For the most part, 2019 has been a down year for phish. The majority of shows have consisted of shorter songs (8-12min jams) and trying to fill the void with the idea that playing 200+ unique songs over 40 some odd shows is some how going to make us all think that playing into the ‘Bakers Dozen’ gimmick is what we want.

Tonight, for the first time all year there was a disregard for the “more is better” idea and instead phish played a complete top to bottom amazing show.

There is little doubt that MSG brings out the absolute best in this (3.0) band. Tonight was just another notch on that belt. Since 12/31/10 they have consistently brought it when they are in the Garden. No other venue in the last decade has produced the kind of top shelf material that MSG has. (Maybe Dicks).

Tonight was an absolute clinic in terms of what this band can do when they are properly motivated.

Not every show is a home run. But in true holiday run fashion the sacred 12/30 was once again taken to that next level. And I can’t be alone in saying thank fucking God.

Enjoy NYE but as I’m sure everyone already knows. This was the show of the year and no matter what the future holds I’m glad I can rely on 12/28-12/31 at MSG every year because I know it’s not gonna suck.