The Pharmer's Almanac
Encyclopedia
The Pharmer's Almanac was the first printed compendium of information about the rock band Phish
, put together as a fun business venture by a small group of fans who solicited help from hundreds of contributors. Six volumes were published, each with relatively complete song history and setlist information, as well as essays, trivia, and other content.
The first five volumes were edited (and largely written) by Andy Bernstein, Larry Chasnoff, Lockhart Steele, and Brian Celentano, drawing heavily on online materials from the Phish.net website http://www.phish.net, particularly for setlist information. Kevin Cassels (drummer of rock band Mother Vinegar) and Richard Northrop released the largest (and final) volume in 2000
, shortly before the band's hiatus. Despite rumors of a coming seventh volume, the publishers retired the series after a second print run in 2002
, and have no plans to renew it.
Volumes 2 through 4 as well as 6 feature the artwork of Chris DiLeo with Volume 6, a collabration with artist Patrick Smith.
Similar fan-produced Phish
resources include The Phishing Manual
and The Phish Companion
.
At one time during Phish
's career, the publishers distributed a "Tour Extra" newsletter at shows, containing setlists for recent shows, advertisements for like-minded businesses, and short articles of interest. In 2001
and 2002, standalone appendices to the Almanac for the two years of hiatus were published.
Phish
Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and exploration of music across genres. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 , the band's four members – Trey Anastasio , Mike Gordon , Jon Fishman , and Page McConnell Phish is an American rock band...
, put together as a fun business venture by a small group of fans who solicited help from hundreds of contributors. Six volumes were published, each with relatively complete song history and setlist information, as well as essays, trivia, and other content.
The first five volumes were edited (and largely written) by Andy Bernstein, Larry Chasnoff, Lockhart Steele, and Brian Celentano, drawing heavily on online materials from the Phish.net website http://www.phish.net, particularly for setlist information. Kevin Cassels (drummer of rock band Mother Vinegar) and Richard Northrop released the largest (and final) volume in 2000
2000 in music
See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
, shortly before the band's hiatus. Despite rumors of a coming seventh volume, the publishers retired the series after a second print run in 2002
2002 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
, and have no plans to renew it.
Volumes 2 through 4 as well as 6 feature the artwork of Chris DiLeo with Volume 6, a collabration with artist Patrick Smith.
Similar fan-produced Phish
Phish
Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and exploration of music across genres. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 , the band's four members – Trey Anastasio , Mike Gordon , Jon Fishman , and Page McConnell Phish is an American rock band...
resources include The Phishing Manual
The Phishing Manual
The Phishing Manual: A Compendium to the Music of Phish is one of the first books to be written on the history of the band Phish. It includes the forming of the band at the University of Vermont in 1983, their rise to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and finally discusses their all-time...
and The Phish Companion
The Phish Companion
The Phish Companion is an encyclopedia about the band Phish. The first edition was published in 2000, with a second edition released around the time of Phish's breakup in 2004....
.
At one time during Phish
Phish
Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and exploration of music across genres. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 , the band's four members – Trey Anastasio , Mike Gordon , Jon Fishman , and Page McConnell Phish is an American rock band...
's career, the publishers distributed a "Tour Extra" newsletter at shows, containing setlists for recent shows, advertisements for like-minded businesses, and short articles of interest. In 2001
2001 in music
See also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
and 2002, standalone appendices to the Almanac for the two years of hiatus were published.