Five More From Summer ’95
Let’ start the week off with another dip into the primordial psychedelia of Summer ’95—the band’s most experimental tour ever.
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“Mike’s Song” 6.20 II, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
This menacing version descended upon Blossom, leaving many wide-eyed fans wondering what had just happened.
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“David Bowie” 6.15 II, Atlanta, GA
Another one of Summer ’95′s top-shelf “Bowies.”
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“Tweezer > Gumbo” 6.28 II, Wantagh, NY
Another multi-faceted and experimental monster, featuring “Dave’s Energy Guide” and a jam on The Breeder’s “Cannonball,” from the first night at Jones Beach.
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“Runaway Jim -> Makisupa” 7.2 II, Sugarbush, VT
A hard-edged and grinding jam eventually melts into “Makisupa” on the first night of Sugarbush’s summer-ending precursor to The Clifford Ball.
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“Split Open and Melt” 7.1 II, Mansfield, MA
A first set joyride into seething musical realms.
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Tags: 1995, Jams
So, dates are confirmed.
Definitely hitting the (2) Worcester shows (indoor in the summer!!).
Has anyone been to the Bader Field venue in AC? I hear it’s terrible, and I’m wondering if it’s worth the trip down from Boston. Hanging outside in AC doesn’t sound too pleasant to me…but it is Phish;)