trey, my favorite four letter word

Last night I intended on spending a usual Thursday evening with Babs doing what we do best --- hot yoga followed by shameless eating and watching of multiple episodes of our favorite Showtime and HBO series. The HHiC had different plans in store for me.

For too long than I should admit, he was trying to get my attention to casually surprise me with the "second half of my birthday present." I was, however, lingering in my post-workday coma on the couch, psyching myself up for the yoga class. Finally, curiosity of his goings-on in the kitchen caused this lazy nerd to rise from the couch and investigate. As he quizzed me about my plans for the evening, like he does every night, I poked around the kitchen organizing items strewn about counter top. That's when the tickets haulted my gaze. What's this? Two tickets to see Trey Anastasio at the Orpheum? Holy cow!! Color me dumbfounded. Even as they rested in my hands and I read the deets, the notion of seeing Trey perform that evening didn't sink in until Nils reassured me that the tix were for that night, and yes he did take a profitable night off to celebrate with nerds. I was surprised, happy and flustered, but I got it together and off we went to see our friend McFee at Red Sky for a pop before the show.

the show /

Trey and Classic Tab were amazing. His mojo is back. The show lasted from 7:30 until around 11:30, and the entire room was packed with groovin' peeps of all ages. The whole set was a jammin' orgy for my ears of solo and Phish tunes. When he gets into his zone the music is palpable and time is no longer of the essence. I cannot wait for the Phish revival in March!