One can argue that this show stands as the greatest Phish performance of the 21st century because it functioned less like a traditional concert and more like a single, continuous piece of music with a clear artistic vision. From the opening Buried Alive into the shocking early arrival of Tweezer Reprise, it was immediately clear the band was deliberately inverting expectations, using Reprise not as a punchline but as a recurring musical anchor. As the first set unfolded—through a pristine, patient Reba, the swagger of Funky Bitch, the psychedelic looseness of Roses Are Free, and a deeply exploratory Split Open and Melt—each return to Tweezer Reprise reframed what had come before, tying wildly different styles and eras into a cohesive narrative. Rather than feeling repetitive or gimmicky, the motif gave the entire set purpose, creating tension and release on a macro scale instead of within individual jams.

The second set expanded that idea into something joyous and expansive. A wide-open Kill Devil Falls and fluid Twist established a relaxed but confident improvisational flow, while Golden Age delivered one of the night’s most luminous jams before snapping back—again—into Tweezer Reprise, by now greeted with recognition and celebration from the crowd. Boogie On Reggae Woman provided pure release, and the placement of You Enjoy Myself felt intentional and profound, highlighting the band’s core values of playfulness, communication, and risk. When Tweezer Reprise surfaced yet again, it felt inevitable rather than excessive, completing a musical circle the band had been patiently drawing all night. The encore finally delivered a full Tweezer, transforming what had been teased and fragmented into a complete statement, and Harry Hood sent everyone home on a wave of warmth and shared understanding.

Phish absolutely melted down SPAC and this show will go in the history books as one of the greatest Phish shows of all time. I hope this one day this will be pressed on vinyl and we as Phish fans should make it known to have anyone who joins the community listen to this show as a staple to what Phish has truly become.

Rating: 4.65/5
5 Stars