"I'm not sure that couchers should be reviewing 'shows'. recordings sure, but shows?"

That makes perfect sense.

o If you were there, awesome for you -- and yes, people will probably be interested in your review of the show. You'll have something to say about the whole scene, which will likely reflect both the positive technical fact that you (could have) heard the music better than is possible for any stream or later recording, as well as the potentially negative reality that your opinion of the music is likely clouded by the fact of your attendance -- the very-well known truism that the musical performances at shows are overrated by those who attend them.

o If you weren't there, but you streamed the concert (or d/l a recording) you aren't qualified to review the "show" since you really did miss almost everything to do with the ambiance and non-auditory experience. BUT, if you're able to pay attention to what you're hearing, and know something about music or phish, or can just string a coherent thought-sequence together, you too probably can contribute a valid review, maybe even a "better" one from a dispassionate pov.

There are not yet too many reviews/opinions of these performances! I am very happy to read almost all of them, the rare trolls and fluffers to the side. It looks like the band are finding some different places/songs to shine in this year and I love it when someone points out something I hadn't noticed.

I enjoyed </sarcasm> the phone streamers last night, and so don't have anything in the way of a review -- too many problems with the streams. But the BBFCFM was indeed "a riot." Don't let that one slip away!