Here is my review (song-by-song)
Midnight Hour - Chinese New Year so it makes sense, Always a good set opener and a lot of fun. Obviously not as long as they got in the 60's but it was groovin and funky, a good way to get the feet moving.
They Love Each Other - Expected this and JK nailed it. I will say I think the version in Asbury Park was a little bit better as far as energy and build up goes but this was still really tight and it brought a big smile to my face.
Beat It On Down The Line - SMOKIN! Opening count for Valentines day. Bobby sounded great on this, Phil was thumping away. Jeff and JK killed the solos. Bob liked it so much he gave the signal to let them go at it one more time. Great work by the band on this one.
Tennessee Jed - On the same level as They Love Each Other musically speaking, JK knows what he's doing when he's directing this jam. Would have been a little bit better is John sang the whole thing but Bobby didn't do too bad. Shatnered a line or two.
Peggy-O - My first time seeing/hearing Phil sing it. Actually wasn't bad but you know that John makes this song so sweet. I agree that this was probably the low point of the first set but it was still very taut musically.
Looks Like Rain - Classis Bobby here. Loved it, except for the drunk talker who could not stop rambling when even all of his friends were telling him to quit it. Lots of Passion in this one. John usually has a early 80's type guitar solo on this. He had a nice delay/reverbish effect on that made for these awesome cascading builds. Everyone was loving it here, we may complain about bobby from time to time but I think we can all agree that when he's on... it's a lot of fun for all.
Sugaree - you know what... i'm not gonna say anything about this besides John got behind the reigns and it was definitely the right move... JUST LISTEN TO IT! definite high point of first set.
Good Lovin' - Strong set closer. I like the new arrangement, great dancin music. Everyone was peakin after that sugaree and we all fed off that energy.
Uncle John's Band - Nothing real strong developed here but you knew with this choice as their opener, we would be in for it. Still enjoyed it nonethless. We all know what would make this tune better for Furthur.
Peaceful Valley - Never heard this tune before. Had some cool interaction going on between the band. It was nice seeing JK develop a tune that would become "his" (i know its a ryan adams song) rather than him just playing Jerry songs. Was a real eye opener as to what directions this band can go with tunes that haven't been played with the dead.
Ashes and Glass - It did sound like they were gonna go into Throwing Stones but alas they came out with a Ratdog tune. I enjoyed it, I heard it the first time i saw Ratdog so it brought back a fading memory. Again, interesting to hear what Phil and JK do with this tune.
Unbroken Chain - Here's where things got intergalactic. Up until this point, the second set lacked the energy that the first had. They definitely went into some space that they hadn't gone into before with this song. Everyone was playing their ass off and it seemed like it was just getting torn at the seams when it all came back together. Really beautiful jams in this.
Morning Dew - same thing with sugaree. words would never do it justice. Listen to it if you haven't all ready. The only thing i can say is that I am not the crying type but I came damn close to shedding a tear this time. I'm getting chills just writing this actually.
The Other One - was thunderous from the start. although it was short as far as TOO goes i thought they did some exceptional jamming and it was very concise in where it went. This band sounds tighter every time.
China Cat Sunflower - Got my dancing shoes back on for this one. It was strong but nothing crazy... all in all... a real good time.
Standing on the moon - was really hoping that JK would step to the mic. I actually liked Bobby's Days Between at Hammerstein but this was nowhere near as good. The end jam was nice though and JK made up for not singing...
I Know You Rider - Same thing here. John was dancing all over the place and building that energy while not on the mic. They ended real strong with this and I know i had biiig grin.
Samson and Delilah - Great Sunday encore. Really liked the drums, lots of power and energy. JK hitting those solos. Bobby was the reverend.
The leaps and bounds this band has taken since its conception is outrageous. Just wait til the one year anniversary comes.
Being in Barton Hall was so crazy. Listening to 77 and 81 shows i never had a vivid picture of the place but now its all crystal clear. Thanks for the memory Furthur. Radio City and AC, here I come.
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