Big Black Furry Creature from Mars

Best version1994-05-16 · The Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles · Rated 88 · Listen · Details

1. 4.06 shows2021–2026

2. 2026-10-12MonOrion AmphitheaterHuntsville, ALBefore / afterDown with Disease ->Scents and Subtle SoundsGap16SET 2
3. 2026-07-22WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 69 · ListenBefore / afterSilent in the MorningRun Like an AntelopeGap88ENCORE
4. 2024-08-09FriBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Chalk Dust TortureGotta JibbooGap56ENCORE
5. 2023-07-15SatAmeris Bank AmphitheatreAlpharetta, GABefore / afterTweezer Reprise >Closed the showGap34ENCORE
6. 2022-07-29FriCoastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekRaleigh, NCRated 76 · Listen

   Jam chartThe verses are played in a new arrangement, as @Sniff notes, perhaps more in the style of Dead Kennedy's than Husker Du, and gives this version a classic proto hardcore breakdown sound.

   Before / afterOpened set 2, after Rise/Come TogetherCariniGap28SET 2
7. 2021-10-30SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterGuyuteShaggy DogGap47SET 1

8. 3.017 shows2009–2019

9. 2019-11-30SatDunkin' Donuts CenterProvidence, RI

   NoteUnfinished.

   Before / afterOpened the encore, after Harry Hood> KungGap13ENCORE
10. 2019-06-30SunBB&T PavilionCamden, NJBefore / afterTwenty Years Later >> TweezerGap13SET 2
11. 2019-02-23SatBarceló Maya BeachRiviera Maya, Quintana RooRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterKung >Sleeping MonkeyGap23ENCORE
12. 2018-08-12SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterLlamaMeatGap26SET 1
13. 2017-08-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterParty TimeDinner and a MovieGap42SET 1
14. 2016-07-20WedBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterThe Very Long Fuse >Walk AwayGap31SET 1
15. 2015-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterLimb By Limb >> Your Pet CatGap23SET 1 · 2×
16. 2014-10-31FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / after46 DaysLawn BoyGap86SET 1
17. 2012-08-26SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NCBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy Greenberg> Tweezer RepriseGap14ENCORE
18. 2012-06-29FriKlipsch Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterThe Mango Song >Strange DesignGap29SET 1
19. 2011-07-03SunWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYBefore / afterDestiny Unbound >WilsonGap9SET 1
20. 2011-06-10FriSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJBefore / afterPossumSwept AwayGap15SET 2
21. 2010-10-31SunBoardwalk HallAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterFrankensteinGhostGap4SET 1
22. 2010-10-23SatMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterSparkle >Hold Your Head UpGap11SET 1
23. 2010-08-15SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterTheme from the Bottom >You Enjoy MyselfGap15SET 2
24. 2010-06-25FriSusquehanna Bank CenterCamden, NJBefore / afterAlumni BluesRunaway JimGap23SET 1
25. 2009-11-22SunWar Memorial at OncenterSyracuse, NYRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterPiper >TubeGap76SET 2

26. 2.01 show2003–2003

27. 2003-07-15TueUSANA AmphitheatreWest Valley City, UTRated 70 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Low Rider" as the segue-fest out of "Mr. Completely" starts to take shape. -> to "Buried Alive."

    Before / afterLow Rider ->-> Buried AliveGap34SET 2 · 3×

28. 1.0111 shows1987–2000

29. 2000-09-20WedRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OHBefore / afterGuyute >DrownedGap61SET 2
30. 1999-10-03SunAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterAvenu Malkenu >David BowieGap42SET 2
31. 1998-12-30WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterChalk Dust TortureWilsonGap7SET 1
32. 1998-11-21SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterWilson >Lawn BoyGap63SET 1
33. 1997-12-11ThuRochester War MemorialRochester, NYHighly rated 84 · Listen

    Jam chartWild version that segues out of Roses Are Free. It's highly improvisational in that after about 3 mins of "normal" (so to speak) BBFCFM, a Sturm-und-Drang, plodding jam evolves and trudges along for a few minutes, and then the band drops out as Trey sustains a note, then a chord, and, well, nothing much happens for a minute or so, and then Trey counts-off and Ghost begins.

