Palm Springs Phish Festival 8

Earlier this week, tickets went on sale for Phish’s Festival 8, a three day concert in Indio, California.  The event will be October 30th to November 1st and will consist of eight sets played by the band including their October 31st show when the band will be returning to their old tradition of performing another band’s album on Halloween.

Phish Festival 8

Past “trick-or-treat” sessions have covered  the Who’s Quadrophenia, the Beatles’ White Album, Talking Heads’ Remain in Light, and the Velvet Underground’s Loaded.  This tradition has been dormant since 1998 and there has been no mention of which album will be covered this year.  Be sure to check out the band’s website for the latest festival news as well as a list of do’s and don’ts (not to mention a few good chuckles at their irreverent wit).

Festival 8 will be Phish’s eighth festival (hence the name) but their first West coast festival.  Indio, where the concert will be held, is in the Coachella Valley, near Palm Springs.  The desert is no stranger to big events or tourists and should be an ideal location.  If you’re interested in going to the concert but the idea of sleeping in your car doesn’t appeal to you, there are plenty of hotels in the area from which to choose.  If you will be traveling with your special someone, there’s no better couples getaway than Lake La Quinta Inn, a beautiful bed and breakfast with an amazing view of the lake and helpful staff.  After a long day in the sun, surrounded by screaming crowds and loud music, treat yourself to a comfortable, quiet, private evening