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User: 27DMB40
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Loved STJL and Grace is Gone. Epic Jimi thing and Two Step!
User: Acura4Life12
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One of the best sets ever!
User: adamortiz11
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Halloween 2 nights in a row?! Just ridiculous 2 shows they put together this year! I thought they were going to bust Let You Down out, but turns out they just wanted to tease us.. maybe next year??
User: ajwedee
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Sure there were some stinkers, but great energy throughout the entire show. And closing the set with Watchtower into Halloween, you can't get much better.
User: AlexaJane
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Front row rail Fonz side with Brandon.
User: alpinevally
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Great energy, you can tell the band loves this place.
User: amgasper01
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$13 Beers?
User: andymc88
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Good show, always enjoy myself.
User: ashm1427
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I had orginally bought lawn seats but then upgraded to party deck, direct view of DMB!
User: baiettis1
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Really solid set, pretty much in line with what has been happening at shows the rest if this tour.
User: bd300
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Great electricity, great set list, and Halloween on back to back nights!
User: BEARFN
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Can't wait !!
User: BeMiceElf
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Incredible night.
User: be_MERRY
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N1 was better but still some nice highlights...OSW World ends, people complaining about a second halloween confusing to me..i loved it...Stanley Jordan kills the vibe...loved recently grey st jane, watchtower halloween..
where is the stone typical rhyme dreaming tree etc...
only 2 crash songs all weekend :(
User: brennawm4
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Absolutely horrendous. Worst DMB show I have ever been to. Highlights were Running Down a Dream, Recently, and the 34 tease. Lowlights were take me to tomorrow, halloween, dream girl, time bomb, grave digger and Stanley Jordan(this guy is a hack!).
User: brokenstuff
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Halloween back to back nights, and runnin down a dream!!!
User: burhop0925
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Amazing show. Time Bomb into Two step was an amazing end to a great show.
User: Byan
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Wish #34 was not just a tease! Great show!
User: cheftimsmith
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Halloween N2 repeat. Stanley Tim Jam was great. Best 2 step I have ever seen
User: Chris6879
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Great show
User: cjr74
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Alpine!
User: ColeChapman9
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2nd Night Of My First Alpine Valley Trip!
User: content&dreamng
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Halloween twice? Whaaaaat??
User: CrabbyD
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After 38 shows, this was my first at Alpine and all I can say is HOLY SHIT!!! Venue was amazing and so damn big.. High energy in the parking lot tailgate. Watched show from near front of the right lawn. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire set with no legitimate complaints. I like Squrm as an opener - lets start howling early! Great to see OSW as its been a while. WTWE was fun and I think that everyone in my sight was "burning one" at the time. Other highlights were #41, Grace is Gone with SJ, Grey St, Recently, and Jane. However, the best run of the night was Stefan's bass intro with Let You Down > #34 to Watchtower and Halloween (repeat! - kind of bizarre). Also tickled pink that Sister got scrapped!! The jam at the end of 2 Step was awesome and seemed totally improved, but I've seen the Time Bomb combo too many times.
All in all, the show and Alpine Valley exceeded my expectations. Will definitely be back!
User: cyrusismydog85
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Halloween two nights in a row! What up!!!
User: danp1986
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Dissapointing for night 2 of alpine
User: davefan9356
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This was my 45th show, and really the best I can remember - LOVED it!
User: Daves05
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Got to the Valley of Alpine nice and early to tailgate. Did a DMB power hour. Here\'s where things to a most unappealing turn. Brad was pretty drunk but did some honey whiskey shots for the power hour. He took about six and then became an unwelcome guest at the tailgate next door. The rest of us continued to enjoy our own tailgate to the tune of Paul\'s Boutique. I also learned that my brother is sexually active, so that\'s a plus for him.. Brad got a sticker planted on the back of him unknowingly, so that was good for a few laughs. Anyway, we made it into the show. Bill was wasted and suggested some mutual touching and I took a few steps away. People were falling down the stairs left and right. Recently, Halloween and the covers were great to hear. There were good songs and bad songs. Who is Stan Jordan? if i wanted to see a goof ass haircut, dangly dream catcher earrings and a scoop neck shirt, i would have gone to the Cure concert. Bill and Brad could not stand by the end of the night. Loved the 34 tease by Stefan. After 24 shows I finally heard Halloween. Hopefully each bad member will forget how to play Dreamgirl this winter. Someone cuffed on bill n the party bus and you could see the bed bugs at my friends hotel. Hope they enjoyed that. Brewer game the next day completed the weekend. Couldn\'t top last years set. See you next year!
