Well, folks. I live in the Bay Area, but I have young kids, no money, and well, it just wasn't realistic for me to get to the shows. Bummer. However, when I learned about the Webcast, I was super excited about it and made time to sit down and watch. Watched Saturday straight through (despite horrendous buffering issue) and was underwhelmed. Watched Sunday first set live, and while better than Saturday I still was disappoiinted, then had other responsibilities and promised myself I would make time to watch the second set this week. And HOLY SHIT.

Now THAT'S why I have always loved Phish. I had the feeling that as soon as I heard those opening notes to C&P that they were on a mission. 2 1/2 shows at Bill Graham - a place they obviously hold dear to their hearts - without really hitting their stride. I knew they were going to put all their energy into this, but I had no idea it would flow and be so energetic like it was. It really was the perfectly executed set, with the cherry on top with Ride Captain Ride and Tweeprise. At times, when I hear something so perfect, the beauty overcomes me and I start to tear up... I did that three or four times over the second set and encore. Including the 35+ shows I've seen live plus all the online videos and DVDs, etc., that was the BEST SET I have ever witnessed.

Congrats to the boys, they seemed to get a lot of satisfaction out of the set, and A LOT of fun. And congrats to all who got to attend a very special show.

The energy was off the charts, circa '89-'91 level. I hope they're exercising and eating right so we can continue to have fantastic shows like this for years to come!!!