Amazing show, and an absolutely special weekend. So glad I flew out from Portland for these shows, it was one of the best weekends of my life!

Our crew, that I have known most online for many years posting together in the Phish Discord, had a grilled cheese bar and more taco fixings in the Williamsburg Airbnb. Great setup and it elevated the run for sure. We arrived early for the Sunday Show and cruised the lot a bit, but mostly wanted to get in early for the long security lines. That was a fun adventure in itself, trying to decide when to drop the beans. Made it in and started the show on the floor, right hand side in the middle. Hopes were high for the opener, and they were rewarded when we got a First Tube. Among songs that regularly get played a good amount, this is up there for best opener choice. Super solid stuff and there was a neat little groove in there at one point. Twenty Years Later was an interesting choice for next, didn't expect it. My first version live. I wonder if that was a reference to the 2004 shows or something similar. Bag next was nice and then I was surprised to see Foam next, again my first version! Was super hyped to catch that. Prior to this run, I had checked my stats and this was the most likely song that I hadn't seen, so happy to finally achieve that! The Gun next was a blast. I was getting a beer in the concession stands when it started and then was lost trying to find my way back to the people I was next to, so I was just floating around lol during this time. Really good jam on this LSG, one of my favorite recent tunes and one that I am always happy to catch a version of. This one ROCKS. This is where the first set starts to pick up, as then they go into a killer Roggae. Everything is played so well lately but this song's batting average is like, superhuman. I would take a 2001 at every show I attend. It's the perfect dance song. The crowd especially was on top of this song, and you can hear it even on the SBDs. Meat was great, giving the crowd even more by playing a nod to the sign that was up all weekend. Hampton definitely seems to be the best venue for banners as it's all GA and then you can easily get to a rail, vs another venue where you have to be lucky or spend extra money to get a seat on a rail. Anyways, that was a great Meat and I was pumped to see Melt, was hoping it was coming all weekend. I recall getting lost in the sauce for this one and needed to get some water but that goes to show, it was powerful and upon relisten, there's this nice minor-key ending jam to it that is worth a listen. I have grown to really like Golgi and it was just as powerful as the MSG version I saw last year. MEAP was a nice call, I thought the set was over but it is also a fun dance party. As others have said, great first set with LSG through Melt being the highlights for sure.

I finally found the rest of my crew during setbreak and enjoyed the rest of the show with them. This set may contain one of the best stretches of the run (Weekapaug Groove through Scents and Subtle Sounds). Mike's Song continues the banger opener streak - crowd went nuts and there was a really cool jam with the Mike's. There is also a bit in there that sounds like a Macarena riff, so perhaps that will be on the notes someday. Hydrogen is the sandwich, the second time that I've gotten that (4/22 BGCA). The Groove is perfect next, this might be my favorite all-time Phish song. The WGTYM -> Scents is 40 minutes of prime Phish. It used to be, say, prior to 2021, that two 20-minute jams in a show was basically unheard of. Now, they're back to back and it's just another example of this band hitting these highs so consistently. This pairing has everything. Hose with the WGTYM, a fantastic jam on that, and then a clean -> Scents, another of my all-time favorite songs. The part where they go "Scents Scents Subtle, Scents Scents Subtle Sounds" in vocal round is one of the best Phish moments out of all of them. There is not only a great beginning initial jam, but then there's a moment here that goes almost completely quiet, and then they rebuild into this great minimalist ambient space. It's quite wonderful. Of course, it's a must hear. Lonely Trip is a perfect placement afterward, that song is absolutely incredible and mesmerizing. Some of Trey's best work. Ghost and CDT - two classic ragers to close, the CDT especially. A nice way to end the show... can't I live while I'm young! I like Life Beyond the Dream if it's placed well and this one is, definitely earned by Trey. The Hood to close is of course, spectacular.

It was a shame the run was over because it was so much fun. Super cool to see the "21" idea, didn't even catch that live and if so, that's absolutely wild. Great times, great people, great food, and great shows. That is what a vacation is all about, and this was a perfect one. Thank you Phish for an incredible weekend! As of writing this, I hit the lottery for a 4-day pass for MSG, so... Clearly Phish Inc. wants me broke, and most likely I will see you all there at MSG! Life is good!