Phish has a diehard fan base and a dedicated community of
enthusiasts—called Phishheads—who follow the band around the
country, some fans attending every show. What may be surprising is
that a significant percentage of Phisheads are Jewish. Two members
of the band—bassist Mike Gordon and drummer Jonathan
Fishman—were raised in Jewish households, and Phish has been
known to play Hebrew songs in concert. At live shows, many
attendees, some wearing T-shirts emblazoned with “Phish”
written in Hebrew letters, express feeling something special—even
distinctly Jewish—during their performances. As this book shows,
Phish is one avenue through which many Jews find cultural and
spiritual fulfillment outside the confines of traditional and
institutional Jewish life. In effect, Phish fandom and the live
Phish experience act as a microcosm through which we see American
Jewish religious and cultural life manifest in unique and
unexpected spaces. Featuring an interview with Mike Gordon and a
collection of fascinating photographs, This Is Your Song Too is an
in-depth look at Jewishness in the Phish universe that also
provides a deeper understanding of how spirituality, ritual, and
identity function in the world of rock and roll. In addition to the
editors, the contributors include Evan S. Benn, Dean Budnick, Jacob
A. Cohen, Benjamin David, Jessy Dressin, Josh Fleet, Mike
Greenhaus, Joshua S. Ladon, Noah Munro Lehrman, Caroline Rothstein,
and Isaac Kandall Slone.
General
| Imprint: |
Pennsylvania State University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Dimyonot |
| Release date: |
August 2023 |
| Firstpublished: |
2023 |
| Editors: |
Oren Kroll-Zeldin
• Ariella Werden-Greenfield
|
| Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
| Pages: |
280 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-271-09566-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-271-09566-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780271095660 |
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