Jam Chart for shows in the city of Portland, OR (34 entries)
| Date | Song | City | Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-12 | Portland, OR | 4:31 | Artis the Spoonman as gueat artist. A very different "Brother" with Page taking the lead on organ, and some very cool percussion work from Fish and Artis the Spoonman on spoons. Trey is very restrained until the end when he cranks it up. | |
| 1992-04-24 | Portland, OR | 10:24 | The first seriously exploratory version with rhythmic gyrations, unusual melody from Trey, and experimental playing. | |
| 1992-04-24 | Portland, OR | 9:05 | While the first section is another solid April '92 showing, the real meat here is the 2nd jam, which has unusually exploratory and improvisational play for this period, even jazzy sounding Mike and some carnival-like melodies from Page and Trey. | |
| 1992-04-24 | Portland, OR | 7:35 | An unusual vocal jam occurs alongside "On Broadway" teasing, followed by a rocking and intense jam, which is unfinished, and -> to "The Mango Song." | |
| 1992-04-24 | Portland, OR | 4:56 | What do you call it when the sick get sicker? | |
| 1993-04-01 | Portland, OR | 10:38 | Moves beyond "Stash" at about 7:00 for a good 2 minutes of exploration before returning. | |
| 1993-04-01 | Portland, OR | 14:10 | Very CYHMK-like jam for several measures. Smokes! | |
| 1993-08-26 | Portland, OR | 10:42 | Jam breaks into a great upbeat groove, settles into a quiet section, and rebuilds with great tension. Excellent. | |
| 1993-08-26 | Portland, OR | 12:48 | The third, and final, of August 93's tremendous "Rebas." Absolutely BEAUTIFUL playing in what, for the period, typically constitutes the quiet section, before another great build makes for a wonderful conclusion and a bodacious "hell yeah!" release. | |
| 1993-08-26 | Portland, OR | 6:16 | A menacing outro jam with an accelerated tempo which sets the mood for the fantastic "Split Open And Melt" that follows. | |
| 1993-08-26 | Portland, OR | 14:20 | Incredible combination of improvisation and musicianship. Must-hear. Some August '93 jams are quirky. Not this one. Start to finish, it's gripping, creative, tension-filled, exploratory, and musically coherent. Simply Magnificent. | |
| 1993-08-26 | Portland, OR | 9:09 | This "Esther" features a fun and different sort of intro - which invites a really cool and shuffling sort of tempo - before great soloing and flashes of improvisational flair hint at what would come in 1994. | |
| 1993-08-26 | Portland, OR | 13:03 | Enchanting and nimble early section is gradually overtaken by power, ending in a fierce and extremely tight peak. | |
| 1993-08-26 | Portland, OR | 13:10 | Possibly the most deranged, sick, insane, and wild-ass version ever. AWESOME!!! | |
| 1993-08-26 | Portland, OR | 10:14 | A truly stellar Page solo (even for Leo) is absolutely matched by brilliant and shredding guitar playing by Trey. | |
| 1994-05-23 | Portland, OR | 13:55 | Thrilling, intense, improvisational, and rocking power jam, followed by an extended "Rocco" section with whispering Trey: "Been you to have any cantaloupe?" | |
| 1994-05-23 | Portland, OR | 21:47 | VJ includes "Psycho Killer" quotes. | |
| 1995-10-05 | Portland, OR | 15:41 | A much more exploratory version than most Fall '95 "Bowies," which despite being very well played and intense, stick pretty close to the basic theme. | |
| 1996-11-24 | Portland, OR | 13:46 | Lightning fast composed section, brimming with extra temerity. Speedy play extends into the jam, only the band, collectively, dials the sound way down, which makes for an interesting sonic juxtaposition. Notable full-band play informs this fun, quirky version, as Trey's solo builds voluminously, and the others match his intensity. | |
| 1996-11-24 | Portland, OR | 12:21 | Crazy spaced out intro. Sigourney Weaver is floating around this version somewhere. Page stars. | |
| 1996-11-24 | Portland, OR | 22:20 | Strong jam. | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 8:51 | Classic "Type I" version that lets go of the funk, making way for some blues-inflected power jamming with great Page. | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 3:58 | Standard "Horn" -> to an incredible and classic '98 ambient jam. | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 6:19 | -> in from "Horn." A superb cerebral and lush, vintage '98 ambient jam uncorks itself on the back end of "Horn." | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 7:27 | Slightly extended jam with the beginnings of some exploration beyond the standard. | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 12:35 | In addition to a stretched out, well-played jam, this version has a nice ambient closing that segues -> to "Simple." | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 6:19 | "California Love" tease, "Manteca" theme. | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 1:52 | -> in from "Tweezer." "California Love" is sandwiched in the "Tweezer" jam. | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 7:17 | -> in from "California Love" to continue this "Tweezer." | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 11:22 | -> in from "Tweezer." An awesome jam develops that is unique, with great Fishman and Page on the B-3. Unfinished. | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 13:23 | Delicate, directed, and fantastic playing by Trey leads to a soaring peak. Mike and Page are great, too. | |
| 1998-07-15 | Portland, OR | 7:04 | Encore version has Trey leaning into a heavy power chord riffing extravaganza out of the initial "solo" section. The jam threatens to go even deeper before returning to the lyrics, but after "Can you still have fun?" Trey proceeds to unload a furious, rapid quiver of wah licks for a slightly extended fanfare. > "Tweezer Reprise." | |
| 1999-09-12 | Portland, OR | 18:33 | Light years distant from the rocking, improv-oriented versions of '93 - '95, this "Type I" version, played at a slightly slowed tempo, is just incredibly beautiful, blissful music with great Trey and Page. | |
| 1999-09-12 | Portland, OR | 29:42 | Colossal virtual reality train ride across the wind-swept moors of ninth century England diving into a vortex which dumps out into orbit around Saturn. [Departs a high energy "Ghost" at 14:00, breaking into a great bouncy groove which then become otherworldly and effects-laden, similar to the end of the 9/14/99 "Bag."] |
Jam chart versions are selected because of improvisational and other characteristics that distinguish these from typical versions of the song.
The jam chart team has highlighted some versions with a yellow background; these are the versions the team believes to be especially improvisational, or otherwise notable.
A purple date indicates that you were in attendance.
The jam chart team has highlighted some versions with a yellow background; these are the versions the team believes to be especially improvisational, or otherwise notable.
A purple date indicates that you were in attendance.
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