Dear Youngin’s
At 51, I’m in the old lady Mama category. So listen to your Mama! I have a few things to say because I love you and your love for the music.
Don’t fall for the comparison drama. What’s the use? Don’t bite or feel like you missed out on the only joy ever to exist.
Take what people say with a grain of salt. The “I saw Jerry” or “1.0” people will start to thin out as we age, so don’t fret and that problem will solve itself. Never take it personal and never let us/them make you feel less than. Those were our best days and we can’t help but gush about them. Please forgive us.
We all have our own experiences and just bc people saw Jerry or were at Big Cypress etc doesn’t mean you can’t feel ultimate level of joy in your life!! Phish is love. Phish is beauty. What a gift.
I can say I saw Jerry, but you know what? It was one time at Deer Creek at the gate crasher show. Was it amazing? For me, Hell yes, but so have been the hundreds of shows I’ve been to post-Jerry.
I sure thought it was over for me in 95, but someone brought us to Phish and I fell in love and it’s been a hell of a ride since. Countless shows. Big Cypress. The works. True JOY.
Now I’m having the time of my life with my two teen sons at Billy Strings, Phish, etc . I can’t decide if seeing Jerry tops this or not. I’ve seen so much incredible music since 1995 and you will too. Still to this day I feel as if I am right back at Deer Creek in the 90’s when I put a show on Relisten. When I hear Heavy Things, I still get this overwhelming rush of joy it makes me tear up at times thinking about Big Cypress and Cheesecake!
You’re seeing an amazing band of world class musicians still today and that’s an incredible life experience to look back on. Don’t let that get lost. Don’t be discouraged & focus on the love that’s really the core of the jamband community. Never miss a Sunday show. Be kind and take care of your shoes. I tried to link 7/25/99 one of my favs check it out!!
See y’all at Deer Creek!