SteveIsGood347
07-05-2008, 10:33 PM
I figured I post my first review after my 18th show last night in Charleston. First off, the venue was great. Traffic wasnt bad in or out (at least that I saw), plenty of parking, and other than the trouble getting people out, the stadium was set up all. I had seen one baseball stadium show before (Turner Field in Atl in 01) and the sound was awful, but last night the sound seemed great.
Before the band came out, the screens came down with a huge American flag and Hendrix's Star Spangled Banner was played. Really cool way to open the show.
1. Seek Up - My favorite opener. Beautiful version though it seemed shorther than usual. I cant believe that people could bitch about this even if played back to back shows.
2. Old Dirt Hill - I hated this in 05 when I heard it first full band. Its better now but still not very good. Tim does add to it but it should stay D&T.
3. BOWA - Heard this getting sound check and was so excited. It wasnt the Sugar Will debut I was dreaming of, but was a great version. DMBAlmanac still says just Tim on the song, but Jeff definitely played and had a nice solo to close.
4. Crush - I think this was the best song played, by far the best version Ive ever heard in person or on tapes. Amazing. Jeff and Tim came together in front of Carter and had a back and forth jam that was earth-moving. Rashawn had a nice solo as well.
5. You Might Die Trying - I liked this song before and it continues to grow on me. Another song that Jeff can shine on. I think this should get credit as being from another album when we say things like no Stand Up songs.
6. #41 - The song I was most excited to hear with Jeff. Good version with a nice Soujorn of Arojona (I have no idea how to spell that.) Another great Jeff solo. The crowd sang the Everyday outro.
7. Everyday - I am willing to bet this wasnt on the setlist. Dave went to Carter during #41 and changed it a think. Dont love the song but it is fun when the crowd gets into it. Not good on a tape or release but enjoyable at show.
8. Cornbread - Love this song. Short enough to get played every show without becoming a hassle. Glad its staying as a mid-set fun song.
9. Sail Away - Cool to hear a debut. Dave got the Charleston call out (w/ the Charleston bay line which later led to some odd speech about how Dave knew Charleston isnt a bay).
10. Sledgehammer - So glad this got played. I love Peter Gabrial and I love this song. Made for DMB.
11. Ants Marching - Awesome suprise midset and another highlight of the night. Snare Intro. Rashwan came in about 3 seconds early which was pretty funny. Carter seemed to change the jam to let Boyd solo longer before the horns came in. Great version.
12. Sister - Pretty lame and this point. I can see it E1 but dont like it midset.
13. So Damn Lucky - So glad to hear this song. Love it so much and full band nails it. Tim is great on it.
14. Bayou - Really didnt want to hear this as its now 8 times in 9 shows since SU was released. Pretty good version. Boyd was great and Carter's drums at the end are good. Best of all it led to a really awkward fist pump between Tim and Boyd that was easily may favorite part of the night.
15. Crash into Me - Glad to see Bayou didnt close. Crash always get a negative rep for being a radio song all the drunk high school girls love, but it is a good song.
16-17. SMTS - ASTB - Too Much - 1 song as far as Im concerned. The new ASTB with the freezes are cool and Tim was great on Too Much. Now seen Too Much and Rapunzel as Opener, Set Closer, and Encore Closer.
18. Hey Hey, My My - Love to see a Neil Young cover. Tim had some really nice guitar effect at the end that I dont know enough about music to describe.
19. Tripping Billies - Dont care if it closed back to back shows, it was perfect. It took me 7 years and 14 shows to hear Billies for the first time so I always will treasure getting it. Plus finally heard a Nature intro (chords at least).
Overall, one of my favorite shows. Maybe the best musically and a good set list. Cool venue and nice to see a 4th of July show. Wish Sugar Will had come back but Im going to Atlanta on Monday, so got another shot.
Before the band came out, the screens came down with a huge American flag and Hendrix's Star Spangled Banner was played. Really cool way to open the show.
1. Seek Up - My favorite opener. Beautiful version though it seemed shorther than usual. I cant believe that people could bitch about this even if played back to back shows.
2. Old Dirt Hill - I hated this in 05 when I heard it first full band. Its better now but still not very good. Tim does add to it but it should stay D&T.
3. BOWA - Heard this getting sound check and was so excited. It wasnt the Sugar Will debut I was dreaming of, but was a great version. DMBAlmanac still says just Tim on the song, but Jeff definitely played and had a nice solo to close.
4. Crush - I think this was the best song played, by far the best version Ive ever heard in person or on tapes. Amazing. Jeff and Tim came together in front of Carter and had a back and forth jam that was earth-moving. Rashawn had a nice solo as well.
5. You Might Die Trying - I liked this song before and it continues to grow on me. Another song that Jeff can shine on. I think this should get credit as being from another album when we say things like no Stand Up songs.
6. #41 - The song I was most excited to hear with Jeff. Good version with a nice Soujorn of Arojona (I have no idea how to spell that.) Another great Jeff solo. The crowd sang the Everyday outro.
7. Everyday - I am willing to bet this wasnt on the setlist. Dave went to Carter during #41 and changed it a think. Dont love the song but it is fun when the crowd gets into it. Not good on a tape or release but enjoyable at show.
8. Cornbread - Love this song. Short enough to get played every show without becoming a hassle. Glad its staying as a mid-set fun song.
9. Sail Away - Cool to hear a debut. Dave got the Charleston call out (w/ the Charleston bay line which later led to some odd speech about how Dave knew Charleston isnt a bay).
10. Sledgehammer - So glad this got played. I love Peter Gabrial and I love this song. Made for DMB.
11. Ants Marching - Awesome suprise midset and another highlight of the night. Snare Intro. Rashwan came in about 3 seconds early which was pretty funny. Carter seemed to change the jam to let Boyd solo longer before the horns came in. Great version.
12. Sister - Pretty lame and this point. I can see it E1 but dont like it midset.
13. So Damn Lucky - So glad to hear this song. Love it so much and full band nails it. Tim is great on it.
14. Bayou - Really didnt want to hear this as its now 8 times in 9 shows since SU was released. Pretty good version. Boyd was great and Carter's drums at the end are good. Best of all it led to a really awkward fist pump between Tim and Boyd that was easily may favorite part of the night.
15. Crash into Me - Glad to see Bayou didnt close. Crash always get a negative rep for being a radio song all the drunk high school girls love, but it is a good song.
16-17. SMTS - ASTB - Too Much - 1 song as far as Im concerned. The new ASTB with the freezes are cool and Tim was great on Too Much. Now seen Too Much and Rapunzel as Opener, Set Closer, and Encore Closer.
18. Hey Hey, My My - Love to see a Neil Young cover. Tim had some really nice guitar effect at the end that I dont know enough about music to describe.
19. Tripping Billies - Dont care if it closed back to back shows, it was perfect. It took me 7 years and 14 shows to hear Billies for the first time so I always will treasure getting it. Plus finally heard a Nature intro (chords at least).
Overall, one of my favorite shows. Maybe the best musically and a good set list. Cool venue and nice to see a 4th of July show. Wish Sugar Will had come back but Im going to Atlanta on Monday, so got another shot.