User: DMB3420
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EXCELLENT SHOWS BOTH NIGHTS! HALOWEEN TWICE!! EPIC AS ALWAYS!!! JEFF PLAYING 2 SAX'S AT THE SAME TIME??! DAVE,FONZ,TIM,BOYD ALL JAMMED AND CARTER WAS RIDICULOUS! BEST 2 STEP CLOSE EVER IN 70 SHOWS & EVERY ALPINE SHOW FOR ME!! IT JUST WOULD NOT END! JAM HERE AND JAM THERE THEY WILL, BUT EPIC JAM-JAM-JAM AT ALPINE ALWAYS! LOVE THIS PLACE! DMBJAMZ!!!
User: DMBenG
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This show is why I love Alpine Valley. Energy was awesome, the whole band was spot on tonight. Halloween 2 nights in a row was an unexpected treat, but the bigger treat was Carter's breakdown in an excellent version of Two Step in the encore. I've been to 20+ shows at Alpine Valley, and this ranks right up there.
User: dmbfwn
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Good show but I actually like N1 more. Two years in a row with two nights of Stanley Jordan. He single handedly had the energy sucked out of the crowd and everyone sitting down. I can appreciate the talent but he does not fit. Hopefully we do not see him guest again. Halloween is great but 2 nights in a row is a bit of a let down. #41, 2step were awesome. Nice tease on #34, thought we were going there. Two awesome nights, nobody does Alpine better than DMB.
User: DMBkev6
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Best show I've ever been to hands down !
User: Dmbstl14
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cant believe i got pit both nights!! i broke my bowl during the first song so i had to borrow a pipe from a friendly neighbor
User: dnaoshvegas16
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Alpine is the best!
User: docrags
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Band seemed tired. Heat might of had something to do with it.
User: Dongo
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Night of the cover songs!! I have no problem with that at all either. I hope I can squeeze one more show in this tour. If not, maybe an early one next year. Had a great time making some new friends that I hope to stay in touch with. Todd, Jill, thanks for hanging out with us!! And yes, we did all smell great!!!
User: dray10486
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Such a great set and a TON of energy! Opening run was great, then after Gravedigger, they just took off! Why I am, Tom Petty Cover, Jimi, Corn, Grace, Grey, Recently, Jane, You and Me, Watchtower and another Halloween! Wow! What a set, what a show! Encore with Dreamgirl, timebomb and two step. Couldn't ask for more this weekend, what a couple of great shows!
User: Dreamcat78
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Great PIT experience
User: Drumsls
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Great seats 202 row x grace potter was also great
User: eric2004
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This was my second of the two Dave Matthews Band shows at Alpine and the mid-point of a very fun weekend. The usual group of friends that I go with to DMB shows were all off at weddings, work or God-knows-what, but it was cool to have the whole Alpine Valley experience with longtime friends Dave (not Matthews) and Mike as well as some of their friends. Anyway, our tailgate at Alpine Valley was kicked off with a Dave Matthews Band power hour and a cookout. This was the second night in a row we were having too much in the lot and never made it in to see Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Oh well.
Mike, myself and some of his friends had G.A. seats on the lawn and Dave (still not Matthews) took his place at the seats like some sort of a bigshot. 'Squirm' as an opener was awesome and '#41' is always good to hear live. The show I thought really got kicked into high-gear when they played a cover of the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers cover 'Runnin' Down a Dream'. "'Next is Jimi Thing'. Calling it right now" I said after the Petty cover and Mike said "No chance in hell." Next was 'Jimi Thing'. So I'll have that over him from now on, which is nice. 'Grey Street' is one of my favorite Dave Matthews Band song and it was hard to see but they did bring out someone before they started the song. Wish that would have been a little clearer, as it seemed like a special moment. I figured they would play either 'All Along the Watchtower' or 'Two Step' but I never saw the 'Halloween' break-in like the night before. I thought I would never hear that song and now I've heard it twice. Keep 'em coming from now on! I thought the 'Two Step' they played to close the show was one of the best I've heard. All in all, a really good show.
User: felman85
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#34 partial with a Let You Down tease, capped off with Watchtower>>Halloween, don't care what else was played...that was awesome!
User: fillup
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\"Take Me To Tomorrow\" and \"Dreamgirl\" made this show for me. All it was missing was \"JTR\"
User: fromthebottom
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Weak set, horrible finish.
