Heh. I discussed this topic with a bunch of professional archivists and musicologists at the GD Studies Association conference last week. The consensus is that eras in artistic evolution can be constructed in many valid ways by interpreters and there are no specific best practices
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We also kind of like them
And we can’t wait to hear about it! #phishstudies
A huge congrats and a hearty Nick Meriwether “Aiko!” to the Grateful Dead scholars caucus meeting again this weekend in Albuquerque. PSA members have presented at the SW/TX PCA many times over the years! Always a hoot #deadstudies #phishstudies #phish #gratefuldead #popularcultureassociation
Haha, we assumed. It cuts off at “Associa” on my phone
We are back! The newly incorporated, non-profit Phish Studies Association is thrilled to present the Spring 2026 edition of Phish Studies 101, the first of two annual classes, on March 25, 8pm EST online.
The second half of the class will be a guided listening session where PSA music scholars dissect and walk you through memorable Phish improvisational moments. Become a member of the PSA at phishstudies.org to gain entry to BOTH 2026 classes of PS101 at a total of $10 off the individual ticket price.
We are excited to welcome Joel Gershon as our featured speaker, presenting work drawn from his chapter “Inside This Silent Scene” which is recently published in the book “Concepts We’ll Ponder: Identity, Improvisation, and Community in the Phish Experience” out now from Bloombury Publishing.
We are back! The newly incorporated, non-profit Phish Studies Association is thrilled to present the Spring 2026 edition of Phish Studies 101, the first of two annual classes, on March 25, 8pm EST online.
Class is back in session
