Volume 3
Why start at volume 1 when you can start at
3? OK, truth be told I didn't think of actually creating a blog, kudos to my
friend Scott who saw my post on Facebook and suggested I start this. With
regard to my titles, it’s a takeoff on Dick’s Picks, the coveted CD series released
by the Grateful Dead featuring cherry picked concerts by the late grate Dick
Latvala, so kudos to Matt for that suggestion. Got to have a little help from
my friends, so I present to you, Smith’s Picks Vol. 3 enjoy!
Today's show comes again
from the fall 2010 tour. This Sunday night show is from November 14, 2010 at
the U.S Bank Arena in Cincinnati Ohio. Formerly called Riverfront Stadium this
legendary venue has had its fair share of performers over the years. If you’re
a Who fan you know very well about the 1979 incident at this venue but that’s not
focus of this post. Wrapping up a four night stint of shows this show certainly
delivers. From a funky Dancin in the Streets opener in the style of the late
1970's to the Bird Song>Promised Land to close out set 1, this show packs a
punch. Seven Hills Of Gold, a new Hunter/Furthur tune also makes an appearance
in the middle of the 1st set.
Set 2 opens with a smoking Deal that’s sure
to let us know what’s about to go down. A Sugar
Mag> Scarlet Begonias to follow makes for an interesting 2nd and 3rd song with some loose ends foreshadowing
an epic ending to set 2! Don't miss the 17+ minute Estimated Prophet which
meanders into a proper He's Gone as this 2nd set has Bob Weir written all over
it. Brooklyn’s own Joe Russo shines on Kings Solomons really showing the
tastefulness and power that this guy can accomplish! From balls to the wall
full throttle jamming at 9,000RPM the set takes a beautiful turn into the last
Hunter/Garcia collaboration Days Between. Chimenti leads us in with a delicate into
on the piano and John K toasts Weir with his haunting lead work. The Fire On The Mountain>Throwin Stones>Sunshine Daydream closes out a marathon 2nd
set. Smiths Picks Vol. 3, enjoy!
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