My first bday show! Greek > Hollywood bowl! :pbjtime:
Phish Spring Tour 2023
04/14 Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
04/15 Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
04/17 Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA
04/18 Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA
04/19 Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA
04/21 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
04/22 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
04/23 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
A ticket request period is currently underway at tickets.phish.com and will end on Monday, January 16th at 9AM PT. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, January 20th at 10AM PT. Specific ticketing information for each show is available at phish.com/tours.
Skipping the obvious 4/20 O0
They must want to celebrate instead ;)
well, see you guys on Summer tour.
I gotta figure my shit out but in for something for sure.
Woah. This came out of nowhere. I'm def in for the Greek. Probably more...
I'm in 100% for Greek and the Bowl. Have seen shows at Greek but never Phish. Definitely top 3 venue of mine, seeing Phish there is bucket list. As for the Bowl, I have never been - so bucket list again.
Firming up my hiatus...
Quote from: Superfreakie on January 10, 2023, 03:21:14 PMI'm in 100% for Greek and the Bowl. Have seen shows at Greek but never Phish. Definitely top 3 venue of mine, seeing Phish there is bucket list. As for the Bowl, I have never been - so bucket list again.
hell ya that's what's in talkin about! :beerbang: :sbw:
That Phish run at the Greek was sooooo much fun. I love that venue. I wish I could do a mid-week run but April is no good for me given that Jazzfest is like a week or two later.
I may get a wild hair and try and hit the Hollywood Bowl.
I'm likely in for LA. Mom is undergoing cancer treatment in Houston at the moment, so he recovery may impact that.
I'm shooting for Greek -> Bowl
Sounds like a gay ol time
Oh hell yeah. The Greek's my backyard, will be at all three. Maybe make some of the Bowl too.
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on January 10, 2023, 02:25:24 PMSkipping the obvious 4/20 O0
They must want to celebrate instead ;)
They'll celebrate by
packing the Hollywood
Bowl for three nights afterwards.
Well, after brief deliberation... Michelle and I may just have to do all these shows.
JPhishman has got a spot in Seattle.... We all should coordinate for Berkeley... and my bro just bought a house 9 miles from the Hollywood Bowl :wtu:
Quote from: rowjimmy on January 10, 2023, 03:37:04 PMFirming up my hiatus...
I am on a 25 year hiatus, so there's that.
Night three at the Hollywood Bowl for the encore they will play this, right?
https://youtu.be/d4rFEAVyOZk
For those going to the Hollywood bowl get seats in the middle. Kuroda works wonders with the lights and its not as cool from the sides sections.
Did anyone put in for the lottery? The tiered pricing for Hollywood Bowl is insane. You could potentially get a 3-Day pass in the farthest section for $150... or you could get the closest section for nearly a whopping $500. Or a multitude of price brackets in between.
I've never seen that big of a discrepancy in prices for the same Phish show(s)
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on January 13, 2023, 07:21:09 PMDid anyone put in for the lottery? The tiered pricing for Hollywood Bowl is insane. You could potentially get a 3-Day pass in the farthest section for $150... or you could get the closest section for nearly a whopping $500. Or a multitude of price brackets in between.
I've never seen that big of a discrepancy in prices for the same Phish show(s)
It kinda caught me off guard when I went to put in for tickets. So much so that I only put in for one night.
I have no issue paying $500 for 3 nights if I'm sure to have good seats, but to have it be luck of the draw? Naw.
If I got a lotto ticket for nosebleeds for all 3 nights I'd be upset. Seems like a tone def setup to me
It's a three day run in LA dudes, tix will be on the ground.
ETA: I guess phones will be on ground since actual tix are no longer a thing.
Only put in for Greek.
Hollywood bowl should be pretty easy and on sale shouldn't be too bad.
Yeah, I ended up only putting in for the Greek as well. Not worried about finding tickets for the others.
