Disco Dead, Live at Nectar's, Burlington VT Aug. 29, 2017

     Hello everyone. I hope you are enjoying these last days of summer before Labor Day weekend. As many of you are aware, I have relocated to the beautiful city of Burlington. A few people have told me August is the most beautiful month up here and I am inclined to believe them. I celebrated the last days of summer checking out some live local music, Zach Nugent’s Disco Dead, Live at Nectar’s, Burlington VT Aug. 29, 2017.

     Zach plays lead guitar, a replica of Jerry’s Tiger, no less, in the JGB with Melvin Seals. The rest of the band includes members of Johnny K’s Band and the Dead Set Allstars. Steve Kimock’s brother was guesting on drums.  Here is as much as I remembered

Set 1. Terrapin Station album

Estimated Prophet, Dancin’ in the Streets, Passenger, Samson and Delilah, Catfish John, Peggy O, Terrapin Station

Set 2 Disco Dead

Brown Eyed Women>Get Lucky> BE Women, Shakedown St.> Funky Town>Shakedown Street, Scarlet

     I didn’t write the setlist down but what I do remember is pretty complete. When they opened with Estimated, I knew what they were going to do. They stretched out everything but did it very well. Zach’s vocals were a bit rough in the beginning but I think it was more a sound issue. He wore out his wah wah pedal on a Tiger replica, which I didn’t know existed. The Dancin was really great, total dance party. The crowd was a lot younger. Some 18 to 21 yo, with giant black x’s on their hands. A few older heads, like myself, and then college kids. But it was very chill and I loved it.

     I was racking my brain trying to remember which Donna Jean song, Heart of Me or Sunrise, was on terrapin. It’s Sunrise but they skipped it in favor of Peggy O and Catfish John, both of which were recorded around that time and appear as outtakes on the reissued copy back in 2004.

     As they began Passenger, some kid ran away from the band. I guess he couldn’t handle the awesomeness. The highlight of the set was definitely Terrapin. The nailed it, with the loud parts powerful and the quiet parts delicate.

     After about a 30 min. setbreak, they came back out, all dressed in all white, similar to the Go to Heaven album cover.

     The Disco part? Most definitely there. Reminded me of dancing our asses of to a disco bus at Lemonwheel after Phish’s set. One of the best times of my life. These guys are all top notch players. The transition in Get Lucky (no vocals) was flawless.  Def the highlight of the second set.

     For those that have never been to Nectar’s, it is not the same stage Phish played on but still really small cozy place. Great pics all over the place. My favorite is the one of John Belushi and Jerry Garcia.

I was even carded. Not too shabby.

Dave Kemp

BA American Studies

PhD Rock and Roll

It Was 20 Years Ago Today: Phish, Live at the Great Went, Aug. 16th and 17th, 1997 Limestone, ME

     Hello people. I am coming to live from Burlington VT, land of maple syrup and Phish. I have finally managed to get everything in my new crib just exactly right. All I need is a jobby job and I will be right as rain. And since I am in the cradle of what spawned quite possibly the greatest band the rock and roll world has ever seen, what better time to look back on a Phish festival that happened 20 years ago today. So without further ado, here it is. It Was 20 Years Ago Today: Phish, Live at the Great Went, Aug. 16^th and 17^th, 1997, Loring Air Force Base, Limestone, ME.

     My crew rolled up on the Friday. Don’t remember if we caught the soundcheck. But it doesn’t matter because nothing will top the Clifford Ball soundcheck. This was also the only festival where I experienced a lot of rain until Coventry, and the less said about that the better. My tent had a little bit rain come in, but the way I had my stuff arranged, it all stayed dry. Some of my crew were not so lucky

LORING COMMERCE CENTRE

Limestone , ME

SET 1: Makisupa Policeman -> Harpua^[1] > Chalk Dust Torture, Theme From the Bottom > Punch You In the Eye > Ghost >Ginseng Sullivan, You Enjoy Myself > Train Song > Character Zero, The Squirming Coil

