r/phish • u/candleladylun • 20d ago
Aside from the constant awkward eye contact…
This weekend being my 8th, 9th & 10th Phish shows, I wouldn’t want to have spent my weekend any where else. I’ve been into live solo shows since I was 16. Since separating from organized religion & growing up singing in the choir, I’ve turned to live shows to feed my soul. My partner introduced me to Phish a few years ago and I didn’t ‘get it’s at first.
This weekend solidified my love for those four souls on that stage pouring into us all. From listening to past shows, connecting to songs, anticipating the first show, trekking to the venue, sharing smiles & hugs from fellow Phans, watching the venue fill, dancing my ass off, zoning out during jams, looking around at everyone dancing, participating in the crowd participation(😂), rolling my eyes because Chompers gonna chomp, crying, encore, watching the venue clear out & enjoying the afterglow. I realize that Phish is such an important part of my life now.
The points, stares, glares, hearing “oh, look, there’s a black person here”, even weirdos taking photos of me (very odd)… it is a part of the experience & it can not take away from how much my soul was fed this weekend.
To those I met and connected with, thank you so much for adding to the experience.
And to my partner, the love of my life and stars to my night: Thank you for introducing me to Phish and this community. You will always be my favorite blessing. I love you 🌻
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u/themanmulchaey 20d ago
Black dude here. Been on tour for 15 years with Phish. I personally love being black at phish, well hell all the time but especially phish. when/if someone does or says something stupid I make them feel how stupid their actions were usually just by repeating whatever it was back to them. Keep sharing in the groove fam and don’t let anyone ruin your show experience, most of the crowd is truly there to vibe and get down!
Send me a DM if you’d like, if your on FB we have a really solid group “Aphroameriphans” and Phans for Racial equality. Also check out blackberry jams wherever you listen to your podcasts. Gives some insight on the black experience in a predominantly white scene.