Quote from: Superfreakie on January 10, 2023, 03:21:14 PMI'm in 100% for Greek and the Bowl. Have seen shows at Greek but never Phish. Definitely top 3 venue of mine, seeing Phish there is bucket list. As for the Bowl, I have never been - so bucket list again.
sick.
have fun dude!
:pbjtime:
Quote from: mopper_smurf on January 11, 2023, 11:29:27 AMQuote from: rowjimmy on January 10, 2023, 03:37:04 PMFirming up my hiatus...
I am on a 25 year hiatus, so there's that.
Damn, Mopper got me beat. i'm, coming up on 13 :(
I'm on a little over 2 week hiatus and I cant stand it
Quote from: GBL on January 16, 2023, 10:25:59 AMI'm on a little over 2 week hiatus and I cant stand it
Wook!
Just now got the lottery email, scored two three-day passes to Berkeley. Rock!
Quote from: GBL on January 16, 2023, 10:25:59 AMI'm on a little over 2 week hiatus and I cant stand it
*hugs*
Quote from: cactusfan on January 17, 2023, 01:22:48 PMJust now got the lottery email, scored two three-day passes to Berkeley. Rock!
ditto! officially in for Berkeley! :willynilly:
Just got two three-day passes to the Greek. :pbjtime: :pbjtime:
Now waiting on a reply regarding Mrs. SF's request for 2 singles for each night.
Damn no holds so ISO all Greek. 4/19 is my bday!
ISO tix to every Phish show ever.
Quote from: GBL on January 16, 2023, 10:25:59 AMI'm on a little over 2 week hiatus and I cant stand it
Quote from: GBL on January 17, 2023, 01:34:02 PMQuote from: cactusfan on January 17, 2023, 01:22:48 PMJust now got the lottery email, scored two three-day passes to Berkeley. Rock!
ditto! officially in for Berkeley! :willynilly:
Did it stop the shakes
Hollywood Bowl Terrace Box secured all 3 nights - went with the complete travel package. The Loews hotel is a 15 min walk away, pro-move to check off a bucket list venue. And I think the Terrace boxes lend themselves to basking in Kuroda's bowl magic.
Spring is coming up roses.....
Napa -> Greek -> drive down the west coast -> Hollywood Bowl :phish: :pbjtime:
Quote from: Superfreakie on January 18, 2023, 02:30:09 PMHollywood Bowl Terrace Box secured all 3 nights - went with the complete travel package. The Loews hotel is a 15 min walk away, pro-move to check off a bucket list venue. And I think the Terrace boxes lend themselves to basking in Kuroda's bowl magic.
Spring is coming up roses.....
Napa -> Greek -> drive down the west coast -> Hollywood Bowl :phish: :pbjtime:
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Quote from: Superfreakie on January 18, 2023, 02:30:09 PMHollywood Bowl Terrace Box secured all 3 nights - went with the complete travel package. The Loews hotel is a 15 min walk away, pro-move to check off a bucket list venue. And I think the Terrace boxes lend themselves to basking in Kuroda's bowl magic.
Spring is coming up roses.....
Napa -> Greek -> drive down the west coast -> Hollywood Bowl :phish: :pbjtime:
I'm just happy that we finally get to spend some quality time together
🥰
Quote from: GBL on January 19, 2023, 06:28:57 PMQuote from: Superfreakie on January 18, 2023, 02:30:09 PMHollywood Bowl Terrace Box secured all 3 nights - went with the complete travel package. The Loews hotel is a 15 min walk away, pro-move to check off a bucket list venue. And I think the Terrace boxes lend themselves to basking in Kuroda's bowl magic.
Spring is coming up roses.....
Napa -> Greek -> drive down the west coast -> Hollywood Bowl :phish: :pbjtime:
I'm just happy that we finally get to spend some quality time together
🥰
We might be sick of each other after Phexico....too much of a good thing yada yada :hereyougoyousentimentalbastar
Shit. ISO Greek tickets.
Scored Greek Tues/Weds x 2
Seattle 2 Day Floors x 3
Might have extras depending on how everything shakes out.
