Doozy of a show. The bustiest bust out of a night so far in this already bust out city of a tour! A handful of firsts for me which is always a bonus but there were jams aplenty to go along. First set eased in but Spanish Moon was a treat and Reba had some spice. Final Hurrah had some interesting moments and Walls had a more than solid finish.

On to the second set… The Disease was a bonafide roaster. Meandered at first but the band hooked up in a range of styles a bunch of times and the final peaks wouldn’t stop until the place was shaking towards the end. Ripping, heavy Mike bombs... After the monstrous, noisey, ambient Twist in Manchester.. could only match or top it with some extra spooky spaced out back and forth weirdness between Mike and Trey. Being right behind the stage to see the interplay up close was awesome. The Well continued the Evil. Sightless Escape went out there and adding on the ripping Chalkdust.. really can’t ask for much more… Fishman botched the segue (I could see him laughing) but who cares! Tonight was one of those lucky nights. Circus, First Tube all gravy bonuses… and it’s just night 1!