![]() ![]() Their more epic compositions (such as "The Divided Sky" and "You Enjoy Myself") are often said to resemble classical music in a rock setting. Some of their original compositions (such as "Theme from the Bottom" and "Farmhouse") tend towards a psychedelic-rock and bluegrass fusion, with more rock and funk elements than the GRATEFUL DEAD and other earlier so-called jam bands. Their musical ethos is a playful mix of skilled improvisation, psychedelic rock, folk, bluegrass, funk, a capella/barbershop quartet, and intricate compositions. ![]() PHISH began playing at local clubs in Burlington, and their live shows gained a reputation for extended improvisational jams. Jeff soon left the band (he found religion) and Page McConnell joined on keyboards, finalizing the lineup. PHISH was formed at the University of Vermont by guitarist/vocalist Trey Anastasio, rhythm guitarist Jeff Holdsworth, and drummer Jonathan Fishman, later joined by bassist Mike Gordon. : : : Mix of Improvisations, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk and Progressive : : : ![]() Founded in Burlington, Vermont, USA in 1983 - Hiatus between 09 - Still active as of 2018 ![]()
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