PHISH, SATURDAY 07/01/2000
MEADOWS MUSIC THEATRE
Hartford, CT

SET 1:

Buried Alive: Standard.

Wolfman's Brother: Standard. >

Axilla: Standard. >

Poor Heart: Standard. >

Sample in a Jar: Standard.

Tube: Standard.

Beauty of My Dreams: Standard.

Roggae: Standard.

Vultures: This version starts with a seemingly straightforward, yet fervent energy gradually intensifies, reaching a crescendo that resonates with fans, as evidenced by the enthusiastic reaction around the 8:08 mark. Trey's skillful trills and powerful delivery drive the rendition to an exhilarating peak. This climactic moment then transitions seamlessly into a section of cool riffing, with Mike and Fish establishing a tight rhythm that propels a playful musical run. Trey enhances his guitar tone, adding layers of depth to the sound. Would recommend!

Dirt: Standard.

Split Open and Melt: Standard.

SET 2:

Gotta Jibboo[1] Standard.

Bug: Standard. >

First Tube: Standard. >

Mike's Song: Standard. ->

Swept Away > Steep: Standard. ->

I Am Hydrogen: Standard. >

Weekapaug Groove[2] Standard. ->

Nellie Kane: Standard.

Ghost: Fairly typical Ghost but once it gets through it’s normal progressions this one highlights those signature 2000 sounds and then they ramp this one up into light speed for an intense jam to close out the second set. Strong version and would recommend.

ENCORE:

While My Guitar Gently Weeps: Standard.

Summary: Looks good on paper, but it’s a bit of a paper tiger. Two highlights yikes and on a Saturday night in Hartford? To me, it’s shows like this in 2000 that showed that the band was growing stale and having challenges coming up with fresh ideas. Still, the setlist is strong enough that even with just two highlights that this show merits a 3.9/5 rating.

Replay Value: Vultures, Ghost

[1] Additional lyrics that referenced Chris Kuroda and Brad Sands.
[2] Unfinished.

Jibboo included additional lyrics that referenced Chris Kuroda and Brad Sands. Weekapaug was unfinished and included a Dave's Energy Guide tease from Trey. Ghost contained a San-Ho-Zay tease from Trey.
SHOW RATING
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Overall: 4.007/5 (>50 ratings)
JAM CHART VERSIONS
Vultures, Ghost
TEASES
San-Ho-Zay tease in Ghost, Dave's Energy Guide tease in Weekapaug Groove