, attached to 1991-10-28

Review by thelot

thelot A decent SBD source exists for this show, though there’s some minor static in parts of the first set.

Curtain into Jim kicks things off—every time I see that combo, I think of the opening from set 2, night 2 of Clifford Ball. Reba is solid. Hank brings out the bone for I Didn’t Know, which is always fun. Oh Kee Pa into Foam is a nice pairing, even if Foam starts a little shaky. There’s a tape flip at the end of Foam, with a bit of music lost. Trey makes a funny comment about collecting quite the stash of undergarments on stage. The transition from Fee into Bowie is smooth. Bowie itself is solid—yet pretty straightforward for this tour. After Bowie, Trey says they’ll play one more before a quick break, but the tape cuts out, and the song isn’t listed on any setlists. Might’ve been an a cappella tune?

Set 2 starts strong with Sky, Wilson, DaaM, and Stash—all tight and well-played. Gin shows a bit more energy than usual for this tour. YEM has a slinky, laid-back jam that leads into a cool B&D section. The VJ is a blast, with Howling making an appearance. There’s a brief tape flip during YEM, but not much is lost. Page’s Coil solo winds down into a ragtime vibe, which is a nice touch. As it ends, a fan yells out for “Fire Up the Ganja.” The first Harpua of the tour is a fun one. Afterward, Showboat Gertrude dusts off Whipping Post for the first time in almost a year. Like the version from The Front on 3/9/90, Fishman gives it everything he’s got—his fretless guitar playing is completely ridiculous and hilarious.
Before Horn, Trey thanks Kevin “The Crotchmaster” Crochetiere for setting up the show and for some killer grilled cheese. He even asks him to do it again in the spring. I’d have to double-check, but I think this is the first two-night stand with zero repeats.


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