Phish On?

It appears internet rumblings about a Phish reunion have begun. It's about time. The band's legions of fans have long wondered if and when such a possibility, or even speculation about it, would arise. Keyboardist Page McConnell has said, "the prospect of Phish reuniting is something I consider very seriously, and I think about it a lot." Lead singer Trey Anastasio mentioned to Rolling Stone this past May, "At this point in time I would give my left nut to play that song five times in a row every day until I die. I certainly thought about that while I was in jail.” Anastasio was sentenced to probation on charges of possessing painkillers without a prescription the same day he interviewed with Rolling Stone and a couple weeks after accepting a lifetime achievement award with the rest of Phish at the Jammies.

It's been almost four years since the band formally disbanded or went on hiatus or whatever term you like. Nostalgia works in increasingly shorter waves than ever before. VH1's airing of "I Love The New Millennium" is evidence enough of that.

I've always believed that Phish was this musical Frankenstein (damn they rocked Edgar Winters' song live) that only needed a little time away from their legacy to fully appreciate it. Rumors that the band is working with producer Steve Lillywhite only adds fuel to the flames of Phish fans everywhere. Now it appears that a little monetary lubing is the only step left in getting the band and its fans off the couch and into the amphitheater. Take the band out of the freezer guys. Intermission is over and it's time for your career's second set.