Twas my first show, attending with my friends Jeff (who introduced me to Phish!) and Lisa (then girlfriend, now wife and we just got back from Riviera Maya together!).

I had been into the band since the prior summer, so knew most of everything and was excited to finally hear and see it all live. With secret language included I was stoked about this show. I had listened to enough tapes that I "knew" that songs like ChalkDust Torture and Cavern would be next.

I definitely recall seeing spinning Phishy pinwheels during Contact, but I also recall there being this huge "FLUFFHEAD" light that arose behind the stage during the chorus-y part of that tune. Seemed normal to me at the time. In retrospect, though, quite unique and I'm surprised no one mentioned it in their reviews. I *know* I didn't dream this up. Right?

Quite an energetic show. I had been into the 2/20/93 tapes a lot then, so was stoked to hear Walk Away, and liked how they fuddled with the tempo; first too slow, then way too fast, then found a place to settle in. As mentioned above, Antelope and Maze were cookin'. ChalkDust is always better as a set closer, and this was just heading into that period where it became their favorite song live, a nice treat.

Great first show all around, and I credit Lisa with having the foresight to get off the highway an exit early to avoid all the snowstorm traffic. We made it in well-ahead of the start of the show. W00t!