    Before / afterRoses Are Free ->> GhostGap117SET 2
34. 1996-08-06TueRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterA Day in the Life >> Hold Your Head UpGap21SET 2
35. 1996-06-06ThuJoyous LakeWoodstock, NYBefore / afterTheme from the BottomScent of a MuleGap3SET 1
36. 1995-12-29FriWorcester Centrum CentreWorcester, MABefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >> JamGap16SET 2
37. 1995-11-28TueKnoxville Civic ColiseumKnoxville, TNBefore / afterContact >Funky BitchGap5SET 2
38. 1995-11-18SatNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterContact >Acoustic ArmyGap13SET 2 · 2×
39. 1995-10-22SunAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, ILBefore / afterMakisupa Policeman ->Life on Mars?Gap2SET 2
40. 1995-10-19ThuMunicipal AuditoriumKansas City, MO

    NoteUnfinished.

    Before / afterLawn Boy >KungGap15SET 2
41. 1995-07-03MonSummerstage at Sugarbush NorthFayston, VTBefore / afterThe Lizards >A Day in the LifeGap34SET 2
42. 1994-12-01ThuSalem ArmorySalem, OR

    NoteShorter version without all verses.

    Jam chart-> in from "Tweezer." First in a medley of songs which ultimately -> back to "Tweezer."

    Before / afterTweezer ->-> Makisupa PolicemanGap5SET 2
43. 1994-11-22TueJesse Auditorium, University of MissouriColumbia, MOHighly rated 88 · Listen

    NoteAcoustic finish.

    Jam chart-> in from "Runaway Jim." WILD version with extra screaming, silliness, profanity, and a bluegrass ending.

    Before / afterRunaway Jim ->I'm Blue, I'm LonesomeGap6SET 2
44. 1994-11-13SunWarner TheatreErie, PABefore / afterThe Mango Song >Amazing GraceGap2SET 2
45. 1994-11-03ThuMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->Harry HoodGap4SET 2
46. 1994-10-27ThuUniversity Hall, University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VABefore / afterContact >Down with DiseaseGap19SET 2
47. 1994-07-13WedBig Birch Concert PavilionPatterson, NYRated 71 · Listen

    NoteUnfinished; Played bluegrass style to the tune of Scent of a Mule.

    Jam chart-> in from "Tweezer." "BBFCFM" is sandwiched in this "Tweezer" jam.

    Before / afterTweezer ->-> TweezerGap3SET 2
48. 1994-07-06WedTheatre St. DenisMontréal, QuebecBefore / afterChalk Dust Torture ->> Sample in a JarGap11SET 2 · 2×
49. 1994-06-21TueCincinnati Music HallCincinnati, OH

    NoteAcoustic; without microphones.

    Before / afterChalk Dust TortureGinseng SullivanGap3SET 2 · 2×
50. 1994-06-16ThuState TheatreMinneapolis, MN

    NoteUnfinished.

    Before / afterContact >-> Purple RainGap16SET 2
51. 1994-05-16MonThe Wiltern TheatreLos Angeles, CAHighly rated 88 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "RLAA." Crazy "Type II" version buried inside an awesome and improvisational "Type II" "Antelope." -> back to "RLAA."

    Before / afterRun Like an Antelope ->-> Run Like an AntelopeGap2SET 2 · 3×
52. 1994-05-12ThuBuena Vista TheaterTucson, AZBefore / afterContact >Closed set 2, before Amazing GraceGap7SET 2
53. 1994-04-30SatThe Edge Night ClubOrlando, FLRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterHold Your Head UpClosed set 2, before Sleeping MonkeyGap3SET 2
54. 1994-04-25MonCivic AuditoriumKnoxville, TNBefore / afterBig Ball Jam >Closed set 2, before Amazing GraceGap14SET 2
55. 1994-04-08FriRecreation Hall, Penn State UniversityState College, PA

    NoteMimi Fishman on "1-2-3-4".

