SET 1:

Buried Alive: One of the best ways to open a Phish show. This one has all kinds of weird sounds from Trey making this a unique and interesting version. Let’s go!!!

The Moma Dance: The beginning is rough at about the 40 second mark. Broadway Trey at 4:30. The climax of this one the band isn’t on the same page and Trey’s tone made my ears bleed.

46 Days: Trey’s vocals sound great in the early part of the song – specifically for the line ‘the devil is drawing near’. Major mode at 4:25. Nice sustained note at 6:35 which he holds for a good 65 seconds. Absolutely beautiful hose from about 7:44 through 8:30. Awesome! Coming out of the jam and back into the lyrics is a little screwed up. Would happily recommend this version though! >

Back in the Bubble: This is terrible. I hope they never play this again. Sounds like Sugar Shack at 1:50.

Bouncing Around the Room: Interesting ‘new’ lyrics in Bouncing: 0:37 “Bouncing round the womb” and 1:08 “I see them crew a crystal haze”

Birds of a Feather: Starts off fairly mellow! But that doesn’t last long. Major mode jam and they keep it short. The conclusion to this one is sloppy.

Halley's Comet: Broadway Trey loves to let us know how much he loves NYC, so cute. Bullfrog Trey at 5:27. Jam goes into whale call territory at 6:47. Thankfully, it’s tasteful whale call jamming and it’s coupled with Mike’s meatball tone, so this is jamming! Trey hits that reverse reverb/backwards effect at 9:45. From there the whale call becomes more abrasive. At the tail end of this Halley’s it sounds like they are going to go for Most Events aren’t Planned or I Always Wanted it this Way (sometimes I get those confused) but instead they opt for Roggae. Nicely jammed Halley’s! ->

Roggae: Nice segue out of Halley’s! Fish totally fumbles the opening lyric line. Very cool Follow the Yellow Brick road tease at 3:56. This one starts getting upbeat and lively earlier than most at 5:56. Excellent soaring peak would definitely recommend!

Run Like an Antelope: Really intense peak! Strong version would recommend!

SET 2:

Mike's Song: Longest version since Knoxville 11-16-96. Typical first jam and then when they transition – to the second jam – the crowd realizes what is happening and goes nuts. The second jam is mostly if not all major mode/celebratory/bliss. >

Sand: Excellent version. Hard driving and engaging. No crutches used. ->

Crosseyed and Painless: Again, like Sand – this one stays true to thine own self. Never goes for the escape hatch/major mode. Creative all the way through. Kudos to the band. Momentum is outrageous at this point. >

A Life Beyond The Dream: My mother once said if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

The Lizards: Nice! Way to get back to it!

While My Guitar Gently Weeps: Absolutely, 100% crushed. Very, very impressive.

ENCORE: Weekapaug Groove: Yes, it’s short. It’s the thought that counts. >

Fluffhead: Another great Fluffhead, I bet this truly brought the house down. I bet walking out of the Garden on this night must have been amazing!

Summary: First set was not great until the latter third and from there it really takes off! Second set is just about as hot as it gets. No all timers, but awesome momentum and energy. Many will categorize this Mike’s as an all timer. I won’t be one of them, but it was a fun listen and I bet a blast to witness in person.

Replay Value: 46 Days, Roggae, Run Like an Antelope, Sand, Crosseyed and Painless.