Booked at the Maxwell Staypineapple for Seattle which I recommend if anyone is looking for hotels and the Holiday Inn Express in Berkeley. Also have a rez at the Best Western in Berkeley I will probably cancel.
Welp. I struck out all around. I could've gotten nose bleeds for Seattle and the bowl but decided against it.
I'll gladly take any extras if ya got 'em Hicks!
Yeah iso all Greeks
It looks like failing in the on-sale worked in my favor. I hit up my Phish connect friend and got hooked up with friends and fam seats for the whole run! :beerbang: :pbjtime:
:pbjtime: :beerbang: :beers: :willynilly: O0 :wtu:
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on January 23, 2023, 12:19:38 PMIt looks like failing in the on-sale worked in my favor. I hit up my Phish connect friend and got hooked up with friends and fam seats for the whole run! :beerbang: :pbjtime:
sick!
Quote from: emay on January 21, 2023, 04:11:11 PMYeah iso all Greeks
🙄
Quote from: Bobafett on January 10, 2023, 05:11:03 PMI'm likely in for LA. Mom is undergoing cancer treatment in Houston at the moment, so he recovery may impact that.
Sorry to hear that bro.The docs know what they are doing but it's a tough road, good luck.
As for the tour, I am in for Seattle for sure and was in for the Bowl but it just turned price prohibitive for me. Got decent 3-day passes from lottery ($800, add in flights and minimum $1000 lodging, I'm out). But Seattle is going to be 398 and 399 shows for me so gonna make midweek work trip to the Bay and catch my 400th at the Greek. Been to every run there including TAB and GOTF so no sense missing now. Will prob just do second two. Stoked. See y'all there.
400! DAMN!
Epic.
:o
That's awesome. What a great spot to hit 400!
Quote from: cactusfan on January 17, 2023, 01:22:48 PMJust now got the lottery email, scored two three-day passes to Berkeley. Rock!
We HAVE to meet and have a beer during this run!
Quote from: Caravan2001 on January 23, 2023, 11:04:00 PMQuote from: Bobafett on January 10, 2023, 05:11:03 PMI'm likely in for LA. Mom is undergoing cancer treatment in Houston at the moment, so he recovery may impact that.
Sorry to hear that bro.The docs know what they are doing but it's a tough road, good luck.
As for the tour, I am in for Seattle for sure and was in for the Bowl but it just turned price prohibitive for me. Got decent 3-day passes from lottery ($800, add in flights and minimum $1000 lodging, I'm out). But Seattle is going to be 398 and 399 shows for me so gonna make midweek work trip to the Bay and catch my 400th at the Greek. Been to every run there including TAB and GOTF so no sense missing now. Will prob just do second two. Stoked. See y'all there.
Thanks man. I just sent you a request on CoT for your extra 3 day pass. My buddy and his 13 yr old are also looking for passes if anybody comes across em.
Quote from: Superfreakie on January 27, 2023, 03:41:52 PMQuote from: cactusfan on January 17, 2023, 01:22:48 PMJust now got the lottery email, scored two three-day passes to Berkeley. Rock!
We HAVE to meet and have a beer during this run!
By all means.
Yo these guys aren't sounding too shabby for just two shows into tour! Gonna be a good run :pbjtime:
Trey's "What are you doing?" Series that he's posting on social media has been awesome. In particular, I have really enjoyed the 2 sessions with the lighting guys talking about the new toys and everything that goes into it behind the scenes. It's honestly fascinating. Check it out if you haven't already.
Quote from: antelope19 on April 17, 2023, 03:06:22 PMTrey's "What are you doing?" Series that he's posting on social media has been awesome. In particular, I have really enjoyed the 2 sessions with the lighting guys talking about the new toys and everything that goes into it behind the scenes. It's honestly fascinating. Check it out if you haven't already.
Agreed. Except that the lead truck driver didn't know what city they were in or Fishmans name. Ha ha ha!
