Big Ball Jam

Debuted 1992-11-19 · Last played 2026-07-24 · 103 performances

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Median gap
1,170
last 10 years · 1 all-time
Current gap
longest 1,170

Best version1992-11-22 · Bailey Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca · Rated 70 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofMy Sweet One11× Uncle Pen10× Mound9×
Most often intoHold Your Head Up22× You Enjoy Myself12× Mike’s Song9×
Eras4.011.0102 103 of 103 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap

  1. 4.01 show2026–2026

  2. 2026-07-24FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterTube ->-> TubeGap1,170SET 1

  3. 1.0102 shows1992–1994

  4. 1994-12-09FriMesa AmphitheatreMesa, AZBefore / afterJulius >Hold Your Head UpGap30SET 2
  5. 1994-10-25TueAtlanta Civic CenterAtlanta, GARated 50 · ListenBefore / afterJesus Just Left Chicago ->Hold Your Head UpGap6SET 2
  6. 1994-10-16SunSoldiers and Sailors Memorial AuditoriumChattanooga, TNBefore / afterFluffhead >Run Like an AntelopeGap11SET 2
  7. 1994-07-14ThuFinger Lakes Performing Arts CenterCanandaigua, NYBefore / afterSparkle >> Harry HoodGap3SET 2
  8. 1994-07-09SatGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MABefore / afterSparkle >Harry HoodGap13SET 2
  9. 1994-06-22WedVeterans Memorial AuditoriumColumbus, OHBefore / afterMy Sweet One> Jesus Just Left ChicagoGap4SET 2
  10. 1994-06-17FriEagles BallroomMilwaukee, WIBefore / afterSparkle >> JuliusGap1SET 2
  11. 1994-06-16ThuState TheatreMinneapolis, MNBefore / afterFly Famous MockingbirdDown with DiseaseGap2SET 2
  12. 1994-06-13MonMemorial HallKansas City, KSBefore / afterScent of a MuleHold Your Head UpGap8SET 2
  13. 1994-05-25WedWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CABefore / afterContact >JuliusGap3SET 2
  14. 1994-05-21SatThe Moore TheatreSeattle, WARated 55 · ListenBefore / afterContact >> JuliusGap2SET 2
  15. 1994-05-19ThuSilva Concert Hall, Hult Center for the Performing ArtsEugene, ORBefore / afterJuliusHarry HoodGap1SET 2
  16. 1994-05-17TueThe Arlington TheatreSanta Barbara, CABefore / afterUncle Pen> Sample in a JarGap16SET 2
  17. 1994-04-25MonCivic AuditoriumKnoxville, TNBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room> Big Black Furry Creature from MarsGap4SET 2
  18. 1994-04-21ThuLawrence Joel Veterans Memorial ColiseumWinston-Salem, NCRated 52 · ListenBefore / afterScent of a Mule> PossumGap1SET 2
  19. 1994-04-20WedVirginia Horse CenterLexington, VARated 54 · ListenBefore / afterSample in a Jar> Harry HoodGap1SET 2
  20. 1994-04-18MonBob Carpenter Center, University of DelawareNewark, DEBefore / afterBathtub Gin> Ya MarGap1SET 2
  21. 1994-04-17SunPatriot Center, George Mason UniversityFairfax, VABefore / afterReba> MazeGap4SET 2
  22. 1994-04-13WedBeacon TheatreNew York, NYBefore / afterRebaFeeGap1SET 2
  23. 1994-04-11MonSnively Arena, University of New HampshireDurham, NHRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterSample in a JarYou Enjoy MyselfGap2SET 2
  24. 1994-04-09SatBroome County Veterans Memorial ArenaBinghamton, NYBefore / afterPeaches en Regalia >DemandGap1SET 2
  25. 1994-04-08FriRecreation Hall, Penn State UniversityState College, PABefore / afterBouncing Around the Room-> David BowieGap6SET 2
