SET 1: Split Open and Melt: Pretty average version but not in the context it’s slotted – opening a show. Therefore this in my mind becomes more than average and the band declares that there is clear intent to throw down on a Wednesday night in Knoxville.

Cars Trucks Buses: Standard.

Fast Enough for You: Not super pumped about the placement but it’s beautiful so whatever.

Taste, Train Song, Poor Heart, Punch You in the Eye: Standard.

Billy Breathes: Soaring – just like the album version.

David Bowie: Definitely an underrated version. Screaming peaks.

First set summary: Good set. Great opener and closer. Bowie has replay value.

SET 2: Wilson, The Curtain: Standard. >

Mike's Song: Look out below dudes. This one has one of the first (is it the first?) true funk jams that would become so prevalent the following year. This is a glimpse into the future. Very long and pretty solid. Take note, Trey is the facilitator through much of this, happy to be a cog in the wheel and not the wheel itself. Another precursor to what is to come in the next four years, whole band jamming, groove centric, etc etc ->

Swept Away > Steep: Standard >

Weekapaug Groove: Completely and utterly smoked. Will leave your face a smoking crater given half the chance.

Scent of a Mule: Just not a Mule fan but if you are you will enjoy this one for sure.

Sample in a Jar > Funky Bitch: Trey takes center stage and burns it all down. RAWK!!!!

ENCORE: Rocky Top – Obvious choice is obvious.

Second set summary: I really, really enjoy this set and feel it is a strong darkhorse of the tour. Take out Mule and replace it with one more heavy hitter and you are approaching one of the better sets of the tour. Mike’s and Weekapaug have tons of replay value. I would rate this show as a 4 out of 5. Have always had a solid appreciation for this show.