Photo by Jesse Faatz

Last night, following the kick-off of Phish’s annual New Year’s Eve run at Madison Square Garden, Eggy, an exemplary Connecticut jamband, kept the party going into the night at The Cutting Room just a few blocks east.

They kicked off their main set with “Backyard Bear” and continued to jam into “Farthest Step” into “Shells.” Next came a fan-favorite cover of Elton John’s “Bennie And The Jets,” a song they played during their Halloween show, during which each member dressed in one of the Rocket Man’s iconic outfits.

They rounded the set out with “Rosetta Stone” and a set-closing paring of “One Stop Shop” into Big Thief’s 2022 song “Time Escaping.” After much applause from a delighted New York crowd, Eggy returned for an encore of Billy Joel’s “Why Should I Worry.”

“New Years in New York has always held a special place in our hearts. After years of attending 4 night Phish runs and after-shows, it was a beautiful feeling to see things from the other side and to a sold out crowd, taboot! Thanks for showing us the love and helping us close out the year with a night to remember.”

Eggy’s final show of the year will take place alongside a different group of musical heroes of the band: moe. at The Fillmore in Philadelphia on Dec. 31. The show will also see the return of the celebrated guitarist Chuck Garvey. Read about his inspiring recovery from a stroke, love of music and return to performance here.

Read Relix‘s piece with Eggy about their climb to stardom, love for their home state, musical influences and aspirations here.

Eggy
The Cutting Room – New York City
Dec. 28, 2022

Set I:  Backyard Bear > Farthest Step > Shells, Bennie And The Jets[1], Rosetta Stone, Wayless, One Stop Shop > Time Escaping[2]

Enc.: Why Should I Worry[3]

Notes:
    [1] Elton John cover
    [2] Big Thief cover
    [3] Billy Joel cover

Show Notes: A Phish After Party, Sold Out

Setlist via thecarton.net