Great Review Jeremy! Both in form and content!

@ericwyman said:

Why does Phish owe it to anyone to dumb down their presentation.

An excellent question.

In pure marketing terms, there is a thought that says "Play to the strengths ( or weaknesses of your crowd" - and Bonnaroo is just the place for Phish to reach an audience of non-phish music fans.

So, I understand, and expected that it would happen. I even posted a (pseudo) advice review about how to make that happen.

I also believe it is wrong. Phish is at their best when they look inside themselves for the inspired playing they are capable of. Playing to an audience, rather than playing for an audience is a sure fire way to fail as an artist.

And as a human being.

Always play it the way you feel it, not the way someone else thinks you should.

Cheers!

And here's to looking forward to the next show!