PHISH, SUNDAY 08/09/1998
GTE VIRGINIA BEACH AMPHITHEATER
Virginia Beach, VA

SET 1:

Punch You in the Eye: Standard.

Bathtub Gin: Has some length but just doesn’t do a whole lot. Still, nice to get a jam with some length this early in the show.

The Lizards: Standard.

The Moma Dance: Standard.

Birds of a Feather: Standard.

Esther: Standard.

Roggae: Standard.

Bouncing Around the Room: Standard.

David Bowie: Standard.

SET 2:

AC/DC Bag: The initial segment of this jam seamlessly weaves together quirky and funky elements, creating an engaging musical experience. Pay special attention to Fishman's virtuosity, reaching a masterful peak around the ten-minute mark. The concluding four minutes escalate into an intense and hard-rocking finale, adding a dynamic edge to the overall performance. Gorgeous hose from Trey from 12:06 to 12:40. Easy all timer and highly recommended. >

Sparkle: Standard.

Run Like an Antelope: Standard.

Brian and Robert: Standard.

Waste: Trey does some great stuff with this solo, would recommend. ->

Over the Rainbow: Nice little ditty. >

You Enjoy Myself: Less than average. Weak version. >

Frankenstein: Standard. >

Chalk Dust Torture: Standard.

Hello My Baby: Standard.

ENCORE:

Terrapin Station[1] - Incredible. My words certainly won’t do it justice. Magic on tape. Can’t believe what it would have been like to attend.

Summary: Solid show. For me, the current rating is way, way too high and for obvious reasons. But when you take the emotional and attendance bias out of it, this show feels like a 3.9/5 to me.

Replay Value: AC/DC Bag, Waste, Terrapin Station

[1] Phish debut.

Over the Rainbow was played for the first time since August 13, 1996 (152 shows). Terrapin Station made its Phish debut at this show, as the band commemorated the third anniversary of Jerry Garcia’s passing.
SHOW RATING
Ratings are currently offline.
Overall: 4.498/5 (>50 ratings)
JAM CHART VERSIONS
Esther, AC/DC Bag, You Enjoy Myself