User: GeorgiaBean
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Beautiful night on the lawn
User: Grannyfan
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tim knows how to play guitar
User: greybart41
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Night 2 at Alpine....yes sir
User: greystreet46
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#34
User: Hauptymac
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2nd of 2 at Alpine - Great show, 1st night was favorite, but still loved it.
User: hiker84
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First show, best show.
User: hkcliffy
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Thank you DMB for another amazing night! Halloween 2 nights in a row!
User: Hokie2279
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Absolute best concert I've ever seen of Dave!!! Fantastic evening at Alpine Valley!
User: icedog
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Great Show!
User: jahuck
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Grace Is Gone
User: jakehagerdorn
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other than i drank too much, this was a GREAT show!!
User: jamwo212
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Good show, definitely not great! For 2012 standards, it would've been a very good show, but for how the rest of 2013 had been going, it was quite disappointing, especially for a N2 @ Alpine! I probably went into the weekend with too high of expectations, and I think Halloween for the second night in a row to close the set gave me an uneven feel for it. Plus I hate the "Time Bomb" intro into Two Step, especially after a full Time Bomb in the E2 spot!
User: jasonmanke
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Nothing too memorable... but the lawn and 12 beers tends to do that.
User: jbloore
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Highlights were Squirm, When The World Ends, Runnin Down A Dream, Grace Is Gone, and the #34 tease. Good closer in the encore with Time Bomb & Two Step. Felt the Halloween closer was a bit lazy and forced after a lackluster main set that I felt lacked the n1 energy and was long on instrumentals with not enough high-energy songs mixed in. To me, it felt like he just played Halloween to make up for it and do something rare to give the n1 fans something to feel good about. Had it been my 1st or 2nd Halloween I might appreciate it more but as it stands it was my 5th and I don't "need" it to make or break the weekend.
User: JDavis2144
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Probably one of my favorite set lists, we gor a Petty cover, a Denver cover, one sweet world, grace is gone, and a second straight night of Halloween, and the Two Step at the end, I doubt any other venue will get a comparable two step, I thought ,deer creeks was good, but the crowd controlled this one...Still Blown Away!
User: Jeff Rhodes
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DMB shows are like sex, even when they're bad, they're still great. This was in the bottom 3 of the 15+ shows I've been to, although the energy was great
User: jennjami
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Lawn on this night, venue was beautiful, we lived it!!
User: jgeist8
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It was a great jam night for the band! The sound was a little weak for us out on the lawn, but otherwise I thought it was an amazing show.
User: jmdt52
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A fun show ruined by dream girl in the encore.
User: johnmwright
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The Boys were rocking....they love Alpine. Fun show with the Hawvers!
User: JohnoGT2
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My 38th show overall and 15th at Alpine. This is the first year that N2 did not top N1 - I think they were about equal. Both terrific shows of course. Highlights were #41, Grace is Gone and Two Step. It seams like each summer Two Step keeps growing into more of a Carter 'go bananas' song. Fun to see. I was near the top of the hill and have never seen so much smoke emulating from the pavillion like I did on Saturday. My buddy kept saying it was from the smoke machines on stage - yea right! Halloween was awesome of course, yet confusing at the same time. Two times in two nights...still trying to figure that one out.
User: johnsenville3
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Dave was in a rare mood tonight with long breaks of just goofing off with the guys between songs to start, but the energy never seemed to die tonight...except for when Stanley Jordan came out. His jam killed the energy for the second straight night. I just don't get why they keep trying to force him into these shows. There was a lot more jamming tonight and it felt more like a Dave concert than N1. I am a little over Halloween and it didn't bring the same reaction as it did in N1. The encore was predictable (except Dreamgirl).
I was just glad they didn't play Thank You. And to all the idiots singing Thank You during the jam on Jimi, you missed one of the best jams of the night.
User: jsmith26
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never seen a song repeated at an alpine 2 night stay, until Halloween - I'll take it!
User: Kyle Werhand
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Halloween... AGAIN!!?? Great weekend. Great sets.
User: L0uth
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What a closer. 34 > Watchtower > Halloween (again?!?). I'm over Time Bomb > Two Step but the energy was definitely there for it. Also, Stanley Jordan on Grace is Gone. Yes please.
User: Lakelouie_lover
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Super good although could have done with out You and Me / Dreamgirl. They were energy sucks.
