I happened to be in Portland on a business trip. When I checked in to my hotel I saw lots of people looking like they were going to a show. When I asked someone, they told me that Phish was playing only a few blocks away but of course the show was sold out. I have always been a big Dead fan but had never gotten the chance to see Phish. I went and scored a floor ticket outside the Civic Center. WOW. What an incredible show. They were fantastic. Phish is now on my list of bands to see whenever I can.