After a heater the night prior, expectations were definitely sky high as we walked into the garden Monday evening. Luckily for us, Phish absolutely delivered the goods. There is a reason so many people travel and make the pilgrimage to MSG - the sound - the vibe - the crowd - are just the best in the biz. Make that trip soon if you haven't.

Opening up the affair last night was a Carini plasma sandwich. Need I say more. It got us bobbing our heads early. After that was the quadrophonic toppling which speculated some NYE rumors. Another bustout to add to the list, ill take it.

No better place to get my first curtain with. The gin that followed however - has a case for best moment of the night. No type 2 space wandering - just a rocking freaking version. The garden erupted, as it often does this time of year. True bliss.

The set cooled down until a well played fluffhead sent us to intermission. Everyone in my section absolutely adored that first set.

Set two comes around and they lock right back in. Mikes was solid, hurrah isnt my cup of tea but it was also played well. Weekapaug was a real unique version that got us dancing hard again.

The Wave of Hope once again came crashing down on MSG to take the title for jam of the night. Ill have to relisten but it seemed like a clear peak.

20YL got slowed down and trey took it for a decent ride... ive heard better versions but this was welcome and mellow. Golden age picked up the steam and the zeroed. In attendance, however, that song will make anyone smile.

An old school double feature for the encore and we are all stumbling back out into this insane city just trying to pick which moment rocked the most.... great time once again. Time to do it again!!!!

Set One: A-
Set Two: B+

Rating: 4.42