When was the last Monday night show? Been awhile I'm thinking
Yeah the what are you doing series has been interesting this tour. Crazy how many software programmers they have to run the lights now. Checked out some position openings at Tait, pretty unique software.
Anyways, Monday night @ The greek, Let's f'in go!!! :pbjtime:
Quote from: anthrax on April 17, 2023, 03:11:29 PMQuote from: antelope19 on April 17, 2023, 03:06:22 PMTrey's "What are you doing?" Series that he's posting on social media has been awesome. In particular, I have really enjoyed the 2 sessions with the lighting guys talking about the new toys and everything that goes into it behind the scenes. It's honestly fascinating. Check it out if you haven't already.
Agreed. Except that the lead truck driver didn't know what city they were in or Fishmans name. Ha ha ha!
When was the last Monday night show? Been awhile I'm thinking
12/30/19 was the last Monday show, and 12/31/18 was before that, 10/31/16 before that and then 10/24/16 was the last "non-Nye/Halloween" show on a Monday.
I'm loving the Life of Brian sample that Fish was using last night. "Stwicke him, Centuwian. Vewry Woughghly!" A Ceaser quote at The Greek... What could be better?
So, did the stoner interns take today off? Anyone have any idea why the show hasn't been uploaded to LP yet?
Nothing other than "Technical Difficulties" has been posted afaik. They have Vance Powell on the tour mixing everything for LP; meaning the stream and the DL. I wonder if he forgot to hit "SAVE"?
Update posted.
Thanks, Dave! At least we know it was recorded. That second set is some top-notch Phish!
I know everyone is raving about this Tweezer but has anyone acknowledged that it may be the first one where they kind of forgot how to play it for about 10-15 seconds?
And because I'm too lazy to start a post show thread, what is that rig that Mike played with entering the jam?
Some rod balancing on a post.
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on April 18, 2023, 10:11:56 PMI know everyone is raving about this Tweezer but has anyone acknowledged that it may be the first one where they kind of forgot how to play it for about 10-15 seconds?
Terry forgets how to play Tweezer all the time, do you even 3.0?!!!!
Quote from: mistercharlie on April 18, 2023, 02:45:13 PMSo, did the stoner interns take today off? Anyone have any idea why the show hasn't been uploaded to LP yet?
Quote from: mistercharlie on April 18, 2023, 02:45:13 PMSo, did the stoner interns take today off? Anyone have any idea why the show hasn't been uploaded to LP yet?
I caught a good chunk of 4/17 set 2 on the Phish Sirius channel yesterday (4/18) afternoon. Mix sounded great. As of 11:40am Eastern, it still isn't up on lp.com, but 4/18 is. I sure as shit don't understand the technical details, but I can't believe the recording won't be available soon.
Quote from: Hicks on April 19, 2023, 03:14:47 AMQuote from: Buffalo Budd on April 18, 2023, 10:11:56 PMI know everyone is raving about this Tweezer but has anyone acknowledged that it may be the first one where they kind of forgot how to play it for about 10-15 seconds?
Terry forgets how to play Tweezer all the time, do you even 3.0?!!!!
:hereyougoyousentimentalbastar
Quote from: emay on April 17, 2023, 03:32:21 PMYeah the what are you doing series has been interesting this tour. Crazy how many software programmers they have to run the lights now. Checked out some position openings at Tait, pretty unique software.
Interesting. I wasn't even aware that was a thing. I looked it up and the company was founded by the same Michael Tait that did the light shows for Yes back in the 70s. Come a long way in 50 years.
(http://forgotten-yesterdays.com/_graphics/memorabilia/stage_shot_939.jpg)
Anyone else ready to call bullshit on the delay w/ the 4/17 release?
Like, did literal aliens land during the show, & Homeland Security put a lid on it, or something?
Quote from: sunrisevt on April 19, 2023, 07:23:01 PMAnyone else ready to call bullshit on the delay w/ the 4/17 release?
Like, did literal aliens land during the show, & Homeland Security put a lid on it, or something?
