I spent a lot of time this week listening to this show and some of the other island tour stuff, especially a lot of 1998, listening back on all 4 days, this may be my favorite of all and probably my favorite 1998 show. This is the band at some if their tightest musicianship, incredible setlist, the improv and listening off eachother is something else here.

Set 1 opens with a fantastic Mike’s Groove with Old Home Place thrown in the middle. This really gets things going and is really underrated version IMO and Trey is at some great soloing. Train song and Billy Breathes soften things up incredibly, this Billy Breathes being a huge highlight. Incredible Reba, dogs stole things and beauty of my dreams flow nicely. My soul, has to be the greatest choice for a first set closer is really fun.

Set 2 starts with the famous jammed Roses Are Free, a rarely jammed out song and the band made history with it. The different segments throughout are fantastic. Piper is piper, ok song but good jam. Loving cup, love it. THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME is antelope. Could this be the best version.?? Maybe IMO. Carini got me after listening. Then halleys and the tweeprise end things out really nicely and well done. There concludes the show.

Must hear if you’re a fan or getting into them. I wish I heard this show earlier than I did cause it’s a top 10 phish show ever for me. As I mentioned listening back on their shows, this is the best 1998 show and of the island tour IMO, but probably a top 5-10 rehearing it.