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Original Recipe. Set One Truckin', Second That Emotion, Ain't It Crazy (The Rub), Mama Tried, Big Railroad Blues, Hard to Handle, Dark Hollow, Pride of Cucamonga>King Bee>Pride of Cucamonga, Casey Jones. Set Two Cumberland Blues, Big Boy Pete, Big Boss Man, Cryptical> Drums>Other One>Cryptical>Wharf Rat>St. Stephen> Goin' Down the Road>Lovelight. E: Johnny B. Goode. Our band delivered the goods. The all powerful Elective reaches new heights in Atlanta. You keep going to shows to catch an evening like this one. I was giggling typing the list, I mean look at that masterpiece. Where to begin, a Pig night to be sure. First set reaches flawlessly delivered, the sandwich, filling. After a great jump to the second, the business really picked up during the BBP/BBM combo. I thoroughly lost my marbles on that pair. Other One an epic journey, Stephen transcendental, the Pig Lovelight complete with all scat covered by Rob. Thanks band and crew. See you in Orlando. Praise DSO.

78/05/17 Uptown Theatre, Chicago, IL Half Step>Franklin's Tower, Me and My Uncle>Big River, Must Have Been the Roses, Looks Like Rain, Tennessee Jed, Lazy Lightning>Supplication. Samson and Delilah, Friend of the Devil, Dancin' in the Streets> Family Drums>Space>Terrapin Station>Not Fade Away, Round and Round. E: Werewolves of London. FIller: Box of Rain, How Sweet It Is. Southern tour begins with riches of dance space along with forum attendees who knew what to do with it. Opening duo heavenly, Lazy>Supp set close a scorcher. Second set silky smooth, everyone in on the drums, Terrapin inspired. Skip, who killed all night, took the NFA to some new ground. Great start to the tour. Sat. Nite Elective? Love you all. Praise DSO.

82/04/06 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA Cold Rain and Snow>Promised Land, Candyman> CC Rider, Brown-Eyed Women, Mama Tried>Mexicali Blues, Big RR Blues, Looks Like Rain, Jack-A-Roe, All Over Now, Might As Well. Shakedown Street, Lost Sailor>Saint of Circumstance> Terrapin Station>D>S>Truckin'>Other One> Morning Dew>Sugar Magnolia. E: Baby Blue. Looks good on paper. 12 song first, nice. Prepare for Elective tonight? Thanks TB. Praise DSO.

79/11/05 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider, Cassidy, Friend of the Devil, El Paso, Passenger, Stagger Lee, Peggy-o, Music Never Stopped. Althea, Easy to Love You, Eyes of the World>Estimated Prophet>Franklin's Tower>Drums>Space>Lost Sailor> Saint of Circumstance>Sugar Magnolia. E: Casey Jones. The China Cat opener a thing on Late Fall 79 tour, happening three times. Nice start to the show. Second set loaded with GTH material, second set opener Althea a first, a total of four, the other three occurring in 1980. Stand alone Franklin's and Bob packed post space. It was 42 years ago today. Praise DSO.

Many choices in the early years. 71/10/31 Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH. Enjoy the show. Praise DSO.

77/10/29 Evans Field House, NIU, DeKalb, IL Might As Well, Jack Straw, Dire Wolf, Looks Like Rain, Loser, El Paso, Ramble On Rose, Minglewood, Must Have Been the Roses, Let It Grow. Bertha>Good Lovin', Friend of the Devil, Estimated Prophet>Eyes of the World>Space>Drums>St. Stephen>Not Fade Away>Black Peter> Sugar Magnolia. E: One More Saturday Nite. Today brings this performance in the middle Fall 77 tour. The boys are really dialed in on this night, killer versions and energy throughout, an deserted island show for sure. The entire show has revealed itself at BDPs, (post Drums BDP3, pre drums BDP8, first set BDP15). Is Dave's Picks 33. Gold, Jerry, Gold. It was 44 years ago today. Enjoy the Revue in Denver this evening. Praise DSO.

Who knew about these new OT rules? I saw PSU/IL 20-18 in 9OT and was like WTF? BTW: Alabama's student section has talent. Praise DSO.

90/10/24 Sport Halle, Hamburg, Germany Feel Like A Stranger, Cold Rain and Snow, Little Red Rooster, They Love Each Other, Me and My Uncle>Big River, West LA Fadeaway, Queen Jane, Iko. Help on the Way>Slipknot>Franklin's Tower, Truckin'>He's Gone>D>S>I Need A Miracle> The Wheel>Goin' Down the Road>Round and Round. E: US Blues. We reach the halfway point of the Europe 90 tour, with a slightly ragged performance at what that night felt like a tiny room. I cherish several memory burn moments from this show, which was spent on the rail wide open and absorbing every ounce of energy from the stage. Praise DSO.

Little feet opened for the boys Oxford 88. Was chasing the Shakedown, took until Berkeley. Praise DSO.