SET 2: Wolfman's Brother  -> Simple -> My Soul, Jam -> Slave to the Traffic Light > Rocky Top > Julius^[2]

SET 3: Halley's Comet -> Cities^[3] -> Llama > Lawn Boy, Limb By Limb  > Funky Bitch^[4]

ENCORE: Contact > Loving Cup

[1] Picked up where the Clifford Ball Harpua left off.
[2] Intro performed a cappella with finger snaps.
[3] Trey altered lyrics to reference "Fishman sleeping in the daytime."
[4] Fireworks.

This was the first show of The Great Went festival. Harpua picked up where the Clifford Ball Harpua left off. After Chalk Dust, Trey remarked that the first three songs served as the soundcheck, which the band did not do before the show. The jam out of Simple, the beginning of My Soul, and the jam before Slave included Odd Couple theme teases. The jam before Slave also contained an Entrance of the Gladiators tease. Halley’s Comet included On Your Way Down teases. The lyrics in Cities were changed to reference Fishman sleeping in the daytime. The Julius intro was partially performed a cappellawith finger snaps. Funky Bitch featured a fireworks display behind the stage that culminated as the song ended. After the show, the members of Phish DJ’d under pseudonyms at a festival tent in what has become known as the “Disco Set.”

You can stream the show here

http://www.phishtracks.com/shows/1997-08-16

     I loved the opening. I totally got right away they were finishing the Harpua from Clifford Ball. The Chalk Dust also has a really sweet little breakdown towards the end. Trey messes around with the Chalk Dust rift. It is one of my favorite little things, totally burned into my skull. The Ghost went pretty deep for as young into its career it was. The YEM was long, with more guitar heroics towards the end.

     Second set was all about the Wolfman’s Brother. This one gets way out there. Nice little preview of what we would see in the Fall. The transition into Simple is really good.  The Jam after My Soul was really weird. They played around with the theme from the TV show The Odd Couple, which aired in the 1970’s. Because I absorbed so much pop culture when I was young and we only had 4 television channels, I recognized it. Some of my younger readers are like, Go home old man. But with age comes wisdom. During the Halloween 2013 set, when Abe Vigoda made an appearance, I mistakenly remembered this and thought they did the Barney Miller theme. One of many things I got wrong that night.

    The last set was all about a really long and jammy Halley’s. When people talk about Halley’s of the past, this is one of them. The Limb was also stretched out, with a nice ending. But it was now time to get some sleep. I remember never really able to dry out. I could feel the cold in my bones even though it was summer in Maine.

LORING COMMERCE CENTRE

Limestone , ME

SET 1: The Wedge, Beauty of My Dreams, Dogs Stole Things, Vultures, Water in the Sky > Maze, Bouncing Around the Room> Tweezer -> Taste, Carolina

SET 2: Down with Disease ^[1] -> Bathtub Gin ^[1] > Uncle Pen, Also Sprach Zarathustra  -> Art Jam > Harry Hood 

SET 3: Buffalo Bill  -> NICU, Weigh, Guyute, Dirt, Scent of a Mule  -> Digital Delay Loop Jam  -> Scent of a Mule ,Prince Caspian

ENCORE: When the Circus Comes, Tweezer Reprise

[1] Unfinished.

This was the second show of The Great Went festival. Tweezer featured a Cities-like jam and Simple teases, and the Digital Delay Loop Jam included London Bridge is Falling Down teases. Disease was unfinished. Bathtub Gin contained a Proud Mary tease from Page. Throughout the weekend, fans painted pieces of wood that were assembled into an Art Tower. During Disease, Page and Fish painted their portions of the Art Tower; Mike and Trey painted theirs during 2001. The Art Jam saw the crowd carry the pieces of the band’s art to the side of the venue where it was hoisted onto the Art Tower and added to the fans' art. During Tweezer Reprise, the Art Tower was burned to the ground as The Great Went came to a close. As the Hood jam kicked in, Trey asked Chris to turn the lights off and the band jammed while the front section of the audience engaged in the first Hood glowstick war. Trey remarked to the crowd at the end of the jam that the visual display was cool. Between the first and second sets, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra performed selections from Stravinsky and Debussy as a red-smoke-spewing glider synchronized its swoops and dives to the music. Buffalo Bill was played for the first time since December 31, 1994 (204 shows).

