Phish

It took Phish 13 years to finally play a show in Vegas, but the wait was worth it -- this is one of those fabled gigs featuring antics and jams suited to the unpredictably Sinful City. A monstrous, near-hour long "Mike's Groove" sandwiches a triumphant "Simple" and a "Harry Hood" heavyweight. The encore is centered on the imaginative storytelling of "Harpua," with the help of Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde of Primus, John McEuen, yodeling Cowgirls and Elvis impersonators. A fun night for those who were there and a must-have for those who missed it.

On December 6th, 1996, Phish put on a show that featured Elvis impersonators, a cameo by
Les Claypool and a set list chock-full of fan favorites &#8212 all that, in addition to the band's
usual spate of bong-tastic jams. So far as Phish-heads are concerned, that was enough to
make the gig a classic. But non-devotees will probably find the show &#8212 commemorated
here on three CDs and a DVD &#8212 a bit uneven: A twenty-six-song extravaganz... More >