I was there and, yes, one of the best first sets from the post coma GD. They come right out of the shoot with a killer HALF STEP, everything else is super tight with an 18 minute BIRD SONG that reaches the stratosphere and beyond. Will always remember the meltdown (not train wreck) at the end of VICTIM and the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes start to a memorable SCARLET>FIRE and a unique STIR IT UP jam. Post drumz is very strong as well. Such great memories of this show. And, as always, Mr. Seamons delivers the goods big time.

favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite

A few years of listening to the dead have had my wind up here. I spend a lot of the day (more than I care to admit), listening to Dead shows on the archive. With this (I believe) I have developed a decent ear for good shows. While I am more a fan of Brent's shows than anything, I am willing to accept that there are good shows beyond that scope. Seeing a Stir It Up jam in the setlist was of course an eye catcher, but the show around it is pristine.



There is no:

- Vocal/Lyrical Flubs

- Sound/Mixing/Tone Issues

- Botched playing or seguing into other songs



There is:

- Mr. Seamon's amazing immersive mix

- An abundance of fan favorite tunes in both sets

- An amazing first set that I actually go back and listen to (anyone knows that is a rare treat, to get mileage out of a first set)

- Amazing interplay between everybody

- Playing that is relaxed, rockin', tight, loose, everything it needs to be in every moment

- Bruce (melody/comping) and Vince (coloring) knowing their roles very well and filling them nicely

- Tasteful use of MIDI, when used (not so much at all)

- The Stir It Up jam. It just is, it does not attempt too much, but rather takes on a gentle flowing nature



All these things that make up a fantastic show, and I do not take saying that lightly. The fellas could not be tighter. Give it a whirl, no matter your era preference!



P.S.: Jerry is all about that Fiyah Fiyah Fiyah on the Mountain, good golly he's into it!

- January 20, 2015Tasty.