The Phakers play a blend of classic rock songs, anchored by the deep catalogue of music from the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, and Phish. Songs from Little Feat, Neil Young, the Band, Traffic and other classic groups are also part of their sets, along with a number of originals. The band was formed in 2013 and continues to recreate and reinvent the sounds of their influences by focusing on strong vocal harmonies and danceable jams during their live shows.