@cowphunk97 said:

See "Shows -> Tours -> Island Tour." Looks like a tour.

A 4 show run is not a valid comparison to a month long tour. (Did I really need to state that explicitly?) Part of what I find impressive about this summer's first sets is that they have remained fresher than many previous summer legs once several weeks in. Couchtour is affected by repeats in real time these days and I appreciate the variety much like I would if on the road for a full week or more.

Of course April 98 was a great run, including strong first sets. I do remember enjoying the heck out of Oh Kee Pah-YEM having flown in for the pair in Providence. To me, it didn't feel like a tour at the time, it felt like bonus shows between NYE and summer. Kinda random but the concerts themselves turned out well and definitely worth the trouble. A really nice run. Not quite a tour. Like NYE. Who talks about going on New Year's tour?

More importantly: Jones Beach 1 kept the strong set I streak going. I didn't care for standard Halley's and YaMar section too much but the bustouts and the Mike's Groove were worthy.