I'm not sure exactly what happened, but there is a bit of what I thought was static during the Undermine jam that could have been the recording equipment blowing-out. It would be such a damned shame to not have one of the best 3.0 shows yet in pure SBD form. I have an mp3 stream rip, but it's not the same.
I haven't listened to all the shows so far this tour, but it seems like they have been on point with transitions for the most part. I'm excited to get to the bowl.
Quote from: mistercharlie on April 19, 2023, 08:10:29 PMQuote from: sunrisevt on April 19, 2023, 07:23:01 PMAnyone else ready to call bullshit on the delay w/ the 4/17 release?
Like, did literal aliens land during the show, & Homeland Security put a lid on it, or something?
I'm not sure exactly what happened, but there is a bit of what I thought was static during the Undermine jam that could have been the recording equipment blowing-out. It would be such a damned shame to not have one of the best 3.0 shows yet in pure SBD form. I have an mp3 stream rip, but it's not the same.
I really hope it gets resolved. I'd basically forgotten about this run until the 'paug started chatting about it, and then when it came on the radio the other day on Sirius, I could tell it was something special before I saw what was playing. And then it played for like 25 minutes before resolving into Tweezer and dissolving again.
4/17 just landed on LivePhish!!!
So last night had its moments. Gin was pretty raging and there were some nice ambient jams in the second set.... But...
Can anyone confirm what I witnessed at the end of Kill Devil Falls...? I swear, I've never seen Trey more disinterested in a jam. There had to be a solid 3 minutes at the end of that jam where he didn't even play his guitar. He kept looking at the other guys, fiddling with pedals, yet no one noticed he was trying to stop. It was seriously weird, then led to them really f'n up the start of Fuego. I've seen Trey "give up" on jams plenty of times, but this was next level. He seemed upset! It really threw off my vibe for the rest of the show, albeit some good moments occurred afterwords.
Had a great time at the Greek overall but that specific jam really had me scratching my head!
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on April 21, 2023, 01:42:48 AMSo last night had its moments. Gin was pretty raging and there were some nice ambient jams in the second set.... But...
Can anyone confirm what I witnessed at the end of Kill Devil Falls...? I swear, I've never seen Trey more disinterested in a jam. There had to be a solid 3 minutes at the end of that jam where he didn't even play his guitar. He kept looking at the other guys, fiddling with pedals, yet no one noticed he was trying to stop. It was seriously weird, then led to them really f'n up the start of Fuego. I've seen Trey "give up" on jams plenty of times, but this was next level. He seemed upset! It really threw off my vibe for the rest of the show, albeit some good moments occurred afterwords.
Had a great time at the Greek overall but that specific jam really had me scratching my head!
So.. that's weird.
I didn't watch and have only listened but now I have to go back. I thought the KDF jam was decent, albeit not as long as I'd have enjoyed. Fuego's are never that well played so that didn't phase me and then the Fuego JAM is awesome.
I've wished KDF ended 3 minutes earlier every time they play it, but Trey hasn't agreed until now >:D
weekday west coast shows means i'm playing behind. been avoiding the chatter to have that no spoiler experience. i did a proper couch tour of all 3 greek shows in the span of about 24 hours. what a run! my mind is officially melted. will need to revisit all 3 very soon, but hollywood night one is on tap for today! i like this phish right now!!
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on April 21, 2023, 01:42:48 AMCan anyone confirm what I witnessed at the end of Kill Devil Falls...? I swear, I've never seen Trey more disinterested in a jam. There had to be a solid 3 minutes at the end of that jam where he didn't even play his guitar. He kept looking at the other guys, fiddling with pedals, yet no one noticed he was trying to stop. It was seriously weird, then led to them really f'n up the start of Fuego. I've seen Trey "give up" on jams plenty of times, but this was next level. He seemed upset! It really threw off my vibe for the rest of the show, albeit some good moments occurred afterwords.
Had a great time at the Greek overall but that specific jam really had me scratching my head!
