August 05, 2002

Great Show! underrated af. Dr. Sammy is ridiculous tonight. I will say it again, I like 2002 just behind 2001 and above all other years minus 1999/2007/2009/2014. Late spring and summer are especially tasty.

Highlights 1: ending 'Spraypaint Victory jam (last 4-5 minutes) ~> 'cketsCri' - love the dyslexic Crix, this one is fast, intense and on point as they begin a nice funk section with sweet Magner offerings George Duke style. This part of Crix is great, entering 'Floes" with a fist pump! What a fun 'Floes'. Perhaps a little predictable(minus the nice Low-Rider jam a la cheesy, but Mr.Mags is MVP all over this version. "'I'll let myself go. And swim in the ice"' 'Grass is Green' - MONSTER. The beginning see Marc a little pissed at the sound but he gets over it quickly. (This Canadian boy is still deranged) Jam 1 - at 3.30 ish - testing out the diving board before plunging in...some very nice bass runs throughout while Barber gets more and more involved until there is Blissco. very nice mid-song groove. Jam 2 - 12:00 ish - kick drum psychedelic crescendo until they find and finish the 'Helix' from Alpine from the previous show. Great Set: 8.7 / 10

Highlights 2: ""House Dog Party Favor ~> Hope ~> House Dog Party Favor ~> Spacebirdmatingcall"" nice upswing part of the jam on House Dog, around 9:00 mins-ish. there's a little extra energy by Barber here. the final 8 minute jam is in the pocket and slaughtering many in attendance. 'Hope' this version is straight ahead power jamrock. Sammy is 100% the MVP for this song. His best tune of the night and a really good instigator of likewise intensity from his bandmates. the last jam is pure delicious funk. 'SBMC' - a good, average version until near the halfway point; 9 minutes-ish. A great galloping groove is where we are and it's so nice. This jam, again to my ears, was brought upon by Dr. Sammy, for they have to be sharp and be with him on this beat which is a tad faster and less time to think, forcing the bandmates to get their shit together...and they do. Just an overall feel good version. 'Mindless Dribble" - show closer. interesting position in the setlist and also a standalone version. While Sam is just Keith Moon-ing it like a madman, everyone is exactly on the page. Great Dribble!! Encore: I love this song and it's a great encore, especially here with such an up, up and away show. This version has a long and very good middle section which makes it 100% more enjoyable. Bravo Boys:: 8.20 / 10

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