“Piper” 12.29.03 II, Miami, FL
The standard against which all 2.0 “Pipers” should be measured. The short post-hiatus era were the true glory years for “Piper.”
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“Runaway Jim -> Times Loves a Hero” 12.31.02 III, NYC, NY
The improvisational centerpiece of their comeback show.
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“Wolfman’s Brother” 12.1.03 Albany, NY
A favorite of a couple friends, this one is in honor of Wade and Scotty B. Look out for the “butter” jam at the end.
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“Ghost -> Free” 12.29.03 II, Miami, FL
This pairing provided the meat of a non-stop, second set sequence.
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“Down with Disease” 12.30.13 II, Miami, FL
After a zany second set with both highs and lows, Phish stopped the antics on a dime and closed the show with a heart-wrenching “Disease.”
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“Frankie Says” 12.28.03 I, Miami, FL
This is the stuff Phish pulled off in first sets in the post-hiatus era. Out of “Frankie Says” no less.” This was in the very first set of the New Years Run.
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“Rock and Roll -> Weekapaug > Reprise” 12.2.03 II, Boston, MA
This unorthodox sequence opened the second set of the 20th anniversary show, ten years ago.
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“Suzy Greenberg” 12.28.03 II, Miami, FL
The seemingly innocuous pop song turned into one of Trey’s darkest guitar confessionals in history.
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“Stash” 12.31.03 II, Miami, FL
One of the finest post-hiatus jams, period
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“Bathtub Gin -> 2001” 12.30 II, Miami, FL
This set-closing “2001” foreshadowed P Funk’s second set sit in as Trey teases some classic Parliament licks.
