All Time Show Rankings

[Bsand17]

I'm assuming there has been a thread at some point where this has been discussed? Would love to pic through and see what everyone's all time favorites are?

[TwoStep2888]

big league chew is a good one

[LetYouDown22]

My first. 7.3.03.

[tyler3440]

Originally Posted by TwoStep2888

big league chew is a good one

This is dave solo 9/11/92 right? What’s the story behind the name “big league chew”

Anyway, if so it a great show. Listened to it today for the first time in a while. Love that show

[Jake]

Originally Posted by tyler3440

This is dave solo 9/11/92 right? What’s the story behind the name “big league chew”

Anyway, if so it a great show. Listened to it today for the first time in a while. Love that show

the story back in the day was that the chewing gum sponsored the show that night.


however, another story surfaced about 10 years ago that said the story was BS and one of the the early tape traders wrote Big League Chew on his tape and made up phony names for the songs.



so.... no one really knows for sure.


It is, however, the last known DMB show with Peter - Peter always said he didnt' know when his last show was but his keyboards fried out at the end, and it seems that Billies (the last song) does not have keys. And Doug Wannamaker guested the next night, so likely it was indeed Peter's last show.

[tyler3440]

Originally Posted by Jake

the story back in the day was that the chewing gum sponsored the show that night.


however, another story surfaced about 10 years ago that said the story was BS and one of the the early tape traders wrote Big League Chew on his tape and made up phony names for the songs.



so.... no one really knows for sure.


It is, however, the last known DMB show with Peter - Peter always said he didnt' know when his last show was but his keyboards fried out at the end, and it seems that Billies (the last song) does not have keys. And Doug Wannamaker guested the next night, so likely it was indeed Peter's last show.

Interesting!

[tyler3440]

Not a top show, but 5/9/01 and 7/25/01 are both recommend for a tour that was actually pretty hated.

Off the top of my head, 9/15/00 is a really good tape. Basically anything all of September of 2000 is really good.

Really hard to pick a top tape but here are some random suggestions.
5/15/98
8/18/98
8/20/98
12/3/98
12/7/98
5/22/99
7/16/99 (think Boyd is a bit out of tune for this show unfortunately)(still a good show tho)
8/6/99
8/7/99
6/19/00 (2000 tour opener)
7/5/00
7/12/00
7/16/00 (first ants opener since 94)
7/25/00
8/1/00
8/2/00
9/10/00
9/12/00
9/13/00
9/15/00
12/12/00
12/13/00
5/9/01
7/25/01
5/4/02
5/5/02
5/18/02
5/19/02

[jasonfilatov]

A few of my favorites are:

11/21/98
12/3/98
8/6/00
8/27/00
7/3/03

[aeroshady]

3.23.93 No introduction needed

12.31.96 Hampton VA

12.7.98 Worceser MA (I like this night better than the LiveTrax the next night)

9.11.99 Listener Supported NJ

6.11.01 Giants Stadium NJ, (only for the legendary Two Step in the hail and rain)

9.8.02 (Gorge N3)

12.20.02 & 12.21.02 MSG N1 & N2 with James Brown NYC

9.24.03 Central Park NYC

[crashintonickdm]

Originally Posted by jasonfilatov

A few of my favorites are:

11/21/98
12/3/98
8/6/00
8/27/00
7/3/03

They’re all in the top 50 for sure. The first 4 possibly all in top 25. 12/7/98 is the best show ever IMO

[aeroshady]

Originally Posted by aeroshady

3.23.93 No introduction needed

12.31.96 Hampton VA

12.7.98 Worceser MA (I like this night better than the LiveTrax the next night)

9.11.99 Listener Supported NJ

6.11.01 Giants Stadium NJ, (only for the legendary Two Step in the hail and rain)

9.8.02 (Gorge N3)

12.20.02 & 12.21.02 MSG N1 & N2 with James Brown NYC

9.24.03 Central Park NYC

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

They’re all in the top 50 for sure. The first 4 possibly all in top 25. 12/7/98 is the best show ever IMO

I always tell everyone to listen to this show and then listen to the LiveTrax release because I truly believe they got the wrong show. The band is tighter and I prefer the set on 12/7. Also, the songs with Bela are just amazing on night 1, where I feel like they never hit that perfect moment on 12/8. The LIOG and Two Step are just unreal!

Don't get me wrong, I bought 12/8/98 LiveTrax as my first LiveTrax purchase and it is still only 1 of 2 LiveTrax I own. It is a great show. Just, when I need to pick one of the two nights to listen to, I always prefer 12/7/98!

[comeandsee41]

Originally Posted by tyler3440

This is dave solo 9/11/92 right? What’s the story behind the name “big league chew”

Anyway, if so it a great show. Listened to it today for the first time in a while. Love that show

big league chew is 3.23.93 not 9.11.92

[bubba40]

It's gotta be something from either late May or June 2008. Roi, Rashawn, and Tim all with the band. I don't think it can be a "greatest" DMB show without Roi or Rashawn.

And Jeff Coffin is one of my top 5 all-time favorite musicians. In any era, on any instrument.

[dustin41]

Originally Posted by Bsand17

I'm assuming there has been a thread at some point where this has been discussed? Would love to pic through and see what everyone's all time favorites are?

8-22/23/98 and having Herbie and the Headhunters onstage for nearly the entire time each night was unreal - i wish there was a better tape of it, because the only ones that i've ever gotten are not good.

7-12-00 with Steve Wilson on a killer, killer two step

7-10-04 hershey, what a perfect show top to bottom, made up entirely for 3 lackluster shows there in row

[drop2d]

Nice to see lots of people recognizing 12/7/98 as the greatest show of all time.

