From the “Jam-filled” show. First time (I think) this song was ever played with a significant improv section. That was kind of the joke of this night, to take the most non-jam songs and force a big jam in there. This was the first song of the night - the roar you hear from the crowd at the beginning of the solo is the realization of what this show was going to be.
I'm so stoked you're going to see them at Alpine! The crowd will be really into it, and I'm sure you will be, as well. If you're not familiar with the venue, the lawn is mostly pretty steep, but there are a few flatter spots you can find if you go in when the gates open(of course, as a fan of DMB, you may have seen them there before). Be sure to mingle with the fans before the show - get to know your show neighbors. I've always found I have a better overall experience when I'm with friends, whether new or old(makes for more high-fives after killer jams, ya know?).
The crowd is amazing. Chit chat with people. Most people are friendly. Some people,e get too intoxicated and they are gross. But overall, it’s a great group experience. And I’m a loner Dottie, a rebel.
You mentioned the live experience being even better than the recording. Firstly the music is much louder and you can literally feel it at a live show. But yes the crowd energy and involvement takes it to another level. If you listen to shows from the 90s that are audience recordings you can really hear the crowd and that was part of my understanding of what a crowd should do at a show. These days the crowd is more tame but still adds to the experience. If you listen 12-11-99 at the spectrum the crowd is absolutely ballistic the whole time. I've never seen that energy before or since. Also the song after this was Law Boy... Which is usually 2 mins... This version was 30 mins. A top jam ever.
At 4:20 😎 you can hear the reaction from the crowd recognizing Sample beginning to deviate from its typical form for the first time, ever!
From the “Jam-filled” show. First time (I think) this song was ever played with a significant improv section. That was kind of the joke of this night, to take the most non-jam songs and force a big jam in there. This was the first song of the night - the roar you hear from the crowd at the beginning of the solo is the realization of what this show was going to be.
Every one of the 13 Bakers Dozen shows was donut themed. And free donuts were passed out to fans.
I'm so stoked you're going to see them at Alpine! The crowd will be really into it, and I'm sure you will be, as well. If you're not familiar with the venue, the lawn is mostly pretty steep, but there are a few flatter spots you can find if you go in when the gates open(of course, as a fan of DMB, you may have seen them there before).
Be sure to mingle with the fans before the show - get to know your show neighbors. I've always found I have a better overall experience when I'm with friends, whether new or old(makes for more high-fives after killer jams, ya know?).
The crowd is amazing. Chit chat with people. Most people are friendly. Some people,e get too intoxicated and they are gross. But overall, it’s a great group experience. And I’m a loner Dottie, a rebel.
Next song is a 30 minute Lawnboy.
You mentioned the live experience being even better than the recording. Firstly the music is much louder and you can literally feel it at a live show. But yes the crowd energy and involvement takes it to another level.
If you listen to shows from the 90s that are audience recordings you can really hear the crowd and that was part of my understanding of what a crowd should do at a show. These days the crowd is more tame but still adds to the experience.
If you listen 12-11-99 at the spectrum the crowd is absolutely ballistic the whole time. I've never seen that energy before or since.
Also the song after this was Law Boy... Which is usually 2 mins... This version was 30 mins. A top jam ever.