    Before / afterContact >Closed the showGap5ENCORE
56. 1993-12-29WedNew Haven Veterans Memorial ColiseumNew Haven, CT

    NoteUnfinished.

    Before / afterContact >-> Walk AwayGap15SET 2
57. 1993-08-08SunNautica StageCleveland, OHRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterOpened the showFoamGap11SET 1
58. 1993-07-23FriJones Beach AmphitheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself ->Chalk Dust TortureGap13SET 2
59. 1993-05-02SunTower TheatreUpper Darby, PABefore / afterHold Your Head UpClosed set 2, before Sleeping MonkeyGap11SET 2
60. 1993-04-17SatMichigan TheaterAnn Arbor, MIRated 69 · Listen

    NoteIncluded some humorous additional lyrics from Mike, who echoed a fan's cry that he could "smell [himself] running." Trey also forgot he was supposed to start part of the song and there was a long, silent pause on stage until he finally realized that the rest of the band was waiting for him.

    Before / afterSweet AdelineClosed the showGap12ENCORE
61. 1993-03-28SunEast Gym, Humboldt State UniversityArcata, CABefore / afterContact >Closed the showGap11ENCORE
62. 1993-03-13SatBalch Fieldhouse, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterAmazing GraceClosed the showGap3ENCORE
63. 1993-03-06SatLiberty LunchAustin, TXBefore / afterHold Your Head UpClosed set 2, before Sweet AdelineGap5SET 2
64. 1993-02-25ThuThe Cameo TheatreMiami Beach, FLBefore / afterGolgi Apparatus >Closed set 2, before Amazing GraceGap2SET 2
65. 1993-02-21SunRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterThe Squirming CoilClosed set 2, before Sweet AdelineGap10SET 2
66. 1993-02-07SunLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterContact >Closed the showGap26ENCORE
67. 1992-11-21SatPritchard Gym, SB Sports Complex, SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NYBefore / afterBuffalo BillClosed the showGap1ENCORE
68. 1992-11-19ThuRoss Arena, St. Michael's CollegeColchester, VTRated 61 · Listen

    NoteNo BBFCFM lyrics.

    Before / afterTweezer ->-> TweezerGap40SET 2
69. 1992-07-23ThuMTV StudiosNew York, NYBefore / afterPoor Heart ->Guelah Papyrus—GapNot a showSET 1
70. 1992-06-23TuePhilipshalleDüsseldorf, NRW

    NoteCount-off in German ("Ein, zwei, drei!") and a vacuum solo from Fish.

    Before / afterUncle PenIf I Only Had a BrainGap10SET 1
71. 1992-05-08FriThe Riviera TheatreNorth Tonawanda, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Golgi ApparatusClosed the showGap4ENCORE
72. 1992-05-02SatCabaret MetroChicago, ILBefore / afterSleeping Monkey >Closed the showGap4ENCORE
73. 1992-04-24FriRoseland TheaterPortland, ORBefore / afterContact >Closed the showGap4ENCORE
74. 1992-04-18SatWilbur Field, Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, CA

    NoteCameron McKinney on ukulele (unmiced). McKinney also counted off the song.

    Before / afterContactClosed the showGap7ENCORE
75. 1992-04-06MonPaul Wright Gym, Western State CollegeGunnison, CORated 63 · Listen

    NoteMake Your Own Guacamole jam, during which the audience made guacamole from band-supplied avocados.

    Before / afterOpened the encore, after CavernClosed the showGap5ENCORE
76. 1992-03-30MonMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MOBefore / afterVacuum Solo ->The Squirming CoilGap11SET 2
77. 1992-03-13FriCampus ClubProvidence, RIHighly rated 84 · Listen

    NoteTwo Get Back signals and I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart and Complete Stop signals.

