Wasn't at the show, BUT...
A great run at the Fox. The opening tune is Buddha... Which I can't get enough of. This pure version of it is always great (with out Green Roofs) but either version is a classic of course. This is just oldschool Railroad. Andy comes in with his flute and tears up the tune with the magical notes of his instrument. Carey is tight on this version of Buddha like always, and his tapping away on the high hat and sneaking in those tom and snare hits shows how well he can multi tast... Johnny is pulling out his (like always) clean yet danceful basslines, while Skehan is shredding away on the mando. Todd comes in with the vocals, and Timmy seems to be translating what Todd is saying with his violin, which he oftens does in Railroad tunes. The boys have played this song so much that they have a full understanding of how epic or magical they can make it. I imagine the crowd was off of their feet letting the music carry them away to a deep forest with never ending possibilities. I guess Andy switches over to the accoustic guitar and lets loose on his licks. The jams seem to go from loose jams to tight REALLY fast, and then suddenly stop when Todd comes in with the next verse/choruse. Then all-of-a-sudden Grubb pulls out a sublime bassline which him and Carey full around with, showing how talented and how much Grubb will be missed. Timmy lets loose on his fiddle and closes out the song. A 13 minute Buddha. NOT BAD! A great way to start off the show for sure, and appeared to set the mood as far from what I can tell.
Next the band goes into another classic gem, Old Dangerfield, a feel-good tune for everyone, and is irrestible dancing all around when you are in attendance or even listening to the recording. Skehan tears it up throughout, along with Andy who's on the mandolin as well. The chemistry between Skehan and Andy proves itself because they are producing some crazy mandolin stuff. Then Todd takes advantage of a crazy lick, afterwards Andy switches over to the guitar and shows that he can amaze the crowd no matter what instrument he is playing. I've always loved this tune because the whole band contributes so perfectly like always, but this is a great example. The song ends and the crowd shows there approval with much applause.
The band decides to pull out Mourning Flies, and Todd welcomes Dan Sears. WOW what a treat! This has got to be the most beautiful song they play along with the Forecast. It can only be described as a dream starting out as confusion and tension building... Dan's Flugelhorn adds a lot to this version of Mourning Flies... Todd lets his voice take the people in attenndance on a epic journey. The backup vocals are so beautiful and makes people realize the full talent of the band, this song just intensifies threwout, giving everyone chills and musical ecstacy the whole time. At one point, the jam locks in and Dan Sears makes his huge contribution to this great version of Mourning Flies, following with Todd's sublime solos.
Up next it's time for a song just to relax and listen to the beauty of Real Love. A song with REAL meaning. This is usually a sing-a-long tune, sounds like there's a handfull of that happening.
Next comes Elko with Dan sitting in again, another dance tune, and another example of Railroad Earth at there peak. When Dan jams out with the band, it seems to cause musical sparks of jamtasticy.
Next a favorite of mine, Saddle of the Sun, I like the different musical styles that the guys play but makes it into a DIFFERENT tune, Dans Fuggelhorn ofcourse is very distinctive,
After a "Mechanism" fix, the boys pull out a classic bluegrass styled tune Cold Water, the crowd sings along, and the band has fun with the tune.
Walk Beside Me is a great tune to close out the first set, Grubb pulls out his bass abilities, and the crowd is feeding off it. Skehan gets technical with the mando, and Timmy plays some great fading fiddle tunes. Todd sings, the crowd dances (im sure) and the band plays the medley with perfection.

Nice clear recording.
Interesting show...
all I can think to say is that I'm sure going to miss Grubb.