Great review, Pat, loved seeing the run with you. Loved the Free as well!! These shows were truly special for me, I have never been to a tour opener/tour kickoff, nevermind with all my closest crew. My sample size is small compared to alot of folks here, but Fridays show was close to the best one yet for me. The 46 days blew me away, the energy that ended the first set was some of the most palpable I've ever experienced at an outdoor venue, perhaps besides a Dicks run. The Suzy Greenberg put me in the mood to open set 2, being as it's my cats name, I was bouncing everywhere. While the Ghost was absolutely on point, the Pillow Jets went very deep for me and truly moved me along a wavelength that I had merged onto back around the gorgeous Roggae as it got dark. I highly recommend this version of Pillow Jets. The SOAM to end was a special one. I was with one of my best friends on the lawn, a true vet, and his crew from the old days. We all, to a human, were absolutely shocked. The looks on our faces coupled with many hands on head, "what the f*ck just happened?!" cemented the show. Afterwards, a spontaneous hug between new and old friends occurred, it only felt right. Hood enders will always be appreciated, and Phish ripping into a jam like that, just before curfew, mad me feel like we were the only ones that mattered.

As far as Sunday goes, what a show to bring 2 first timers to! I absolutely loved getting Life Saving Gun, anything I can do to keep that in my 50% club. Alot of good crowd participation with Gin, Wilson, Twist, and Possum. The highlight of the night for me was the Crosseyed, my first since the absolute ripper at MSG last summer. Sunday was also the night Fishman won my personal MVP of the weekend. He did not stop, nor even slow down, all night on Sunday. He is the heart, and he doesnt quit. What a great start to summer, can't wait to see everyone as it continues! Everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts.