The Story Behind Phish’s Steam NYE Gag

For those wondering what went into the “gag” that Phish pulled off as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, there’s a great article you need to read from Live Design. Author Marian Sandberg spoke with both the man behind the stunt, Tony Award-winning scenic designer David Gallo, in Part One of his two-piece feature, and Phish LD Chris Kuroda in the forthcoming second installment in a revealing look at how it all went down.

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The band threw down for custom jetpacks with RGB LEDs, foggers and wireless controls to make the stunt look realistic according to the article and surprisingly the gag was pulled off without the use radio or headsets. Gallo has worked with the band in 2009 for the “Sarah” gag and again in 2010 for the “Meatstick Musical” stunt. Be sure to read the entire article for a revealing look at what many fans consider the best part of Phish’s recent New Year’s Run.

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