This show is outstanding from note 1 to the end.

While there is an obvious highlight from Moma->Carini that will undoubtedly be played repeatedly, the rest of the show is worthy of praise.

Set I includes several very well played rarities (Strawberry Letter 23, Peaches, Train Song), tight type I jamming (Sigma, Tube, Theme, Steam), and a couple of songs taken for a somewhat extended ride (Stash, Bathtub). Although none of the songs stray far out or really hit type II territory, the band is locked in and deliver a great set that is an excellent listen.

Set II delivers perfunctory (but still very well played) versions of Free and Sand before Ruby takes us on our first extended jam of the night. Not too long after it started it seemed Trey was about to ripcord but then finds some dissonant chords he likes and the band follows, bringing us all deep into some seriously great territory.

The Hood placement was surprising and welcomed. It's very well played with great energy at the end.

Most people I talked to outside of the venue prior to the show had heard the Billy rumors. His amp is already here. A friend knows his bus driver and confirmed the tour bus is in town. Etc. So it wasn't surprising to see the crew setup an amp and pedal board between Trey and Mike at setbreak. It wasn't surprising when Trey welcomed "a local musician" and Billy came out. And it wasn't surprising that they blew the roof off the house and the fans responded in kind. Billy fit in with the Phish catalogue like meatballs on spaghetti. And I like meatballs...

Listen to this whole show. Then listen again.

I'm glad I came up from Georgia for this one!