Phishing (Photo: Danny Clinch)
New York (Celebrity Visit) —Phishing Triumphant return The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night (July 11). Vermont quartet joins organizers jimmy fallon and an acapella performance by members of The Roots Aerosmith “Love in an Elevator” and ended the show with a lively performance of new single “Evolve.”
“Evolve” is the title song from Phish’s latest album “Evolve”. develop. co-production Vance Powell and Bryce Goggin, 2020’s 12-track follow-up Sigma Oasis Released on Friday (July 12) via JEMP Records.
The show started with a fun skit where Fallon was joined by members of Phish, Questlove, and black and white thinking In the elevator at 30 Rock. The seven broke into “Phishing in an Elevator,” a unique acapella version of Aerosmith’s 1989 hit. This chilling opening act set the tone for the evening, showcasing Phish’s talent for unconventional and humorous performances. The band has a history of quirky Aerosmith covers, such as their 1995 drummer-led “Cryin'” Jon Fishmancomes with a vacuum cleaner solo.
The highlight of the night was Phish’s nearly six-minute performance of “Evolve.” While it wasn’t the extended jam session fans would expect at a live concert, it was one of the longest extended musical segments on The Tonight Show this year. “Evolve” made its live debut in Nashville on August 4, 2021, and the latest version was played during the Phish Series at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Phish’s summer tour kicks off next Friday, July 19, at the Xfinity Center near Boston, with three shows in Mansfield, Massachusetts. For fans eager to see them perform live, Fallon’s performance was just a preview of what’s to come.
Watch the phishing show “Evolution” below:
