Setlist
Set One
Set Two
Encore
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Setlist
Set One
Set Two
Encore
Show Notes
The set was created from VHS videotapes of the lawn feed from the concert. The audio was mixed by Jon Atschiller from Paul Languedoc’s multi-track masters.
- On August 11, 1998 Phish played at Star Lake Amphitheatre in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. This was their second visit to Star Lake of seven to-date starting in 1997 including 2003, 2009 and 2012 shows previously released at LivePhish.com.
The Star Lake 98 show was the 20th of summer to showcase the loose, experimental vibe of a tour that began in Europe and jumped to the United States enroute to the summer’s ending Lemonwheel festival. The introduction of a never-before-played cover most nights earned the tour the nickname “summer of covers” from fans and Star Lake’s contribution was a Trench Town Rock opener. This was Phish’s first and only cover of the Bob Marley classic in the city where he last performed live. Star Lake also saw the return of Time Loves A Hero which was a huge bustout - played for the first time in a decade and segued out of a sultry Wolfman’s Brother. Julius, an extended percussive Fee outro, a deep Maze and soaring Reba set the stage for set II. The second set featured a supersized and super-swinging, ethereal Runaway Jim opener and a neat pairing of Meat > Limb By Limb. Local flavor of the Commonwealth was provided by Bittersweet Motel (the title of the Phish documentary recorded during Europe ’98 dates) and Wilson, King of Prussia.
The audio was recorded multi-track by Paul Languedoc and mixed by Jon Altschiller in stereo PCM and 5.1 surround. It was released December 11, 2012 on JEMP Records.
Reviews
Kurt Myers — 8/10/2026 5:51:40 AM
"This was my first time at this venue made the trip over from Ohio…2 hr traffic jam delay due to an accident but very memorable covers, one of the best wolfmans I’ve ever heard and a runaway jim that encompassed most of the second set Have you ever turned to your friend and asked them if it’s the same song or did you miss them going into something else..that was the second set Jim Love the 90’s wish I could go back in time"
Kurt Myers — 8/9/2026 3:16:03 PM
"My first time to this venue and it was epic. Monster wolfman, once in a lifetime covers, a runaway that you get lost in…I know everyone in their phish history at one time asks the friend next to them if this is still the same song but c’mon man that Jim lasted 30 plus…miss the 90’s wish I had phish time laboratory or something "
Seth — 7/25/2026 3:19:34 AM
"Love the "Ultramatrix" sound of this recording. Perfect blend of SBD and audience. i wish every recording sounded as crisp and energetic as this one. It is an absolutely beautiful recording of an absolutely beautiful show. thank you"
Frisbeemike — 6/9/2026 4:59:40 PM
"Was at this show, attended slippery rock university from 1997-2003. (Not a doctor) was out in the parking lot after my buddies vw golf broke down and had to call other friends to pick us up. Heard the first few notes to Trenchtown Rock and knew it was a first, the mad dash through the gates was insane. Loved every minute of it. That bittersweet tho. What better place to play it. Wonder what’s actually halfway between Erie and Pittsburgh. "
FootinMouth — 5/19/2026 5:15:26 PM
"Trench Town rock fuuucks"