Debut 1986-05-17 · Last played 2026-07-15 · 160 performances
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Jam chartSteps out of the box with low-key minor jamming which then becomes more mellow and dreamy as it transitions to major with synths and then > "Blaze On".
Jam chartQuickly turns up the heat on the standard outro and soon becomes a ripping torrent. Short, sweet, devastating.
Before / afterHalfway to the Moon> StashGap6SET 1
2025-04-22TueBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CAHighly rated 80 · ListenJam chartAfter the band once again hangs on "A" following the song's traditional jam,
"Halley's" breaks out for an extended excursion. The band immediately locks into
a breezy, upbeat vibe centered around Trey's lyrical soloing. The band opts for
the virtue of patience here, as Mike and Fishman's dynamic interplay gradually
pushes the music towards a rock-out crescendo. A shift at the 15:00 minute mark
takes the jam toward a brief section of dynamic, textural grooving before the
vocals for "Halley's" return and bring the jam to its conclusion.Before / afterMy SoulRoggaeGap6SET 1
NoteLyrics changed to "central part of New York City."
Jam chartThe jam escapes the confines of "Halley's" by way of staying on "A", and a brief but potent excursion ensues. A propulsive, upbeat minor key groove develops, with Trey cycling through effects atop Page's Rhodes, Mike's synth bass, and Fishman's steady pulse. A major mode shift then catalyzes
a smooth -> "Roggae".Before / afterBirds of a Feather-> RoggaeGap17SET 1
2022-12-31SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterTweezer-> Set Your Soul FreeGap4SET 1
2022-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterDrift While You're Sleeping >> Everything's RightGap6SET 1
2022-08-12FriAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterTwist >> Destiny UnboundGap7SET 1
2022-07-31SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / after> TweezerGap9SET 2
2022-07-19TueTD Pavilion at the MannPhiladelphia, PARated 78 · ListenJam chartAfter a mangled composed section, "Halley's Comet" takes off for the stars. The band hangs on Amin
and delivers a rocking jam that soon grows introspective. A melodic volley develops between the four
band members, which leads the band into a major key pivot. The music grows hazier, delay pedals and
synths deploy, and the band finds themselves in a decidedly ambient space. A slightly funkier groove
then emerges over the dense textural landscape, and fades out > "Stash."Before / afterMartian Monster> StashGap11SET 1
2022-05-27FriThe Wharf AmphitheaterOrange Beach, ALBefore / afterTwist >> SandGap7SET 1
2022-02-25FriMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooRated 77 · ListenJam chartPage shining through before song proper is even over with extra effects and punchy playing. the laid back jam slowly decreases in tempo and is replete with nifty licks from Trey and neat synth work by Trey. It eventually dissolves into a segue so smooth you won't see it coming -> "S.A.N.T.O.S."Before / afterBack on the Train-> Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S.Gap7SET 1
2021-10-26TueSanta Barbara BowlSanta Barbara, CARated 79 · ListenJam chart> from the debut of "The Silver Light". The renaissance of "Halley's" continues. Some swinging play turns into a full-on "Oye Como Va" jam by 9:00. The band vamps on the Santana classic for a couple minutes until it fizzles > "Mountains in the Mist."Before / afterThe Silver Light >> Mountains in the MistGap7SET 1
2021-08-11WedHersheypark StadiumHershey, PAHighly rated 81 · ListenJam chartA really fantastic first set jam from a great show, Trey going to his gloopy effects for fun, before the jam really heats up and Fish snaps into a really wicked driving groove. Page goes to the piano and finds a new key, and a really good rocking jam emerges as a result. Dies away into nothingness and > (maybe ->) into the debut of "Lonely Trip".Before / afterA Song I Heard the Ocean Sing> Lonely TripGap6SET 1
2021-08-03TueAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNBefore / afterSample in a Jar> Backwards Down the Number LineGap9SET 1
3.065 shows2009–2019
2019-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 83 · ListenJam chartFeaturing wonderful interplay between Trey and Mike in particular, eventually the jam's key modulates and Trey solos melodically, and then the jam grooves and concludes in an "On Broadway" -esque fashion before "Caspian" abruptly begins.Before / afterAC/DC Bag >> Prince CaspianGap7SET 1
Jam chartPunchy, "Tube"/"Jibboo"-esque funky groove, with Trey melodically soloing o'er top it for a spell, eventually but abruptly modulates key and diminishes into "Circus."
Before / afterWolfman's Brother> When the Circus ComesGap9SET 1
2019-07-13SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / after> A Song I Heard the Ocean SingGap7SET 2
2019-07-02TueSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterFuck Your Face >> Harry HoodGap10SET 2
2010-08-17TueNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterMaze> Mike's SongGap3SET 2
2010-08-13FriVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / after> LightGap6SET 2
2010-08-05ThuWilliam Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CABefore / afterKill Devil Falls> Sample in a JarGap4SET 1
2010-07-01ThuTime Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, NCBefore / afterBackwards Down the Number Line >-> LightGap9SET 2
2009-06-16TueThe Fox TheatreSt. Louis, MOHighly rated 85 · ListenJam chartAlthough the jam doesn't stray too far from the basic "Halley's" structure until the final few spacey minutes, it is nonetheless a good quality version that segues nicely to "Runaway Jim."Before / after-> Runaway JimGap4SET 2
2003-02-24MonContinental Airlines ArenaEast Rutherford, NJHighly rated 85 · ListenJam chartStarting at a slower tempo than most versions, this "Halley's" has a groovy swing to it, as well as a few sprinkles of a darker sentiment. Excellent dynamics modulation, with the energy rising and falling.Before / after> Harry HoodGap14SET 2
1.062 shows1986–2000
2000-10-05ThuVerizon Wireless AmphitheaterIrvine, CABefore / afterDavid Bowie-> Walk AwayGap8SET 2
Jam chartNice rocking vibe to the early part of this jam. Fish keeps the pulse nicely until the end when space overtakes rhythm.
