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Tuesday, 06/02/2009
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
Set 1: Runaway Jim, Foam, Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan[1], Timber (Jerry), Cities, Driver, Reba, Possum, Farmhouse, If I Could
Set 2: Mike's Song > Simple > Wolfman's Brother -> Weekapaug Groove, When the Circus Comes, Kill Devil Falls[1], Harry Hood > Loving Cup
Encore: Suzy Greenberg[2]
[1] Debut.
[2] Oye Como Va tease.
Notes: Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan and Kill Devil Falls both debuted at this show, with the latter, remarkably, being played by request. This show featured the first If I Could since June 28, 2000 (103 shows). Suzy Greenberg contained an Oye Como Va tease.
This show was part of the "2009 Early Summer Tour."
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94 Phish.netters attended.
Mixed bag here: most of the second set is sloppy and awkward, and every segue in Mike's Groove is an abomination. But this sprightly (and rhythmically unusual) If I Could is my favourite version, and the climactic Hood is 90% perfection (complete with breathtaking ambient passage) and 10% clattering weirdness (with Trey spraying these seemingly unmotivated flatted ninths all over the place and the band just not syncing up, the whole affair just sputtering to a depressing finish). So much potential, so much energy, so much cold water all over everything. Oy. Still, June '09 was a strong step forward from the safe play at Hampton, and the best parts of this show are unquestionably worth hearing and keeping.
My initial reaction for this show was surprise at how fast Phish stepped into their element. I expected this type of quality show around the end of June. Certainly not the second show into the tour. Among the highlights were If I Could, Harry Hood, and Suzy Greenberg. Another notable, and possibly the highlight, was the requested "Kill Devil Falls." I wouldn't be surprised if this turned out to be the first debut to ever be requested. I assume someone heard the wonderful soundcheck version of this in Boston and requested. I admit, the first time I heard it, I was sure it would become one of my favorites. This show for me tied for fourth for the summer tour. Here are the individual song scores:
Set I:
Runaway Jim:****
Foam:**
Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan:**
Timber:***
Cities:***
Driver:****
Reba:****
Possum:***
Farmhouse:****
If I Could:*****
Set II:
Mike's Song >:****
Simple:****
Wolfman's Brother >:****
Weekapaug Groove:****
When The Circus Comes To Town:****
Kill Devil Falls:****
Harry Hood >:*****
Loving Cup:****
Encore:
Suzy Greenberg:*****
GHI: 3.7/5.0
Batting Average: .757 (72 Stars/95 Stars)
The two ratings are Batting Average and GHI. Both are defined below.
BA: The total number of stars achieved divided by the total possible stars a concert can achieve. Each song can achieve a total possible 5 stars, 5 being the best, 0 being the worst. Therefore, each show receives anywhere from a 1.0 to a .001.
GHI: This rating is used in The Phish Companion 2nd Ed. Each show is given a score from 0 to 5, five being the best and 0 being the worst.
The two scores are synonymous. I like the BA form better because each show receives a score closer to its worth depending on how you rated it.
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