Debut 1995-06-07 · Last played 2026-07-15 · 154 performances
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2023-09-02SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterA Wave of Hope >> GhostGap7SET 1
2023-08-02WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterThe Howling >> About to RunGap8SET 2
2023-07-22SatThe Pavilion at Star LakeBurgettstown, PABefore / afterSample in a JarOcelotGap9SET 1
2023-04-23SunHollywood BowlHollywood, CABefore / afterTube >About to RunGap21SET 1
2022-08-13SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterBack on the TrainPetrichorGap8SET 1
2022-07-31SunMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterJoy >> What's the Use?Gap56SET 2
2021-08-08SunRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / after46 Days >Casual EnlightenmentGap25SET 1
3.027 shows2009–2019
2019-09-01SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterWe Are Come to Outlive Our Brains >> My Friend, My FriendGap19SET 1
2019-06-21FriPNC Music PavilionCharlotte, NCBefore / afterA Song I Heard the Ocean Sing >Twenty Years LaterGap36SET 2
2018-08-05SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / after> Golden AgeGap23SET 2
2017-08-02WedMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 90 · ListenJam chart"Taste" gets its first true jam, and it's a doozy, too. Darker-than-usual jamming leads to a lovely shift to major-key blissfulness, Trey's chord playing giving the jam some real warmth. The music shifts to more powerful, if still low-key rocking out, Page's piano at the forefront, then builds to a superb finish. Dies out and > into a superb "Wingsuit".Before / afterO Holy Night >> WingsuitGap26SET 2
2016-10-25TueVerizon Theatre at Grand PrairieGrand Prairie, TXBefore / afterTide Turns >> FridayGap26SET 2
2016-07-02SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterGolden Age >The HorseGap25SET 2
2015-08-11TueThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / after46 Days ->Also Sprach ZarathustraGap22SET 2
2014-08-03SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GABefore / afterBack on the Train >GumboGap17SET 1
2014-07-08TueThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterGumbo >555Gap14SET 1
2013-10-29TueSantander ArenaReading, PABefore / afterDown with Disease >Twenty Years LaterGap13SET 2
2013-08-04SunBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CA
Jam chartFish stands tall here, although musicianship is strong across the board in this quality version.
Before / afterArmy of OneGumboGap14SET 1
2013-07-13SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterDestiny UnboundHalfway to the MoonGap27SET 1
2012-07-04WedNikon at Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYBefore / afterTwist >> Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)Gap16SET 2
2012-06-07ThuDCU CenterWorcester, MAJam chart-> in from a excellent "Carini." Page is great in this version, which is also features Trey playing both a "Norwegian Wood" tease early in his solo, as well as the "NICU" riff signaling the concluding section. > to a strong "Ghost."Before / afterCarini ->> GhostGap17SET 2
2011-08-05FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 78 · ListenJam chartPerhaps overshadowed by epic versions of "Roggae" and "Rock And Roll," this is nonetheless an excellent "Taste." Trey has some great moments throughout, and of course Page, but do yourself a favor while enjoying this and pay attention to Mike - he is locked-in and rock solid.Before / afterCavern >> RoggaeGap14SET 1
2011-06-05SunRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OHBefore / afterBathtub Gin >Lawn BoyGap17SET 1
2010-10-24SunMullins Center, University of MassachusettsAmherst, MABefore / afterRoggae ->> WasteGap14SET 2
2010-08-14SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterBack on the Train> When the Circus ComesGap22SET 1
2010-06-15TuenTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VABefore / afterJoyTheme from the BottomGap10SET 2
2009-12-03ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterAxilla >Boogie On Reggae WomanGap10SET 1
2009-11-18WedCobo ArenaDetroit, MIJam chartA damn fine version for any era. Has the four essential ingredients for a strong version: 1) dynamic, virtuosic Page solo; 2) thoughtfully-crafted Trey solo; 3) soaring and spiraling crescendo finale; and 4) stellar rhythmic and harmonic foundation from Fish and Mike.Before / afterWasteBugGap5SET 2
2009-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterTweezer >AlaskaGap5SET 2
Jam chartTrey has a long solo where the others ratchet-down the volume to near zero. Then, Fish kicks into gear, bringing the pulse and power back on. Full throttle finish.
