Brother

Best version1998-10-31 · Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas · Rated 95 · Listen · Details

1. 4.01 show2021–2021

2. 2021-10-15FriGolden 1 CenterSacramento, CA

   NoteRestarted after the first verse.

   Jam chartAlthough Trey tries to segue into Brother out of Tube's jam (which is insane, no drummer could pull that off smoothly, not even Fish), and it takes awhile for them to begin Brother (more or less) properly, Trey SHREDS THE JAM of this version using the Shakedown-esque envelope filter, wahwah effect.

   Before / afterTube ->When the Circus Comes—Gap107SET 2

3. 3.06 shows2009–2017

4. 2017-12-30SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterBathtub GinMore—Gap215SET 1
5. 2012-06-17SunBader FieldAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterOpened the showRunaway Jim—Gap25SET 1
6. 2011-06-19SunnTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VABefore / afterHarpua >Down with Disease—Gap26SET 1
7. 2010-10-24SunMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterThe LizardsRoggae—Gap31SET 2
8. 2010-06-20SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterOpened the showAC/DC Bag—Gap39SET 1
9. 2009-06-21SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterOpened the showWolfman's Brother—Gap44SET 1

10. 2.02 shows2003–2003

11. 2003-08-02SatLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEBefore / afterNICU ->Lawn Boy—Gap2SET 2
12. 2003-07-29TuePost-Gazette Pavilion at Star LakeBurgettstown, PABefore / afterThunderheadHarpua—Gap39SET 2

13. 1.051 shows1991–2000

14. 2000-09-27WedFiddler's GreenEnglewood, CO

    Jam chartAlmost exactly 9 years since its debut, this version harkens back to the old style of intense, chaotic, and electrified jamming. A little swirling '00-style sound manages to creep into the mix. Great Mike and a great version!

    Before / afterHeavy ThingsYou Enjoy Myself—Gap152SET 2
15. 1998-07-28TueSandstone AmphitheatreBonner Springs, KS

    Jam chart> in from "Mango Song." Has a distinctly funky sound at first. Lots of great shredding by Trey. At about 4:50, breaks into a brief, funky, very non-"Brother" groove, then returns home to conclude.

    Before / afterThe Mango Song >Contact—Gap19SET 2
16. 1998-04-04SatProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RIHighly rated 84 · Listen

    NoteWith short instrumental reprise.

    Jam chart> in from "2001." About 4:38 into the conventional "Brother," this one departs into a great, funky jam. Way beyond the standard, it nonetheless builds in tension and dissonance as the jam progresses. Includes a brief "DEG" tease. After the song, the band played a brief "radio friendly" reprise.

    Before / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >Ghost—Gap88SET 2
17. 1996-11-30SatARCO ArenaSacramento, CA

    NoteLyrics included reference to Steve McConnell.

    Before / afterGlideContact—Gap11SET 2
18. 1996-11-11MonVan Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, MIBefore / afterSparkle >Theme from the Bottom—Gap6SET 1
19. 1996-10-31ThuThe OmniAtlanta, GA

    NoteKarl Perazzo on percussion.

    Before / afterOpened set 3, after The OverloadAlso Sprach Zarathustra—Gap4SET 3
20. 1996-10-23WedHartford Civic CenterHartford, CT

    NoteBob Gullotti on a second drum set.

    Before / afterOpened set 2, after Run Like an AntelopeYa Mar—Gap6SET 2
21. 1996-08-17SatPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NY

    NoteBen and Jerry on vocals.

    Jam chartIce Cream moguls Ben and Jerry sing the refrain before the jam. Trey's playing is as lightning fast as ever, although the sentiment is less shrill and dissonant than in '91 - '92. Page jumps to piano near the end which is a nice, unusual twist.

    Before / afterIt's Ice >Fluffhead—Gap257SET 2
22. 1993-08-02MonRitz TheatreTampa, FLBefore / afterPoor HeartThe Oh Kee Pa Ceremony—Gap142SET 1
23. 1992-07-14TueThe BoathouseNorfolk, VABefore / afterHornI Didn't Know—Gap13SET 1
24. 1992-05-17SunAchilles Rink, Union CollegeSchenectady, NY

    Jam chartEverything about this version stands out - it has an exotic sound to it, Trey shreds unbelievably, there is extensive dissonance, a brief rolling calm, more dissonance, more Machine Gun Trey action, capped off by a wailing, brain splitting cacophony before the end.