[Lee3691]

Just because of the material, the best DMB show had to have taken place in the year 2000 or before.

[YouNeverKnow25]

Originally Posted by Lee3691

Just because of the material, the best DMB show had to have taken place in the year 2000 or before.

yep, exactly

[garagebrothers]

Is the 12/7/98 show on the Tube of You anywhere, can't seem to find it. Muchas gracias.

[cooke726]

the Atlantic City Caravan is one of my fondest memories not just of DMB but of my life. The entire weekend was a blast. So if I had to pick one show....ill go ACN3

[tyler3440]

Originally Posted by garagebrothers

Is the 12/7/98 show on the Tube of You anywhere, can't seem to find it. Muchas gracias.

Nope, but 12/3/98 is I think.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Lee3691

Just because of the material, the best DMB show had to have taken place in the year 2000 or before.

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

yep, exactly

I think 02 & 03 have some contenders to be honest. Adding You Never Know, Captain, and Kit Kat Jam really help.

[YouNeverKnow25]

Originally Posted by Cptn. Monkeyman

I think 02 & 03 have some contenders to be honest. Adding You Never Know, Captain, and Kit Kat Jam really help.

a fair take for sure, particularly 03 when they played fewer ED songs in general

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by garagebrothers

Is the 12/7/98 show on the Tube of You anywhere, can't seem to find it. Muchas gracias.

Not on youtube… but there may be a Show you could Meet At that might have it available to stream.

[tyler3440]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

a fair take for sure, particularly 03 when they played fewer ED songs in general

Yeah 03 is a solid tour. Then you also have DT, Last Stop and Spoon all being played for the first time since 1999. A lot of top notch set in 2003.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

a fair take for sure, particularly 03 when they played fewer ED songs in general

Originally Posted by tyler3440

Yeah 03 is a solid tour. Then you also have DT, Last Stop and Spoon all being played for the first time since 1999. A lot of top notch set in 2003.

Yeah, check out this set


06.24.2003 - Cincinnati, OH

The Stone
One Sweet World (Instrumental Intro)
You Never Know
Don’t Drink the Water
If I Had It All
Satellite
The Song That Jane Likes
Seek Up
The Last Stop
The Dreaming Tree
#41
Where Are You Going
Stay
The Maker ->
Tripping Billies (Nature Intro)
——————————————
I’ll Back You Up
Two Step


The bold has to be one of the greatest three song runs, and there’s only one Everyday song (and it’s a good one in my opinion)

[garagebrothers]

Originally Posted by Cptn. Monkeyman

Yeah, check out this set


06.24.2003 - Cincinnati, OH

The Stone
One Sweet World (Instrumental Intro)
You Never Know
Don’t Drink the Water
If I Had It All
Satellite
The Song That Jane Likes
Seek Up
The Last Stop
The Dreaming Tree
#41
Where Are You Going
Stay
The Maker ->
Tripping Billies (Nature Intro)
——————————————
I’ll Back You Up
Two Step


The bold has to be one of the greatest three song runs, and there’s only one Everyday song (and it’s a good one in my opinion)

Not too shabby. If they played a set like this today, most people wouldn't be able to dance because of the huge boners in their pants. DMB, how we miss thee.

[GreyStreetAve]

Originally Posted by Cptn. Monkeyman

Yeah, check out this set


06.24.2003 - Cincinnati, OH

The Stone
One Sweet World (Instrumental Intro)
You Never Know
Don’t Drink the Water
If I Had It All
Satellite
The Song That Jane Likes
Seek Up
The Last Stop
The Dreaming Tree
#41
Where Are You Going
Stay
The Maker ->
Tripping Billies (Nature Intro)
——————————————
I’ll Back You Up
Two Step


The bold has to be one of the greatest three song runs, and there’s only one Everyday song (and it’s a good one in my opinion)

I was at this show. On paper it looks great, but the show/energy/etc. was surprisingly underwhelming.

[AndySlash]

Originally Posted by Cptn. Monkeyman

Yeah, check out this set


06.24.2003 - Cincinnati, OH

The Stone
One Sweet World (Instrumental Intro)
You Never Know
Don’t Drink the Water
If I Had It All
Satellite
The Song That Jane Likes
Seek Up
The Last Stop
The Dreaming Tree
#41
Where Are You Going
Stay
The Maker ->
Tripping Billies (Nature Intro)
——————————————
I’ll Back You Up
Two Step


The bold has to be one of the greatest three song runs, and there’s only one Everyday song (and it’s a good one in my opinion)

man. swap if i had it all for proudest monkey and this would about the most reasonable 'perfect' setlist for my tastes.

[bowa36]

11.2.93 trax deserves a mention


http://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.as...=50&where=1993



Rhyme & Reason
Say Goodbye
Any Noise [tease]
I'll Back You Up
Jimi Thing »
Typical Situation
True Reflections
Lie in Our Graves
Dueling Banjos [tease]
Happy Birthday to You [tease] »
Warehouse
Granny
Rhyme & Reason
-----------------------------------
The Best of What's Around
The Song That Jane Likes
Lover Lay Down
What Would You Say
Two Step
Seek Up
-----------------------------------
Say Goodbye
Doobie Thing »
Happy Birthday to You »
Ants Marching

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by aeroshady

3.23.93 No introduction needed

12.31.96 Hampton VA

12.7.98 Worceser MA (I like this night better than the LiveTrax the next night)

9.11.99 Listener Supported NJ

6.11.01 Giants Stadium NJ, (only for the legendary Two Step in the hail and rain)

9.8.02 (Gorge N3)

12.20.02 & 12.21.02 MSG N1 & N2 with James Brown NYC

9.24.03 Central Park NYC

This list is pretty perfect.