IRememberDBoon Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Chapter 2.Ticketmaster released extra tix two nights ago and I scored a single floor ticket for face. And made my way to the Garden last night. Lights went down at 8:02, the garden erupted, and I couldn't believe i was back at MSG for a Phish show. My last one was 12/31/97. (Was that their last show at MSG? I think so) Of course, they open with AC/DC Bag (lets get this show on the road), the place goes nuts, and the rest of the night was one boogie fest. Felt like a real old school show to me -- only a couple of new tunes, and very few from the last couple of records. Nothing beats a Cavern first set closer. Chalkdust, NICU, Sample, Wolfman's Bro, Peaches, from the first set. A second set with Hood, Antelope, Tweezer, Golgi? Umm, yeah, I'll take it. Not sure if these old bones can handle another night tonight, but maybe tomorrow night? EDIT: (1) ok, so there's been a million phish shows at msg since 1997. Forgive me.(2) I really enjoyed Ocelot and Light. Not mind blowing tunes, but I was pleasantly surprised that the new tunes were decent. sounds fun. I love Ocelot and Light and most of the new ones. VERY underrated album for sure. im looking forward to Sat night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I finally got the Clifford Ball DVD box set, and I must say thank God this stuff was filmed. THIS is the way I like to remember the band. I wasn't at The Ball but I saw them just a few days before this and it was so obvious by this time that the band was just going to get BIG - but to experience the band before they were 'on the radar' was just such a beautiful thing. Just the thing I needed after Jerry's demise. They hadn't got lazy yet, or got into bad stuff...they were just killing everywhere they went. This is my favorite fest. Now to the obvious question: this took 13 years to see the light of day, how long must we wait for a treatment like this for Big Cypress? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaashworth Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I finally got the Clifford Ball DVD box set, and I must say thank God this stuff was filmed. THIS is the way I like to remember the band. I wasn't at The Ball but I saw them just a few days before this and it was so obvious by this time that the band was just going to get BIG - but to experience the band before they were 'on the radar' was just such a beautiful thing. Just the thing I needed after Jerry's demise. They hadn't got lazy yet, or got into bad stuff...they were just killing everywhere they went. This is my favorite fest. Now to the obvious question: this took 13 years to see the light of day, how long must we wait for a treatment like this for Big Cypress? A huge boxed set of all things Big Cypress has been on my "most wanted" list ever since we left that festival and found out that there really weren't any good soundboard recordings because the FM stream they planned to broadcast didn't work as expected. I don't know anyone who was there who doesn't want a huge audio/video set that covers that entire weekend. I am still really enjoying "Joy" -- this may actually be my favorite studio album that they have ever released. I haven't been to a Phish show since '02 (hit over 30 shows between 95 - 01), but after listening to Festival 8 I'm convinced that I really need to make it a point to see them next year. And by the way, has anyone heard the "Party Time" bonus disc that came with the big Joy Box that was released through their website? Any thoughts? I would love to hear it, but can't bring myself to spend the cash on the huge box just for one disc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 A huge boxed set of all things Big Cypress has been on my "most wanted" list ever since we left that festival and found out that there really weren't any good soundboard recordings because the FM stream they planned to broadcast didn't work as expected. I don't know anyone who was there who doesn't want a huge audio/video set that covers that entire weekend. I am still really enjoying "Joy" -- this may actually be my favorite studio album that they have ever released. I haven't been to a Phish show since '02 (hit over 30 shows between 95 - 01), but after listening to Festival 8 I'm convinced that I really need to make it a point to see them next year. And by the way, has anyone heard the "Party Time" bonus disc that came with the big Joy Box that was released through their website? Any thoughts? I would love to hear it, but can't bring myself to spend the cash on the huge box just for one disc. Ive been seeing them since 88 or whenever and I saw them Saturday night. It was as good as any show Ive ever seen. Absolutely terrific. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 The Clifford Ball is what, '96? or '95? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 The Clifford Ball is what, '96? or '95? If these brain cells are worth anything, I think the Great Went was '95 and Clifford Ball was '96. But these brain cells might not be worth anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Matt, your brain is in fine working order - but I think it goes like this: '96 - Clifford Ball'97 - Great Went'98 - Lemonwheel'99 - Big C'03 - IT'09 - whatever the hell that thing was called out in CA I always thought it was neat that Harpua ended The Ball (unfinished), and then started The Went, to give 'closure'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Matt, your brain is in fine working order - but I think it goes like this: '96 - Clifford Ball'97 - Great Went'98 - Lemonwheel'99 - Big C'03 - IT'09 - whatever the hell that thing was called out in CA I always thought it was neat that Harpua ended The Ball (unfinished), and then started The Went, to give 'closure'. Dont forget Coventry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Must be missing one more because the last one was called 8. I assume there were 7 before it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaashworth Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Must be missing one more because the last one was called 8. I assume there were 7 before it. Camp Oswego is the one that everyone forgets. It was in the summer of 99, and it's definitely overshadowed by Big Cypress since that took place just a few months later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phish_festivals Wiki has a decent link of all the Phish festivals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Anyone keeping up with the fall tour? If not you've missed out, way better then the summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Anyone keeping up with the fall tour? If not you've missed out, way better then the summer. I've got a few of the shows. I think summer was excellent, too. Still great stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I've got a few of the shows. I think summer was excellent, too. Still great stuff.Oh hell yeah the second leg had some great moments. But these fall shows have are more on point through out. I really think by this time next year it will be like they never left. Have you herd the Albany shows yet? I just finished night two and wow! Cinci night one was great as well. I got to catch night two in philly which had many peeks and valleys but the opening Kill Devil Falls followed by 46 Days had shook the place done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I've got Philly shows, MSG, Detroit, Cinci (I think), Charlottesville, and maybe Albany. Just got 'em last week and haven't been through all yet. The Philly shows stuck out, though. Beauty of a Broken Heart was in there somewhere, I thin. Done really well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Anyone up for trading some shows sometime? I'm guessing most of you seasoned veterans have a ton of stuff. More than my 10 or so. But I'd love to get my hands on everything I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 there are some great fall tour videos on youtube heres a good one My linkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVtCdZLtCj4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Seeing them for the 1st time 12/30 in AAA Miami. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Anyone up for trading some shows sometime?Check pm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Seeing them for the 1st time 12/30 in AAA Miami. oh my thats gonna be a good one for sure. that venue is supposed to be great for a phish show. youre not going to NYE?? MAN that is by far the place to be this NYE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 there are some great fall tour videos on youtube heres a good one My linkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVtCdZLtCj4 I was never a fan of First Tube, but that's a pretty great video. Nothing makes me smile quite like seeing Trey being Trey. Especially at 2:45 or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Man I love First Tube. I like all the layers in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) Check pm Thanks man! Downloading now. So that downloaded quickly and easily. Let me know if you have anything else you'd like to share. How do you upload stuff to that site? I would love to try that so I can share the things I have. Edited December 19, 2009 by Runaway Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 I love all the kids raging up front in that First Tube and Trey obviously feeding off of them. Im so glad they came back and look like they are having a time. Next up. Uncle Tupelo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Tomorrow Night...anyone else going to any of the Miami Shows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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