Jam Chart for the 1999 Winter Tour Tour (46 entries)
| Date | Song | City | Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-02 | Auburn Hills, MI | 8:00 | Wah-groove from Trey. | |
| 1999-12-02 | Auburn Hills, MI | 19:07 | The standard "Gin" jam morphs around 14:25 into a raging, intense "Piper"-like beast before flaming out and -> to "2001." | |
| 1999-12-02 | Auburn Hills, MI | 15:34 | The Space Birds are out in full force. All kinds of originality, none of the cliche riffs. | |
| 1999-12-02 | Auburn Hills, MI | 21:46 | Odd glam-rock repetitive jam segment. Silent jam. -> to "Little Drummer Boy" VJ. (No B&D.) | |
| 1999-12-02 | Auburn Hills, MI | 3:18 | -> in from the "YEM" vocal jam. A capella version. | |
| 1999-12-03 | Cincinnati, OH | 11:47 | Sort of a call and response between Trey and Page that becomes more of a Page-led jam. A very different, relaxed vibe. | |
| 1999-12-03 | Cincinnati, OH | 16:21 | Departs from "Limb" proper around 8:00 and heads into a dark, subdued jam during which Trey plays keyboard for a good portion. Not to everyone's liking, but more exploratory than most versions. Returns to "Limb" to conclude. | |
| 1999-12-04 | Cincinnati, OH | 18:11 | The jam begins with a haunting, scary groove over the basic structure. At 9:30, there's a transition segment with standout playing by Page and Mike. Then at 10:45 Trey hits the keyboards in a weird sonic combo. Released on Live Bait Vol. 7. | |
| 1999-12-05 | Rochester, NY | 10:04 | A strong, prototypical '99 "Gotta Jibboo," with patient and careful Trey/Page interplay at first, a smooth and linear - but predictable - build up in energy and tension, and culmination in an intense, if somewhat short peak. One of the strongest standard '99 "Jibboos." | |
| 1999-12-05 | Rochester, NY | 12:55 | The closest thing to a "jammed out" version of "Taste" (before 2017), as the band stretches Trey's solo out into a very extended and mellow groove, before returning to more familiar ground. | |
| 1999-12-05 | Rochester, NY | 11:58 | Wild improv in this excellent, thrilling set closer that peaks well. | |
| 1999-12-05 | Rochester, NY | 14:14 | Loosely segues out of "Mike's" and includes a very atypical jam that "goes type II" and RAGES before eventually cooling down, spacing-out, and seguing well into "Hydrogen." | |
| 1999-12-07 | Portland, ME | 27:56 | An excellent, rollicking, and very upbeat jam develops immediately. Quiets down slightly at about 16:00, but regains momentum and a different vibe around 20:30. At 24:10, the jam finally slows down, taking a blissful few minutes to transition to "Coil." Includes a "Gotta Jibboo" tease. | |
| 1999-12-07 | Portland, ME | 16:48 | Fantastic groove-based "Gin." The jam quickly leaves "Gin" behind (at 6:50), breaking into a groove that paints a beautiful, serene, and otherworldly landscape. Page's deft use of effects adds to the scenery. A very unique "Gin." | |
| 1999-12-08 | Portland, ME | 15:09 | An upbeat groove develops away from the standard that has an almost an "Gin"-like vibe to it before returning to "DwD." | |
| 1999-12-08 | Portland, ME | 14:24 | A nice percussive, somewhat dark, jam emerges that is unusual in its sentiment. | |
| 1999-12-08 | Portland, ME | 14:50 | Per @sandyfr "Closing a strong first set, this Antelope starts with some classic siren loops, before moving beyond the standard fare around 9:00, gradually losing any form of sensible key. The music morphs into an atonal wall of filthy harsh noise, as the alien mix of shoegaze and free jazz create a swirling tornado of cacophony." | |
| 1999-12-08 | Portland, ME | 17:16 | Explosive trance. | |
| 1999-12-08 | Portland, ME | 19:31 | The jam downshifts from typically high energy "Piper" fare to a subdued, low key groove with spacey Page effects. | |
| 1999-12-08 | Portland, ME | 21:23 | "Tweeprise" VJ! (No B&D.) | |
| 1999-12-10 | Philadelphia, PA | 14:15 | Extremely textural version that builds a "wall of sound." Doesn't do much IMO, but mileage varies. | |
| 1999-12-10 | Philadelphia, PA | 14:09 | Careful and patient, the front half of this jam features strong Rhodes and synth work from Page, to create a twinkly and spacey vibe. The band slowly accelerates this "Gotta Jibboo" to a smooth pinnacle, with multiple, very pleasant peaks; other "Jibboos" peak harder, but this one peaks cleaner and longer than its '99 peers. A true culmination of groove-based jam ideas from fall and winter '99. | |
