This was my first show at MSG and for that, I am glad. It was a great show. I think you will hear a lot of folks talk about the first set's Bug, Sugar Shack, Evolve stretch in not a very positive light and I get that as it represented a dip in the energy that the BoTT, DWD, Dogs frame, but you won't hear any of that coming from me. When Sugar Shack hit, it was done well and I enjoyed the Calypso feel this song injected into the rest of the set. It seemed to me that Fishman was playing with those rhythms in the jams for the rest of not only the night, but into the next night as well. Horn and Foam were well done and enjoyable, but man - that Moonage Daydream was something to remember. Played with fire and passion, this version will stick with me for life.

Second set started off The Wedge which is a song I catch at what feels like every show I have seen, but soon we got that FUEGO. Probably the best I have ever seen and that is without considering the sweet extended jam that it evolved into. This turned into my first Oblivion which was well received despite being new this tour and that contained some great jamming in the Fuego style. I am a huge fan of Wingsuit with my favorite version bring from Dicks in 2019. This version was a little rusty around the edges, but still had that David Gilmore-esque vibe that I have always liked about the instrumental sections. The rest if the show was everything I ever wanted from Phish. That 2001........holy shit. The Garden exploded with cheers as people in every seat shook their asses to this incredible take. The lighting for this one was especially remarkable. Its been a while since I have gotten any Fishman antics, so Cracklin Rosie was very welcome and very fun to watch. Some jackass complained that it was not played well in the LP reviews of this show which blew me away? Like, do you even Phish, bro? SANTOS is always a baller set closer. While people were not into the Farmhouse encore, I loved it. Very beautiful version that had me swaying and thinking about the Farmhouse moments of my own life with fondness. They then blew everyone away with an always fantastic First Tube.

I was thrilled to be there. I had a great time and loved every second.