    Before / afterAll Things ReconsideredSanity—Gap8SET 2
25. 1992-05-06WedSt. Andrew's HallDetroit, MI

    Jam chartIt's shorter, but it's pretty damned sick!

    Before / afterTela >Colonel Forbin's Ascent—Gap6SET 1
26. 1992-04-25SatCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WABefore / afterRebaTela—Gap6SET 1
27. 1992-04-17FriWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CAHighly rated 85 · Listen

    Jam chartPage's brother appeared on stage in a bathtub for this second set opener. Sick Trey. Everyone excels in this version, but especially Fish. (timing is estimated because tape begins about 45 seconds into the song).

    Before / afterOpened set 2, after David BowieYou Enjoy Myself—Gap6SET 2
28. 1992-04-06MonPaul Wright Gym, Western State CollegeGunnison, COBefore / afterRebaEsther—Gap3SET 1
29. 1992-04-01WedLiberty HallLawrence, KSBefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomAll Things Reconsidered—Gap4SET 1
30. 1992-03-26ThuZiggy'sWinston-Salem, NCBefore / afterPoor HeartThe Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday—Gap1SET 2
31. 1992-03-24TueFlood ZoneRichmond, VA

    NoteCarl Gerhard on cornet.

    Before / afterThe Mango SongUncle Pen—Gap2SET 2
32. 1992-03-20FriBroome County ForumBinghamton, NY

    NoteLyric changed to reference "alligator pit."

    Jam chartExcellent "Alligator Pit" banter. Actually sounds like Trey is firing a machine gun at the audience!

    Before / afterRebaGlide—Gap3SET 1
33. 1992-03-13FriCampus ClubProvidence, RIBefore / afterWilson >The Horse—Gap1SET 2
34. 1992-03-11WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NHBefore / afterMy Mind's Got a Mind of its OwnCold as Ice—Gap0SET 2
35. 1992-03-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / afterOpened the showMy Mind's Got a Mind of its Own—Gap1SET 1
36. 1991-12-31TueWorcester Memorial AuditoriumWorcester, MABefore / afterOpened set 2, after Golgi ApparatusBouncing Around the Room—Gap0SET 2
37. 1991-12-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / afterSparkleThe Lizards—Gap2SET 2
38. 1991-12-04WedE. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, SUNY-PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NYBefore / afterPoor HeartThe Squirming Coil—Gap0SET 1
39. 1991-11-30SatThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NY

    Jam chartAfter a gentle, settling "Squirming Coil", we have something akin to a combination of "Carini" and "46 Days" on steroids, except that this "Brother" was performed 6 years before either of those beasts were hatched.

    Before / afterThe Squirming Coil >Paul and Silas—Gap1SET 1
40. 1991-11-23SatAlumni HallBarre, VTBefore / afterUncle PenBouncing Around the Room—Gap0SET 1
41. 1991-11-22FriSullivan Gymnasium, University of Southern MainePortland, ME

    Jam chartWhile it's far less dissonant than most early versions, there is some truly amazing playing by Trey in this one. Fish and Mike are also strong.

    Before / afterSparkleFee—Gap1SET 1
42. 1991-11-20WedCampus ClubProvidence, RI

    NoteCarl Gerhard on trumpet.

    Jam chartCarl Gerhard on trumpet. "Brother" already has an exotic sound to it. That sentiment is only enhanced with the addition of a trumpet to the mix.

    Before / afterMagilla >Closed the show—Gap0ENCORE
43. 1991-11-19TueThe StingNew Britain, CTBefore / afterSparkleHorn—Gap0SET 1
44. 1991-11-16SatThe BayouWashington, DC

    NoteMrs. Pizza Shit reference.

    Jam chartSome unusual bass lines from Mike and organ playing by Page create a strong sense of tension in this ripper.