User: laristarr77
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Loved most of the songs, but did not like the Stanley jam. Killed the mood. Otherwise good time.
User: Lynette22
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Halloween 2 nights in a row!!!
User: Machine18855
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Better than N1, but thats not saying much. People don't travel all that way to hear repeats. Squirm needs to be removed from the opener list, if not the show list all together.
One sweet world was great, as was running down a dream. Grace --> Grey --> Recently --> Song that jane likes was a great run of songs. Doesnt make up for the repeat though.
Dreamgirl deserves it's own line. Loved hearing that song.
Hate my review if you want. If you've been travling to alpine for the last 4+ years you know this was a mediocre weekend, setlist wise, at best.
52 shows and counting. I have no doubt I will be back next year. This weekend just didnt blow me away.
User: Mario82288
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Amazing!!!
User: MarvinBerry
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GOod show
User: Mattymoe13
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Better Set Friday. Still good time.
User: melanie1300
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Night 2 Alpine.
Annoying patrons.
User: mfriedman08
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Got off to a slow start with Squirm, but then saw OSW which is always one of my favorite. Rooftop was sounding good and #41 was as great as always. I'm really sick of Gravedigger, Cornbread and You & Me. Running Down sounded great, and the run from the Stanley/Tim jam through Jane was really strong. Watchtower seemed like the set closer, but watch out, Halloween for a 2nd straight night! Also we got a #34 tease, was really hoping they would play it. The encore started and everyone around us anticipated Two Step had to close it out, and they were right. First, we had to endure an awful combo of Dreamgirl and Time Bomb, which I named "DreamBomb". It was more like a dream nightmare there, because I thought they may end the show there. But the Two Step was scintillating and worth the wait. The jam at the end was really cool too, it seemed like they were actually going to go into a new song because the final 2 minutes was this jam I hadn't heard them do before. I give it a 3.5, round up to 4 on here.
User: MiceElf
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Rail.. Front and Center!!
User: mikie4121
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41 gravedigger grace is gone watchtower and halloween again awesome weekend
User: mrcrazyeasy
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All in all, a definite improvement from night 1. Both 2012 Alpine shows were unreal and most likely gave me unrealistic expectations for this weekend. Highlights for N2 were OSW, Take me to tomorrow,41,Watchtower->Halloween. Back to back nighs of Halloween for a set closer was bizarre but I'm definetly not complaining!
User: naas909
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Alpine always delivers a good time. This was certainly not the best I've seen, but still a great time. I think we've all seen enough of Stanley Jordan now. His crazy jams with Tim were interesting, but a bit out of place. I came to see Tim shred the guitar, not to see this flamboyant guy noodle for 10 mins.
User: neoisgod9
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Not as much high energy as N1 but still strong throughout but first off: WATCHTOWER INTO HALLOWEEN!!!!! Let's ignore the fact that was two nights in a row of Halloween but from Watchtower is a dream. The jam before grace is gone was beautiful to watch. Recently among many others were always a pleasure to hear. Two Step as always came off so powerful and raw especially at the end was epic. I was hoping to hear JTR considering how much it's been played this tour but another great night. This band is on fire this tour. Anyone reading this better make it to at least one show this summer if you are a fan.
User: newulm55
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Solid Show... perspective is everything, for me it was one of my best (out of 27) b/c I was 7 people back dead center stage in the Pit. Very cool to see the band interact and play off of each other. But, I will be back in seats next year the pit is a hot and a lot of work... I guess I am someone who likes a bit of space or just getting old.
The \"big\" songs were epic as usual but I thought Grave Digger, BOWA and When the World End where solid versions. Rooftop was the only AFTW song, one of the best but big surprise not to hear more... finally, I was happy to see Running Down a Dream, that will be a one time song for me (most likely) and they put a ton of energy into that one.
Finally, it time to stop the \"THANK YOUS\" at Alpine... Dave killed the chant starting on Jimmy (loved it), sexy MF is the better mash up.
User: NFrank03
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So much fun! Back to back Halloween, Running Down a Dream, best 2 step I've seen. Alpine is the best.
User: Osmolak
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Time bomb two step bring back
User: paabaldw
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Best DMB show EVER!!!
User: pjkdmb326
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Redemption from last night. This is why I come to alpine
User: plfurman
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Another good night at AV other than the fat chick puking her guts out behind me. Why tease with #34 just play the damn song, you played enough of it you might as well just finish it, I have heard AATW 18 times. Tim and Stanley Jam was great and to have him for two nights for a couple of songs was a treat. Tom Petty cover was great and so was encore, Two step was bad ass. Overall strong show.
