Henrietta explored the nooks, crannies, and straightaways of the Harlem River by hiking through Swindler’s Cove and the Harlem River Park. She got caught in the warm summer rain as she admired the views of the Bronx across the … Continue reading Frogs & Turtles & Bridges, Oh My! Henrietta Does Swindler’s Cove > Harlem River Park
It was all fun and games for Henrietta at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village yesterday. In between naps in the shade and admiring the … Continue reading Fun & Games at Tompkins Square Park
Listen to the Baker’s Beat’s latest Phan of the Night interview (spoiler: I spotlight my original Phish friend who I’ve known since middle school!) using the … Continue reading Heeeeere’s Johnny! Baker’s Beat’s Sidekick Extraordinaire Sounds Off on the Middle of the Dozen
When you walk through the garden, you can hold my hand. We’ll see some devils & angels, an ugly pig and a band. Don’t gotta wait all night. Don’t gotta move. It’s come the time to share in a holy groove. Lord, the steps get steeper right at the top. We’re scribing tales of lore. I’ll have my suite on the rocks. We may be trapped in time. I don’t know what to do. Step through the fiery threshold. Share in that holy groove. All the way from New York City to Blackburn Lancashire. We don’t gotta worry, reinforcements almost … Continue reading In a Holy Groove
The Baker’s Beat “Lyric-Koan” feature highlights a lyric from the previous night’s show and encourages readers to ponder it’s meaning during the day as a … Continue reading “Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul!” + Other Lyric-Koans from the Hole-y Show
Phish – Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 Madison Square Garden – New York City, NY Baker’s Dozen Show #10 – Theme: Holes I (8:09) 1). Way Down in the … Continue reading Annotated Setlist + MVP for Wednesday, 8/2/2017 (Show #10; Holes) + Updated Baker’s Dozen Song/Album Breakdown
Where the East Village and East River meet on the Lower East Side is East River Park. Henrietta loved her waltz along the promenade by the water, thoroughly enjoying the views of Brooklyn across the way and the architecture of … Continue reading The East River Park Promenade & Williamsburg Bridge
Fruity Pebbles on a donut?!? Henrietta’s usually a pretty traditional donut-ist, but she tried Dun-Well’s Fruity Pebbles glaze upon the recommendation of their donut doctor. Don’t overlook what texture can bring to a soft or raised donut – the crunch … Continue reading Donut of the Day: Dun-Well’s Fruity Pebble Glazed
The Baker’s Beat “Lyric-Koan” feature highlights a lyric from the previous night’s show and encourages readers to ponder it’s meaning during the day as a meditative … Continue reading “Breathe” + Other Lyric-Koans from the Maple Show
Phish – Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 Madison Square Garden – New York City, NY Baker’s Dozen Show #9 – Theme: Maple I (8:09) 1). O Canada^ 2). Crowd Control ~ 3). Sugar Shack 4). When the Circus Comes 5). Daniel Saw … Continue reading Annotated Setlist + MVP for Tuesday, 8/1/2017 (Show #9; Maple) + Updated Baker’s Dozen Song/Album Breakdown
The following night upon twilight, circles rise in the cerulean sky. They flicker, flash, and fade before a standstill wind gathers sudden force. Our pioneering crew on deck gains the tailwind, starboard tack. We come about, full sail ahead. No land in sight, look to the stars instead to navigate our wayward way while sacred creeds and words from psalm are played. Harmonizing with the ocean’s song, our Aztec quest for common ground goes on as answers to questions we’ve known drift along. (8/1/2017 – The A Train downtown & East River Park Manhattan, New York) (See more Everlastin’ Spoof … Continue reading Starboard Tack
Who did Henrietta run into yesterday amidst her Manhattan meanderings but the Cactus himself, Mike Gordon! They quickly found they had much in common, discussing bikes, … Continue reading Henrietta Hangs with Mike Gordon!
The Baker's Beat: Postcards, Tellings, & Tastes from Phish’s Residency at Madison Square Garden 