    Before / afterBathtub GinYou Enjoy Myself—Gap1SET 2
45. 1991-11-14ThuCat's CradleChapel Hill, NCBefore / afterSparkleThe Mango Song—Gap1SET 1
46. 1991-11-12TueThe Georgia TheatreAthens, GA

    Jam chartIn addition to the customary dissonance and sick playing by Trey, this version also includes lots of great Page on the B-3, and some excellent playing by Mike.

    Before / afterUncle Pen> Bouncing Around the Room—Gap1SET 1
47. 1991-11-09SatVariety PlayhouseAtlanta, GABefore / afterHornSweet Adeline—Gap0SET 1
48. 1991-11-08FriIvory TuskTuscaloosa, AL

    Jam chartThe Wailing Banshee version. With "Brother," more twisted and mind exploding = better.

    Before / afterThe Mango SongEliza—Gap0SET 1
49. 1991-11-07ThuTipitina'sNew Orleans, LABefore / afterOpened set 2, after Llama> Bouncing Around the Room—Gap3SET 2
50. 1991-10-31ThuArmstrong Hall, Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COBefore / afterMemoriesYa Mar—Gap0SET 1
51. 1991-10-30WedBoulder TheaterBoulder, COBefore / afterSparkleThe Lizards—Gap1SET 1
52. 1991-10-27SunElk BallroomTelluride, COBefore / afterFluffhead >Bouncing Around the Room—Gap2SET 1
53. 1991-10-23WedChuy'sTempe, AZBefore / afterOpened set 2, after CavernThe Squirming Coil—Gap1SET 2
54. 1991-10-18FriGreat American Music HallSan Francisco, CAHighly rated 90 · Listen

    Jam chartOnce this one kicks into overdrive, it's really excellent with chaos and screaming guitar sounds.

    Before / afterOpened set 2, after Run Like an AntelopeUncle Pen—Gap1SET 2
55. 1991-10-15TueInternational Beer GardenArcata, CABefore / afterOpened set 2, after Rocky TopBouncing Around the Room—Gap1SET 2
56. 1991-10-12SatRoseland TheaterPortland, OR

    NoteArtis the Spoonman.

    Jam chartArtis the Spoonman as gueat artist. A very different "Brother" with Page taking the lead on organ, and some very cool percussion work from Fish and Artis the Spoonman on spoons. Trey is very restrained until the end when he cranks it up.

    Before / afterDinner and a Movie >Hold Your Head Up—Gap1SET 2
57. 1991-10-10ThuEMU Ballroom, University of OregonEugene, ORHighly rated 85 · Listen

    Jam chartYou can hear Trey say "Hey Fish, let's really rock it" right before they start this one. This is a classic with insanely nimble guitar playing, loads of shrill dissonance, and some mind bending, shrieking guitar effects.

    Before / afterOpened set 2, after Golgi ApparatusReba—Gap0SET 2
58. 1991-10-06SunCochran Lounge, Student Union, Macalester CollegeSt. Paul, MN

    Jam chartAlthough it starts off a little tamely, this version quickly kicks into gear with all the elements of great early versions - wild jamming, exotic texture, and dissonance with a capital "D."

    Before / afterThe Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayHold Your Head Up—Gap1SET 1
59. 1991-10-04FriBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIBefore / afterMy Sweet OneBouncing Around the Room—Gap1SET 2
60. 1991-10-02WedThe Cubby BearChicago, ILBefore / afterRebaBouncing Around the Room—Gap1SET 1
61. 1991-09-29SunThe Agora BallroomCleveland, OHBefore / afterOpened set 2, after Suzy Greenberg> Bouncing Around the Room—Gap0SET 2
62. 1991-09-28SatThe RinkBuffalo, NY

    Jam chartThanks to @OrangeSox for pointing out this ripper, in which it sounds like Frank Zappa temporarily possessed Trey's body and soul.

    Before / afterFoam >Golgi Apparatus—Gap1SET 1
63. 1991-09-26ThuState Theatre Of IthacaIthaca, NYBefore / afterThe Squirming CoilSparkle—Gap0SET 2
64. 1991-09-25WedThe Colonial TheatreKeene, NH

    NoteDebut.

    Jam chartDebut. First version includes some pretty ferocious, intense playing by Trey.

    Before / afterOpened the showPoor Heart—GapDebutSET 1

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