Great write up. I was there and my 15 year old self found it was amazing. Man, 15 seems so young. This was I believe my 3rd show after Champaign 97 and Alpine Valley summer 98. I then caught the 3 Chicago shows later that November.
I’ve been somewhat ignorant of Neil other than some of his big hits (which I love), and I haven’t been listening to Phish long enough to have stumbled upon this, but I clearly need to check this out. You’re an awesome writer and that was a very persuasive review. Keep up the great work!
It feels like this whole years-long journey was an excuse for you to review this show. Congratulations, and great write-up as usual.
Also, I'm curious as to how they ended up on the bill. Who asked them? And why haven't they played in the years since Dave Matthews joined the Farm Aid board?
Great write up. I was there and my 15 year old self found it was amazing. Man, 15 seems so young. This was I believe my 3rd show after Champaign 97 and Alpine Valley summer 98. I then caught the 3 Chicago shows later that November.
I’ve been somewhat ignorant of Neil other than some of his big hits (which I love), and I haven’t been listening to Phish long enough to have stumbled upon this, but I clearly need to check this out. You’re an awesome writer and that was a very persuasive review. Keep up the great work!
It feels like this whole years-long journey was an excuse for you to review this show. Congratulations, and great write-up as usual.
Also, I'm curious as to how they ended up on the bill. Who asked them? And why haven't they played in the years since Dave Matthews joined the Farm Aid board?
Pure speculation, but with them also playing two nights at the Bridge School benefit later that month, I always assumed it was through Neil.