I haven't watched this KDF. But at least Trey didn't walk off the stage while the other three guys were still playing. Like Halloween '98.
this has been a super strong run of shows, wish I went to seattle
it'll be interesting to see how the year plays out with such a strong start, excited for what's in store
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on April 21, 2023, 01:42:48 AMSo last night had its moments. Gin was pretty raging and there were some nice ambient jams in the second set.... But...
Can anyone confirm what I witnessed at the end of Kill Devil Falls...? I swear, I've never seen Trey more disinterested in a jam. There had to be a solid 3 minutes at the end of that jam where he didn't even play his guitar. He kept looking at the other guys, fiddling with pedals, yet no one noticed he was trying to stop. It was seriously weird, then led to them really f'n up the start of Fuego. I've seen Trey "give up" on jams plenty of times, but this was next level. He seemed upset! It really threw off my vibe for the rest of the show, albeit some good moments occurred afterwords.
Had a great time at the Greek overall but that specific jam really had me scratching my head!
It does seem like he might have been having some equipment issues - it looks like he stomps on a few pedals and tries a few notes, then at just before 1:37:00 on the video he kind of looks around the stage, then off to stage right and points at his board. I kind of dig the (short) dark atmospheric stuff that comes out of that though.
All in all, I thought this was a hell of a strong run. More interesting jamming than most of 2022 IMO.
Gotta mention that Bowie though - at about 10 seconds shorter than Mexico's, it's now taken it's place as the second shortest Bowie ever (that there's a complete recording of), after 4/24/87.
Quote from: jasonsobel on April 23, 2023, 02:27:59 PMQuote from: WhatstheUse? on April 21, 2023, 01:42:48 AMCan anyone confirm what I witnessed at the end of Kill Devil Falls...? I swear, I've never seen Trey more disinterested in a jam. There had to be a solid 3 minutes at the end of that jam where he didn't even play his guitar. He kept looking at the other guys, fiddling with pedals, yet no one noticed he was trying to stop. It was seriously weird, then led to them really f'n up the start of Fuego. I've seen Trey "give up" on jams plenty of times, but this was next level. He seemed upset! It really threw off my vibe for the rest of the show, albeit some good moments occurred afterwords.
Had a great time at the Greek overall but that specific jam really had me scratching my head!
I haven't watched this KDF. But at least Trey didn't walk off the stage while the other three guys were still playing. Like Halloween '98.
And Clifford Ball. At least he said bye that time before storming offstage.
Quote from: mbw on April 24, 2023, 01:35:10 PMAnd Clifford Ball. At least he said bye that time before storming offstage.
Which set was that, again? The first of the weekend?
Fair enough, equipment issues could have explained that. I haven't watched back.
All in all, quite the spring run, IMO. Bodes well for summer. Some clear duds along the way... kinda felt like they gave up halfway through last nights set... but also some clear attempts at jamming. Fishman sounds great. Mike is present in the mix again. Page is Page and Trey will be Trey (for better or for worse)
What I do know is that this band is still capable of greatness, nothing else compares. The new songs come and go as they always have... and the best of the bunch usually stick around for longer. I surely still prefer an "old skool" set like this past Saturday but I'm also happy to see them putting out new material and trying new things. I think these guys have plenty of years left in them to make phenomenal improvisational music.
Beyond the music itself, this run was a blast. All three venues rocked in different ways. Seattle was so updated, no lines, craft beers etc. the Greek is just Wild. Such a solid, communal vibe since you can literally see the smiles on everyone's faces without even turning around. (Yes, the line to get in was redic and tarping is getting out of hand but, whatever... sick venue) and lastly the Hollywood Bowl surprised me with how great the boxes were. Not your standard crowd but everyone was into it all weekend where we were. And tons of dancing space if your in the closer boxes.
Add to that, raging with GBL+Tait, SF+Sara, JPhishmam+Emily, and seeing so many other friends (Whatapiper, Cactusphan, Messick, Bobbafett + probably a few I'm forgetting) made for such an incredible run. Truly thankful for the good times had.
