, attached to 2023-09-01

Review by tag_it

tag_it This show will live in my head for quite some time. They open with Wolfmans which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the show. I was talking with my friend before the show how it used to feel like Phish would take 4 or 5 minutes into a jam before it found its groove and now they seem to just find it immediately. Wolfmans was a prime example, what a jam! And then it reaches some high peaks. This opener could've easily been a set closer it rocked so hard. The first set never slows down and the Bowie to close it out had the whole arena buzzing.

Sometimes I worry they are gonna kind of mellow out in the 2nd set after a wild 1st. It happens, not that I hate it but I wanted to keep dancing my ass off last night. And wow. Just wow. The 24 minute Sand to open the 2nd is a must listen for those who were not at the show. Beautiful tones and melodies throughout this monster jam that finishes upbeat and rockin. I didn't want it to end and I think I wasn't alone in that sentiment. 2nd night in a row with a 20+ min set opener (20 min Carini yesterday) and im here for it. Keep it going! Just to blow my mind further, they go right into NMINML where I thought Fishmans hands were going to fall off I thought he was going so fast. Wow he is good. The band was in sync, they could do no wrong. Then Llama! Taboot taboot. Enough said. Mountains in the Mist was a much needed show breather and a beautiful one at that. Shine a Light is a great song that I haven't heard in a long time. Great way to cap the set off.

Okay okay, what now? Maybe a heartfelt encore? Or how about they melt our faces off with a Wilson and wild weird crazy Split. Yeah that sounds good to me. Another peak Phish show in the books.


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