You can stream it here.

http://www.phishtracks.com/shows/1997-08-17

     First set was solid. Highlight is obviously the Tweezer>Taste. Taste was definitely reaching peak renditions in its history and this is no exception. The transition between the 2 is fantastic. Words can’t do it justice so listen for yourself.

     The second set is a monster. It has to be up there with all-time sets. It is in my mind. First, Down with Disease. Long lengthy version that flows in Bathtub Gin. And this Gin? G.O.A.T all the way. The peak is just to die for. The Uncle Penn gives us a chance to catch our breath. As I listened to 2001 in my new apartment, I closed my eyes and immersed myself in the song. Standing in the dark, a good ways back from the stage. It starts, and you feel the slow buildup of the song. Page sprinkling notes, Trey doing that siren thing. I was transported back to that moment. The whole song is just one long cosmic dance party.

     And then the Hood to end it all. After Trey filling us in on how we the audience and the band are actually making a physical piece of art, they go into their warhorse. And this Hood is no slouch. It also was the first glow stick war, which inspired Trey to new heights. I swear I saw Trey catch a glow stick and then use it as a slide. But who knows??

     Third set was almost like a victory lap. The transition from Bill into NICU was really sweet. The Mule was really crazy with lots of improvisation. And to end the Great Went? They torched the art piece designed and built by the band and the audience. They had a giant matchstick swing down and ignite it. I am getting goosebumps just remembering it. And lo and behold, here is a video of it! Would love to know how they got this pro shot footage!?!??!?!?!?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fduYPetr2cY

     So there you have it. A festival that was definitely an improvement and outgrowth of everything they learned from the Clifford Ball. And with my new home base, if they ever decide to glide up to Maine one last time, I am ready.

Dave Kemp

BA American Studies

PhD Rock and Roll

Phish, Live in Pittsburgh, PA July 19th, 2017

     Hello everyone. I hope you are enjoying your summer. My summer has been mostly crying, healing, and getting ready to move to Burlington VT. Since my almost ex-wife told me she was leaving me, I have cried at least a little every day since April 30^th, and it is incredibly therapeutic. Just to let you know. But I am not crying now, because it’s all about my last show as Pennsylvania Dave Kemp (as opposed to the Montana Dave Kemp). So without further ado, here is my take on Phish, Live at the Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA on July 19^th, 2017.

     Went out solo as this was somewhat of a journey. While I have been to A LOT of shows solo, this was the first one in over 3 years (when I met my 40 days until official in the eyes of the Law) ex-wife. No reason to go solo then. But I needed to get back in the game and roll out for the almost 4 hour long drive. I parked and Uber’d it to The Double Wide Grill where I chowed down on some great vegan wings. Their selection of vegan and vegetarian is outstanding. But they also have pulled pork and brisket.

     Meet up with my friends, 2 current members and one former member of the Winter House Band. Yes, when I go to see Phish, I always have a backup musical plan.

Soundcheck: Home, Come Together (this soundcheck is possibly incomplete)

SET 1: My Soul, NICU, Halley's Comet > Undermind, Divided Sky, Marissa^[1], Home > Prince Caspian

SET 2: Punch You In the Eye > Mr. Completely > Mercury -> Come Together^[1], Contact, Axilla > Steam > Backwards Down the Number Line

ENCORE: Things People Do, Bug > Rocky Top

[1] Phish debut.

This show featured the Phish debuts of Marissa and Come Together. Mr. Completely was played for the first time since July 15, 2003 (380 shows).