  26. 1993-12-29WedNew Haven Veterans Memorial ColiseumNew Haven, CTRated 51 · ListenBefore / afterWalk Away >Hold Your Head UpGap2SET 2
  27. 1993-08-28SatWilliam Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CABefore / afterIt's Ice >Purple RainGap6SET 2
  28. 1993-08-16MonAmerican TheaterSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterPoor HeartTake the 'A' TrainGap4SET 2
  29. 1993-08-12ThuMeadow Brook Music FestivalRochester Hills, MIBefore / afterLawn BoyGolgi ApparatusGap2SET 2
  30. 1993-08-08SunNautica StageCleveland, OHRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterPossum >Hold Your Head UpGap10SET 2
  31. 1993-07-25SunWaterloo VillageStanhope, NJBefore / afterThe LizardsPurple RainGap2SET 2
  32. 1993-07-23FriJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NYRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterUncle PenYou Enjoy MyselfGap2SET 2
  33. 1993-07-21WedOrange County FairgroundsMiddletown, NYRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterRunaway JimPurple RainGap2SET 1
  34. 1993-07-17SatThe Filene Center at Wolf TrapVienna, VABefore / afterSparkle >> Mike's SongGap4SET 2
  35. 1993-05-29SatLaguna Seca RacewayMonterey, CABefore / afterCavern >> You Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 1
  36. 1993-05-08SatField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterJam ->> Mike's SongGap1SET 2
  37. 1993-05-07FriBangor AuditoriumBangor, MEBefore / afterFee >You Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 2
  38. 1993-05-06ThuPalace TheatreAlbany, NYRated 51 · ListenBefore / afterUncle PenThe Squirming CoilGap1SET 2
  39. 1993-05-05WedPalace TheatreAlbany, NYRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterWeigh >> Ya MarGap0SET 2
  40. 1993-05-03MonState TheatreNew Brunswick, NJBefore / afterRunaway Jim> Hold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  41. 1993-05-02SunTower TheatreUpper Darby, PABefore / afterThe LizardsUncle PenGap1SET 2
  42. 1993-05-01SatTower TheatreUpper Darby, PABefore / afterThe Squirming Coil> Halley's CometGap1SET 2
  43. 1993-04-30FriSports Center, University of HartfordWest Hartford, CTBefore / afterMoundHarry HoodGap1SET 2
  44. 1993-04-29ThuLe SpectrumMontréal, QuebecBefore / afterMound> RebaGap1SET 2
  45. 1993-04-27TueConcert HallToronto, OntarioBefore / afterThe LizardsYou Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 2
  46. 1993-04-25SunKuhl Gym, SUNY GeneseoGeneseo, NYBefore / afterUncle PenMike's SongGap1SET 2
  47. 1993-04-24SatCheel Arena, Clarkson UniversityPotsdam, NYRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterMound >You Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 2
  48. 1993-04-23FriCotterell Court, Reid Athletic Center, Colgate UniversityHamilton, NYBefore / afterPaul and Silas >Mike's SongGap1SET 2
  49. 1993-04-22ThuThe Agora TheatreCleveland, OHBefore / afterThe LizardsYou Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 2
  50. 1993-04-21WedNewport Music HallColumbus, OHBefore / afterSilent in the Morning> Mike's SongGap1SET 2
  51. 1993-04-20TueNewport Music HallColumbus, OHBefore / afterSample in a JarThe Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayGap1SET 2
  52. 1993-04-18SunMichigan TheaterAnn Arbor, MIRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterMound> Mike's SongGap1SET 2
  53. 1993-04-17SatMichigan TheaterAnn Arbor, MIRated 68 · Listen

