, attached to 1993-12-29

Review by DaveTheNerd

DaveTheNerd Twas my first show, attending with my friends Jeff (who introduced me to Phish!) and Lisa (then girlfriend, now wife and we just got back from Riviera Maya together!).

I had been into the band since the prior summer, so knew most of everything and was excited to finally hear and see it all live. With secret language included I was stoked about this show. I had listened to enough tapes that I "knew" that songs like ChalkDust Torture and Cavern would be next.

I definitely recall seeing spinning Phishy pinwheels during Contact, but I also recall there being this huge "FLUFFHEAD" light that arose behind the stage during the chorus-y part of that tune. Seemed normal to me at the time. In retrospect, though, quite unique and I'm surprised no one mentioned it in their reviews. I *know* I didn't dream this up. Right? ;)

Quite an energetic show. I had been into the 2/20/93 tapes a lot then, so was stoked to hear Walk Away, and liked how they fuddled with the tempo; first too slow, then way too fast, then found a place to settle in. As mentioned above, Antelope and Maze were cookin'. ChalkDust is always better as a set closer, and this was just heading into that period where it became their favorite song live, a nice treat. :)

Great first show all around, and I credit Lisa with having the foresight to get off the highway an exit early to avoid all the snowstorm traffic. We made it in well-ahead of the start of the show. W00t!


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