Colonel Forbin’s Ascent

Debuted 1988-03-12 · Last played 2026-07-29 · 130 performances

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Median gap
95
last 10 years · 7 all-time
Current gap
longest 150

Best version2000-09-30 · Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas · Rated 70 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofMaze11× Llama10× AC/DC Bag9×
Most often intoFly Famous Mockingbird128×
Eras4.043.081.0118 130 of 130 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap

  1. 4.04 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-07-29WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterBold As LoveFly Famous MockingbirdGap21SET 1
  3. 2026-04-18SatSphereLas Vegas, NVRated 66 · ListenBefore / afterReba> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap95SET 1
  4. 2023-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NoteOff-stage backing chorus. Lyrics changed to "weary body."

    Before / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap113SET 3
  5. 2021-08-31TueShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CARated 58 · ListenBefore / afterGlide> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap114SET 1

  6. 3.08 shows2009–2017

  7. 2017-07-30SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterNellie Kane> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap76SET 1
  8. 2015-08-09SunAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterThe Very Long Fuse> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap57SET 1
  9. 2013-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap86SET 2
  10. 2011-08-17WedUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterOpened the show> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap9SET 1
  11. 2011-07-03SunWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYRated 70 · ListenBefore / afterThe Curtain >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  12. 2011-06-17FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre - CharlotteCharlotte, NCBefore / afterSample in a Jar> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap47SET 1
  13. 2010-07-04SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterPunch You in the Eye >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap40SET 1
  14. 2009-08-14FriThe Comcast TheatreHartford, CTRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterNICU> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap96SET 1

