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American Airlines Arena

Miami, FL, USA

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Top Rated Shows

Highest rated shows at this venue by Phish.net users:

Date Rating
2003-12-30 223 votes 4.4978/5
2015-01-03 399 votes 4.4411/5
2009-12-30 200 votes 4.4000/5
2003-12-29 180 votes 4.3278/5
2014-12-31 437 votes 4.2769/5
2003-12-31 161 votes 4.2671/5
2015-01-02 370 votes 4.1622/5
2003-12-28 161 votes 4.1180/5
2009-12-31 151 votes 3.9404/5
2009-12-29 123 votes 3.8943/5

Top Reviews

Highest-rated reviews from shows at this venue:

2015-01-03 by TurolfBlooge 33
american friend have this to say: "why does god blow out the scout's lantern when he is exploring the rich folds of mother earth, increasing the chance that he may have to spit roast his dog, just to survive? why does god take the farmer's mule back to heaven, putting him more increasingly at the...
2014-12-31 by Penn42 33
This has been a truly awesome year for Phish. It’s marked a return to form for them. 2014 (and 2013) has really brought a wealth of fresh unpredictability to the air that just reeks of Phishiness. Anybody who was a skeptic after 10.31.13 would be hard pressed to bash on the creativity the new...
2015-01-01 by gravitysrainbow 25
More a reflection than a review: Looking at this show from the perspective of the long game, two things stood out to me (which could be equally applied both the 2014 Summer and Fall Tours): 1. How hot Trey is these days when he is on (fingers of fire, baby....new carpal tunnel meds maybe?), and...
2015-01-03 by n00b100 22
This will almost certainly be the consensus choice as the show of the run, and it's not a hard argument to make. It's certainly got the best first set of the run, benefiting from great song selection, some inspired playing (and a few fugly moments, like Melt being butchered in a few spots), and...
2015-01-02 by ProfJibboo 22
DANG! We need to talk about that second set. Holy cow that was a set for the ages. This second set is a must hear, an absolute must hear. Holy smokes. The second set started emphatically and it was clear that the band wanted to send a message: THEY ATTACK! They came out and went on the...
2014-12-31 by n00b100 17
So what are we supposed to make of this show, a show currently sporting a rating that would wedge it firmly in Summer 2009 territory, yet a show also sporting 4 jam chart entries (two, as of this writing, given the coveted green treatment) and boasting a second set that was being touted as one of...
2015-01-01 by menoareno 14
If the first set of this show and the second set of NYE were instead paired as a standalone show, it would be one of the best of the year. Every song in the first set was very well played, and had ample space for the performers to throw in a few gags and interesting musical moments. You could...
2015-01-03 by Grrateful 13
Okay so I rarely, and I cannot stretch this enough, give a show 5 stars. However when you are digesting a show such as 1/3/15 you have your work cut out for you. Starting with a first set we arrive to a Maze opener which has only opened 1 other show in 3.0 I believe, which is more than enough...
2009-12-30 by lunkdjedi 12
This show marked my 25th to date and my first ever arena show on the floor. It was incredible to be so close with so much energy from all directions pouring over us. From the opening notes of Soul Shakedown I knew that this would be something special, I was not prepared for the masterpiece to...
2009-12-29 by waxbanks 11
Devastating show - arguably the year's best so far, certainly the 'jammiest' wall to wall show since the comeback. Maze, Wolfman's Brother, Ocelot, Reba, KDF - all superb versions. Tweezer > Caspian contained year's-best performances of both songs, and this year Tweezer has been no slouch! The...

Notable Jam Chart Performances

Individual jam chart entries from this venue:

2015-01-03 • Down with Disease (25:46) Set 2 Noteworthy
The band makes a breathtaking, powerful statement with this improvisational and multi-section juggernaut. The now common 3.0 "Hose" style is enhanced by a swinging vibe and serious power rocking, bookended by great percussive funk.
2015-01-02 • Weekapaug Groove (16:31) Set 2 Noteworthy
Very atypical jam section with Trey on Marimba Lumina and Mike on guitar, and fierce work from Page and Fish.
2014-12-31 • Cities (10:35) Set 2 Noteworthy
-> from "Theme", this "Cities" jam starts with some nice staccato work from Trey, passes through a Manteca-like section, and settles into the 3.0 Type II bliss zone.
2014-12-31 • Theme From the Bottom (12:49) Set 2 Noteworthy
A fresh and varied take on the typical "Theme" jam leads into a stop-start section that turns percussive before "The Birds" stylings lead the attack with a smooth -> Cities.
2014-12-31 • Ghost (16:35) Set 2 Noteworthy
A tall and tasty tropical sun splashed sugar rimmed whipped cream topped boat drink shared with old familiar friends provides the expected results. ["Ghost" jamming turns blissful, settles into serene, quieter musing, energizes and returns to "Ghost" before finally turning funky and spacey and > to a strong "Theme."]
2009-12-30 • Back on the Train (17:05) Set 2 Noteworthy
The surprise "Type II" jamming vehicle from a stellar second set of the '09 NYE run. This train leaves the station at about 6:15 for 11 minutes of quality, wide-ranging exploration. > to "Velvet Sea."
2003-12-31 • Runaway Jim (22:14) Set 3 Noteworthy
Serious improvisation here with multiple sections, most fairly intense, but also including some quieter ones.
2003-12-31 • Stash (22:20) Set 2 Noteworthy
Excellent and very improvisational version that gets far, far removed from "Stash" before finally coming home. Multiple sections, including quiet rhythmic stuff, effects-laden space, and some great upbeat jamming.
2003-12-28 • Frankie Says (11:39) Set 1 Noteworthy
A beautiful but darkish jam develops on the back end of "Frankie Says" proper. The energy builds nicely, then recedes back to quiet space before > to a solid "Llama."
2003-12-28 • Suzy Greenberg (5:36) Set 2 Noteworthy
Jarring, near heavy metal-like "Jam" breaks out after the second verse of "Suzy." Gnarly and raw, it eventually mellows into space before transitioning to "Theme From The Bottom."
2003-12-28 • Jam (13:38) Set 2 Noteworthy
-> in from Suzy Greenberg. A jarring, near heavy metal-like "Jam" breaks out after the second verse of "Suzy." Gnarly and raw, it eventually mellows into space before transitioning to "Theme From The Bottom."
-> in from "Light". A minute-long vocal jam pushes into a more upbeat, rocking section led by Trey and Fish, before settling in murkier waters that lead to > Sand.
2015-01-03 • Divided Sky (15:29) Set 1
An inspired jam which features strong soloing by Trey, great teaming with Page, and very solid Fish, whose fills and creative accents gradually power up as the jam intensity rises.
2015-01-02 • 46 Days (9:50) Set 2
At 5:40, the jam breaks into dark, funky groove with Page working the B-3. Great teaming by all four as each adds color to a solid version.
2015-01-02 • Mike's Song (10:06) Set 2
Similar to 8/6/10 and many of the '00 versions, in which the jam is really more about a groove than it is Trey rehashing the basic "Mike's" jam melody for the 400 and umpteenth time. Both Mike and Fish play with ferocious intensity in this solid version.


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