But this was more than just a band. There is a lot of expectation that goes into a concert like this. Chances are you haven t heard of this band, or its supposed centerpiece Jon Fishman. Those who came Sunday night know this name all too well. The drummer of their beloved Phish was doing a little moonlighting to pass the time while his day job had gone on hiatus.
Phish fans don t take their oneness with the constant evolution of their scene lightly.
I couldn t resist the chance to know. It s the same reason Phish fans don t just go to one or two shows and call it quits. If you have the means, you make the pilgrimage. I drove 24 hours, and waited another 15 in a traffic jam, to ring in the new year with the Phish gestalt. I knew there would be a line outside, and that the Pig would reach capacity.