You can stream it here

http://www.phishtracks.com/shows/2017-07-19

     We were behind the stage and might have had the most unique view I have ever had at a show. I’ve been behind the stage before (most memorably at 12/17/99, Hampton) but I could see all the faces of the crowd on the floor, probably because I wasn’t preoccupied seeing lots of other things, some of which might actually be in this reality. It was almost like being on the stage itself.

     The place was really small and intimate. The first highlight of the opening set was Divided Sky. The pause seemed to go on even longer than normal. And the crowd was really loud. I mean really, really, loud. I also got to witness what the band sees. Some people were screaming right off the bat. I saw a few that just stood there, then slowly get worked up. A few looked like they were crazed demons ready to attack something, anything. I am not overstating how loud and crazy it got for this moment. When Trey finally hit that not, all the pressure and tension was released.  I have seen Divided Sky 20 times but this was the peak version. Yes, even better than the first night of Clifford Ball.

     The set proceeded until Prince Caspian. I figured this and a quick, high energy song would end the first set. Nope. Definitely the best Caspian since the Tweezerpants of MagnaBall, and probably the best stand-alone Caspian ever. It went deep and had those fantastic peaks trey has been able to conjure up the last few years. And Mike was all over it with his Taurus pedal.  What a way to end a set!

     The setbreak seemed shorter than usual.  Punch was a nice high energy start to the show, even if I was really sure we were getting Tweezer. And then Mr. Completely. I knew they hadn’t played it in a good, long time. I wasn’t surprised as it seems they have been playing more TAB tunes. And then about 4 minutes in, it was obvious that this was going to be different.  I counted three separate jams. My favorite is the one at about the 11 minute mark. Pure bliss for over 20 minutes. That was definitely the highlight of the second set. I liked the different song placement but I know people are going to bitch about normal first set songs being played late in the show. Oh well. Nice triple encore!

Official video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP1V6YLKIBg

   

   Drove straight back home, much easier when listening to a podcast. But I had to do it. So that is my last show as Dave Kemp PA. But you know what? Dave Kemp Vermont has a nice ring to it. Farewell PA, too many memories to remember.

Dave Kemp

PhD Rock and Roll

BA American Studies

Winter House Band, Live at The Circle, Hanover, PA June 3rd, 2017

     

     Hello everyone. I hope you are doing well. I am doing OK, all things considered. Just put in an application on a spacious 200 square foot apartment in downtown Burlington. It is close to everything and just 2 miles from Switzer’s crib. She lives in the same neighborhood as Bernie so maybe I will run into him while walking the dogs.

     But this post isn’t about my move to Vermont, It is about my epic going away party. And you know I’m not leaving until I get one last good shot of the Hanover Music Scene, with my boys from the Winter House Band. So without further ado, here it is.

Set 1

Don’t Let Go, Bertha, Cold Rain and Snow, Jack Straw, He’s Gone>Nobody’s Fault But Mine>Loose Lucy, They Love Each Other, It Makes No Difference, Masterpiece, Half Step, Loving You (Sweeter than Ever)

Set 2

Scarlet> Dear Prudence Jam>Fire, HC Sunshine>The Wheel, Free, Eyes, Lovelight>NFA, Franklin’s Tower

     It was another outstanding show from start to finish. I know the WHB practices like mad and it sure shows. Jack Straw is one of my favorites and it didn’t disappoint. The jam into Nobody’s out of He’s Gone was stellar and Andy unleashed some incredible blues licks. I’ve been seeing him perform for 18 years and don’t know if I have ever seen him do straight up blues like that. It gave me chills. Loose Lucy had some real meat in it as well. The transitions were OUTSTANDING. They really worked hard on those. Plus, 2 Band Songs!?!? Who could ask for anything more. Loving You is one of my favorite Band tunes and that was our song (Casey and mine). So that was a really touching tribute. Doubt the band knew that.

