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?
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yes.
Lame name but 8 sets of Phish over Halloween? Hell yeah I’ll be there!
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…
Not in the cards for me.
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….
They should have called it “The Eighth Ball”
I’m there.
Maybe its called festival 8 because they are playing 8 sets! I will c u there zig zag find me 5186371569
wish i could….not in the cards. Got a job and i am an east coaster. It sucks to have responsibilities
yessum!
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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
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!
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!
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..
NYE in florida is just a rumor.. dont know if they will perform there or perform at all.
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!