SET 1: Uncle Pen: Only the third time this had opened a show – last time was 8.30.92 Cal Expo Amp, opening for Carlos.

Funky Bitch, Vultures: Both standard.

Runaway Jim: Soaring short jam.

Jesus Just Left Chicago: 4 white guys from Vermont do this version justice.

Limb By Limb, Wilson: Both standard >

Down with Disease: Rock gods, absolutely smoked which seems to be the theme for DwD’s on this tour. Keep in under 12 minutes and blister it.

First set summary: Very solid set, lots of rock and roll that was full steam ahead. No breathers and no ballads.

SET 2: Ghost: Machine Gun Trey in fine fashion. Much like DwD, this Ghost is full steam ahead, no letup – just pedal to the medal the whole way. Arena rock. Extremely impressive work from Trey. Awesome version. >

Sample in a Jar, The Wedge > AC/DC Bag: Not a huge fan of this segment smack dab in the middle of the second set… >

Makisupa Policeman: Nice, little jam >

Sand: Can Sand rescue the set? Not exactly, no. Really good jam but does not break any new ground and stays in the same vein as every on the preceded except the OG from the Gorge which went way out there and dwarfs all other Sands to this point. >

Ya Mar: What strange placement. Shows like this make me think they need to have a setlist in place before walking on stage.

Character Zero: Rips as you might expect it would. This really is a rock and roll show.

ENCORE: Rock and Roll: There you have it, a nod from the band telling us that this show was all about melting faces and less about noodle jams.

Second set summary: Lots of problems in the lots with the cops and fear of the venue cancelling the show or shortening the curfew supposedly led to few jams and a hard core rock and roll show. Band blows off steam all show long, impressive really. More than happy to rate this show as a strong 3.75 out of 5.