Phish just wrapped up a fantastic two-night stand at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Center, a venue that’s become a favorite for the band and fans alike in the 3.0 era. 2018 marks the fifth run Phish has played at the beloved venue, yet the first time they’ve played only two-nights, rather than their usual three-night run. On the first night of the run, which is considered by many fans to be the best night of the tour so far, the performance was undoubtedly highlighted by a roaring second-set “Carini”.
After swinging through a “The Moma Dance” > “A Song I Heard The Ocean Sing” > “Mercury” to kick off the second set, Phish kept the heavy jams flowing as “Carini” approached, quickly moving into a fast-paced funk bounce, with Trey Anastasio providing splashy riffs behind an infectious Mike Gordon groove. Tuesday’s “Carini” had a unique flow, harnessing explosive tenacity from start to finish. The jam cruised into a feel-good segment out of the funk, with Anastasio taking full reins as his bandmates followed attentively, leading to a gargantuan Anastasio peak. There are moments when Phish starts sounding perfect—and Tuesday night’s “Carini” was A+, top-notch, perfect Phish. Read our full review of the show here.
Now, you can watch pro-shot video of “Carini” below, courtesy of the Phish.
Carini – 7/24/18 [Pro-Shot]
[Video: Phish]
Trey, Mike, Fish, and Page will head to Los Angeles tomorrow night, Friday, July 27th, for two nights at The Forum. For more information on upcoming tour dates, head to the band’s website.
Setlist: Phish | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | San Francisco, CA| 7/24/2018
Set One: 46 Days, Mcgrupp And The Watchful Hosemasters, Pigtail, Cities> Nellie Kane, Gumbo, Guyute, Axilla, The Dogs, Dirt, David Bowie
Set Two: The Moma Dance> A Song I Heard The Ocean Sing> Mercury> Carini> Maze, Boogie On Reggae Woman> Harry Hood
Encore: Squirming Coil