User: pmtobin
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One of the best shows I've ever seen.
User: Proud Munkey
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Weird show. Great show.
User: rachaldeahl
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BEST SHOW EVER!
User: rcrayon57
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Stanley Jordan as a guest was incredible. Halloween 2 nights in a row was insane.
User: Remyotr
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the fact that they took out the whole 100 section to make it into a "mosh pit" style standing room only made it difficult to see sitting in the front row of the 200 level...greediness on the venue is to blame for that i'm sure....also not happy with the placing of high seniority Warehouse members
User: richieu11
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incredible
User: riplip3
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I thought N1 was better...
User: Rusty2Sweet
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Great show. So much better than night 1. Only my second show at Alpine but 46 overall. Back to back nights of Halloween. First time since 1999 that has been done. Watchtower and One Sweet World were my highlights.
User: Sandagato17
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Great all around show, great energy and a few surprises. For those of you who do not think this was a good show...need to stop expecting shows like SPAC 2008. This was up there.
User: SayGoodbye18
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Runnin Down a Dream was the best! My highlight of the entire show. Again, band was on fire tonight, Alpine just brings out the best in this band. I enjoyed the setlist better from N1, but both shows were amazing. N2 Halloween did not have as much energy as N1, since the crowd seemed very surprised by the double play of this song. Glad to see Sister was replaced by Dreamgirl on the original setlist, and Why I am was added instead of What Would You Say. The Let You Down tease by Fonz was so short, most people missed it. Was only a few chords before #34 started. Hardly long enough to call it a tease, but I noticed it :) Show #87 for me, and a great one. But N1 was still better.
User: Sdharris16
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Awesome
User: seanblitz25
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Christa and I had the time of our lives in row FF. Carter tore 2step to shreds, and we had our new favorite; Dreamgirl.
User: sgrosso2
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Had a bit more fun N2 than N1 with what I thought was a better set list. I was a little confused by Halloween two nights in a row but hey, not gonna complain.
User: SHANER_41
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Alpine is one of the best.
User: Shellebelle
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Recently, Song that Jane Likes, and OSW all made my night! The pace was a bit slow but, overall a great time!
User: sher0225
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This set was a 3-hour MONSTER. Considering the boys have 10 studio albums out, fans should realize by now that they're going to get a pretty good mix of new and old. Hell, if I could only see shows consisting of songs from UTTAD, Crash & BTCS I would be elated. But that just isn't going to happen. Crowd/band energy was some of the best I've seen at Alpine for N2. Loved Grace is Gone and The Tom Petty cover was spot on. The Watchtower > Halloween was cool even though we got Halloween the previous night. Could have done without the Dreamgirl encore opener, but I thought the Timebomb > Two Step was a perfect end to a perfect weekend.
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Watched a guy whip it out and piss on the lawn in front of us. Then, he and his lady friend sat down in it so she could also pee. interesting first for me!
User: smb41
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Nothing can compare to Alpine 2012.
User: spd3289
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Excellent set list and energy tonight. %0A
User: STK80
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Not a bad show but lacked some energy and set list was 'ok'
User: stldmb05
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good show
User: stubbyturtle
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100th Show!
User: summer620m
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Halloween two nights in a row?! Confused then happy. Great show, even for dealing with the crazies in the Lawn. Met some great people around me.
User: susanwentz
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All of my favorite songs!!! xoxoxo
User: talairys
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Expectations at Alpine are always high, and especially after last nights show.. But the boys came thru. Amazing show. Set list was strong, but most importantly, the band was just rocking it. Highlights for me.. Why I am.. Strong. Crowd cheers for Grux, running down a dream - performed better than Petty, fonz\'s opening to Grace is Gone, Stanley Jordan playing with Timmy (gave him a much better vehicle tonight, loved SJ and my friend got to meet him after he played - he was actually out in the sound board area at Alpine and she literally bumped into him!!), grey Street- so powerful. Then Watchtower - always a Fave and wham! Right into Halloween! Double Halloween!! I don\'t think that has ever happened before, two nights in a row. Ever. Epic!
Finally, the two step closer.. I\'ve seen two step so many times I\'ve lost track. This one was special. Extended Carter solo, the energy, and the outro. Just awesome. I\'ve seen 80 shows.. This one was up there.. Thanks guys!
