The band was dressed in uniform as they were filming the 2-show run for a DVD. Not the typical fillmore show... usually it's free-wheeling, cover-heavy, severely jammed out. This was the most "pro" I've ever seen them, as they were really trying to nail down many of the newer songs. Which they did. But no segues and really a much different vibe. This was the disciplined show I always wanted but now I'm looking forward to traditional form in December.

The "Viking" - a rarity - completely blew doors. Brand new "Chains of Love" was really hot too. They were loud and they rocked!! Pretty fun time even though my co-traveler actually... you won't believe this... took a nap upstairs on the Fillmore balconey. And the way home... LONELY drive back across that menacing bay bridge. Thankfully my pals Miracle Man and Ddisko arrived in upbeat spirits following the Cardinals drudging of the Giants.

One more note: opener Jackie Greene was impressive.

Update: I appear for 0.7 seconds early in the DVD :-)