Whatever You Do, Take Care Of Your Shoes

The title says it all.  Last night’s first show in Amherst was a real party and one that I’m jealous to have missed.  The tone was set with a show opening “Meatstick” that had the whole crowd going nuts.  First a show ender and now an opener!  This tour just keeps getting better and better.  “Meatstick” was followed by the ever appropriate “Party Time” (and tour first) to keep the energy alive.  As the set progressed, each band member got a real chance to shine - Trey shredding away on “Tweezer” and “Possum;” Mike howling away on “BBFCFM;” Page on “Lawn Boy;” and the return of Henrietta on “Love You.”  This was really a set for the band.  The “Meatstick” lyrics during “Tweeprise” added a nice set ending touch.

Set two began with a raging “Disease > My Friend My Friend” segment that Trey just owned.  It was also pleasantly surprising to hear “Halfway To The Moon” get played again this tour.  Exceptional versions of “Maze,” “Harry Hood,” and “YEM” were also played.  The evening commenced with a great take on the Stones’ “Shine A Light.”  Bring on more jams…I’m excited to see what tomorrow brings.

Saturday October 23, 2010 Mullins Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Set I: Meatstick, Party Time, Golgi Apparatus, Kill Devil Falls, Tweezer, Lawn Boy, Sparkle > Big Black Furry Creature From Mars, Hold Your Head Up > Love You > Hold Your Head Up, Possum > Tweezer Reprise*

Set II: Down With Disease > My Friend My Friend > Prince Caspian > Halfway To The Moon > Boogie On Reggae Woman > Maze, Wading In The Velvet Sea > Piper > Harry Hood > You Enjoy Myself

E: Shine A Light

*with “Meatsick” lyrics.

setlist courtesy of www.phish.com

download the show here.

image courtesy of Dave Vann.