Before / afterFrankenstein> FeeGap3SET 1
2000-09-18MonBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHHighly rated 85 · Listen
Jam chartA raging rockfest loaded with liquid metallic sounds for most of this jam, before finally unwinding in the final minutes.
Before / afterMcGrupp and the Watchful HosemastersGap20SET 2
2000-06-30FriMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTRated 74 · ListenJam chartNice jam with good bass work from Mike that sounds similar to "Sand." The energy level really picks up in the final few minutes as Trey kicks into high gear. "Things That Make You Go Hmmm" tease by Mike.Before / after> The Mango SongGap26SET 2
1999-12-07TueCumberland County Civic CenterPortland, MEHighly rated 89 · ListenJam chartAn excellent, rollicking, and very upbeat jam develops immediately. Quiets down slightly at about 16:00, but regains momentum and a different vibe around 20:30. At 24:10, the jam finally slows down, taking a blissful few minutes to transition to "Coil." Includes a "Gotta Jibboo" tease.Before / afterNellie Kane> The Squirming CoilGap7SET 1
1999-10-08FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYHighly rated 81 · Listen
Jam chartA propulsive and swirling jam develops with nice Page and Trey teaming. Eventually settles down into a quieter, serene, and cohesive mood.
Jam chartFollowing the final refrain, the band immediately shifts into minor mode and a moderately dark groove. Shifts back to major mode for a more upbeat ending and -> to "Roses."
Before / afterThe Curtain >-> Roses Are FreeGap18SET 1
Jam chartPretty high octane jam at first. Around 11:00, morphs into a snappy, funky phase. The energy builds as the jam regains momentum and space rage ensues. Jam abruptly segues to "Simple."
1998-08-03MonDeer Creek Music CenterNoblesville, INHighly rated 91 · ListenJam chartA "Nancy" double shot, with "Halley's" -> "I Didn't Know." A Mike and Fish led funky, percussive jam initially springs out. From there, at least 3 distinct movements develop in a masterful, wide-ranging opus which includes "A Love Supreme" tease from Page.Before / afterRhinoceros> I Didn't KnowGap10SET 1
1998-07-20MonVentura County FairgroundsVentura, CA
Jam chartIn the encore slot, the band extends the jam out into a nice, upbeat groove, and finishes the show by gradually cycling down their instruments, leaving only a Digital Delay Loop whirling away.
Before / afterHold Your Head UpGap5ENCORE
1998-07-10FriZelesteBarcelona, CataloniaHighly rated 89 · ListenJam chartOne of the earlier examples of the groove-based jamming that would blossom in '99 and '00. Mike takes the lead and Trey and Page gradually build off this, including a nice "First Tube" tease. The jam winds down in ambient '98 space.Before / afterRoggaeGap11SET 2
1998-04-03FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYBefore / afterCarini >> Tweezer RepriseGap5ENCORE
Jam chartA crisp, tight, high energy jam - the band is really locked in on this one. Shorter than some, but well worth the visit!
Before / afterScent of a Mule> Slave to the Traffic LightGap15SET 2
1997-11-22SatHampton ColiseumHampton, VAHighly rated 96 · ListenJam chartStarting off in a funky, mellow groove, the jam gradually grows legs and momentum with excellent contributions from all four. At about 18:00, the jam downshifts to a more quiet, pensive sentiment with occasional flashes of powerful bass and percussion. A must-hear classic.Before / after> TweezerGap8SET 2
1997-08-16SatLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEHighly rated 80 · ListenJam chartA kind of grunge-like jam develops, with additional vocal refrain at about 10:00. The jam then departs "Halley's" altogether and develops into a swirly, minor key, bluesy Fish and Mike led exploration. "On Your Way Down" tease leads directly to a -> to "Cities."Before / after-> CitiesGap92SET 3
1996-08-16FriPlattsburgh Air Force BasePlattsburgh, NYBefore / afterDivided Sky> David BowieGap7SET 1
Jam chartThe band rocks out the typical outro jam a little longer than usual, then Page cranks up the theremin for "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."
Before / afterIt's IceOver the RainbowGap30SET 2
1995-12-14ThuBroome County Veterans Memorial ArenaBinghamton, NYHighly rated 82 · ListenJam chartThe first truly jammed-out version. Following the typical outro jam, the band breaks into an upbeat melodic groove. The pulse quickens, then settles into an eerie, on-off style jam. Fantastic segue into a stellar version of "NICU."Before / afterKeyboard Army-> NICUGap9SET 2