no one will read this, but...

I'm not a guy that likes to criticize the reviewer, because when the pen is in your hand and you write how you feel, who can say you're wrong? For you, you're right. As for all who heard it as you did.

My disappointment with the review, however, was how one-sided negative it was. I think that's the real issue people are having with the write-up. It just wasn't balanced. This three night run was excellent. They are playing how they're playing nowadays. It's a flub-fest. Baker's Dozen was as well, lest we forget. But they are crafting very interesting sets, and I think have tried to address some of their shortcomings of recent years, whether it is predictability, lack of improv, etc.

I found this first set (as I have several on this tour) to be deeply engrossing, and a joy. It was unpredictable, moody, dreamy, creative and fun all at the same time. Petrichor has grown on me. It's a good song.

The second set was very good. Not all-time great, but it had good flow and energy and I found the entire show quite enjoyable.

I don't mind criticism at all. In fact, I typically appreciate it, as often the writer is calling attention to things I missed. But this review had a hateful, almost resentful tone to it that many of us did not appreciate at all.

This reaction of mine is as legitimate as anyone's, and certainly as legit as any of you crotchety old heads that are predictably siding up to the bar to take a swing at your beleaguered clubmember's detractors. Get over yourselves.

I agree, we don't want pom-poms and whipped cream on phish.net. But we are fans. No one likes a steady stream of urine in their Cheerios.