, attached to 1991-10-18

Review by thelot

thelot A low-generation SBD source circulates for this show, but unfortunately, the mix leaves quite a bit to be desired. Mike is especially buried, making it tough to appreciate some of the band’s usual balance.

The show kicks off with solid versions of Jim and Foam. Before Foam, Trey pauses to give a heartfelt shoutout to his old mentor and teacher, Ernie Stires, noting that Ernie and his children, Ernie Jr. and Liz, were in attendance. He dedicates Foam to him, adding a personal touch to the moment. Reba is pretty straightforward, but Wilson and a blazing Llama make a great back-to-back pairing. The set wraps with a strong Antelope that caps the first half on a high note.

Set two opens with a fantastic take on Brother—reminiscent of the standout version from Eugene. Trey dedicates it to Page and Mike’s brothers, who were at the show, joking that the song was written to reflect their personalities. He keeps the banter going, saying the next tune is about an uncle, referring to Bill Monroe’s Uncle Pen after a false start. This was a fun callback to when the song debuted, and Trey’s playful commentary continued: “The next one’s about a mother… and it’s not Funky Bitch,” he adds, referencing Guelah’s unique name as Dave’s mother. Mike’s is strong and well-played, though the Groove is fairly standard by Fall ‘91’s high-energy standards. I Didn’t Know features Zero Man stepping in for Showboat Gertrude, which got a good laugh. For the encore, they dust off Walk Away for the first time in nearly a year—a great surprise to close the night.


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