After rumblings about a surprise guest during Saturday night’s Phish flood recovery benefit finale at the Broadview Stage at SPAC, guitarist Derek Trucks took the stage with the Vermont-native quartet during the show’s second set.
Following a strong first set and renditions of “Down With Disease”, “Ghost”, and “2001” to start the second frame, the Tedeschi Trucks Band guitarist quietly took the stage during the intro to “Golden Age” to add his distinctive slide guitar stylings to the mix. The Trucks-augmented outfit finished out the set together with collaborative takes on “Everything’s Right”, “A Life Beyond The Dream”, and “First Tube”. Derek was once again in tow when the band returned for a “Possum” encore.
Watch a free livestream of the Phish flood recovery benefit finale featuring special guest Derek Trucks below. Click here for a full recap of the show. To read about the long collaborative history between Derek Trucks and the members of Phish, head here.
Fans watching from home who wish to donate to the cause will be presented with opportunities to donate during the streams. You can also donate now by visiting this link. 100% of all donations will be directed to the WaterWheel Foundation’s Flood Recovery Fund.
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Phish: Flood Recovery Benefit – Live Stream [Pro-Shot] – 8/26/23
Setlist [via Phish.net]: Phish | Broadview Stage at SPAC | Saratoga Springs, NY | 8/26/23
SET 1: Free, Wolfman’s Brother, Maze, Sigma Oasis, Pillow Jets, Tube > Twist > Harry Hood
SET 2: Down with Disease[1] -> Ghost, Also Sprach Zarathustra > Golden Age[2] > Everything’s Right[2], A Life Beyond The Dream[2], First Tube[2]
ENCORE: Possum[2]
[1] Unfinished.
[2] With Derek Trucks on guitar.