earth, playing their music is just lame. Come on, be fucking creative. I think it is pathetic that people actually pay money to see your shows. Who the fuck do you think you are, playing phish's beautiful melodies and letting people clap for you like you did anything special. Big fucking deal. You can cover a song that was written by genius'. Awesome guys, truly awesome. Utilize your own talent and share in the groove. That's what PHISH is all about right? Sharing in the groove, not stealing the groove. You truly suck for playing music that has already been created. Fuck you, and fuck the people that think you are worthy enough to promote your sorry asses. You are no talent ass clowns and deserve no respect, for you steal from other artists, and everything you do is absolutely worthless. How dare you...I mean...I just can't fathom how you can respect yourselves knowing that you take what the PHISh have given to us and "recreate it". Either share in the groove, or get the fuck out of the spotlight...either way.. until I see something creative, fuck you, and everything you stand for you worthless pieces of shit. It really and honestly hurts me to know that someone is being praised for the genius of another. Please, stop what your doing, sit down, and write a letter of apology to the band.

You guys suck fetid goat balls.
We prefer them broiled, with marinara sauce and a little parmesan cheese.

Really... You've got to have something better to do. Write some of your own shit and see who comes out. Seems sad to spend your musical careers as scrap whores. From, A real performer and songwriter...

Get a life. Seriously make you own music way try to make money on something someone else already did very well. You guys have the talent……….get a life

hello, i truly can't believe this is real. the members of phish would probably be outraged if they knew this was happening. first of all, who in their right mind would want to attract phish phans to a concert. i believe that the fans are part of the reason the band is on a hieatus. secondly, phish is not dead, there is no reason for a tribute band. To be totally honest, i think ya'll are ridiculus. either you have no musical creativity, or the corporate forest of boulder colorado has fried your mind. i strongly urge ya'll to reconsider what you are doing. not only because you're unoriginal, but because what you're doing is morally, emotionally, and ethically wrong. i apologize if i have offended any one of you but this is how i whole heartedly feel. sincerely, an oldschool phish phan.

You guys are total bullshit. You're obviously skilled musicians, but there are millions of those out there. Do something creative and make YOUR OWN MUSIC. And your response to that is "well, people like it" Yes but if you want to just be popular...be Brittany Fucking Spears. The "Popular" vote is by no means a qualification of worth. Your lack of creativity disgusts me. You will no doubt try to take advantage of "the boys'" hiatus and once you have some stupid fans you will try to include some "original" music which will be laughed at. I think it's very insulting to take the easy way and use somebody else's hard work to further your own career. Get a life!!!!

This was written by an insightful onlooker in response to the tantrum above:
Just thought I'd share a few things with you regarding being a cover band that I thought of while reading the "not so phriendly words."
When someone is put on a pedestal (figuratively), whether great or small, there is some drive in the human spirit that wants to knock them off. That is the basis for all the problems associated with being famous in any manner. So here comes the dilemma regarding being in a cover band and/or tribute band. "That's not original, learn to play your own fucking songs you non-creative no-talent hacks!" What these people don't realize, and never will never realize is that music is FUN. And just because you're playing someone else's songs doesn't mean that they're not original. Phish is great because of their improvisation, and how could any band ever comlpletely mimic a band that improvises differently every time they play a song? And even a band that in his eyes is 100% original is not that at all. Hmmm, how many people used the 1,4,5 chord progression to write a song? Almost everybody. So that makes you technically a Bach rip-off (or whoever came before him). I thought your analogy with the symphony was dead on. Anyway, the four of you share a love for the music of Phish, and what's more fun than playing the songs that they wrote? People like the anonymous Email-er don't know how to even try and look through the eyes of someone else. He/she doesn't know you. You could have a family, a "real" job, and playing in Phix is what you do to get your phix of creativity and maybe a little bit of money. Or maybe you do it for some other reason. The fact is, this person never tried to understand you, he simply attacked you blindly. The problems of this world would be far less anger-driven and violent if only humans learned the idea of constructive criticism and healthy argumentation. AND more importantly, that people have opinions and just because you think it so, doesn't make it so... Have fun.