On Wednesday night–“Traditional Powdered Donut” night at Phish‘s “Baker’s Dozen” residency–the Vermont jam kings opened their show with a theme-appropriate a cappella rendition of Fleet Foxes‘ “White Winter Hymnal.” The out-of-left-field indie cover debut made a big splash with Phish fans, some of whom already had tickets to catch the band’s first tour in years at the Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn next week. You can watch pro-shot video of Phish’s cover of Fleet Foxes’ “White Winter Hymnal” below, via Phish’s YouTube page:

Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold acknowledged the tribute in a series of Instagram comments, in which he proclaimed that the crossover was “so wild.” On Thursday night in Portland, ME, Fleet Foxes returned the favor, mustering a brief cover of Phish’s “Bouncin’ Around The Room.” From there, Pecknold joked from stage that, “oh on, um, we’re trying to learn–ok, this is a Phish song…what we’re about to play, this is a Phish song” before launching into “White Winter Hymnal”–which we know, of course, is actually one of his own originals. You can watch fan-shot video of Fleet Foxes’ amusing nod to Phish below, via Facebook user Rob Sheppard:

For a full list of upcoming Fleet Foxes dates, head to the band’s website. Phish continues their Baker’s Dozen run with a “Double Chocolate” performance tonight.

[h/t – Relix]

[Cover photo (Phish) – Rene Huemer/Phish_FTR]

If you’re in town for Phish’s 13-night Baker’s Dozen run at Madison Square Garden, don’t miss all the incredible late night shows going on in the City during the run! Check out Our Official Guide To Baker’s Dozen Late-Nights for all the info.

Live For Live Music Phish Baker’s Dozen Run Late-Night Shows
July 28 – Dopapod @ Gramercy Theater (tix) *
July 28 – James Brown Dance Party – 2 Shows @ Highline Ballroom (early tix/late tix) *
July 29 – Dopapod @ Gramercy (tix) *
July 29 – Perpetual Groove @ BB King Blues Club (tix)
Aug 2 – Matisyahu @ The Cutting Room (tix) *
Aug 3 – Greensky Bluegrass w/ Marco Benevento @ Ford Amphitheatre At Coney Island Boardwalk (tix) **
Aug 4 – “Kraz & Taz” – Eric Krasno Band w/ Brandon “Taz” Niederauer Band @ The Cutting Room (tix)
Aug 5 – Spafford @ BB King Blues Club (SOLD OUT)

* (L4LM & CEG Presents)

**(L4LM & Live Nation Presents)