If you went to Harper's Ferry in Allston on Thursday night looking for a Phish fix, you found it … and a whole lot more. Lawn Boy, a Phish tribute foursome from Connecticut, is comprised of Chris Marra on guitar and vocals, Jay Wiggin on bass and vocals, Scott Wattel on keys, organ and vocals, and James Anderson on drums. With their professionally composed jams (in the style of the Phish songs they cover, yet still retaining their own flavor), it is hard to believe that these guys have only been around for a year and a half. Lawn Boy began the first set with a deeply grooving "Ghost" that was jammed out extensively at the end. Right off the bat they displayed their talent for background vocal harmonizing, which would remain prevalent throughout the show. Next was "Bathtub Gin," with a funky, jazzy theme. It led into a really rocking jam, as opposed to the more mellow, flowing melodies that evolve when Phish plays this song.

A solid "Gumbo" resulted in a slow, bluesy stint, forming into "Gotta Jibboo." This included the characteristic loop effect with the pedals and ended with a steady percussion rhythm where "Maze" peaked through. This fast paced song was a delight, yet the organ needed to be louder in order to fully appreciate this composition. Later, Marra would confess that the organ volume is always a problem at Harper's Ferry.

They ended the first set with some beyond Phish-like surprises. This began with a smooth floating "Prince Caspian" form where, all of a sudden, the opening riff of "Free" came out of nowhere.
After allowing the audience to settle with that, they jumped ship again, this time to "Antelope." After an extended beginning they threw another "Free" riff back in, before busting out into a sans vocals "Purple Haze." This rocked back into the Marco Esquandolas part, and ended the first set with everyone dancing out of control like an antelope.

The second set began with the audience participation favorite "Wilson." They went straight into "Mike's Song," which built up with Marra doing a great solo. This segued into "Simple" that again showcased their vocals, which are at least on par with Phish's, if not better. Instead of completing the groove, Wiggin turned on the funk, indicating it was time for "Wolfman's Brother."

The band followed with "Dirt." It was the first and only slow song of the evening. This was not, however, due to their inability to slow down the tempo. Three band members provided soothing vocals as Marra sent guitar notes cutting through the night like a diamond saw. "Dirt" segued into a tight "ACDC Bag," which turned into the rarity surprise of the evening. "Contact" had a Spanish theme, with a fast funk jam between verses. Finally, the circle was complete as "Weekpaugh Groove" completed "Mike's Groove" and the set.

They capped the evening by encoring with a tease of "Character Zero" that stopped abruptly. Then Wiggin delighted the crowd by singing the first verse of "Pocket Full of Kryptonite." They completed "Character Zero" and exited the stage to enthusiastic cheers, leaving all those who showed up not only satiated, but having fully shared in the groove.