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TAB @ Chicago

2.27.2011 The Riviera Theater, Chicago, Illinois

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2.25.11 (M.Stein)

I: Backwards Down the Number Line, Theme From the Bottom, Farmhouse, Gumbo, Kill Devil Falls, Halley’s Comet, Dirt, Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan, The Wedge, Let Me Lie*, Water in the Sky*, Wading in the Velvet Sea*, Heavy Things**, Liquid Time**, Hey Ya!**, Push On ‘Til the Day^

II: Gotta Jibboo, Ocelot, Valentine, My Problem Right There, Cayman Review, Burlap Sack and Pumps, Clint Eastwood, Money, Love and Change, Small Axe, The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Night Speaks to a Woman, Ether Sunday, First Tube

E: Sultans of Swing

*w/ Jen and Natalie, **acoustic, w/ full band, ^electric, w/ full band

Source: Neumann skm140 > Sound Devices Mixpre > Olympus LS-10(24/48)

“Money, Love and Change“

“Night Speaks to a Woman“

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Reader Review: TAB @ AE Stage, Pittsburgh, PA: Casey Boire

2.25.11 – Pittsburgh (M.Stein)

Nestled in the shadow of Pittsburgh’s Three-Rivers Stadium, Trey and his Classic TAB line-up rolled into Stage AE on Friday night and laid down an impressive show that was arguably the best of the tour so far. Upon walking in around the scheduled show time, I was surprised to see the place packed from wall to wall considering that it was one of the few shows to not sell out beforehand. Trey came onstage around 8:30 pm and opened his acoustic set with Backwards Down the Number Line. Everyone was in good spirits and as Trey sang the final part of the song, the crowd joined in by providing the backing lyrics of “All my friends, Backwards Down The Number Line.” The sing-along continued throughout the first set and included well-played versions of Gumbo, Farmhouse, Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan, and The Horse > Silent in the Morning…Read On Here!

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2.27.2011 The Riviera Theater, Chicago, Illinois FLAC Torrent (via etree), Mp3 Torrent, Megaupload < Links I: Backwards Down the Number Line, Theme From the Bottom, Farmhouse, Gumbo, Kill Devil Falls, Halley’s Comet, Dirt, Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan, The Wedge, Let Me Lie*, Water in the Sky*, Wading in the Velvet Sea*, Heavy Things**, …

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Five…

…2.0 Songs That Deserve More Play

1. The Song I Heard the Ocean Sing

2. Scents and Subtle Sounds

3. Waves

4. Round Room

5. Discern

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Songs That Could Use Some Time Off

1. Suzy Greenberg

2. Possum

3. Alaska

4. Free

5. Halley’s Comet

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Songs That Would Be Great to Have In Summer’s Rotation

1. Undermind

2. Spanish Moon

3. Pigtail

4. Liquid Time

5. Scents and Subtle Sounds

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Songs That Should Bumped Into the Second Set

1. Ocelot

2. Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan

3. Stash

4. Wolfman’s Brother

5. AC/DC Bag

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Trey Songs That Would Make Great Phish Songs

1. Spin

2. Goodbye Head

3. Greyhound Rising

4. A Case of Ice and Snow

5. Valentine

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Cover Songs Phish Should Consider

1. “Fearless” – Pink Floyd

2. “It’s Up To You” – Steve Kimock

3. “Glad Tidings” – Van Morrison

4. “Estranged” – Guns and Roses

5. “Washington Bullets” – The Clash

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Jam of the Day:

“Bathtub Gin” 6.30.99 I

The first song—and jam— of 1999; this “Gin”  opened an underrated show at Bonner Spring, Kansas.

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DOWNLOAD OF THE DAY:

3.6.1992 Portsmouth Music Hall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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This early 1992 SBD from New Hampshire features the debuts of many Rift-era songs and the first-ever Secret Language instructions by Trey.

I: Rift*, Cavern, Sparkle, It’s Ice, The Oh Kee Pa Ceremony, The Divided Sky,Guelah Papyrus, Maze*, Reba, All Things Reconsidered, David Bowie

II: My Friend, My Friend*, Poor Heart, Secret Language Instructions*, Stash, Mound*, Llama, Bouncing Around the Room, NICU*, Possum

E: Sleeping Monkey*

*debut

Source: SBD

…2.0 Songs That Deserve More Play 1. The Song I Heard the Ocean Sing 2. Scents and Subtle Sounds 3. Waves 4. Round Room 5. Discern *** Songs That Could Use Some Time Off 1. Suzy Greenberg 2. Possum 3. Alaska 4. Free 5. Halley’s Comet *** Songs That Would Be Great to Have In …

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Weekend Nuggets: Island Videos

“Twist” jam 4.2.98 II

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“2001” 4.4.98 II

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“Weekapaug Groove” 4.3.98 I

“Twist” jam 4.2.98 II *** “2001” 4.4.98 II *** “Weekapaug Groove” 4.3.98 I

Ten Tunes For Friday: Summer ’97

 

Summer 1997 (S.Nissman)

With summer on our minds this week with the announcement of Summer 20011 Leg I, this Friday we focus on Summer tour from fourteen years ago—1997. Phish had just returned from Europe, where they funked out every song imaginable, beginning to hone their new playing style. When the pulled into Virginia Beach on July 21 to kick off their US tour, they were a well-oiled groove machine that was ready for business. Here are some of my favorites selections from a transformative summer tour that criss-crossed the nation.