     The Scarlet>Fire, with a slight detour into Dear Prudence, was incredible. They always nail that combo. HC Sunshine had a lot of jamming before heading into the Wheel. Free was a huge surprise and I don’t think I ever heard Andy play any Phish before, with the exception of a few half assed First Tubes back in the day. Eyes was it normal amazing self and as always, they included the King Solomon’s Marbles Jam circa 1973/1974 era.

     I really want to thank the Circle for allowing this shindig to happen. I want to thank Andy Miller for all the musical peak moments he has provided me throughout the years. I have definitely experienced more music with him than any other musician. And I’ve known Sean Wolfe since high school.  One of my first moments of rock and roll was when Sean and Andy Kindon were jamming on Pink Floyd before the talent show in spring of 1991. Coach Crumbling stuck his head out of a classroom and told them to knock it off. Rock and roll indeed.

     And so I am off. I am not leaving Hanover until the end of July, so if you didn’t make it out you have a chance to say goodbye. But to those that did make it out, I want thank you from the bottom of my heart. It really makes me feel loved and lets me know I did have a positive impact on our community. So until next time…….

Furthur!

Dave Kemp

BA American Studies

PhD Rock and Roll

Tales From the Devolver Side. The 2nd Annual Devolvoween Ball, Oct. 27th, 2001, White Rose Motorcycle Club, Jefferson, PA

     Good morning people. I haven’t made a visit to these confines in a while but to quote George Costanza, “I’m back baby!” And I’m going back even further than normal as I make a long overdue trip to the Devolver archives within my mind. So allow myself to present the for the first time ever, the inside dirt of what I consider the peak show of the Devolver Golden Age, Devolvoween, Oct. 27^th, 2001, Live at the White Rose Motorcycle Club in Jefferson, PA.

     Things were really cooking within the Devolver world. They were playing and touring more than ever. Once a month, they were playing at The Old Mill, Kclinger’s, Lupita’s, and the Depot. We had a steady stream of income to think about other things. Like buying a van. But before that, we have a show to plan.

     We had Halloween the year before at the Bair Firehall. We were looking for something bigger and better. C and B knew a gentleman named Ryder, who was the head of some committee within the White Roses Motorcycle. They got the ball rolling on us renting the venue. Then, we got B Street Subs as a sponsor. They paid for a tiny, tiny, ad in the Merchandiser and sold subs at the show. The Jay Dewald Experience was opening and we were borrowing Groovin’ Seeds’ PA.

     The first problem arose during the soundcheck. Myself and C were about to leave to run an errand. As we were about to leave, DePalmer rolled up and something told me to not leave just yet. He was throwing a fit about us using his PA (It was actually paid for by his Dad because he didn’t really work). Don’t remember the details but I do remember it was stupid. Crisis solved; let’s get on with the show!

     This show was a blast and a half. I was out of my skull on an MX Missile. I was somewhat stressed the first set but got a really quick massage from someone and all the serotonin in my body came rushing out in a wave. I remember someone asking if we could smoke. I replied I’m in charge so sure, why not. The one rule the band had was no one besides the band backstage. So I had to put on my Management cap and be an asshole to people. A lot of people wanted to hang out and especially have a backstage lammy. To quote Chuck Berry, “Too Much Monkey Business.”

You can stream it here

https://archive.org/details/devolvermusic2001-10-27

10/27/01 The 2^nd Annual “Devolloween Ball” at White Rose Motorcycle Club, Jefferson, PA

Jay Dewald opened on acoustic

I: Looking Blind, Werewolves of London, Side Of a Mountain, Jam->Strange Red Afternoon->El Nino->

Shutdown, Thread, Bubble Speak->Dehydration->Miss You*, Psycho Killer**

II: Back In Black^, Funk II->Everything Comes Around, Coming Home*, Pedelic Sax*->Spacey Jam*->

Funk II*, China Cat Sunflower^^->I Know You Rider^^->Drumz, Careful With That Axe Eugene

->Surprise Surprise^^^->Glass Hawk, Edge Of Town*

E: Turnaround*->El Nino

*w/ Ben Plesic on alto and tenor saxophone

**w/ special spooky “Halloween” ending

^First time played; AC/DC cover

^^First time played; Grateful Dead cover

^^^unfinished

Memories scattered from throughout the night.

