Phish and The Depression

No, not a cool summer twin-bill, but a reference to Trey Anastasio's reasons for the Phish reunion, as quoted in today's Times:

As a longtime fan of Depression-era swing bands, he has been thinking about Phish’s role in the current recession. “For people in hard times, we can play long shows of pure physical pleasure,” he said. “They come to dance and forget their troubles. It’s like a service commitment.”

"Pure physical pleasure". The essence of a Phish concert, and very much worth looking forward to. Thank you for your service commitment Trey. See you at Jones Beach and Bonnaroo