Phish - "Heavy Things"

Phish first got together back in 1983 on the campus of the University of Vermont.  Since then they have become almost as much a part of the Vermont culture as snow boarding and Ben & Jerry's.
With a rabid fan base that almost parallels the Grateful Dead's following in size and fervor, and a penchant for extended jams and spacey segues, comparisons between Phish and that legendary group are pervasive.  There certainly are some similarities, but Phish doesn't have such a loyal following simply because they remind people of the Grateful Dead, these guys have a genuine musical prowess that stands on its own and has for the better part of 30 years.

On Wednesday of this week Phish made big news and stepped up to help their fellow Vermonters.  They played to a crazed, sold out audience at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT for a benefit concert helping raise money for thousands of Vermont citizens dealing with the aftermath of historical flooding due to Hurricane Irene.

"Heavy Things" is my personal favorite studio recording of theirs and it comes from their 2000 album entitled 'Farmhouse.'  Love the Trey Anastasio lead guitar solos.
Just try NOT to tap your toe along with this one.....ENJOY!

Listen to "Heavy Things"
From the album 'Farmhouse'

Click here watch a video of Phish performing "Heavy Things" on Letterman.