·         Jake having me run the sound while he did the costume contest. I did not know up from down and couldn’t hear anything. Meanwhile, someone who really wanted a lammy kept talking to me and feeding me all this bullshit.

·         Zach, nervous as all hell, as he was about to go out and sing Back in Black. He was going to be just singing, not playing the bass. He went out there and did a Lead Singer Performance for the ages. I really wish video of this performance existed. It was crazy.

·         All sorts of insanity going on at the soundboard.

·         That kid from Gettysburg dressed as the Hooters Girl. Dancing like a maniac at the beginning of the show and stone cold passed out by end of second set. I saw B looking at him to make sure he was still breathing and I replied I just did the same thing.

·         Counting the money in a locked car after the show.

·         Kyle and Megan getting into a big fight. She never really seemed to be into the band or their music. Which can be an issue when you are dating a member of the band. Her costume was a zombie schoolgirl with a pencil sticking out of her head. Lots of yelling and drama, late.

·         Chad C and Tom helping with the parking. Funkbot parking his car in the driveway, blocking the exit and entrance.

·         The crowd’s reaction when the band goes into I Know You Rider. Get chills just thinking about it.

It is amazing how much the brain can retain.

Dave Kemp

BA American Studies

PhD Rock and Roll

It Was 20 Years Ago Today: Phish, live at the Spectrum, Dec. 28th and 29th, 1996, Philadelphia, PA

     Hello everyone. I hope you enjoyed your Christmas and Festivus celebrations. I surely did but know I am only thinking about one thing, New Year's Eve. The boys said they will be cutting back on touring next year so who knows if they do another NYE run in 2017. But my mind drifts back to another NYE, way back in 1996. So without further ado, here is It Was 20 Years Ago Today, Phish live at the Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA Dec 28^th and 29^th 1996.

I can't remember who all went to this with me, but I do know a lot of the Devolver crew went. One unfortunate soul told me he was tripping really hard and got stuck in the shotgun seat with Dr. Mike Lerman driving lol. I also remember one of the nights we parked next to some members of Philly area band Splintered Sunlight. When I saw them a few years ago, they had no recollection of our historic encounter.

Dec. 28^th, 1996

Philadelphia , PA

SET 1: Runaway Jim, NICU, Wolfman's Brother, It's Ice, Billy Breathes, Ginseng Sullivan, Split Open and Melt, The Mango Song, Frankenstein

SET 2: Makisupa Policeman[1] → Maze, Bouncing Around the Room, Digital Delay Loop Jam → The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday > Avenu Malkenu > Mike's Song → Strange Design > Weekapaug Groove[2], The Star Spangled Banner

ENCORE: Johnny B. Goode

[1] Key words: “Stink, Stank, Stunk"
[2] Ended with long Page solo.

Makisupa Policeman included the cryptic lyrics “Stink, Stank, Stunk,” which may have been a reference to the theme song in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Weekapaug Groove ended with a long Page solo. The Star Spangled Banner was dedicated to Kate Smith, who used to sing God Bless America at Flyers’ home hockey games.

You can stream it here

http://www.phishtracks.com/shows/1996-12-28

The Split is the highlight of the first set. The Policeman had a cool little Grinch reference thrown in. The intro into the TMWSIY was really good and I forgive them from not going back into it because of such an awesome Mike's. Wow is it good. The Groove also had a cool Coil like ending. And I love any encore with Johnny B. Goode.

