, attached to 2017-07-14

Review by fillmore

fillmore This was my first Phish show which made the "What's the Use" opener kinda anticlimatic because I wasn't very familiar with this odd track as it was much less common back then compared to the time of writing this in 2022. However, it is a brilliant and magic opener and it set the tone for a rather curious show which we primarily remember for its many debuts. It came as a surprise to see the band gather around the mic for an acapella number so early in the concert and while most did not know "In The Good Old Summertime" it was easy enough to grasp, very fitting for the occasion plus short enough to not interrupt the flow too much. As an avid follower of Trey's solo output I knew "Everything's Right" though. The tune has been in the rotation as jam vehicle ever since this debut outing and many longer Phish versions followed but none of them were as sharp as this one. As a matter of fact this version remains my favourite, constituting a strong case for quality over quantity. In the second set "Leaves" was another surprise, it felt like an Elton John song. Coming back for the encore with an unknown Reggae tune was of course another surprise, I naturally assumed this would be a Bob Marley song I wasn't familiar with. This "Love Is What We Are" was perfectly placed in the setlist as it appropriately brought the lovely vibes of "In The Good Old Summertime" to a full circle, given this was an open air venue under a perfect summer sky. It makes me smile to this day and I wish they would bring it back...


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