By this point, most Phish fans with a pulse and an Internet connection know that Summer 2015 tour dates are imminent. Most even have a reasonable idea about the tour itinerary (see bottom of this post for reasonable guesses) and are dutifully planning their summer. But the suspense, the tension of knowing they're out there and just not announced, has the community collectively on edge. Come on Phish... we'd like to get on with our lives, lock in some airfare, reserve (or cancel) some hotel rooms and generally relax.
So when can we expect an announcement? A few years ago, I introduced the Phish Tour Announcement Infographic which has continued to be a resource for folks looking to reassure themselves that news will come soon.
One thing that was left off of that page was the day of the week so I've created a small chart to address that below. I've limited to "major" announcements in 3.0 to be relevant. There may indeed be some strategy behind Phish's announcements. I'd say Tuesday afternoon is a pretty good time to keep your ear out for news.
Monday: Summer 2010 Leg 1, Summer 2011 Leg 2
Tuesday: Summer 2009 Leg 2, NYE 2009, NYE 2010, Summer 2011 Leg 1, Summer 2012 Leg 2, NYE 2012, Summer 2013, NYE 2013, Jazz Fest 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2014
Wednesday: Hampton 2009, Dicks 2011, NYE 2011, Summer 2012 Leg 1, Fall 2013
Thursday: Summer 2009 Leg 1, Fall 2010, Summer 2011 Leg 2, NYE 2014
Friday: Festival 8, Fall 2009
Rumors via PT
7/21 Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, OR
7/22 Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, OR
7/24 Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA
7/25 The Forum, Inglewood, CA
7/28 Austin360 Amphitheater, Austin, TX
7/29 Arkansas Music Pavilion, Rogers, AR
7/31 Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta, GA
8/1 Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta, GA
8/2 Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa, AL
8/4 West Riverfront Park, Nashville, TN
8/5 Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO
8/7 Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
8/8 Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI
8/9 Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI
8/11 Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA
8/12 Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA
8/14 Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, Raleigh, NC
8/15 Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
8/16 Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
8/21 Watkins Glen International Raceway, Watkins Glen, NY
8/22 Watkins Glen International Raceway, Watkins Glen, NY
8/23 Watkins Glen International Raceway, Watkins Glen, NY
9/4 Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO
9/5 Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO
9/6 Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO
