Mound > Slave to the Traffic Light > Suzy Greenberg - Phish

7.13.1994 -Big Birch Concert Pavillion (Patterson, NY)

It is hard to argue that 1994 was a great year for Phish.  The spring/summer tour was chock-full of memorable shows and stand-out performances from all of the members that many of great ones have gone underrated or underappreciated.

This is one such show.  After a three part Tweezer sandwich, the crowd was treated with a spot on Mound, into an (always solid) Slave, followed by one of the best Suzy Greenbergs that these ears have heard.

While typically played the same show after show, this mound is solid.  The intricacy and complexity of the song make it easy to understand why the band hestitates to bring it back (it was last played in the first post-hiatus return show), but also makes it one of my personal favorites.  As one of Mike’s favorites, I’m keeping the fingers crossed for a Mound return at Hampton ‘09.

After a strong Slave, the funky Suzy features Slave melodies in between the verses.

Hampton ETA: 83 days