    NoteTrey on drums and Fish on vacuum.

    Before / afterHold Your Head UpThe Squirming CoilGap1SET 2
  54. 1993-04-16FriThe Macauley TheaterLouisville, KYBefore / afterUncle Pen> Hold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  55. 1993-04-14WedAmerican TheaterSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterMoundYou Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 2
  56. 1993-04-13TueMemorial HallKansas City, KSBefore / afterFast Enough for You> Mike's SongGap1SET 2
  57. 1993-04-12MonIowa Memorial Union Main Lounge, University of IowaIowa City, IARated 61 · ListenBefore / afterIt's Ice >You Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 2
  58. 1993-04-10SatAragon BallroomChicago, ILBefore / afterGlide >Mike's SongGap1SET 2
  59. 1993-04-09FriState TheatreMinneapolis, MNRated 54 · ListenBefore / afterMy Sweet One >> Hold Your Head UpGap3SET 2
  60. 1993-04-02FriMt. Baker TheatreBellingham, WABefore / afterThe LizardsHold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  61. 1993-04-01ThuRoseland TheaterPortland, ORRated 51 · ListenBefore / afterPoor HeartHold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  62. 1993-03-31WedRoseland TheaterPortland, ORBefore / afterHarry HoodIt's IceGap1SET 2
  63. 1993-03-30TueHilton BallroomEugene, ORBefore / afterLifeboyWeighGap1SET 2
  64. 1993-03-28SunEast Gym, Humboldt State UniversityArcata, CABefore / afterBathtub GinYou Enjoy MyselfGap2SET 2
  65. 1993-03-26FriWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CARated 52 · ListenBefore / afterSilent in the Morning> You Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 2
  66. 1993-03-25ThuSanta Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CABefore / afterMy Sweet One >Sweet AdelineGap1ENCORE
  67. 1993-03-24WedLuther Burbank Center for the ArtsSanta Rosa, CABefore / afterMound> Fast Enough for YouGap2SET 2
  68. 1993-03-21SunVentura TheatreVentura, CABefore / afterMy Sweet One >Hold Your Head UpGap2SET 2
  69. 1993-03-18ThuThe PalaceHollywood, CABefore / afterUncle PenHold Your Head UpGap3SET 2
  70. 1993-03-14SunPaul Wright Gym, Western State CollegeGunnison, COBefore / afterRiftThe Great Gig in the SkyGap1SET 2
  71. 1993-03-13SatBalch Fieldhouse, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterUncle PenMike's SongGap1SET 2
  72. 1993-03-12FriDobson ArenaVail, COBefore / afterMoundChalk Dust TortureGap1SET 2
  73. 1993-03-09TuePike's Peak CenterColorado Springs, COBefore / afterSilent in the Morning >Hold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  74. 1993-03-08MonSweeney CenterSanta Fe, NMBefore / afterStashMy Friend, My FriendGap1SET 2
  75. 1993-03-06SatLiberty LunchAustin, TXBefore / afterPaul and Silas >> Fast Enough for YouGap1SET 2
  76. 1993-03-05FriDeep Ellum LiveDallas, TXBefore / afterMy Sweet OneHold Your Head UpGap3SET 2
  77. 1993-02-27SatFlorida TheatreGainesville, FLBefore / afterSample in a Jar >Ya MarGap1SET 2
  78. 1993-02-26FriRitz TheatreTampa, FLBefore / afterMoundYou Enjoy MyselfGap1SET 2
  79. 1993-02-25ThuThe Cameo TheatreMiami Beach, FLBefore / afterUncle Pen> Fast Enough for YouGap4SET 2
  80. 1993-02-20SatRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GARated 51 · ListenBefore / afterFast Enough for You >> Hold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  81. 1993-02-19FriRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GARated 56 · ListenBefore / afterYa MarLawn BoyGap2SET 2
  82. 1993-02-17WedBenton Convention CenterWinston-Salem, NCBefore / afterMy Friend, My FriendMy Sweet OneGap1SET 2
  83. 1993-02-15MonMemorial Hall, University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, NCBefore / afterPoor Heart> Hold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  84. 1993-02-13SatBob Carpenter Center, University of DelawareNewark, DEBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself> Hold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  85. 1993-02-12FriMid-Hudson Civic CenterPoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterPoor HeartFast Enough for YouGap1SET 2
  86. 1993-02-11ThuHaas Center for the ArtsBloomsburg, PABefore / afterMound >Bouncing Around the RoomGap2SET 2
  87. 1993-02-09TueAuditorium TheatreRochester, NYRated 53 · ListenBefore / afterSample in a Jar >StashGap1SET 2
  88. 1993-02-07SunLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCBefore / afterTweezer >GlideGap1SET 2
  89. 1993-02-06SatRoseland BallroomNew York, NYBefore / afterUncle PenHold Your Head UpGap2SET 2
  90. 1993-02-04ThuProvidence Performing Arts CenterProvidence, RIBefore / afterUncle PenHold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  91. 1993-02-03WedPortland ExpoPortland, ME

    NoteFish on vaccum.

    Before / afterTerrapin >> TerrapinGap1SET 2
  92. 1992-12-31ThuMatthews Arena, Northeastern UniversityBoston, MABefore / afterMy Sweet One >> StashGap0SET 2
  93. 1992-12-30WedSymphony HallSpringfield, MABefore / afterPossum >-> Hold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  94. 1992-12-29TuePalace TheatreNew Haven, CTRated 68 · Listen

    NoteA cappella. Without microphones.

    Before / afterMy Sweet One >Fast Enough for YouGap2SET 2 · 2×
  95. 1992-12-13SunLe SpectrumMontréal, QuebecBefore / afterMy Sweet One >Hold Your Head UpGap2SET 2
  96. 1992-12-11FriMichigan TheaterAnn Arbor, MIRated 55 · ListenBefore / afterPaul and Silas >FahtGap1SET 2
  97. 1992-12-10ThuState TheaterKalamazoo, MIBefore / afterMy Sweet One >> MazeGap1SET 2
  98. 1992-12-08TueBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIBefore / afterMy Sweet One >> Sleeping MonkeyGap2SET 2
  99. 1992-12-06SunThe Vic TheatreChicago, ILBefore / afterPaul and Silas >> Bathtub GinGap3SET 2
  100. 1992-12-03ThuBogart'sCincinnati, OHBefore / afterMy Sweet One >> Hold Your Head UpGap4SET 2
  101. 1992-11-28SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYBefore / afterTweezer ->-> The Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayGap3SET 2
  102. 1992-11-23MonBroome County ForumBinghamton, NYBefore / afterWeekapaug Groove ->-> Weekapaug GrooveGap1SET 2
  103. 1992-11-22SunBailey Hall, Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYRated 70 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Tweezer." "BBJ" is sandwiched in the "Tweezer" jam.

    Before / afterTweezer ->-> TweezerGap1SET 2
  104. 1992-11-21SatPritchard Gym, SB Sports Complex, SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NYBefore / afterLlama ->> LlamaGap2SET 2
  105. 1992-11-19ThuRoss Arena, St. Michael's CollegeColchester, VT

    NoteDebut; Trey explained the concept of the jam.

    Before / afterTweezer >Poor HeartGapDebutSET 2