Agreed; this is a fantastic review. If you could wipe maybe 2-3 paragraphs out of this it would definitely be the perfect post-show review: modest inclusion of history and precedent to analyse a new show in a digestable amount of reading. And, no indulgent personal reflections, which often make some of these reads so annoying-paragraph after paragraph of personal stories that don't really add any insight to the review of the music (which should be the main focus, jah?).

Really enjoyed the way you describe their current draw and the diminishing demand for tickets, as well as the often perplexing nature of setlists like this one: disjointed, deultory, and meandering. The only thing I want to disagree with you on is that you cite Tahoe Tweezer as the launchpad of the 3.0 high water mark...i personally believe 8/31/12 (fuckyourface) to be the show where they undeniably "back" (and i actually think the tour opener in Worcester that year, 6/7, to be a contender too).
Otherwise, great job!