The Timeline
Four nights, two legendary runs, one questionable group decision-making process. Fill in the ride coordination tables below so nobody gets left at a Sheetz.
Into the City
Wednesday · July 29, 2026
Phish at Madison Square Garden. MattyKx drives down to Newark (EWR) to scoop Dougie Fresh & Potsky, then meets F-Grizzy at the Garden. Sheri makes his own way in and crashes with family on Long Island. In the crew for the show: MattyKx, Sheri, Dougie Fresh, F-Grizzy & Potsky (Potsky grabbed his own ticket).
Everyone else rolls in Thursday.
TODO: lock a meetup spot + time outside MSG before the show.
At a glance
- TBDMattyKx departs Rochester for Newark (EWR)
- AfternoonScoop Dougie Fresh & Potsky at EWR · Sheri to Long Island · F-Grizzy into the city
- ~6:30 PMMeet up outside MSG (spot TBD)
- 7:30 PMPhish @ Madison Square Garden
- LateCrash — Jersey (Matt's car) & Long Island (Sheri)
Ride coordination
| Vehicle | Driver / Flight | Riders | Depart | Arrive NYC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚙 Car — from Rochester | MattyKx | Scoops Dougie Fresh & Potsky at Newark (EWR) | depart? | → Jersey (overnight) |
| 🏝️ Long Island | Sheri | Own way to MSG — staying with family on LI | — | MSG for the show |
| 🎸 Meets at MSG | F-Grizzy | Own way in — meet at the Garden | TBD | MSG for the show |
Up the Mountain
Thursday · July 30, 2026
The MSG crew drives up from Jersey to Vinyl Pines in Jeffersonville, NY (~2 hrs), and everyone else converges on Bethel today. Jake the Snake, DJ Doozer & Mr. Burns fly Denver → LaGuardia, landing 2:45 PM, then drive up. Sheri drives up on his own, and Old Greg & Meatball roll in from Philly. Tonight is a night off, no show. Check in (3 PM), fire up the sauna, grill, plan the chaos.
TODO: lock depart times · who rents/drives from LaGuardia · confirm Philly driver.
At a glance
- MorningMSG crew drives Jersey → Vinyl Pines (~2 hrs)
- 2:45 PMJake, DJ Doozer & Mr. Burns land at LaGuardia, then drive up
- 3:00 PMCheck in at Vinyl Pines
- AfternoonSheri (Long Island) + Old Greg & Meatball (Philly) roll in
- EveningNight off — sauna, grill, plan the chaos
Getting to Bethel (Thursday)
| Car (from) | Driver | Aboard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏙️ Jersey area | MattyKx | MattyKx, Dougie Fresh, Potsky, F-Grizzy | depart time? |
| ✈️ Denver → LaGuardia | ✈️ add flight # · track ↗ | Jake the Snake, DJ Doozer, Mr. Burns | Same flight · land 2:45 PM, then drive to Bethel · rental from LGA? |
| 🏝️ Long Island | Sheri | Sheri + room for more? | depart time? |
| 🔔 Philly | Old Greg / Meatball | Old Greg, Meatball | who drives? |
Billy, Night One
Friday · July 31, 2026
First night of Billy Strings at Bethel Woods. Tailgate, then walk in for the show on the original Woodstock grounds.
TODO: confirm Billy Strings tickets · parking/shuttle plan · tailgate supplies.
At a glance
- Late AMDrive out for the swim + hike (see picks below)
- AfternoonBack to Vinyl Pines — regroup, pre-game
- TBDHead to Bethel Woods · tailgate
- EveningBilly Strings — Night 1
Daytime: swim & hike before the show
Doors are in the evening, so earn it first with a swim and a hike. Three picks, closest to the house last.
| Spot | The vibe | ~Drive | Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Trout Pond & Russell Brook Falls | Top pick — a real hike and a swim. Waterfall right at the trailhead, then a swimmable pond ~2.8 mi in (loops up to 7.6 mi). Free, no permit. | ~50 min | Trail info ↗ · Map ↗ |
| 🏊 Beaverkill Covered Bridge | Deep turquoise swimming hole (up to ~10 ft) under an 1865 covered bridge. Patrolled beach, bathrooms + showers. Trails nearby if you want to hike first. | ~45 min | Info ↗ · Map ↗ |
| 🛟 Lake Superior State Park | Lifeguarded lake beach ~10 min from Bethel Woods. Not a hike, but the low-effort dip if the crew's dragging. Boat & paddleboat rentals. | ~20 min | Info ↗ · Map ↗ |
Ride coordination (to venue)
| Vehicle | Driver (DD?) | Riders | Leave house |
|---|---|---|---|
| car | name | who's aboard | time |
| car | name | who's aboard | time |
Billy, Night Two
Saturday · August 1, 2026
Second night of Billy Strings at Bethel Woods. The grand finale. Send it.
TODO: same crew or shuffle DDs? · group photo before the show.
At a glance
- DaytimeRecover — lake dip / low-key (plan TBD)
- TBDTailgate at Bethel Woods
- EveningBilly Strings — Night 2 (the finale)
- Sun 11 AMCheckout & head home
Ride coordination (to venue)
| Vehicle | Driver (DD?) | Riders | Leave house |
|---|---|---|---|
| car | name | who's aboard | time |
| car | name | who's aboard | time |
Home Bound
Sunday · August 2, 2026
Clean up Vinyl Pines (checkout 11 AM), settle up, and scatter back to reality.
Heads up: MattyKx is heading back up to NYC, so he's not on the group drive home — plan return rides accordingly.
TODO: who's driving who home (minus Matt).