Chop

Finally getting caught up on the new GQ #Phish article. Mike telling the reporter that if the rail riders were genuinely inspirational that they would be doing something meaningful with their lives instead of coming to shows every night might be the single greatest band member quote in an interview ever.

FWIW, I have nothing against those who see every show. I wish I could quit my job and do the same. But it’s pretty narcissistic and gross to think you’re powering the band.

Sep 5, 2024 at 12:58pmWeb
Show threadEvdudeSep 5, 2024

@chopaganda absolutely diabolical quote from Gordo. I feel like he probably didn't mean it exactly the way it came off, but it is hilarious.

I too would like to go to every show to see if I can obtain these "powering the band" wizard powers.

Show threadCuriously LoopedSep 5, 2024
@Evdude @chopaganda Meanwhile Trey... "We are literally living in the flame your energy powers"
Show threadEvdudeSep 5, 2024
@noahitall @chopaganda  😂
Show threadDan MielcarzSep 5, 2024

@chopaganda If it was a different 50 people in the front row every night they would be extremely high energy every time! It's definitely narcissistic to think otherwise.

Most people who saw Taylor Swift on her recent tour saw only one show but I guarantee the crowd energy was off the charts at every one.

Show threadBethSep 5, 2024
@chopaganda Help me here… Do the RRs mean ‘they’ as in RRs+ the crowd as a whole or do they mean ‘they’ as in themselves(me)?
My first show was Hampton 97 (GA), people would roam up front and all over. There was no memorable tarping or micro aggressive ‘space’ dicks AND the band tore shit up. Repeat, next show, next year, and so on. If RRs believe they’re singularly the necessary ingredient to a good show because of cosmic conjuring (or whatever they’re bringing to the party) I’m dead.
Show threadChopSep 5, 2024
@bethbjammin A not-so-small portion of dedicated rail riders firmly believe that the shows will suffer if they are not on or close to the rail inspiring the band with their energy.
Show threadBethSep 5, 2024
@chopaganda Thoughts and prayers
Show threadChrisSep 5, 2024
@chopaganda @bethbjammin it's called being an acid casualty
Show threadChopSep 5, 2024
@chris @bethbjammin Let’s not blame the acid.
Show threadDave (nkL⭕ttery)Sep 5, 2024
@chopaganda I am a ""pit guy"" and completely agree with you.
Trey saying stuff like this adds to that type of sentiment. The "dude" he talked about in the Guitar World article who followed TAB is my buddy, he doesn't necessarily feel that way but he was extremely stoked about the mention 🤷
Show threadElwoodSep 6, 2024
@chopaganda banging one of those rail riders must not be inspirational enough?
Show threadChopSep 6, 2024
@Elwood I’m just happy she’s more than half his age 🤣