DMB just played 3 nights - zero repeats

jonbond1779

would be great to see more riot act & avocado being played!

JimmyV

Three nights at the Gorge over Labor Day...and another Seattle date announced for early November. 

dcp3y

Maybe the band appreciates that many of their followers love their lesser known commercial “hits, b-sides, and deep cuts.”  It truly is a fine line to walk as invariably each show is also someone’s first PJ show.  All the same to me, the volume of PJ hits is such that I think there are no “musts” on any given night especially considering the “shorter” set lists (my minority opinion).  I am lining up for the Nashville, Louisville, & St Louis triple threat and would love for no repeats but have no real expectation that will actually happen…but just knowing it could is very exciting.  Reality is closer to 12-15 of the same songs being played each night at all three venues.  Regardless, I will enjoy each song offered up and have my fingers crossed for some first time gems for me (Indifference, Tremor Christ, Sometimes, Mankind, In Hiding, Nothing As It Seems, You Are, Marker In The Sand, Big Wave, Dirty Frank, Brother, Gonna See My Friend, Alright, Comes Then Goes, and Retrograde…to name a few of my ISOs and yes, that is a highly abridged list).  Very hard to get non-Ten tracks after a given album’s tour unless it is a “mega-hit” and played nearly every show.  Volume is my lone answer, so running three back-to-back-to-back to see what shakes out.  Fingers crossed 🤞🏻for some crumbs thrown my way.  #keeponrockin

estarr31

Just want to say- they absolutely have been crushing the mainstays this year on tour. I think Mike has never been better on a few of the Black versions this year - feels longer too. Obv. he crushes Evenflow. Porch has a great breakdown and build up. Crazy Mary has become an even better version of Boom/Mike dueling than it was years ago. And Corduroy is always a rush. I've heard Alive enough but I get it - that's the closer. 

Mix in some more of the gems from the late 90s early 00s but musically they've never sounded better on their older hits. 

CantKeepmedown

Not a huge Dave fan, but have to give the guy credit. He's a road warrior.  Tours his ass off spring through fall. Hopefully he spends most of winters in a warm, tropical place lol

mcgruff10

Porch is one of their greatest live songs.  If you are tired of that one you might want to take a break or scale back on the amount of shows you are seeing.  

Cropduster-80

Gern Blansten said:

elcazador83 said:

I've seen DMB twice this year and to put things in perspective, when he played new material or a "B" side the majority of the audience was quiet. He busts out a cover, sledgehammer, which I freaking hate and is my piss break song, the place goes nuts. He plays Ants Marching, the entire crowd sings and darn near cries in jubilation. 

When PJ plays the hits or the same stuff, it is for the majority of the crowd that doesn't know their entire catalog. In 2016 I went to Philly 1 with my best friend growing up, it was his first show. He had zero interest in education, in the moonlight, Chloe or crown. Even flow? After that song he high-fives me and says that was freaking awesome. Mike playing behind his head, was unreal. 

I am taking another first timer to Nashville this year. I am hoping for the staples so she can enjoy herself. If they bust out some rarity it will be nice but besides our crazy song chasing white whale hunting selves, how many of the audience will enjoy it? 

BTW, why all the hate for crazy mary? 

Yeah I would take CM every show. Love it. I have complained that if set lists are going to be shorter it would be nice to avoid covers but that one is an exception in my opinion.

My DMB story is from about 6-7 years ago. I saw them when they came through Indy and have never been a big fan but liked some of what I hear on the radio. I was amazed at how many people are just there to say they were there. They started playing a song that I had never heard before and I thought "damn I like that"...good groove, came across really well. Probably like PJ busing out Of the Girl mid show. It blew me away that no one gave a shit. People sitting in front of us were sitting down talking to each other paying no attention whatsoever. Not everyone but enough that it surprised the shit out of me.

And Ants Marching has got to be one of the stupidest songs ever put on a record. Just horrid.

IDK.

there is a show from last summer when they busted out the 3rd verse of grey street. It was a Satellite radio Friday night show.

Crowd went nuts and they absolutely knew it hadn’t been played in a decade. At this point most fans of both bands are basically 40 plus. If you are going you know the catalog (generally speaking)

it’s not the same as seeing shows 20 years ago when everyone else was also in their 20’s. That seemed to be way more random crowds 

I’ve consistently been impressed by both fan bases in the current time period (unless you are on the lawn at DMB)

they both release new music, but judging by both fan bases ages they are really bordering being legacy acts. In the sense neither are bringing in lots of new fans with the new albums 

droptheleash9

mcgruff10 said:

Porch is one of their greatest live songs.  If you are tired of that one you might want to take a break or scale back on the amount of shows you are seeing.  

