AAHAAHAHHA three of us left Burlington at 3:15, got to Manchvegas at 6:00, pre-gamed it at this really rather good bar/bistro called the Firefly (check it out sometime), and then strolled in the front door of the arena as the lights went down, perfect! We had tickets for Section 225 (second floor, almost dead center in the back) ... as soon as they started playing After Midnight, we scrapped that idea and headed for the front. Not much trouble getting there, either ... by the time the song was done, we had dodged a few ushers and found ourselves in 109 with room to spare.

First set was basically a list of gems, all played with serious purpose, especially the Cave closer. Second set was proof beyond all doubt that they are not human : the Isaacs tribute inside of Makisupa, and jams out of Mike's Song and Ghost that will stand up as all-time great moments for the band. Had more fun at this gig than the ones I attended in '97 and '98 (and so did Phish). Hope you were there!