The return to Bangor with no follow up Tweezer. No problem.

There is much to appreciate about this show. Trey's vocabulary has expanded again. Page is dead on. Mike kickin' ass. Fishman. Talk about Fishman! Sounds like he's revamped his entire rhythmic approach, phrasing the groove, rather than just rockin' the beat. Gives the band an even finer bed to groove on. I think, for that reason, elements of last night were a little less tight, but I also hear a potentially tighter band, with a more interesting and engaging flow. Just listen to that Runaway Jim and try to tell me that you don't hear it.

Also, CK's light rig now has a greater simplicity and depth. Vertical, horizontal, layered, and that fine backdrop. He's accomplishing so much more with less noise, and a hell of a lot more character.

As the band warms up, it will be clear that this is a band moving forward towards an even finer quality standard. Also, dig how songs like Weekapaug have new "Hey" like games in full effect. The band has definitely been practicing and enjoying the process once again. This is gonna be a great tour!