[We would like to thank Jeremy Willinger (@Jeremy8698) for recapping last night's show. -Ed.]

Phish is not a snake. But in a sense they are: colorful, representing transformation, temptation, and wisdom. Much like their music, snakes are also the most diverse of reptiles second only to…the Lizards. And while a snake will coil itself to conserve energy, tonight there will be none of that as the band came ready to strike and sink their fangs into music mostly old and some new.

With two days of standout moments and mid-first set surprises, we enter 12/30 with Phish presenting patience and energy in equal measure as they rewarded us with a standout 12/28 that reminded us not to miss a Sunday show and a wavey 12/29 with juxtaposed tempos and lively jams throughout. Yes folks, it is a Golden Age of Phish and it doesn’t seem like they will falter going into what is always a special night of music. Personally, this is my fifth time reviewing this evening and it is an event I anticipate all year long.

Lights down just in front of 8:00 PM as per the two nights prior, and we are go for launch.

“Chalkdust Torture” opens a show for the first time since 2022. This slot allows the band to spotlight the song away from its typical set closing position and give it potential to stretch its legs. There are some mild calisthenics here with an uplifting mid-section featuring Page doing a jazzy interlude.

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