And as far as best Bowies of 3.0 go, the Summer 2013 versions are where it's at. With the same kind of joyful play of light and shadow, joy and menace that infused the MPP 2013 Stash (Stinko!). Also, the DTE 2011 version is really spectacular.

This was certainly an interesting Bowie jam, with more going on "properly" musically than a lot of significantly longer versions from the late 90s and early 2000s, but it's not a podium version for 3.0

One thing I can never decide if I like or not is this constant "best of 3.0"ing. On one hand, the enthusiasm is palpable and so exciting to see. On the other hand, it's like we are forgetting just how much great music Phish has made in the past 6 years. Set list construction is undoubtedly hitting the highest sustained gear we have seen since 04.. But as far as the actual improvisation inside the songs making up these sets, I don't think it's the leap forward some are making it out to be. I don't say that to take away from what they're doing now, I say it to remind people about what we have seen in the last handful of tours. To me, Bethel 2011 was where the page got turned. Some say MPP 2010 or the Greek. Some say the DTE DWD. Or Guyutica. Some say that Carini-> Taste set that kicked off summer 2012. A lot of people say Tahoe Tweezer. A lot of other people say Fall 2013 was where it all came together. Or the Randall's Dust. A lot are now saying Trey's GD50 practice sessions might have been the true turning point.

What's most important is that at this stage, damn near everyone is on board again. So while I haven't heard a single jam from this tour that would crack my top 25 from 3.0 and if I'm being honest I don't know if one would even make my top 50. It doesn't matter. What matters is that everyone is excited. Like REALLY excited. I can't wait to get my yearly customarily all too brief dose of the Phish in person this weekend.

Your trip is short.