Markthalle Hamburg is a

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located at Klosterwall,

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in the city of

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. It was designed by the architect Fritz Schumacher and built in 1913. The main hall can hold up to 1,000 people. Many notable artists have performed in the main hall including

Phish Phish is an American rock band formed in Burlington, Vermont, in 1983. The band is known for musical improvisation, extended jams, blending of genres, and a dedicated fan base. The band consists of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon ...

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, U2,

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, Dio,

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Thomas Mapfumo Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo (born July 3, 1945) is a musician nicknamed "The Lion of Zimbabwe" and "Mukanya" (the praise name of his clan in the Shona language) for his immense popularity and for the political influence he wields through his mu ...

and Run–D.M.C. Four live albums have been recorded at the venue: '' Live in Hamburg'' by

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(1979), '' The Hamburg Tapes'' by Gotthard (1996), ''

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'' by

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(1997) and ''

Slip Stitch and Pass ''Slip Stitch and Pass'' is the second official live album by the American rock band Phish. It was released on October 28, 1997, by Elektra Records and has nine tracks from the band's March 1, 1997, show at the Markthalle Hamburg in Hamburg, G ...

'' by

(1997).

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