I didn't like this excerpt very much. The references to the show just seem superfluous and could only potentially appeal to a Phish fan. As a Phish fan myself it just comes across as a quick attempt to prove the author knows a thing or two about Phish and the Jones Beach show in particular rather than advancing the plot or providing necessary insight into Q's character. OK he's a Phish fan at a Phish show but what do we gain from all of the words about the songs they played?

I imagine you tried to choose one of the most heavily Phish focused excerpts for presentation here so perhaps my view would change from a full reading. I'll check it out.

Good luck to the author!