Catching up with Phish at Las Vegas' Sphere

Phish is famous for their otherworldly performances. They're putting on 4 sold-out shows at Las Vegas' Sphere, where the show can become a fully immersive experience for the audience. Kris Van Cleave got to see how the band is preparing for this big stage.

"CBS Saturday Morning" co-hosts Jeff Glor, Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson deliver two hours of original reporting and breaking news, as well as profiles of leading figures in culture and the arts. Watch "CBS Saturday Morning" at 7 a.m. ET on CBS and 8 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.

[TrevorClendenin]

First Billy Strings and now Phish. Someone made the right hire at CBS Mornings.

[mrbeans]

I have loved them for 30 years. would LOVE to see them at the sphere. their bassist mike went to my high school. and my cousin used to go see them in bars and basements at UVM.
last i saw them was New Years at MSG. I mean you really have to look at what they have accomplished, it really is INCREDIBLE!

[literallyshaking]

I’ve been a fan for 30 of those 40 years.

I’m staying on this train until the wheels fall off.

[stevetrockman]

Trey: Four decades in Phish is just starting to hit [our] stride.

1995 wants to have a word with you, Trey.

[joeyslab]

Very intriguing, I enjoy themselves 😊

[bryanwbeauchamp]

This is a great little piece on Phish, on the Sphere, how these shows came together and why they are special. Well done CBS!

[shawnsimmons]

I first became enthralled with Phish back in the summer of 1993 and then had the unexpected chance to watch them play live at the Amphitheater on Mud Island here in Memphis the very next summer. I’m a huge fan of many bands and musicians spanning all throughout genres and eras. I’ll binge my favorite bands and artists until their predictability becomes too predictable and then I’ll start listening to another band or artist. The one group of musicians, however, who has perfected the skill of unpredictability is Phish. I don’t really get into every song during verses or choruses but once they launch out of the structured mold of that song, that’s when Phish truly becomes Phish. Their improvisational skills are the most unique and soaring experiences. And their improvisational abilities are so vast and flexible that every live show is a completely new experience that has always been filled with unexpected and yes unpredictable moments so much so that out of all of the multiple bands and artists that I love to listen, not a single one of them can hold a candle next to Phish. In my humble opinion of course.

[pauldavis]

He’s right about those Mexico shows. Some of the best Phish of all time down there.

[deionsandals]

Phirst show was Atlanta '03. Life hasn't been the same since. Thanks Phish

[tombadil]

Phish changed my life. If you can stand it, jump in. It could do the same for ya.

[betterthanumjf]

It shoulda been called Madison sphere garden

[garse]

Being able to have such anonymity outside of their fan base is ideal. For the most part, these guys could walk into a restaurant or bar and nobody would know who they were.

[Lolaandcassidyadventures]

Can’t wait for Dead and Co next month I’m so excited!

[joemorrison]

What a run of shows!🔥🔥🔥 Phish were definitely hitting their stride back in the 90’s! They’re now just riding a huge wave of their previous successes. The most amazing part about Phish today is the ability (and desire) to continue to still wow their fanbase almost 41 years into their career. Truly amazing!👏

[birdfluk]

What they pulled off this weekend is going to be a super tough act to follow. They blew the lid off that place!

[dmcguriman]

Been going since 88, 6/16/90 was a huge experience, opening for santana 7/25/92 huge experience, Clifford Ball was unreal. This was the most unreal of them all. I got 2 tickets for all 4 nights in the lottery and they outdid themselves again. After night 2 I wasnt sure i could ever see them again without this. And I thought, after 36 yrs who am i kidding, it's really all about the music.

[CO]

I'm am going to say it again but R.I.P Dickey!!!

[mnmufup]

Absolutely topping the 2000 Millennium show at Live Oak which was an absolute blast. Thanks guys for having the passion to do it. ❤

[steelcityspeedshopj.r]

It will be better again when Chris Kuroda is handling the lights again 😂

[chrispbacon]

God bless Phish!! We ❤️ You!! Sphere has become a bucket list item! If only I had the $1, 000 PLUS PLUS per ticket for these shows I would’ve been there. See y’all this summer tour. Deleware festival especially looking forward too! ❤️