A number of reports suggested that Furthur’s performance on Wednesday at the Nokia Theatre Times Square was less than ideal. Complaints about the sound as well as Bob Weir’s difficulties with lyrics (more so than usual) marred the performance for a number of individuals. However, the second time proved the charm for many concertgoers.

Phil Lesh is said to have addressed the previous night at the beginning of the show, in stating “Never drink out of something you haven’t poured yourself” and then hugging Weir, implying that someone had dosed Weir the previous night. Whether this was true was not, the sound was improved and the band came out crisp and inspired on an initial run from “Dancing in the Streets” into “Celebration,” “Alligator” and then “Tennessee Jed.” A bit later, the set closing sequence from “Mississippi Half Step” into “Let It Grow” was quite strong as well. The second set opened with the classic late-era Jerry Garcia tune, “So Many Roads,” and then a fully-segued sequence followed, starting with “Seven Hills Of Gold” and then into “Dear Mr. Fantasy,” verse one of “Dark Star,” “Unbroken Chain,” “The Other One,” “The Eleven,” “Death Don’t Have No Mercy,” verse two of “Dark Star” and “Goin’ Down The Road Feeling Bad.” Furthur wrapped things up with “And We Bid You Goodnight” before a “Touch of Grey” encore.

Tonight it’s on to the Gathering of the Vibes for the band.