With 2009 quickly coming to a close, I am curious what other tribe members think is the standout recording for 2009. I suspect there will be a few more 2009 recordings posted in the coming weeks, but based on what is out there so far - which do you think is the best and why?
This year, we actually had recordings from two versions of the band - with G.E. and without G.E. So if you want to provide two shows based on this, be my guest.
For me the following are the standouts to me -
Without G.E. - 11/28/09 - Great American Music Hall - Benefit for Rex Fdn
San Francisco, CA
Absolutely perfect playing. The way "On the Road" slides into "Stella" and "Kick It Open" slides into "TMIOK" send chills down my spine.
With G.E. - 4/03/09 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
This was their CD release party show. A nice long show with just about every song you would want to hear.