Finally: Phish Announces Festival 8
For the name of the eighth festival Phish will throw, the band has come up with about as uncreative name as it gets… Festival 8. Festival 8, the group’s first three-day festival, will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA on October 30 – November 1 during which time the band will perform eight sets.
Tickets for Festival 8 go onsale this upcoming Monday and will run $199 + a $1 Waterwheel donation + service charges. You’ll be allowed to camp with your car near the festival site for a $15 fee per vehicle. The Festival 8 website contains a FAQ which cleverly answers a number of questions you may have or never thought of. So, are you going to attend Festival 8?
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 10:53 am
yes.
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 10:55 am
Lame name but 8 sets of Phish over Halloween? Hell yeah I’ll be there!
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:24 am
Yep…its great. The wife is not a phan so we booked rooms at a near by hotel and spa so she can relax by the pool while I’m getting down…
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:28 am
Not in the cards for me.
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:36 am
YES. and perhaps the 8 is a hint at what they will cover?
altho i cant think of anything besides 8 Mile or Now Thats What I Call Music Vol 8!..Dicks Picks 8?
or some other use of the number 8. 8 tracks from an artist instead of an album?
8. Eight. Ate. A Tit.
They must have been too busy making those animations to think of a proper name….
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 12:39 pm
They should have called it “The Eighth Ball”
I’m there.
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Maybe its called festival 8 because they are playing 8 sets! I will c u there zig zag find me 5186371569
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 3:15 pm
wish i could….not in the cards. Got a job and i am an east coaster. It sucks to have responsibilities
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 4:04 pm
yessum!
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Ph.
3.0
“The Ocho”
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IndiOcho
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I think that Festival 8 is a cool name. Here’s why: Not only are they going to play eight sets (2,3,2,+1 late night), this is also their 8th festival (1.Clifford Ball 2.The Great Went 3.The Lemonwheel 4.Oswego 5.Big Cypress 6.IT 7.Coventry 8.–> Festival 8
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Why I love this band:
I am not going, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading through all of the information on the website just to see the jokes!
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I for one think the name is kinda cool. Festivate? Festival-8? It’s not the most creative, but it will be a rockin good time I’m sure. See ya there!
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3:14 am
does anyone think they will sellout in a week? i hope not bc my buddy wont have his cash till next week.. If not i cant wait till NYE in FLorida..
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3:17 am
NYE in florida is just a rumor.. dont know if they will perform there or perform at all.
Monday, July 27, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Since numbers seems to be the “symbolism” behind this festival, I think Phish will cover Led Zeppelin IV(4). Halloween night will be their 4th set . . . just an idea! Either way – can’t wait!