I had a great time tonight, but thought the first set was a bit uneven and even though they attempted to jam nearly every song it seemed they weren’t completely clicking. This was most evident in the DWD where it seemed Trey and Fish were battling a bit on tempo before Trey abruptly jumped back into the refrain. They kept trying though and things really started clicking in Ocelot (which was excellent).

The tempo thing happened again during the Wave of Hope jam but by Sigma Oasis and Pillow Jets they were fully locked in. These two jams were absolutely excellent. Exploratory, high energy, with loads of band interplay. I will say, it seemed Trey was bit reserved during jams last night. Lots of intricate rhythm playing and it works so well, especially in the Pillow Jets jam. Fish, Mike, and Page truly shine in both of these jams. True full-band jamming. From there the rest of the set closed out strong.

The show was a good opener after having an 11 day break since their last one. I’d call Ocelot, Sigma, and Pillow Jets as the highlights. If we get the energy from Sigma and Pillow Jets during the rest of the run we’re going to be in for a treat. The weather also deserves a shout out. It couldn’t have been more perfect. Let’s do it again tonight.