All I know is this.

I'm 56. I've seen a lot of rock and roll shows. I rode in the backseat when my Dad took my sister and brother to see the Beatles at Red Rocks. I rode shotgun when my Dad took my brother and sister to see the Doors at The Family Dog. I was with my parents when they picked up my sister and brother after being tear gassed at the Jethro Tull show at Red Rocks.

I was at Red Rocks back when they used to let you in at Noon.

I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd at D.U., then 7 or only god knows how many times after (lost count -- because of all the drugs I used to do). Hell I've even been to a Kiss concert.

Keith Richards taught my buddy's son to play guitar. I was with the Stones this summer in KC.

I started following Phish last year.

Like I say, I seen a lot of shows. I still go to a lot of shows.

I have never, seen a band thank their fans the way Trey did Sunday night. And I have never, never, seen an encore like Sunday. Jeezus, I was blown away.

I'm going to keep going to see this band every time they're in CO. I'll be there to see Trey in Denver in November. If I'm fortunate enough, I'll take a trip to see them.

Trey, is one of the great guitar players of my time. I put him right up there with the best.

They harmonize, they play well together. The fact that they play so many covers shows they have respect and humility.

Phish, is a great band -- any time they take the stage.

They're special.

I'm not going to commiserate over what I missed. Instead, I'm going to be happy for what I have. I'm grateful for being able to see a concert -- any concert. But when I see what I saw on Sunday night, man, that's why I keep going to shows. It keeps me young, it shows me the flame still burns bright.

Sunday night is not the standard by which I'll now measure all over shows. But I'm happy to say I saw what happens when 4 fellas love their fans and play rock and roll.

I was there all 3 nights at Dick's. I just love the vibe, their fans are nice. I get the posters, magnets, t-shirts. I download the shows. It's fun, fun, fun.

John Lennon was murdered, George died of cancer. They'll be a day when Phish is gone. I can't make up for lost time. But I'm going to try to catch every moment, from here on out. I'm gonna cherish every moment. Because life really is, short.

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