| 1999-12-11 | Philadelphia, PA | 12:22 | Page Solo > Mike and Trey duet > full band jam that is really upbeat and rocking > conclusion. | |
| 1999-12-11 | Philadelphia, PA | 7:50 | An extra funky jam kicks off a great set. | |
| 1999-12-11 | Philadelphia, PA | 19:06 | Endurance run through the Nevada desert crests the ridge into the Groom Lake Basin to behold the arrival of the mothership. [-> in from "Sally." Strong, slow tempo straightforward version with great Mike blasts off into deep outer space after 13:00 and explores the universe before -> to "2001."] | |
| 1999-12-11 | Philadelphia, PA | 15:23 | Emerges from "Ghost" and becomes a Haunted Space Halloween. Incredibly slow pace. This groove is one for the ages. | |
| 1999-12-12 | Hartford, CT | 30:37 | If you're looking for a good groove-based jam coming out of "Drowned," this is a more dynamic, propulsive and multi-sectional option than Big Cypress. It's solid, not epic, but well worth checking out. | |
| 1999-12-13 | Providence, RI | 6:40 | Trey sits back while Page and Mike take the lead before ending the jam with some great lead work. | |
| 1999-12-13 | Providence, RI | 10:33 | Thick swampy groove. Descending chord pattern in the middle of the jam, but not MLB. | |
| 1999-12-13 | Providence, RI | 19:11 | High energy version with intense "Type I" jamming between verses. A propulsive, rhythmic jam follows. | |
| 1999-12-13 | Providence, RI | 22:45 | Trey's lead playing is thematic and anthemic in this great version which begins as a textural soundscape. "Gotta Jibboo" bassline tease. | |
| 1999-12-13 | Providence, RI | 9:36 | Another exceptional version with solid playing by all, but especially Machine Gun Trey who rips a glorious peak. | |
| 1999-12-15 | Washington, DC | 15:24 | Compared to most '99s, the jam here breaks earlier into a light, textured groove that intensifies as it returns to "DwD." | |
| 1999-12-15 | Washington, DC | 16:45 | A gentle straightforward jam transforms into a nice groove-based jam around 10:30 and eventually works back to "Gin." | |
| 1999-12-15 | Washington, DC | 16:11 | Jam starts in typical fashion, but then Trey hits the keyboards for an extended and very different version. | |
| 1999-12-16 | Raleigh, NC | 10:31 | Very patient and gradual build in the jam. | |
| 1999-12-16 | Raleigh, NC | 10:29 | Although this one takes awhile to get going and the "Spreadsheet" recording doesn't do it justice, Trey trills like his life depends on it in the spectacular peak of the jam. | |
| 1999-12-16 | Raleigh, NC | 22:30 | Initially, the jam revolves around a menacing, effects-laden groove. Trey then hops on the keys to inject some melody and later expands on those ideas on guitar before the jam builds to a screaming finale. | |
| 1999-12-16 | Raleigh, NC | 10:20 | Typically melodious and soaring "Wading" fare abounds in the solo section. As the closing vocals appear to signal the end, a ghostly ambient wash then creeps in and makes itself at home before moving > "Tweezer"". | |
| 1999-12-16 | Raleigh, NC | 21:52 | Melodic, "Slave"-like jam. | |
| 1999-12-17 | Hampton, VA | 10:47 | Decent jam that veers briefly away from the standard form. | |
| 1999-12-17 | Hampton, VA | 5:05 | A spacey, quiet jam with building energy and effects from Page spans the gap between "The Moma Dance" and "Bug." | |
| 1999-12-17 | Hampton, VA | 17:22 | Rooted in the improvisational millennial groove of '99, although perhaps more repetitive and even plodding at times, Fishman largely leads the jam until about 8 mins in, when Trey adds some space vamp. At 10 mins in, Mike changes course, and the jam takes on a menacing, heavy tone, continuing to build in intensity until a looped-out groove arises, and slow rolls its way to a thunderous conclusion. Not as wonderfully weird as 12/4/99, or as funky and fun as the 12/31 performance, but still an incredible three versions to end the century. | |
| 1999-12-18 | Hampton, VA | 22:47 | Very inspired jam segment! (No B&D.) | |
| 1999-12-18 | Hampton, VA | 17:34 | An average "2001" becomes great when a Frampton "Do You Feel Like We Do" jam takes over. Bob Mayonnaise on the keyboards ladies and gentlemen. | |
| 1999-12-18 | Hampton, VA | 16:20 | Ambient roar. |
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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