Porch is one of their great live songs but that doesn't mean it hasn't been overdone on this past tour to the point where equally great songs (such as Rearviewmirror) have disappeared almost entirely from the sets. I thought a happy medium was where you got Porch one night and then RVM or another traditional closer (DTE, Why Go, Better Man) the next. Ultimately, the setlist isn't mine to make and I'd take shorter shows and porch being played every night to no shows at all.

mcgruff10

droptheleash9 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Porch is one of their greatest live songs.  If you are tired of that one you might want to take a break or scale back on the amount of shows you are seeing.  

Porch is one of their great live songs but that doesn't mean it hasn't been overdone on this past tour to the point where equally great songs (such as Rearviewmirror) have disappeared almost entirely from the sets. I thought a happy medium was where you got Porch one night and then RVM or another traditional closer (DTE, Why Go, Better Man) the next. Ultimately, the setlist isn't mine to make and I'd take shorter shows and porch being played every night to no shows at all.

I do agree with you that rvm should be played more; maybe rvm is harder on ed's voice?  who knows.  

Gern Blansten

mcgruff10 said:

droptheleash9 said:

mcgruff10 said:

Porch is one of their greatest live songs.  If you are tired of that one you might want to take a break or scale back on the amount of shows you are seeing.  

Porch is one of their great live songs but that doesn't mean it hasn't been overdone on this past tour to the point where equally great songs (such as Rearviewmirror) have disappeared almost entirely from the sets. I thought a happy medium was where you got Porch one night and then RVM or another traditional closer (DTE, Why Go, Better Man) the next. Ultimately, the setlist isn't mine to make and I'd take shorter shows and porch being played every night to no shows at all.

I do agree with you that rvm should be played more; maybe rvm is harder on ed's voice?  who knows.  

It definitely is harder on the voice....it's a shredder

Mortality

I get what you're saying, but No Black? You're asking them to dial back on playing one of the best songs ever written? I get it man, I've seen it 7 times and it's not the same impact as the first 3 times. Still, they have to play that at 70% of shows for regular humans attending. I just wish they would play Alive in the 1st set. That would fix the main problem with these new sets, which sound amazing otherwise. 

Haijay

nicknyr15 said:

CG658530 said:

Jesus Christ, just don't go to the shows. Comparing PJ to DMB is fucking laughable. If they play GTF or Elderly Woman or Corduroy at every show, I'd be happy. The entitlement of the "true fan" is unmatched—you see it in the GA line—it absolutely brings out the worst in people. Y'all need to take a serious supply of chill pills. 

It’s just as dumb as when people say things like: well
rhcp played only 18 songs. Or rage played 90 minutes. Works both ways. I’ve never came here and compared them to anyone but THEMSELVES. To act like these sets aren’t a drastic change and no one should bring it up is insane. 

But, you've been bringing it up for 6 solid months, GET OVER IT!!!!’ 

Haijay

nicknyr15 said:

JimmyV said:

DMB is still on their summer tour and just now announced more dates for the fall. That's the trick I wish PJ would copy. 

Yes please! Then it would make even more sense why pj are playing less songs. Because they have to actually pace themselves for a real tour. 

What a dumb comment

nicknyr15

^😂😂😂😂 
oh boy. Too funny. 

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JeffP

Phish did 13 shows @ MSG in 2017 w/o repeating 

Jumb0

JeffP said:

Phish did 13 shows @ MSG in 2017 w/o repeating 

A planned 13 night residency with a different theme each night is not in the same stratosphere of a standard tour. 

apirk72

Guided by voices played 100 songs in a show

Bad Brains have played 15 minute shows which to today everyone there would still say it is the best show they ever saw

Bands are all different

bootlegger10

Haijay said:

nicknyr15 said:

JimmyV said:

DMB is still on their summer tour and just now announced more dates for the fall. That's the trick I wish PJ would copy. 

Yes please! Then it would make even more sense why pj are playing less songs. Because they have to actually pace themselves for a real tour. 

What a dumb comment

The band is three shows into this leg and already 25% done.  

Spiritual_Chaos

Jumb0 said:

JeffP said:

Phish did 13 shows @ MSG in 2017 w/o repeating 

A planned 13 night residency with a different theme each night is not in the same stratosphere of a standard tour. 

It's also gimmicky and boring. 

if Pearl Jam ever goes out on a "Ten tour" then shoot me... eh wait.. eh... every tour is a Ten tour.