Dec, 29th, 1996, Philadelphia, PA

SET 1: Poor Heart > Caravan > Cavern > Taste, Guelah Papyrus, Train Song, Rift > Free, The Squirming Coil, La Grange

SET 2: David Bowie, A Day in the Life, Bathtub Gin → The Lizards, You Enjoy Myself → Rotation Jam > Sixteen Candles[1] >You Enjoy Myself[2], Harpua[3] → Champagne Supernova[4] → Harpua

ENCORE: Rocky Top

[1] Phish debut; performed solo by Mike on piano.
[2] Vocal jam.
[3] Harpua, Poster, and Jimmy were confronted by the “Über Demon” and the “evil sound of hell.”
[4] Phish debut; Tom Marshall on vocals.

Squirming Coil contained a Sesame Street theme tease from Page. Mike performed the Phish debut of Sixteen Candles solo on piano. Tom Marshall contributed the vocals to the Phish debut of Champagne Supernova as Harpua, Poster, and Jimmy were confronted by the “Über Demon” and the “evil sound of hell.” This show featured the breakout of Caravan, which had been shelved since December 2, 1994 (160 shows).

You can stream it here

http://www.phishtracks.com/shows/1996-12-29

I had no knowledge of the song Caravan but it was super cool to pair it with Cavern. The Free was also typical 1996 vintage with Trey playing his mini drum kit. La Grange was a nice addition to the set. I'm sure I wasn't the only one expecting the set to end with Coil. The second set was the best of the run IMO. Bowie opener, the YEM madness, and a Harpua for the ages. And then Marshall sings Oasis was just icing on the cake.

I had a bit of an adventure after the second night. I friend of a friend, Mike, was in town from Cali for a few days and hitched a ride to the show. He had followed the Dead around and was pretty cool. He had some of the best ganja food I ever ate. His banana bread almost had me tripping. Anyway, he ran into an old friend who needed a ride to the suburbs of Philly. Mike offered my services even though I had to get home to try to get some shut eye before work Monday morning. This whole sojourn took a lot longer than I expected and got home super late. Called in sick the next day claiming I got food poisoning from a Lot burrito LMAO.

I hope you enjoyed this trip. The next entry will be about NYE 2016 at MSG!

Dave Kemp

BA American Studies

PhD Rock and Roll

Devolver, Live at The Winner's Circle, Hanover, PA Nov. 26th, 2016

     Hello everyone. Hope you survived Thanksgiving. Myself? I've always thrived at this time of the year. From the Phish holiday runs in '95, '97, '98, and '09, to the Devolver shows of the last 13 years, I have always done this time of year right. So please enjoy my final entry in the historic Devolver 2016 World Tour, Live at the Winner's Circle, Hanover, PA November 26^th, 2016.

You can stream it here. Thanks to Todd Robinson for taping

https://archive.org/details/Devolver2016-11-26.Winners_Circle_Hanover_PA_AUD_16_FLAC

Soundcheck: Time

set 1
Highway 29, Bogey>Little Wing, Alone at the Applecart>My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama, A Day in the Life, Pass the Puddle, Kid Charlemagne, Strange Red Afternoon, Bubblespeak>Dehydration Jam>21st Century Schizoid man, Tumbleweeds and Mailboxes> Divided Sky, Marina Came to Be, Shakedown Street, Shutdown, Frankenstein

set 2

Pedalic Sax, 2001> Serve Me Up Another, Crosseyed and Painless> Looking Blind>Miss You, Thread, Psycho Killer, Cafe Latte>Drumz>Bogey, In the Flesh>Edge of Town, Captain Jack

     They definitely tighter than last weekend. The also changed up the setlists enough that if you didn't go to both shows, them you missed some primo stuff from their catalog. The segues were also a lot tighter. Crosseyed has a nice intro to it. The plastic cage around Josh worked wonders again.

     Overall a good show and the probably last Devolver show I'm gonna see for awhile. It was great to see everyone who made it out for the show.

Dave Kemp

BA American Studies

PhD Rock and Roll