The second set is getting well-deserved attention but the first set was not something to gloss over. Back on the Train was about as well executed as the song gets with some excellent guitar work by Trey. Wolfman’s Brother had a gradual, creeping jam that blossomed into to a satisfying jam and seamless transition back to the theme.

I’m old enough enough to have been at the first performance of Guelah Papyrus in February 1991 and it was a treat to see it after a 2 year break (and over a decade since the last performance at Dick’s). The band absolutely NAILED the complicated instrumental section that starts at the 2 minute mark. Take a re-listen and judge for yourself.

Another enjoyable Dick’s NMINML and then a really interesting and powerful jam in Steam with excellent keyboards from Paige. The jam from the 7 minute mark forward is wonderful stuff. Evolve is another polarizing song for some reason but I’ve enjoyed it from TAB and Page had nice moments int his one. Strange Design - another short and well played treat. Antelope was a MONSTER.

The second set is one for the ages and I agree with all the comments so far. You could tell the band was enjoying themselves and I remember at one point seeing Page’s face light up with a wowed expression at a particularly awesome moment. Mike and Henrietta were incredible ALL night and very tight holding down the grooves.

I feel very fortunate to have shared last night at Dicks with a friendly crowd listening to 3.5 hours of awe-inspiring playing from the BEST band in the world.