Not to be "that guy", but I have mixed feeling from this essay.

I can understand the author was excited (As was I) to hear Forbin's, especially with a narration. But to chastise others for not being as excited, to say they aren't "real" phans, that's just being mean. Phish's community of fans are one of togetherness, not about driving wedges (Pun intended hehehe) between us about who's more of a fan.

Not cool man.

But as for the positive parts of this essay, I can definitely relate! Quite the highlight.