Phish Announces Three-Night Run to Benefit Divided Sky Foundation in Albany

Phish announced a series of three performances to benefit Divided Heaven Foundation which will take place on October 25, 26 and 27, 2024 in Albany, NY MVP Arena. All proceeds from the three shows will be donated to the Divided Sky Residential Rehabilitation Program and its facilities in Ludlow, Vermont. This run will mark Phish’s first trip to Albany since October 2018.

A ticket application period is currently underway here through Monday, September 16 at 12:00 PM ET. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 20 at 10:00 AM ET. Travel packages will be available here beginning Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 AM ET. A limited number of upgrades will be available for a pre-show benefit event on Saturday, October 26.

A limited number of complimentary Gratitude tickets will also be made available to recovery professionals in recognition of their work with individuals and families affected by addiction. Anyone working in recovery or a related mental health field can apply for Gratitude tickets to the Albany Phish shows here . (Note: Priority will be given based on geographic location, with a focus on New York State and New England.) Additionally, curated experiences may be available for those wishing to make larger philanthropic donations to the Divided Sky Foundation. For more details, please inquire by emailing [email protected].

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100% of net proceeds from all concert ticket and event merchandise sales will benefit the Divided Sky Foundation, a 501c(3) nonprofit dedicated to addiction recovery, and the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program in Ludlow, Vermont. Conceived and founded by Phish’s Trey Anastasio and program director Melanie GuldeDivided Sky Residential Recovery Program provides hope to those struggling with addiction by providing a safe and nurturing environment to begin their recovery journey. Accommodating up to 46 guests, Divided Sky is a newly renovated former hotel overlooking nearby Okemo Mountain, offering a non-clinical program rooted in the 12 Steps, emotional sobriety and mindfulness. The Albany Benefit Concerts will allow Divided Sky to continue making its immersive residential recovery program affordable to all, with partial scholarships available for those who demonstrate need.

Initially funded by fan donations during Anastasio’s 2020 livestream concert series, Beacon JamsThe Ludlow, Vermont facility, run by the Divided Sky Foundation co-founded by Anastasio, is now open and offering “educational and introspective programming to foster a sober and productive foundation for those affected by addiction” since fall 2023.

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“It’s hard to believe that Beacon Jams happened three years ago,” Anastasio said in an open letter earlier this year. “I remember the deep feelings of gratitude when so many people came together and generously supported the cause of addiction recovery. It was humbling and awe-inspiring. I feel the same way today as Divided Sky Residential Rehab opens its doors. It’s been a journey with many twists and turns since the last note of Beacon Jams in November 2020. … We’ve been fortunate to partner with leaders in the Phellowship and sober music communities, as well as other skilled professionals who volunteer their time to help us grow our technology and community outreach.”

“Not everyone who struggles with addiction needs full-scale medical intervention,” Anastasio continued at the time, “and even those who do need medical detox often need a place to go after that, to continue their healing. Divided Sky provides that supportive place where clients can relax and get sober, surrounded by a community filled with love and hope. … We keep it affordable, with scholarships available for those who need them, and we make sure no one is turned away due to their inability to pay. And now we’re seeing the results. I hear stories regularly from people who have successfully completed the program and believe in our approach. It’s so incredibly rewarding. To every single person who has been through this program, I want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, and none of it would have been possible without all of you.”

He added: “I want to end with the most important message of all. If you or a loved one is in a cycle of alcoholism or drug addiction that you see no way out of and it seems like there is no hope, I promise you that you CAN stop taking drugs and drinking. There is a beautiful life waiting for you and it is available to everyone.”

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While Phish typically announces its performances with much more time in advance, fans may recall that the band performed a similar series of last-minute benefit concerts last summer in Saratoga Springs, NY. Broadview Stage at SPACThe two-concert series, which benefited rebuilding efforts in flood-affected communities in Vermont and elsewhere in the region, featured a surprise appearance by guitarist Derek Trucks.

The Divided Sky Foundation benefit concerts at MVP Arena in Albany, New York, continue what has been a banner year for Phish. In addition to the release of their 16th studio album, EvolveTrey Anastasio, Mike Gordon, Jon FishmanAnd McConnell Page played four high-profile nights in Las Vegas, NV Sphereembarked on a highly publicized summer tour and held its 11th festival organized by the band, Mondegreenin Dover, DE.

In addition to the group’s return to Mexico for the 2025 edition of Phish: Riviera Maya The three Albany benefit concerts for the Divided Sky Foundation in late January and early February are the only remaining dates on the band’s tour schedule. Phish had already indicated in its Riviera Maya 2025 destination event announcement that the band would not be touring this fall, and has yet to announce plans for its usual New Year’s Eve tour.