Oct 2, 2020 · Higher Ground Drive-In at the Essex Junction Exposition Center

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Set I

5 songs · 1h 17m

The set as tape — each song is as wide as it is long, segued songs run on unbroken tape (split by a splice, not a gap), and burn.

The Goose Almanac · Essex Junction, VT · Entry No. 254 · Set from data at elgoose.net

jams

1Time to Flee — With Dave Grippo on saxophone.
Time to Flee — First section of the jam rages along with Peter's new clav. Peak dies away as Grippo hops on stage and he and Rick start trading licks like old friends. The stuff sit-in dreams are made of.
2Caution — Bob Marley. With Dave Grippo on saxophone.
3Butter Rum — With Dave Grippo on saxophone.
4Jive II — With Dave Grippo on saxophone and We Got The Funk teases.
Drive — Standard groove in the second jam is accentuated by Peter's clav work.

5 songs · 1h 2m

The set as tape — each song is as wide as it is long, segued songs run on unbroken tape (split by a splice, not a gap), and jams burn.

1Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) — Billy Joel. With Dave Grippo on saxophone.
2A Fifth Of Beethoven — Walter Murphy. With Dave Grippo on saxophone.
A Fifth Of Beethoven — Saxophone on this. Yes please.
3Creatures — With Dave Grippo on saxophone.
Creatures — Grippo adds beautifully to the Type I section of the jam. Out of the space, Spuds kicks into a funk groove and the band dives headfirst into a space highly reminiscent of Herbie Hancock. Rick and Grippo trade licks off each other like old friends while Peter saws away at grimy rhythm guitar. Builds in this zone for a while and is a must-hear piece of improv.
4Doobie Song — With Dave Grippo on saxophone.
5Hot Tea — With Dave Grippo on saxophone.

1 song · 11:07

The set as tape — each song is as wide as it is long, segued songs run on unbroken tape (split by a splice, not a gap), and jams burn.

Reading the ledger› = segue = jam chart pick¹ = see the notes under each setDusted Off · n = first play in n shows

Hot Tea — The big Grippo finale. *chef's kiss*