Backwards Down the (Global) Number Line with Phish
January 15, 2016
Tonight’s performance in Riviera Maya marks Phish’s first stop in Mexico, and only their second gig outside the continental U.S. since 2000. Here’s a by-the-numbers snapshot of their concerts on foreign soil, followed by a bonus look at some of Phish’s international appearances.
• 98 shows outside U.S. (99 if you count 2/26/97 at WF3 Studios)
• 13 countries outside the U.S. (19x in Canada and 17x in Germany!)
• 51 different cities
• 7 shows in Toronto (city with the most shows outside U.S.)
• 1st international show was 7/1/89 in Montréal
• 221 different songs played at international shows
• 57 songs only played one time
• 45 tunes debuted outside the U.S.
• 3 most played originals: “Chalkdust Torture” (37), “YEM”(31), “Stash” (29)
• 3 most played covers: “HYHU” (19), “My Soul” (19),“Sweet Adeline” (19)
• 5 most common songs never played internationally: “Col. Forbin’s,” “Fly Famous Mockingbird,” “Take the ‘A’ Train,” “Alumni Blues,” “Kill Devil Falls”
Loreley, St. Goarshausen, Koblenz, Germany, 6/22/97
“And It Stoned Me,”Soundcheck, Spiaggia di Rivoltella, Desenzano, Italy, 7/6/97
Hibiya Outdoor Theatre, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 6/11/00