User: TBSpaceman
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I didn't care for this set list. Weird when you look at it it looks good. But we were not feeling it at all. And I'm not a Stanley Jordon fan. He's got talent, I just don't get why he needs to be there especially when i look over and see Tim Reynolds!
User: TheMartyr
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201BB Warehouse Tix
User: timothk
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Loved Halloween! Could\'ve done without RDAD but over it was a fairly solid show. Can\'t beat last year :)
User: trevorr12321
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The only thing better than Halloween is Halloween two nights in a row! Fun weekend
User: TwoSteppinCubby
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OH GOD!!!
User: tzing2589
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Decent show
User: UrsadonDMB
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I enjoyed night one a little more but this show had some great highlights. Take Me to Tomorrow is a song I was hoping to hear this summer and it is very well done. Other highlights included Fonz's solo in to Watchtower. I never thought I would hear #34 in any form.
User: Vicki Cross
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A real treat to see DMB play at Alpine. The crowd is very receptive...I\\\'ve been to over 70 shows and never saw a crowd sing as much as they do at Alpine. Very fortunate to have meet so many great fans.
Dave thoroughly enjoyed himself...I don\\\'t think he wanted to leave the stage.
User: vwsanley
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God I love Alpine!! Every year they out do it!
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You DMB fans (especially TDC) really do confuse me with all the hating on this show. Your expectations are ridiculously high for this band. They straight brought it; the energy and a great setlist. From where I was in the lawn and not surrounded by a bunch of elitist fans in their $90 pavilion seats everyone was digging the set. I know we've been spoiled by this band as of late but really please try to enjoy a great show when it happens; we would have eaten a set Dave knows his new album is no Big Whiskey so he's not going to try to overplay the album like he did in 2005 with Stand Up. People bitch about 3 covers? No true DMB fan can really complain about Watchtower much less the Stefan bass Let You Down and #34 teases; Stefan always does up the Watchtower intro for the Alpine crowd (remember Stir It Up in 02?). Then into Halloween for a second night?? Total shocker but again it's hard to complain about the energy Halloween brings to close out a show. Take Me to Tomorrow straight up rocks and I can't wait to see them develop this cover. And we love our Tom Petty in Wisconsin; he comes to Summerfest practically on an annual basis. Okay cover, but I'll take it over a lot of other songs. And 3 songs from Remember Two Things??? Dave doesn't do that for just anyone these days; last set with 3 RTT songs was SPAC night 2 which you guys loved. Alpine got its first full Recently and the last Recently I have seen since my first DMB show at Summerfest in 99. The Tim & Stanley Jordan blues jam before Grace is Gone was really tight even if the crowd was confused and didn't know who this jazz guitar legend was. Grace is Gone is one of my favorite DMB songs and it was great to get a jammed out tour debut at Alpine. Grey St is another favorite, no complaints there. And Squirm and Cornbread were both solid and are always good to see. When I saw them switch out the guitar they initially brought out for Dave for the encore I thought we were going to get something special, but needless to say the first two encore songs were a bit of a let down. But Dreamgirl was a lot more tolerable being short and sweet and not a dragged out 13 minute version of the past. I was just hoping they were not going to cave into certain people in the crowd and close the encore with Thank You and I think overall everyone was excited when Boyd started strumming those notes for Two Step. Great rocking version with a nice little Carter drum solo and multiple fake out endings where they went back into another jam. Overall a great show with great energy from the band and I bet fans out west are excited for a potential return of #34 and Let You Down to the Gorge if those Alpine teases are any indication. Show #18 for me and 14 at Alpine and I had a blast. Dave didn't let me down.
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Not the greatest of Alpine shows
User: wbmc1808
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I loved this show, some great jams and the crowd was tuned in
User: Weezerblather
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Average show. Weak encore. Alpine doesn't hold a flame to the gorge apparently. Still an average dmb show kills all other bands
User: WellbeBurnin1
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Dreamgirl!
User: WhiteyDMB
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Another fantastic show at Alpine. Best place in the country to see DMB.
User: wigrl79
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Attended with Sarah, Wendy & Jon
User: wthomps1
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Left a little disappointed after such high expectations going in due to what had been played previously on tour. OSW, 41, Recently, Jane, and Two Steps were my highlights. The show just fell short due to poor flow and some questionable song selections. Still had an amazing weekend at Alpine!
User: zaj128
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Odd set flow with this one but the #34 tease into Watchtower and then into Halloween to close for the 2nd straight night was amazing.
