The Number of the Day is 13! A Baker’s Dozen of Stats about Phish at MSG

Thank you, Count von Count. Now, on with the counting of the Phish at the Garden statistics! 39!: Number of shows Phish has performed @ Madison Square Garden to date. That’s a three baker’s dozen (so far)! [UPDATED 7/29/2017: Phish has … Continue reading The Number of the Day is 13! A Baker’s Dozen of Stats about Phish at MSG

“I think it’s absolutely crazy.”: A Mom of a Phish Fan Shares Her Thoughts On the Baker’s Dozen

Listen to the Baker’s Beat’s first in a series of interviews with Phish non-initiates (spoiler: it’s my mother!) using the link above. OR – read on for the full transcript. ————————————————— Good afternoon listeners! This is the Baker’s Beat reporting … Continue reading “I think it’s absolutely crazy.”: A Mom of a Phish Fan Shares Her Thoughts On the Baker’s Dozen

The Garden’s Greatest: Understanding Phish’s Place in the Legend of MSG

The Baker’s Dozen represents a new frontier for both Madison Square Garden and Phish. While MSG has hosted several artist residencies in the past, never has a band or musical act taken over the venue for the duration of time … Continue reading The Garden’s Greatest: Understanding Phish’s Place in the Legend of MSG

‘Phan of the Night’ Spotlight: “We can tell when they’re comfortable”

Listen to the Baker’s Beat’s first in a series of interviews profiling a “Phan of the Night” (spoiler: it’s mah-wife!) using the link above. OR – read on for the full transcript. —————————————————— Hello Phish phans! Welcome back to the … Continue reading ‘Phan of the Night’ Spotlight: “We can tell when they’re comfortable”

But What Does It All Mean?!?: Exploring the Allegorical Ingredients of the Baker’s Dozen

In a recent Rolling Stone article about the Baker’s Dozen, Trey Anastasio said of the 13 night run, “Hopefully we’ll go somewhere – somewhere spiritual.” So what, might you ask, is the significance of the donut? Of a garden? Of … Continue reading But What Does It All Mean?!?: Exploring the Allegorical Ingredients of the Baker’s Dozen