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Illustrated SetLists: SPAC Run/ Mann Night 1
Apologies for the lack of updates, it’s been a hectic couple days with SPAC run (couch/camptour), The Mann shows (which I attended), then the inevitable wook flu I’ve had the last couple days. I’ve managed though to finished up the SPAC setlists as well as the first night of Mann (only 2 shows behind!) These are all available via etsy, as well as discounts for purchasing whole runs of shows
Last night of SPAC was my favorite of couch tour, in this case camp tour. I thought I’d be missing it since I was doing a family camping weekend. Luckily I was able to get a stream of the show that sounded good, and got to enjoy first set along a lake, and second set in front of a fire.

Mann show was quite the experience. It’s been months since a show, so I was psyched to be able to see them 20 minutes from my house. I was also excited for the lot scene, which from what I heard opened at 9am. First thing we noticed when we got there was that there were cops everywhere. which I didn’t think much of. I’ve sold my antelope canvases before without a problem, even from the Phish copyright police, who ok’ed them at Burgettstown in 2012. So I walked around, sold a couple, and on my way back saw a cop eyeing them. He seemed like he dug them, but then hesitantly told me “You can’t sell those here” He seemed bummed to have to tell me, but then told me “People are getting all their stuff confiscated”, which I wasn’t about to do. Naturally after this encounter, people kept calling me over to see them, but with the cop starting to walk towards me, I decided to cheese it to my car. 😦
The show itself was something else. An impending thunderstorm and announcers telling us to go to our car, we remained stubborn and found shelter under the walkway (Not under a tree, like some people decided to do). We huddled up, made new friends, and shared a flask until the storm subsided. The show didn’t start until 9:20 or so, which was weird because first set was in complete darkness. We expected a long set, but were surprised to find out they were coming back for another set. Thank jeebus that Mann’s curfew is 12:30!
Mann Center Night 1
Illustrated Setlist: 7/3/14 SPAC Night 1
It’s been a crazy couple of days for me. With 3 nights of SPAC, attempting to draw, post, scan, and edit was quite the challenge. I managed to find some decent audio streams of the show all the nights, which works fine for me since I’m not really watching the tv most of the shows. I have been posting the sketches of the setlists on my twitter account, usually right after each set break. This has resulted in lots of new followers and retweets, which is really cool, and doesn’t happen often. I probably won’t post too many works in progress here, but the finished pieces.
Here’s the finished version of the First night at SPAC. I decided to switch to color. The previous setlist seemed a little drab, so I decided to add a bit of color, but not completely. I’m still getting the hang of coloring digitally, but I’m actually enjoying it this time around. The hardest thing to get used to is sitting in front of a computer instead of a table with paper and paint. Depending how this goes, I would like to use more expensive, yet better quality methods to print that would allow me to use watercolors and have the colors accurately reproduced (this has been a problem in the past) .
I have this and several other Phish themed art for sale via my Esty shop, www.etsy.com/shop/Joseeen. I will also have most of these on me when I go to the Mann and Merriweather shows. I usually walk the lots selling/holding the antelope sign canvas up. If there is something I have up here that interests someone, just keep and eye out for me, I may have it on me at the time.
I will try to get the July 4th show done soon, but with the craziness that will incur with the Mann show down the road from me (20 minute drive!) I’ll either be done with it tomorrow or Thursday. I’ll have a small sketchbook with me for the Mann shows, so I’ll be sketching the setlist from the show. Make sure to follow me on twitter to see them, I’ll probably be posting after each set!
7.1.14 Illustrated Set List now available for sale!
I finally got my prints made of the set list I drew for Phish’s tour opener. In spirit of the season (summer tour season!) I’ll be offering these 11.x14 prints for only $10! I usually price this size for 15 bucks, but for those I might run into on the lots who can’t buy it then, I’d like to offer the same lot price online. It’ll be an edition of 50, so grab yours now!
Illustrated Set List: 7.1.14 Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA
I finished up my illustrated setlist from last night’s show. I drew these while listening to an audio stream I found online. I’ll have prints available real soon via esty . They will be handsigned on 11×14 cardstock, and limited to an edition of 50. I hope to get more songs drawn in preparation for the SPAC shows this weekend, and expect more illustrated set lists early next week
Illustrated Setlist (rough sketch): 10-25-13 DCU Center Worcester, MA
I did a sketch of last years Worcester show at the request of someone on the Phish.net forum. I’d figure it would be useful practice, plus it helps figure some logistics before I start this tours setlists. Excuse the smudges (Left handedness can be brutal). I may use some of these images again, but they will most likely keep slightly evolving as I draw more. I’m still debating on color, and whether to do it digitally or traditionally. Eventually the goal is to get the final versions printed, probably 11×14, and offer them for sale. I also plan to do past shows as well (If I’m ambitious enough, maybe try Big Cypress!) as time goes by, but I’ll probably start with the shows I’ve attended. Let me know what you guys think!
10/25/2013 DCU Center Worcester, MA
In case this doesn’t make sense, here’s the setlist via phish.net: You can also stream the show here via Phishtracks.com
Set 1: Funky Bitch, Wolfman’s Brother, Wilson > The Curtain With, Cities > Rift, Free,My Mind’s Got a Mind of its Own, Vultures, 46 Days
Set 2: Waves > Carini, Prince Caspian[1] > Backwards Down the Number Line >Ghost[2] > Dirt > Down with Disease[1] > Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley > Cavern >Run Like an Antelope
Encore: Contact > Suzy Greenberg > Rocky Top > Good Times Bad Times
[1] Unfinished.
[2] Contained alternate lyrics.
Teases:
· Fuego tease in Waves
· Charge! tease
Notes: During Wilson, Trey said he repeated a verse because he was extra excited his friend Rog (Roger Halloway) was in attendance. My Mind’s Got a Mind of its Own was last played on December 28, 2010 (109 shows). Prior to the start of the second set, Trey was given a Red Sox jersey (with “Phish” and “13” on the back) and draped it from Page’s piano. Waves included a Fuego tease by Trey and was preceded by a “Charge!” tease by Page. Caspian and DWD were unfinished. Ghost contained alternate lyrics.
Song Sketch V

Finest in the Nation!
I gave it the old digital try. Hadn’t done art on a computer in a while, but I’ve had the time to give it a second chance. I hand drew the ingredients and did colored it digitally. I think last time I worked with coloring on a computer was high school computer art class (yeah, we had those in the 90s!).
I plan to have these on the lots at Mann and MPP, they will also be available online via Etsy. They are 11×17 on 65 lb paper. Each one is hand signed and limited to an edition of 50.
Scouring my external hard drive, I also came upon this gem. Not directly phish related, but I had done it for a flyer for the band Great Northeast from Harrisburg, Pa (my hometown). It’s comprised of 150+ bluegrass instruments and was possibly the reason I stopped doing digital art for several years. I also have this available through etsy, and will be selling some at a small festival a good deal of my hometown friends will be performing in.
I’m going to try out some other things digitally, but paper and pencil will probably my main instrument. More sketches, drawings, and in 2 weeks, illustrated setlists! Follow me on twitter for updates! https://twitter.com/joseeen
Phish on Letterman: Illustrated Setlist

An illustrated setlist of Phish’s performance on David Letterman tonight. I plan to do more, ideally for the whole summer tour. I’ll be making prints, as well as take requests for past shows to do on commission. Stay tuned on here and esty for new prints!

















