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Link Tuesday, 08/17/1993
Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS

Soundcheck: Jam -> Shock The Monkey -> In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Jam

Set 1: Wilson > Llama[1], GuelahGuelah Papyrus[2], DividedDivided Sky[3], Weigh > Maze, Fluffhead, FEFYFast Enough for You, Daniel Saw the Stone

Set 2: 2001Also Sprach Zarathustra > BowieDavid Bowie, HorseThe Horse[4] > SilentSilent in the Morning > Rift, SuzySuzy Greenberg, YEMYou Enjoy Myself[5] > Purple Rain > HYHUHold Your Head Up, MSOMy Sweet One, Cavern

Encore: Memories[6], Fire

[1] Mike dropped a few vocal references to Wilson.
[2] Oom Pa Pa signal.
[3] Call to the Post teases.
[4] Trey on acoustic guitar.
[5] Vocal jam based on Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.
[6] Without microphones.

Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon

Notes: Mike dropped a few vocal references to Wilson in Llama. Divided contained Call to the Post teases. Guelah Papyrus included an Oom Pa Pa signal. The Horse featured Trey on acoustic guitar. The vocal jam in YEM was based on Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da. Memories was performed without microphones.

This show was part of the "1993 Summer Tour."

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Penn42 , attached to 1993-08-17 Permalink
Penn42 The 3.7 rating this show had before I gave it 5 stars is crazy talk. Though I think there is lots of interesting music in August '93, it is not one of my favorite months. Generally, I feel like shows from this month just don't flow that well and that lots of the jamming just meanders around aimlessly. This was the first time that they were consistently taking BIG chances on a nightly basis, something that I really appreciate, but I feel the success rate is moderate, at best.

All that said, neither of those critiques apply to this show, which has awesome flow and jams!

The other three reviewers have done Divided Sky, David Bowie, and YEM their due justice. I'll just echoe their sentiments: Divided Sky is as perfect as they come, David Bowie is truly magical (really, it's a must listen), and the guitar jam in YEM is quite unique.

The rest of the show is just gravy. They were playing so tight that the setlist speaks for itself. I particularly liked the Weigh > etc > Daniel Saw The Stone run and Purple Rain, which is my favorite Fishman tune. Can't complain about a Memories, Fire encore either.

All told, this is my second favorite show of the month, right behind Tinley and right before Red Rocks.
Score: 2
pauly , attached to 1993-08-17 Permalink
pauly 8-17-93 YEM,one of my all time favorites versions
Such a remarkably magnificent jam. a true gem!
hear at all costs!
Score: 1
dscott , attached to 1993-08-17 Permalink
The top-notch versions of YEM and Bowie deserve all the appreciation that they get. Bowie in particular is a multi-faceted, dynamic work of art. Despite this impressive competition, the highlight in my opinion is Divided Sky. Bar none this is the single best version that I've ever heard. Check out the wild flourishes and accents that Trey throws into the jam around 11:30-12:30 or so. Holy guacamole con chips!!! Also noteworthy is the interesting little jamlet preceding The Horse. Familiar melody, but I'm struggling to place it.
Score: 1
westbrook , attached to 1993-08-17 Permalink
westbrook This show may not be as stacked top to bottom as some others from August 93, but the highs are quite high. Divided Sky, David Bowie, and the somewhat unusual YEM are definitely worth hearing. I especially recommend the Bowie; it's my pick for the best Bowie of the month and is one of my all-time favorite versions.
Score: 1

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