83/10/15 Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT Feel Like A Stranger, Dire Wolf, Minglewood, Brown-Eyed Women, Big RR Blues, Let It Grow, Day Job. China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider, Playin' In the Band>China Doll>Drums>Space> St. Stephen>Throwin' Stones>One More Sat. Night. E: Brokedown Palace. Stephen #2 of the 83 breakouts, a total of 3 plays before the song was reshelved. (MSG, Hartford, Marin County Auditorium) A touring friend's first two shows were MSG and this show, he told the story of asking friends after this performance "What, do they play this St. Stephen song every show?" We should be that lucky. It was 38 years ago today. Praise DSO.

87/10/02 Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA Cold Rain and Snow, Little Red Rooster, Stagger Lee, Me and My Uncle>Mexicali Blues, Row Jimmy, Far From Me, Let It Grow. China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider, Women Are Smarter, Ship of Fools, Truckin'>D>S>Wheel>Gimme Some Lovin'> Watchtower, Don't Ease Me In. E: Black Muddy River. Show #1 at Shoreline for the boys. Let It Grow well executed set closer. Last second set Don't Ease 80/10/31, a second set opener that evening. It was 34 years ago today. Praise DSO.

94/10/01 Boston Garden, Boston, MA Help on the Way>Slipknot>Franklin's Tower, Walkin' Blues, Althea, Me and My Uncle>Big River, Tom Thumb Blues, So Many Roads>Promised Land. Scarlet Begonias>Fire on the Mountain, Way to Go Home, Saint of Circumstance, Terrapin Station>D>S>Last Time> Stella Blue> One More Satureday Night. E: Liberty. The final 10 song first set (Thanks DD) and the 94 representative in the Thirty Trips Around the Sun boxset. The Big Man feeling 'it' this night, check those song selections. All you could want from SMR, 15 minute Fire, the Space is killer. Second set has appeared in two BDPs. It was 27 years ago today. Praise DSO.

While COVID has reduced the number of shows our band plays, when they do take the stage, prepare for an onslaught of top notch play. Saturday night in Cincinnati was no exception. How nice of the band to clean up lyrical flubs from the original, (check the Alabama/TLEO). I hope the Esau met with MileHighJoel's approval, I thought of him the second it started. Skip's work really drew out some inspired jams from the rest of the band, LIG and Other One immediately come to mind. Second set opening combo as much fun as one could have, the previously mentioned dance space allowing for full appreciation. The Round and Round/Good Love close absolute dance party bedlam on the left side of the stage. We had an amazing group at the gig, I love you all. Praise DSO.

Filler: Box of Rain Quality follow up to the monster elective on Friday. Great fun. Deep family love. Praise DSO.

C’est la vie after Big Boss Man. They went back into Slipknot after Layla. Killer show. Band delivered the goods. Love you. Praise DSO.

Show Day! Knock out these 500 miles and prepare to get down. I'll be rocking an Orioles cap and a Calvin and Hobbes green shirt. Staying at the generous Hotel AC. Safe travels all. Praise DSO.

No problem with the early start. The countdown is on. Praise DSO.

91/09/20 Boston Garden. Boston, MA Touch of Grey, Little Red Rooster, Jack-A-Roe, Black Throated Wind, Stagger Lee, Masterpiece, Bird Song. Help on the Way>Slipknot>Fire on the Mountain, Estimated Prophet>Truckin'>Drums>Space> Watchtower>Morning Dew. E: Lovelight. First of six of the run at Boston Garden. Only Slipknot not followed by Franklin's since 76/12/31. Truckin' a monster and the whole show filled with Bruce energy. Praise DSO.

If you forget half the show, chances are you enjoyed yourself. Praise DSO.

"with more new dates on the horizon, we are thrilled to perform our first dates of the Fall Tour at a new venue for us..." This is encouraging. Check the News Page. Praise DSO.

21/09/04 Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheatre, Park City, UT Feel Like A Stranger, Ramble On Rose, Cassidy, Jack A Roe, Blow Away, Masterpiece, Althea, Broken Arrow, Brother Esau, Might As Well. China Cat>Iko>Feelin' Groovy jam>Rider, Gimme Some Lovin' Bring It On Home(with Kenny the truck driver on vocals), Playin' In the Band>Low Spark>Jam>Drums>Space> Outro to Layla>Dear Mr .Fantasy>Standing on the Moon> Playin' reprise. E: Piece of My Heart. A truly inspired performance by our favorite musicians. The Althea killed. The opening sequence of the second heavenly. Thoughts of Chuck throughout the Low Spark. And Lisa dropping the hammer. I love you all. Praise DSO.

Fantastic show. Amazing venue. Friends you love. Thank you DSO and crew. Elective tonight? Praise DSO.

Happy Showday. Looking forward to gettin’ down to some DSO magic this evening. Safe Travels all. Praise DSO.

Wipe out those babysitters. see you in PC. Praise DSO.

Some list. Love the Easy Wind sandwich, Do not think I have ever heard DSO do Mystery Train. Rest up and enjoy Sat. nite all. Praise DSO.