October 6, 2023

Morrison, CO

Set I

7 songs · 1h 18m

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.

1Echo of a Rose — Fast version.
2I Would Die 4 U — Prince. FTP.
Everything Must Go — Newly rearranged "EMG" jam segment is perfectly suited to the pure evil that develops at Red Rocks. Locking in on a theme like the hallowed 1/30/22 "Wysteria" and 6/10/22 "AIN," Rick just doesn't let up for a second as Spuds and Jebb go wild on the primal drums. Trevor drops massive bombs as Peter hammers piano chords and the darkness just BUILDS. Absolutely astounding improv.
3All I Need — Slow, melodic version.
Yeti — Closes the first set like its recent counterpart in Oakland. Gets outside of standard "Yeti" for some fun peak jamming.

6 songs · 1h 22m

Thatch — Continuation of the mellower and more upbeat "Thatch" style seen at the Wiltern on 9/28. Rocking first half transitions into a quieter space that builds into an excellent peak.
1Please Forgive Me — David Gray.
2What's Up? — 4 Non Blondes.
3Factory Fiction — With Dragonfly tease from Rick.
Factory Fiction — This top shelf "Factory Fiction" jam begins with a snarling slow burn. Eventually finding its way into a patiently developed anthemic Rick-led "Dragonfly" jam, this sonic assault on the alien landscape of Red Rocks concludes in an explosive fashion that merits repeat listens.

1 song · 16:08

Reading the ledger› = segue = jam chart pick¹ = see the notes under each set