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“Ghost” 7.30.99 Niigata, JP
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“Tweezer” 11.12.95 II, Atlanta, GA
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“Simple” 11.21.98 II, Hampton, VA
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“Split -> Catapult” 12.31.99 I, Big Cypress
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“Bathtub Gin” 2.14.03 I, Inglewood, CA
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“Mike’s Song > Keyboard Cavalry” 11.21.95 II, W-S, NC
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“Stash” 10.10.99 I, Albany, NY
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“Piper > Mist” 8.9.10 II, Telluride, CO
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“Free” 12.15.99 II, Washington, DC
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“YEM” 7.2.98 II, Christiana, DK
***** “Ghost” 7.30.99 Niigata, JP *** “Tweezer” 11.12.95 II, Atlanta, GA *** “Simple” 11.21.98 II, Hampton, VA *** “Split -> Catapult” 12.31.99 I, Big Cypress *** “Bathtub Gin” 2.14.03 I, Inglewood, CA *** “Mike’s Song > Keyboard Cavalry” 11.21.95 II, W-S, NC *** “Stash” 10.10.99 I, Albany, NY *** “Piper > Mist” 8.9.10 II, Telluride, …
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In anticipation of this year’s New Year’s Run, let’s reminisce with some of the brightest memories from the holiday runs of 3.0
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“Tweezer -> Caspian” 12.29.09 II
The best “Tweezer” of any Holiday Run this era, and one of the elite 3.0 versions.
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The first New Year’s Eve “Ghost” of this era, a modern tradition that has stuck so far.
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“Seven Below > What’s the Use?” 12.27.10 II
This jam highlighted Worcester’s opening show two years ago.
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“Simple” 1.1.11 II
The standout piece of the strongest show from 2010’s 5-night run.
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“Piper” 12.30.11 II
The best jam from an unimprressive Holiday run last year.
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“Harry Hood” 12.28.10 II
One of the elite versions of all time.
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“Back on the Train” 12.30.09 II
The most impressive jam to ever stem from this song.
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The cathartic closing combo of a very special night in Miami.
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3.0 Rankings for Fun
Top NYE Show: 1) 2010 2) 2009 3) 2011
Top Holiday Run: 1) 2009 2) 2010 3) 2011
Top Holiday Run Show: 1) 12.29.09 2) 1.1.11 3) 12.31.10 4) 12.30.09 5) 12.28.11
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**** In anticipation of this year’s New Year’s Run, let’s reminisce with some of the brightest memories from the holiday runs of 3.0 *** “Tweezer -> Caspian” 12.29.09 II The best “Tweezer” of any Holiday Run this era, and one of the elite 3.0 versions. *** “Ghost -> N20” 12.31.09 II The first New Year’s …
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“Sandy > Kane” 6.8.12, Worcester, MA
An appropriate kickoff to a playlist about Hurricane Sandy.
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“A Song I Heard the Ocean Sing” 6.19.04 II, SPAC
Perhaps my single favorite jam from the post-hiatus era.
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“Drowned” 9.14.00 II, Darien Center, NY
The most harrowing and psychedelic version of all time; it seemed quite appropriate.
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“Split Open and Melt” 11.6.98 I, Madison, WI
This groove-based “Split” is in honor of this ridiculous You Tube video of the Con-Edison explosion last night in NYC.
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“Wolfman’s Brother” 11.13.98 I, Cleveland, OH
A cross between a hurricane and a ship that’s run aground…
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“Free” 11.22.95 II, Landover, MD
Splashing in the sea…
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“Cities -> Good Times, Bad Times” 8.10.97 II, Noblesville, IN
This pairing of songs seemed incredibly fitting considering the scene in the New York metro area.
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“Slave to the Traffic Light” 12.5.97 II, Cleveland, OH
…or lack thereof.
***** “Sandy > Kane” 6.8.12, Worcester, MA An appropriate kickoff to a playlist about Hurricane Sandy. *** “A Song I Heard the Ocean Sing” 6.19.04 II, SPAC Perhaps my single favorite jam from the post-hiatus era. *** “Drowned” 9.14.00 II, Darien Center, NY The most harrowing and psychedelic version of all time; it seemed quite …
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“You Enjoy Myself” 3.9.90 II, Burlington, VT
A smoking early “YEM” with Dave Grippo on alto sax.
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“David Bowie” 2.21.91 II, Charlotesville, VA
Phish has teased “Manteca” forever.
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“Run Like an Antelope” 3.20.92 I, Binghamton, NY
A classic jam from a classic show
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“Dinner > Tweezer” 8.9.93 II, Toronto, ON
A “Tweezer” that was ahead of its time.
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“Split Open and Melt” 12.1.94 I, Salem, OR
A maniacal ’94 “Split.”
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“Mike’s -> Weekapaug” 12.7.95, Niagara Falls, NY
A top five “Mike’s Groove.”
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“Simple” 10.31.96 III, Atlanta, GA
The highlight from Halloween’s third set.
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“Chalk Dust -> Taste -> Yamar“ 7.25.97 II, Dallas, TX
A beast of a sequence with Bob Gullotti.
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“Ghost” 7.2.98 II, Christiana, Copenhangen, DK
A all-timer from Den Gra Hal.
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“MFMF-> My Left Toe -> Whipping Post” 7.25.99 I, Noblesville, IN
A legendary first set sequence from Deer Creek.
**** “You Enjoy Myself” 3.9.90 II, Burlington, VT A smoking early “YEM” with Dave Grippo on alto sax. *** “David Bowie” 2.21.91 II, Charlotesville, VA Phish has teased “Manteca” forever. *** “Run Like an Antelope” 3.20.92 I, Binghamton, NY A classic jam from a classic show *** “Dinner > Tweezer” 8.9.93 II, Toronto, ON A …
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“Zero -> 2001 -> Cities -> Yamar” 11.26.97 II, Hartford, CT
One of the consistently underrated sequences of Fall ’97, in which Trey brings the spirit of Jimi to life.
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“Mike’s Song” 12.30.93 II, Portland, ME
A classic rendition from Cumberland County.
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“Simple” 8.6.10 II, Berkeley, CA
The innovative and astral jam from The Greek.
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“Stash” 12.31.03 II, Miami, FL
My favorite jam from 2003’s Holiday Run.
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“Rock and Roll” 6.7.11 II, Mansfield, MA
A stellar excursion from an otherwise underwhelming show.
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“Disease > Lizards” 12.12.95 II, Providence, RI
A gargantuan “Disease” from the magic month of December ’95.
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“Sand” 12.13.99 II, Providence, RI
One of the upper echelon “Sands” of December ’99.
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“Piper” 7.18.99 III, Volney, NY
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“Run Like An Antelope” 8.12.96 I, Noblesville, IN
A burly, mid-second set version from the cornfields.
**** “Zero -> 2001 -> Cities -> Yamar” 11.26.97 II, Hartford, CT One of the consistently underrated sequences of Fall ’97, in which Trey brings the spirit of Jimi to life. *** “Mike’s Song” 12.30.93 II, Portland, ME A classic rendition from Cumberland County. *** “Simple” 8.6.10 II, Berkeley, CA The innovative and astral jam from …