Oh yeah, and I met Fish again on Saturday! I think Superfreakie has some even better hang stories so I'll leave him to that.... Yeah phish!
Really fun tour. Had so much fun. Ran into Heath in Seattle and then SF in LA for a second but other than that, no paug hangs. But whole run was great. Every show has something to offer. I love the Hollywood Bowl. Need been. That place is the best! Greek was great but line to get in and crowds were bananas.
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 25, 2023, 11:35:24 PMReally fun tour. Had so much fun. Ran into Heath in Seattle and then SF in LA for a second but other than that, no paug hangs. But whole run was great. Every show has something to offer. I love the Hollywood Bowl. Need been. That place is the best! Greek was great but line to get in and crowds were bananas.
:'(
Quote from: WhatstheUse? on April 24, 2023, 10:23:05 PMOh yeah, and I met Fish again on Saturday! I think Superfreakie has some even better hang stories so I'll leave him to that.... Yeah phish!
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I had a great time in Hollywood. Nice to meet SF and Sara, good to see Emay and Wtu again.
Non-show highlight was the El Gato Night Market. 40+ food trucks in a giant parking lot. We were the only 3 non-Latino people, the food was off the charts. Beef lip taco and coffee horchata was so freaking amazing.
N2 was probably the best musically to me. The 2001>sally was probably my highlight of the weekend.
Oh and the Esther was probably the cleanest I've heard in years
The cities>tube from N3 was pretty damn good too.
I had a grand time at the Berkeley shows, despite the absurd line and tarp situation. (I guess technically I was part of the tarp problem on tuesday, when we had a group of nine. But we had four people in early manning the blanket... so that's almost one person saving only one seat each... which maybe isn't pure evil?) Found myself in line standing right in front of WTU on weds, so we got to hang out for awhile.
The shows were a lot of fun, had some ups and downs of course. I loved the Tweezer set, and the first set second night, and the second set third night. The jams definitely have a different feel, a certain kind of noisy repetition, and adventurousness, that doesn't always work out, but it's nice to hear them exploring in new directions.
I checked out the third Bowl show, loved the Cities especially. Otherwise have only listened to Melt from the other two, which continues that song's hot streak that started back in '18.
I assume there's good stuff from Seattle, too, but haven't gotten there yet.
I vote for more west coast tours. And really, even given the pain in the ass factor, the Berkeley Greek is such a great venue, and I love seeing Phish there. In October I'm going to Wilco at the Greek... and sitting in my assigned, non-GA seat. Won't that be pleasant.
This HB 2001 slays!!! :music:
What a dance party this must have been.
If only we had a place to discuss the individual shows after-the-fact
Quote from: Hicks on April 26, 2023, 02:42:44 AMQuote from: Caravan2001 on April 25, 2023, 11:35:24 PMReally fun tour. Had so much fun. Ran into Heath in Seattle and then SF in LA for a second but other than that, no paug hangs. But whole run was great. Every show has something to offer. I love the Hollywood Bowl. Need been. That place is the best! Greek was great but line to get in and crowds were bananas.
:'(
My bad dude. And we didn't hang in the show. But my bad. Whole run really was kind of a blur :P
Quote from: rowjimmy on April 27, 2023, 08:23:32 AMIf only we had a place to discuss the individual shows after-the-fact
I thought of creating a post show and then got lazy. >:D
I loved N1 Berkeley and N1 HB, but all in all everything came up Millhouse
Berkeley was definitely a shit show, but being GA there is literally nothing that can be done, just have to get early entry or be first in line, basically. As was mentioned, it really is a beautiful venue, and I am in love with NoCal
HB was awesome, which somehow surprised me? other than the fact there is one bathroom and zero concessions on one side of the venue, place is pretty great. LA is pretty disgusting, however
Solid solid run music wise. Bucket list run venue-wise. will hit every Hollywood Bowl show from now on. Great chillin with the Paug fam, been too long for some, let's do it again soon!