  15. 1.0118 shows1988–2000

  16. 2000-09-30SatThomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NVRated 70 · ListenBefore / afterAC/DC Bag> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap150SET 2
  17. 1998-08-07FriWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NCBefore / afterGhost> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap57SET 1
  18. 1997-08-14ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYBefore / afterJam >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap78SET 2
  19. 1996-10-31ThuThe OmniAtlanta, GABefore / afterReba> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap18SET 1
  20. 1996-08-07WedRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterFree> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap25SET 2
  21. 1995-12-31SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap16SET 1
  22. 1995-12-01FriHersheypark ArenaHershey, PABefore / afterChalk Dust Torture> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap35SET 1
  23. 1995-10-05ThuMemorial ColiseumPortland, ORBefore / afterRunaway Jim> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap43SET 2
  24. 1994-11-30WedCampus Recreation Center, Evergreen CollegeOlympia, WABefore / afterReba> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap10SET 1
  25. 1994-11-17ThuHara ArenaDayton, OHBefore / afterDog Faced Boy> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  26. 1994-11-04FriOnondaga War Memorial AuditoriumSyracuse, NYBefore / afterDavid Bowie> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap6SET 1
  27. 1994-10-27ThuUniversity Hall, University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VABefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap10SET 1
  28. 1994-10-14FriMcAlister Auditorium, Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterRift> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap13SET 1
  29. 1994-07-08FriGreat Woods Center for the Performing ArtsMansfield, MABefore / afterAC/DC Bag >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap8SET 1
  30. 1994-06-26SunMunicipal AuditoriumCharleston, WVBefore / afterAC/DC Bag >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap9SET 1
  31. 1994-06-16ThuState TheatreMinneapolis, MNBefore / afterRun Like an Antelope> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap10SET 2
  32. 1994-05-25WedWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CABefore / afterStash> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap23SET 1
  33. 1994-04-24SunGrady Cole CenterCharlotte, NCBefore / afterJulius> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap11SET 2
  34. 1994-04-11MonSnively Arena, University of New HampshireDurham, NHRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap8SET 2
  35. 1993-12-30ThuCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MERated 60 · ListenBefore / afterPaul and Silas> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap11SET 1
  36. 1993-08-15SunThe Macauley TheaterLouisville, KYBefore / afterStash> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap7SET 1
  37. 1993-08-07SatDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYBefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap6SET 1
  38. 1993-07-29ThuTennessee TheatreKnoxville, TNRated 57 · ListenBefore / afterMy Mind's Got a Mind of its Own> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap18SET 1
  39. 1993-05-03MonState TheatreNew Brunswick, NJRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterSplit Open and Melt> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap6SET 1
  40. 1993-04-25SunKuhl Gym, SUNY GeneseoGeneseo, NYBefore / afterRunaway Jim> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  41. 1993-04-21WedNewport Music HallColumbus, OHRated 64 · ListenBefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap6SET 1
  42. 1993-04-13TueMemorial HallKansas City, KSRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterPossum> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  43. 1993-04-05MonHUB BallroomSeattle, WARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterStash> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap10SET 1
  44. 1993-03-25ThuSanta Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CABefore / afterUncle Pen> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 2
  45. 1993-03-22MonCrest TheatreSacramento, CABefore / afterAC/DC Bag >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 2
  46. 1993-03-18ThuThe PalaceHollywood, CABefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap7SET 1
  47. 1993-03-08MonSweeney CenterSanta Fe, NMBefore / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap7SET 1
  48. 1993-02-25ThuThe Cameo TheatreMiami Beach, FLBefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  49. 1993-02-19FriRoxy TheatreAtlanta, GARated 61 · ListenBefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap9SET 1
  50. 1993-02-07SunLisner Auditorium, George Washington UniversityWashington, DCRated 67 · ListenBefore / afterSparkle> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  51. 1992-12-31ThuMatthews Arena, Northeastern UniversityBoston, MARated 64 · ListenBefore / afterSparkle >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap8SET 2
  52. 1992-12-08TueBarrymore TheatreMadison, WIBefore / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  53. 1992-12-04FriMississippi NightsSt. Louis, MORated 64 · ListenBefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap6SET 1
  54. 1992-11-27FriThe Capitol TheatrePort Chester, NYRated 62 · ListenBefore / afterDivided Sky >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  55. 1992-11-21SatPritchard Gym, SB Sports Complex, SUNY Stony BrookStony Brook, NYRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap47SET 1
  56. 1992-05-17SunAchilles Rink, Union CollegeSchenectady, NYBefore / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap9SET 1
  57. 1992-05-06WedSt. Andrew's HallDetroit, MIBefore / afterBrother> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 1
  58. 1992-05-02SatCabaret MetroChicago, ILRated 58 · ListenBefore / afterRunaway Jim> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  59. 1992-04-24FriRoseland TheaterPortland, ORBefore / afterRunaway Jim> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 1
  60. 1992-04-21TueRedwood Acres FairgroundsEureka, CARated 60 · ListenBefore / afterDinner and a Movie> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 2
  61. 1992-04-16ThuAnaconda TheatreIsla Vista, CABefore / afterMaze> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap11SET 1
  62. 1992-03-31TueThe Blue NoteColumbia, MOBefore / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap6SET 1
  63. 1992-03-24TueFlood ZoneRichmond, VABefore / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  64. 1992-03-19ThuPalace TheatreNew Haven, CTBefore / afterDinner and a Movie> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap9SET 1
  65. 1991-12-07SatThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / afterFoam> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap9SET 1
  66. 1991-11-20WedCampus ClubProvidence, RIBefore / afterPossum> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  67. 1991-11-13WedLove Auditorium, Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCBefore / afterDavid Bowie> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap7SET 2
  68. 1991-11-02SatLory Student Center Theatre, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  69. 1991-10-27SunElk BallroomTelluride, COBefore / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap8SET 2
  70. 1991-10-13SunNorth Shore Surf ClubOlympia, WABefore / afterThe Landlady> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap9SET 1
  71. 1991-09-30MonThe Dugout Lounge, Ohio UniversityAthens, OHBefore / afterStash> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap17SET 1
  72. 1991-07-14SunTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTBefore / afterMy Sweet One> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap7SET 1
  73. 1991-05-16ThuThe StingNew Britain, CTBefore / afterDivided Sky> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  74. 1991-05-04SatSomerville TheatreSomerville, MARated 61 · Listen

    NoteGuest horn player.

    Before / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 2
  75. 1991-05-02ThuThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NY

    NoteJamie Janover on didgeridoo.

    Before / afterThe Landlady> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  76. 1991-04-21SunSUNY PotsdamPotsdam, NYBefore / afterThe Landlady> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 2
  77. 1991-04-15MonThe Gathering Place, Norris University Center, Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILBefore / afterChalk Dust Torture> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap6SET 1
  78. 1991-04-04ThuWOW HallEugene, ORBefore / afterLlama >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 1
  79. 1991-03-31SunBerkeley SquareBerkeley, CABefore / afterRunaway Jim> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  80. 1991-03-23SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, COBefore / afterPossum> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 1
  81. 1991-03-16SatTen Mile RoomBreckenridge, COBefore / afterRocky Top> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap21SET 1
  82. 1991-02-08FriThe Music HallPortsmouth, NHBefore / afterBuried Alive> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap8SET 1
  83. 1990-12-28FriThe MarqueeNew York, NYBefore / afterLlama> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 1
  84. 1990-12-02SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  85. 1990-11-26MonThe HauntIthaca, NYBefore / afterUncle Pen> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap11SET 2
  86. 1990-11-02FriGlenn Miller Ballroom, University of ColoradoBoulder, COBefore / afterSuzy Greenberg> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap17SET 2
  87. 1990-10-07SunClub BeneSayreville, NJBefore / afterDestiny Unbound> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap11SET 1
  88. 1990-09-21FriSomerville TheatreSomerville, MABefore / afterStash> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap18SET 2
  89. 1990-06-01FriThe Cotton ClubAtlanta, GA

    NoteLyrics changed to refer to Col. (Bruce) Hampton.

