Maybe it’s a combination of high expectation and low delivery but I have to agree with some of the reviews on here. This definitely is not the worst phish show I’ve ever seen, I think that’s a long shot exaggeration. “the line” would have to be in the setlist for me to even begin that conversation. And quite frankly it’s not a conversation I’d want to begin because in my book it’s just good to see a phish show no matter what.some are better than others and I can’t wait till we no longer have rescheduled show notes in the setlist. We’re almost out of the tunnel folks (I hope). It’s the first night of a four night run, and it was a good start.

Overall this is a fun show, however while the jams had some patience, they never really reached the juicy peaks we were hoping for. Trey felt like he sat back a bit at points similar to how it felt in AC 2021. It just lacked the cohesion and immersion into improvisational hot sauce explosion some of us had been craving.

Everyone was happy to be back, including the band and you could feel the energy in the garden bumpin. Especially with a carini->possum opener my initial thought was oh boy buckle up we’re picking up where we left off from Mexico. However the show overall just felt a bit underwhelming. I have to listen back but I thought the stash, disease and twist were standouts in an otherwise good (not out of this world great) show. In my book this is the definition of a 3 star show. When I look at how some of the mexico shows are rated I’m kind of shocked that people vote three or less stars on them but there’s the attendance (or lack there of) bias I guess. I prob shouldn’t care about ratings because the experience of being at the show or listening in your own is relative to you and you alone. I’m excited for the moment when the garden is rocking and the roar is as load as it would be if the rangers won the cup. We didn’t have that last night but I think we’ll get it this week. Cheers to night one see you out there for what is hopefully a 12/30 level second show.