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[–] [email protected] 37 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

What did they do to have negative events in Canada?

[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 weeks ago

They know what they did.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

They will have to go do 4 more shows up there just to break even.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

What's so special about that square one in the middle of nowhere (Colorado?) surrounded by zeroes?

[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Colorado was one of the first states to legalize recreational weed, so I wonder if that factored in...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Case closed!

[–] jballs 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Like others have said, Red Rocks is a big part of it, but Colorado is also a bit of an island of civilization in the western part of the country. We're surrounded by Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Utah - which probably aren't the states you think of first when you think of budding metropolises. So lots of events are held in Colorado that attract people from neighboring states.

Also, Denver International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world since we're a huge connection hub to the rest of the country. So it's very easy to travel here.

[–] jballs 2 points 3 weeks ago

Case in point:

I guess New Mexico is alright...

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Also Red Rocks is there and they love to play multiple nights in a row there.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, everyone is saying Red Rocks but they haven't even played there since 2009. They've played at Dicks 45 times since 2009 because they do 3-4 shows every Labor Day weekend.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago

Red Rocks is one of the best venues a band can play in, it's a real destination for musicians

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

I'm not sure why everyone is saying Red Rocks. Phish played three shows there in 2009 but they haven't played there since.

The real answer is that every Labor Day weekend they play 3 to 4 shows at Dick's Sporting Goods Park outside Denver (except in 2020 when the shows were cancelled).

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

The other reply is true but also: Phish fans are willing to travel. A 4+ hour trip to see them play is normal for a lot of them

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

135 times in one state?!?!?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

They love Madison Square Garden. Every year for New Year's Eve they play 4 shows there, plus they did a 13 show residency there in 2017 and a 7 show residency in 2023.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Vermont is their home state.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

But that’s New York. They only played once in Vermont.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh wow... LoL... I didn't even look closely... I just assumed... That's kind of hilarious

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Lol, thank god. I was sure this was a sharks are smooth situation, forgetting that north eastern states are harder to tell apart on maps

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

That makes sense. Thanks

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Tired of political bullshit?

Yes, yes I am.

Bless. Your. Heart. (dead serious. Thank you for something interesting)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Only three more months of it to go in the US!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

Phish are weirdly involved in Indiana and weirdly uninvolved in Vermont

[–] brbposting 5 points 3 weeks ago

Neat. Would be interesting to see this per capita.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

I'm kind amazed that Maine got 7. Good on them.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Makes sense why I saw Trey Anastasio in NY.

Worst concert I’ve ever been to, left early.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Nope RFK stadium was already not being used when they toured in the mid 90’s. My sister-in-law followed them for many years and visited when they played in Maryland

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I just cant get into phish.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Briefly met Trey before. Seemed chill.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Hard to imagine if he wasn't