    Before / afterReba> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap26SET 1
  90. 1990-04-20FriRamskeller, Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 1
  91. 1990-04-14SatThe InfernoSteamboat Springs, COBefore / afterDivided Sky> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  92. 1990-04-07SatEl Dorado CaféCrested Butte, COBefore / afterGolgi Apparatus> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap13SET 2
  93. 1990-03-09FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterBouncing Around the Room> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  94. 1990-03-02FriThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  95. 1990-02-25Sun8x10 ClubBaltimore, MDBefore / afterMy Sweet One> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap18SET 1
  96. 1990-01-28SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterCarolina> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap21SET 1
  97. 1989-11-30ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterPossum> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap7SET 2
  98. 1989-11-03FriTree CafePortland, MEBefore / afterOpened the show> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  99. 1989-10-31TueGoddard CollegePlainfield, VTBefore / afterReba> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap1SET 2
  100. 1989-10-28SatThe ChancePoughkeepsie, NYBefore / afterYou Enjoy Myself> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  101. 1989-10-22SunThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterLa Grange> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  102. 1989-10-20FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterBundle of Joy >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  103. 1989-10-13FriCopperfield'sSyracuse, NYBefore / afterAC/DC BagClosed the showGap1SET 2
  104. 1989-10-12ThuMabel Brown Room, Keene State CollegeKeene, NHBefore / afterAC/DC Bag> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap8SET 1
  105. 1989-09-14ThuMacPhie Pub, Tufts UniversityMedford, MABefore / afterFoam> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap8SET 1
  106. 1989-08-26SatTownshend Family ParkTownshend, VTBefore / afterFluffhead> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap19SET 1
  107. 1989-05-28SunIan McLean's Party, Connie Condon's FarmHebron, NYBefore / afterRun Like an Antelope> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap13SET 1
  108. 1989-05-06SatCollis Center, Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHBefore / afterAC/DC Bag> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 1
  109. 1989-05-01MonPearl Street BallroomNorthampton, MABefore / afterIcculus> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap12SET 2
  110. 1989-04-07FriOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterOpened the show> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap12SET 1
  111. 1989-03-03FriLiving and Learning Center, University of VermontBurlington, VTBefore / afterWalk Away> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 2
  112. 1989-02-24FriThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterFoam> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  113. 1989-02-18SatOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterI Didn't Know> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  114. 1989-02-06MonThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterThe Ballad of Curtis Loew> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 3
  115. 1989-01-26ThuThe ParadiseBoston, MABefore / afterIcculus> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 2
  116. 1988-12-17SatOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterPossum> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  117. 1988-12-10SatThe Red Barn, Hampshire CollegeAmherst, MABefore / afterWilson> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  118. 1988-12-02FriMolly's CafeBoston, MABefore / afterDinner and a Movie> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap1SET 2
  119. 1988-11-11FriOld Stone ChurchNewmarket, NHBefore / afterGolgi Apparatus> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap13SET 2
  120. 1988-09-08ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterAC/DC Bag> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap5SET 1
  121. 1988-08-22MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap4SET 1
  122. 1988-08-13SatThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterTake the 'A' Train> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap7SET 1
  123. 1988-08-03WedFly Me to the Moon SaloonTelluride, COBefore / afterSneakin' Sally Thru the Alley> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  124. 1988-07-29FriThe RomaTelluride, COBefore / afterIcculus> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap3SET 2
  125. 1988-07-24SunNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterFunky Bitch> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap1SET 1
  126. 1988-07-23SatPete's Phabulous Phish PhestUnderhill, VT

    NoteUnknown additional percussionist.

    Before / afterJam> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  127. 1988-07-11MonSam's TavernBurlington, VTRated 56 · ListenBefore / afterBold As Love> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 1
  128. 1988-07-07ThuThe FrontBurlington, VTBefore / afterOpened set 2, after Bold As Love> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap27SET 2
  129. 1988-04-22FriUniversity of VermontBurlington, VTRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterOpened set 2, after David Bowie> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap6SET 2
  130. 1988-03-31ThuKenny's CastawaysNew York, NYBefore / afterThe Lizards> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap1SET 1
  131. 1988-03-22TueNectar'sBurlington, VTRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterHappy Birthday to You> IcculusGap1SET 1 · 2×
  132. 1988-03-21MonNectar'sBurlington, VTBefore / afterI Didn't Know> Fly Famous MockingbirdGap2SET 2
  133. 1988-03-12SatNectar'sBurlington, VT

    NoteFirst known performance.

    Before / afterAC/DC Bag >> Fly Famous MockingbirdGapDebutSET 1