Here We Go!
Bethel Woods (Vermillion Media)
So I’m finally in Bethel, my book in finally out of my hands in its final stages of design, the book site has finally launched, and best of all…Phish is finally playing today! So as a wise man once said, “Let’s get this show on the road.” The day has finally arrived and now we stare down a massive slate of summer shows, and we are all drooling to see what the band has to offer. In a matter of hours, the wait will be over and we will again be together again in the Congregation the of Phish. With a slew of shows on our plate, Bethel represents but a three-night appetizer of all that is to come, but with word that the guys have been practicing for tour and with “Waves” played at soundcheck yesterday, I foresee these three nights to be quite the hearty appetizer. On the site of the legendary Woodstock festival, one must wonder if Phish will give any sort of musical nod to the legendary gathering. Perhaps Trey will start the weekend with an electrifying Star-Spangled tribute to Jimi? Will they open the run, as Richie Haven did Woodstock, by covering “Freedom?” Or perhaps they will cover another of the counter-culture artists—Santana comes to mind—that graced the mud-laced mecca. And maybe they will do nothing at all and focus their energies on what we love best…Phish jams.
One would think that the glossy feel of the New Years’ Run will be gone as the band digs into the dog days of summer. Amidst the thick East Coast summer air, Phish will push the doors to 2011 wide open. Its time to blow it up folks, Summer 2011 is here in a matter of hours….But before we dive head first into the most extensive tour of this era, allow me to introduce a way of participating…
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MR MINER’S PHISH THOUGHTS: THE BOOK
The Book
I have finally launched the website for my forthcoming book:”Mr. Miner’s Phish Thoughts: An Anthology by a Fan For the Fans.” And on the book site, we are running a contest that requires you to select certain songs played in each show. The contest will be broken up into three legs of summer, and fans will accrue points as each leg of the contest progresses. We will post standings periodically and you will be able to follow your progress. Just enter your email address and make your picks! The winner of each leg will receive a free, signed copy of “Mr. Miner’s Phish Thoughts: An Anthology by a Fan For the Fans.” Click here to enter, and while your at it, peruse the book site!
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NO SPOILERS – Summer 2011
No Spoilers 2011
Summer 2011 is ready to go, and we’ve made some changes. No Spoilers is now available as a podcast. This will let iTunes (and other programs) automagically download the latest show soon after it’s available. Old-school regular downloads (either Megaupload or straight http download) will still be available. Any news will still be posted on the classic No Spoilers page and details/instructions are there now: http://phishthoughts.com/nospoilers.
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PS: I would have posted this last night, but a massive storm in the area knocked out the power of our rental house and I am currently at a local library doing work! To update, I have been swamped with finishing up the book before tour, but I am back on the blog full-force now. The time has come…see you soon!
Tags: Summer 2011
butter ….
@smhalcyonco
@ Telas
Heat are turning it on when they need to…. this final is shaping up to be a good one
bulls need a few more puzzle pieces and they will get there
The Knicks on the other hand….well they won’t get there with what they have
@Chi Fans
Are you guys pro-Korver? Because I never liked him when he played around here in Philly.
Seems like he can never get his game together
@LJT
i’m out now, you let wookie foot stay at your house lol.
talk about a lapse of judgment
I mean they’re called WOOKIEFOOT
Always work, guyute. Keep in touch.
Out for awhile. Downpour just stopped.
All you BBers and lurkers, go meet the famous Mango Mitch @ the Waterwheel booth.
Peace. Hope to be back in time for h3tty stream.
gonna be an epic finals I think
Ric Bucher said in the BS Report today when asked who he’s picking, “can just I see one game first?” I feel the same way. The matchups are all over the place. Both teams should be able to score. Really anything could happen, which is great!
Dirk and LBJ are playing at the same level right now. Dirk more consistent on O, LBJ better on D.
Wade is obviously better than whoever the nightly Mavs #2 guy is, and a proven closer.
Mavs are better at positions 3-9, a couple big offensive games by Bosh (where he stunk on D as usual) notwithstanding
“Want to win” pick: I don’t hate the Heat but I’m rooting for the Mavs. The future belongs to Miami, hopefully the Mavs can win now.
“Think will win” pick: tossup for reasons above, going with Mavs again based on depth, motivation and a gut feeling that they just have it dialled.
Respect to LBJ tho. That was some mad ballin’ the last couple games.
Nice Further live broadcast June 7th.
Bulls need to cut the softies. Booz and Korver. Both were understandable pickups and it might be a year or 2 before they can find replacements that work but those guys are both made out Sta-Puft
@ Joe
Gotta give the necessary Go B’s! For tonight’s epic Game 7!
Hopefully Tweezer is being dropped on the masses as the B’s wrap up their first trip to the finals since the 90s.
so if you tweet, do all your followers get it?
thats the idea @butter, right
I’m trying to find my pic with the wook#17 aka LSDan online, but if you aren’t familiar he was recently parodied in this OPT article…
http://onlinephishtour.com/2011/05/26/tales-of-mental-tangle-state-of-the-phish-address/
LBJ is on fire, their bench is filling in the pockets, get wade on board, and they will be tough
If chandler steps up, dirk, kidd, and terry stay steady they can do it
Butter, you can DM a person (direct message) and not broadcast to everyone.
Korv has to work too hard to get open. Maybe it’s the fault of the offense, but dude just struggled. They have a great core group right now.
I think the Heat will handle the Mavs in 5. Bold? Maybe. I think that defense the HEat have os just too much too deal with. LeBron on Dirk will be a great matchup, but I see LBJ putting the clamps on. My only doubt is with Heat bench, but I just don’t see how any team can handle that three headed monster.
oh that wook llfa
im out for today peace kids
i may find myself in ohio!??!?!
entry made for miner’s first contest… getting excited for tonight, three hours and change to go…
From YemBlog tweet: Phish @ Woodstock Mix Tape (Ever cover Phish has played that was played at Woodstock)
http://www.glidemagazine.com/hiddentrack/friday-mix-tape-phish-at-woodstock/
Songs phish has covered before and were played at the original Woodstock.
so any word on a stream tonight?
alright I killed that silly Sheen based twit account and am now @Mr_Completely since some poser has the no underscore version
in 4 hours, Phish will be in the middle of an awesome second song TTE after the Sample opener. Psyched
Seriously excited for tonight though. I’m more nervous about tomorrow, though llfa
I don’t believe anyone can guard Dirk right now. Not until I see it happen. It’s possible of course but it hasn’t happened yet.
it’s going to be interesting for sure Mr C. Probably the two best all around players in the league right now.
hey @humbodtphan tweet something so I can follow you
Nice! I forgot I saw the boys do a Proud Mary vocal jam out of YEM in Greensboro. gopd stuff