There is music, then there is Phish. Everyone has opinions and I guess the more shows you see, the more critical you can become. It's easy to do. If I were to believe that they should live up to my favorites every time I would only be kidding myself. It's hard to not take critical comments personally too. I love this band sooooo much and to hear any negative talk, it's almost as if someone is talking bad about a phamily member.

Now, on to the highlights for me. It was my first time at SPAC. Shows 18-19-20 respectively. Each night was progressively better. Sunday was epic. Personally I don't think I could have arranged a better set list. I picked up a Divided Sky T-shirt about an hour before walking in on Sun. (1st Phish T-shirt . I had a funny feeling. Scored a nice spot on the lawn, dead center and about 20 ft back. Then the rain came, and did it come. I was there with my girlfriend and it was her 1,2,3rd shows, so she was pumped. I was hoping for and called ACDC. Good solid opener to get the blood flowing. BOTT was a superb follow as the rain, lightning, and thunder intensified. All the phans on the lawn were pumped !!! When they slid in to Divided Sky the place was rocking. Funny thing happened about halfway through Divided. The rain stopped. My girl looked at me then looked up and just smiled. Priceless moment.

The rest of the show just kept getting better. The YEM closer was nice. The boys brought the heat, and the rest of the tour should be outstanding. I may get to MPP for Sat night?? If not, SPAC was unbelievable and it's on the list for next year for sure. The place is gorgeous.