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“Down with Disease > Mike’s > Simple” 7.22

One of the most adventurous jam sequences of the summer from Walnut Creek, with, arguably, the best segue ever executed in band history.

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“Run Like An Antelope” 7.29 II

A fierce rendition from Desert Sky in Phoenix.

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“Cities > GTBT”  8.10 II

The Cornfields

My favorite jam of the summer when tour ended, and still right up there with the best of the best of Summer ’97.

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“Gumbo” 8.13 I

This is, perhaps, the most liquid “Gumbo” ever played, including some of the danciest music of the summer and a legitimate nod to “Franklin’s Tower” towards the end of the jam. My personal favorite, I don’t think any version even approaches this one.

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“Harry Hood > jam” 8.14 II

Darien Lake

This version from Darien Lake gets my vote for the “Hood” of Summer ’97—and there were more than a few gems. And that is not even considering the sublime jam that oozed from the song’s peak; some of the most intricate interplay you’ll ever hear.

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“Wolfman’s > Simple“ 8.16 II

One of the defining jam sequences of the Great Went.

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“Tweezer” 8.17 I

One of only two “Tweezers” in a massive US tour (the other came at The Gorge), this version dropped on the final day of tour in the Great Went’s afternoon set.

  With summer on our minds this week with the announcement of Summer 20011 Leg I, this Friday we focus on Summer tour from fourteen years ago—1997. Phish had just returned from Europe, where they funked out every song imaginable, beginning to hone their new playing style. When the pulled into Virginia Beach on July …

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TAB @ NYC & Philly

Teminal 5, New York City, New York

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2.19.10 – Chicago (Photo: Matt Simpson)

No reader reviews have been submitted. If you’d like to write one about a Trey show, please send it to mrminer@phishthoughts.com.

Acoustic Set: Down with Disease, Wolfman’s Brother, Theme From the Bottom, Camel Walk, Kill Devil Falls, Meatstick, Halley’s Comet > Bouncing Around the Room, Cavern, Prince Caspian, Limb By Limb, Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan, Wading in the Velvet Sea*, Heavy Things**, Peggy**, Hey Ya**

Electric Set: In the Wee Wee Hours, Valentine, Ocelot, It Makes No Difference, Gotta Jibboo, Burlap Sack and Pumps, Clint Eastwood, Cayman Review, Sand, Sweet and Dandy, Burn That Bridge, My Problem Right There^, Tuesday, First Tube > Empire State of Mind^

E: Sultans of Swing

*Trey acoustic with Jen Hartswick and Natalie Cressman
**Trey acoustic with full TAB
^TAB debut

Source: AKG se300b/ck93 > Edirol UA-5 (bm2p+) > iRiver h120

“Jibboo” 2.22 II

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“My Problem Right There” 2.22 II

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2.23.2011 The Electric Factory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The Electric Factory

Acoustic Set: Back On The Train, Free, Sample in a Jar, The Wedge, Wilson, Twenty Years Later, Suzy Greenberg, Twist, Theme From The Bottom, Carini, Waste, Lawn Boy*, Liquid Time^, Heavy Things^, Hey Ya^

Electric Set: Push On Til the Day > Tube Top Flop, Night Speaks To A Woman, Ooh Child, Burlap Sack and Pumps, Ocelot, Shine, Dark And Down, Mr. Completely, Ether Sunday, Acting the Devil, Done Done It, Sand

E: At the Gazebo, Birdwatcher, Tuesday

* w/ Tony Markelis and Russell Remington, ^ w/ full band

Source: Schoeps mk41v’s (DINa)

“Mr. Completely” 2.23 II

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“Sand” 2.23 II

Teminal 5, New York City, New York FLAC Torrent (via etree), Mp3 Torrent, Megaupload < Links No reader reviews have been submitted. If you’d like to write one about a Trey show, please send it to mrminer@phishthoughts.com. Acoustic Set: Down with Disease, Wolfman’s Brother, Theme From the Bottom, Camel Walk, Kill Devil Falls, Meatstick, Halley’s Comet > Bouncing Around the Room, Cavern, Prince Caspian, Limb By …

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