@HarryHerring

Well, first of all, I was more enamored with the fact that I said they end jams and go into Golden Age or 2001 - which they did in succession last night after Boogie On, so I thought the call was that much more funny. Almost like they read it beforehand.

But as far as 'transcendence' goes, I think it's YOU missing the point. I acknowledge that this has been the best tour of 3.0 top to bottom, with crisp playing and excellent variety. When they do decide to get into type II, the material they produce is instantly classic. It truly is a blend of everything they've been working on in their careers up to this point - but this year (so far) is the only one to lack length on the jamming end. Don't kid yourself. You know they can do it. Maybe it isn't your thing. To each his own - but you can't tell me that Phish has to trade jamming length for quality/stage banter & humor, etc. For some people, and maybe this isn't you, the aspect of Phish that is loved most is their improvisation deep into jams. I don't give a shit if it's '94, '97, '98, 2003 or 2009. They are the only band in the universe that can do what they do in uncharted waters. And by refusing to go there (only on THIS tour mind you), especially given their quality of play and fresh ideas, I feel like we're missing out on some potentially all-time stuff. Case in point: last night with Fishman bailing on the Boogie jam.

Listen man, you think I'm not enjoying the Hell out of this tour? You're dead wrong. I love the inspired playing, the on stage antics, the setlist variety; you name it. I too can look past bad sets and don't mind flubs. But when they don't take any sort of extended risk improvisationally (I'm talking 15 minutes+), then I feel annoyed. No, it doesn't have to be every show. But dude, come on. It hasn't been ONCE this tour. It's the only thing missing and it feels like they aren't even attempting to try. That's frustrating from my end. I'm glad your Phish experience is at an all time high, I'm right there with you, but you can't deny that jamming has been on a downward curve this leg. There's nothing wrong with pointing it out, because that's what fans who care deeply about the band do. Lots of people are fine with this - I am not. The beat rolls on.

If you think Fishman tucking in his dress in transcendence, good. Then you've gotten your mind blown this tour. If you think the Clarkston Disease from last year is transcendent, then you're still waiting. Stillll waiting...