    Jam chart-> in from "Antelope." A crazy and humorous version with Hawaiian and Three Stooges humor and other good stuff -> back to "Antelope" to conclude this incredible version.

    Before / afterRun Like an Antelope ->> Run Like an AntelopeGap11SET 1
78. 1991-11-23SatAlumni HallBarre, VT

    NoteDave Grippo on alto saxophone.

    Before / afterJesus Just Left Chicago >Closed the showGap8ENCORE
79. 1991-11-12TueThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GABefore / afterYa MarClosed the encore, before Split Open and MeltGap5ENCORE
80. 1991-11-02SatLory Student Center Theatre, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterContactClosed the showGap14ENCORE
81. 1991-10-11FriBackstageSeattle, WABefore / afterSweet AdelineClosed the showGap8ENCORE
82. 1991-09-28SatThe RinkBuffalo, NYBefore / afterContact >Closed the showGap2ENCORE
83. 1991-09-25WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterAll Things ReconsideredClosed the showGap4ENCORE
84. 1991-07-24WedTraxCharlottesville, VA

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterContact >Closed the showGap3ENCORE
85. 1991-07-19FriSomerville TheatreSomerville, MA

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterThe Mango SongClosed set 2, before Lawn BoyGap2SET 2
86. 1991-07-14SunTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VT

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterContact >Closed the showGap2ENCORE
87. 1991-07-11ThuBattery ParkBurlington, VT

    NoteGiant Country Horns.

    Before / afterContact >Closed the showGap2ENCORE
88. 1991-05-17FriCampus ClubProvidence, RIBefore / afterHold Your Head Up >Happy Birthday to YouGap2SET 2 · 2×
89. 1991-05-11SatThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterTerrapinClosed the showGap3ENCORE
90. 1991-05-03FriSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Closed the showGap3ENCORE
91. 1991-04-25ThuField House, University of New HampshireDurham, NHBefore / afterDivided SkyClosed set 2, before Take the 'A' TrainGap3SET 2
92. 1991-04-19FriNietzsche’sBuffalo, NY

    NoteJoke from Fish.

    Before / afterPaul and Silas >Closed the showGap4ENCORE
93. 1991-04-12FriBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIRated 64 · Listen

    NoteFish on vacuum during one of the pauses.

    Before / afterContact >The Squirming CoilGap3ENCORE
94. 1991-04-04ThuWOW HallEugene, ORBefore / afterHold Your Head Up >Closed set 2, before MagillaGap3SET 2
95. 1991-03-29FriDNA LoungeSan Francisco, CABefore / afterBouncing Around the Room >Closed set 2, before ContactGap2SET 2
96. 1991-03-23SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, CORated 60 · ListenBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Closed the showGap4ENCORE
97. 1991-03-13WedBoulder TheaterBoulder, COBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Closed the showGap1ENCORE
98. 1991-03-08FriCollege Station TheaterTuscaloosa, ALBefore / afterTweezerClosed the showGap13SET 1
99. 1991-02-15FriThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterCaravan >Closed the encore, before ContactGap5ENCORE
100. 1991-02-03SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterJesus Just Left Chicago >Closed the showGap12ENCORE
101. 1990-11-24SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYBefore / afterGood Times Bad TimesClosed set 2, before Lawn BoyGap5SET 2
102. 1990-11-08ThuThe Great Hall, University of WisconsinMadison, WI

     NoteJohn Popper on harmonica.

     Before / afterYou Enjoy Myself >Closed set 2, before Jesus Just Left ChicagoGap4SET 2
103. 1990-10-31WedArmstrong Hall, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COBefore / afterUncle Pen >Closed the showGap37ENCORE
104. 1990-06-16SatTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTBefore / afterContact >Closed the encore, before Good Times Bad TimesGap2ENCORE
105. 1990-06-07ThuThe BayouWashington, DCBefore / afterLawn Boy >Closed the showGap3ENCORE
106. 1990-06-01FriThe Cotton ClubAtlanta, GABefore / afterFeeContactGap10SET 2
107. 1990-05-11FriThe Living RoomProvidence, RIBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train >Closed the showGap8ENCORE
108. 1990-04-28SatThe Strand TheaterDorchester, MABefore / afterOpened the encore, after Weekapaug GrooveClosed the showGap3ENCORE
109. 1990-04-22SunCutler Quad, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COBefore / afterEsther >Harry HoodGap9SET 2
110. 1990-04-07SatEl Dorado CaféCrested Butte, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after HarpuaContactGap12ENCORE
111. 1990-03-09FriThe FrontBurlington, VTRated 60 · Listen

     NoteDave Grippo on alto saxophone.

     Before / afterContactClosed set 2, before Whipping PostGap6SET 2
112. 1990-02-25Sun8x10 ClubBaltimore, MDBefore / afterFluffhead >Closed the showGap17SET 2
113. 1990-01-28SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterLawn Boy >Closed the showGap12ENCORE
114. 1989-12-09SatHuden Dining Hall, Castleton State CollegeCastleton, VTBefore / afterContact >Closed the showGap27ENCORE
115. 1989-10-06FriThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterHighway to HellClosed set 2, before Good Times Bad TimesGap63SET 2
116. 1989-03-30ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterAC/DC Bag >Satin DollGap3SET 3
117. 1989-03-13MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterYa MarDavid BowieGap4SET 1
118. 1989-03-01WedGallagher'sWaitsfield, VTBefore / afterLight Up Or Leave Me AloneClosed set 2, before CitiesGap8SET 2
119. 1989-02-06MonThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterHarry HoodThe Ballad of Curtis LoewGap3SET 3
120. 1989-01-26ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterContactFoamGap14SET 2
121. 1988-11-03ThuMolly's CafeBoston, MABefore / afterI Didn't KnowHarpuaGap0SET 3
122. 1988-10-29SatSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterTerrapinTimber (Jerry the Mule)Gap1SET 3
123. 1988-09-24SatHumphries House (The Zoo), Amherst CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterContactClosed the showGap2SET 3
124. 1988-09-13TueSam's TavernBurlington, VTBefore / afterAndy's Chest ->-> Dave's Energy GuideGap17SET 3 · 2×
125. 1988-08-05FriThe RomaTelluride, COBefore / afterSanitySlave to the Traffic LightGap4SET 2
126. 1988-07-28ThuThe RomaTelluride, COBefore / afterFeeClosed the showGap0SET 2
127. 1988-07-25MonNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterHarpuaSanityGap12SET 2
128. 1988-06-19SunNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterAlumni BluesSwing Low, Sweet ChariotGap5SET 2
129. 1988-05-24TueNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterI Know a LittleCorinnaGap3SET 3
130. 1988-05-14SatGoddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterThe LizardsJesus Just Left ChicagoGap9SET 1
131. 1988-04-22FriUniversity of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterShaggy DogYou Enjoy MyselfGap14SET 1
132. 1988-02-20SatSt. Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Slave to the Traffic LightClosed the showGap1ENCORE
133. 1988-02-08MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterJesus Just Left ChicagoClosed the showGap2SET 3
134. 1988-01-27WedGallagher'sWaitsfield, VTRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterBikeCamel WalkGap3SET 3
135. 1987-11-19ThuHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterDivided Sky >Dinner and a MovieGap4SET 3
136. 1987-10-31SatSculpture Room, Goddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself >Closed set 1, before The Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayGap7SET 1
137. 1987-09-21MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterThe Curtain WithSuzy GreenbergGap4SET 2
138. 1987-09-02WedHunt'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterPossumMakisupa PolicemanGap0SET 1
139. 1987-08-29SatThe RanchSouth Burlington, VTBefore / afterMakisupa PolicemanFlat FeeGap1SET 1
140. 1987-08-21FriIan McLean's FarmHebron, NYRated 60 · Listen

     NoteFirst known performance.

     Before / afterOpened set 3, after The SlothMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters—GapDebutSET 3

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