Before / afterGuyute >Gap4SET 1
2003-07-21MonVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, IN
Jam chartThe energy and power start to build at the end of Trey's solo, then he settles everyone back down for a bit before rallying the band into an overdrive finale.
2003-02-25TueFirst Union SpectrumPhiladelphia, PAHighly rated 84 · Listen
Jam chartExcellent Page solo. Then Trey deploys some unusual plucking and strumming techniques (9:00 - 10:20 or so) towards the end of his solo. Strong version.
Before / after46 DaysFrankie SaysGap8SET 1
2003-02-14FriGreat Western ForumInglewood, CAHighly rated 80 · Listen
Jam chart-> in from "Fee." Cool, somewhat mellow, and very different solo by Trey. But the band brings the heat back at the finish.
Before / afterFee ->Bathtub GinGap4SET 1
2002-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterTime Loves a HeroStrange DesignGap8SET 3
2000-09-18MonBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHRated 79 · Listen
Jam chartPage's solo is excellent, but also atypically unhurried and gentle. Trey matches this sentiment initially, before the whole band cranks it up for the show capping finale.
Jam chartThe closest thing to a "jammed out" version of "Taste" (before 2017), as the band stretches Trey's solo out into a very extended and mellow groove, before returning to more familiar ground.
Jam chart-> in from "Have Mercy." Similar to, but more stretched out than 7/3/99. Yet it doesn't have quite the melodic bliss.
Before / afterHave Mercy ->> Character ZeroGap10SET 1
1999-07-03SatLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GAJam chartEnchanting. Page's solo features some unusual stylings and cool chord progressions. Trey's solo is a fairly simple, yet stunningly melodic, and includes a "Dueling Banjos" tease and playing vaguely reminiscent to "Faht". Different from the higher octane '97s, but definitely must-hear.Before / afterCavernWhen the Circus ComesGap6SET 1
1998-12-28MonMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 80 · ListenJam chartPage has a magnificent solo, and then Trey waits for several measures before starting his solo. Very good band interplay during the build up. There is a cool little spacey cycle (just some long-held notes, to be fair) after the coda.Before / afterFarmhouseSleepGap8SET 1
1998-11-19ThuLawrence Joel Veterans Memorial ColiseumWinston-Salem, NCBefore / afterRock and Roll ->Frankie SaysGap7SET 2
1998-11-08SunUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILHighly rated 85 · Listen
Jam chartTrey is excellent in this version, almost making it on par with the top versions from '97.
Before / afterCariniGap8SET 1
1998-10-20TueSony Music StudiosNew York, NYBefore / afterPiperGap21SET 1
1998-07-10FriZelesteBarcelona, CataloniaBefore / afterBrian and RobertGap4ENCORE
1998-07-05SunLucerna TheatrePrague, PragueBefore / afterBirds of a Feather> CavernGap6SET 1
1998-04-04SatProvidence Civic CenterProvidence, RIJam chartMike doesn't get a lot of mention on this chart, but he is really rock solid here, underpinning the harmonic base off of which Trey and Page shine. Still, this version doesn't have quite the "extra mustard" of many '97 versions.Before / afterTweezer >Bouncing Around the RoomGap4SET 1
1997-12-30TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 82 · ListenJam chart-> in from an historic "Sneakin' Sally." Strong version, but quite different from most of the Fall '97 versions. Here, Trey solos beautifully, but Page's role seems far more restrained. There is far less of a full band build towards the end than musical support for Trey's incredible soloing. To some ears, the best "Taste" ever. To others, it's too one dimensional.Before / afterSneakin' Sally Thru the Alley ->Water in the SkyGap4SET 1
1997-11-26WedHartford Civic CenterHartford, CTHighly rated 81 · ListenJam chartUnbelievable playing by Trey and the others as the band builds to a HUGE peak and then drives up over another. 7/22/97 is (literally) electrifying; 8/3/97 is unusually improvisational. This version is just phenomenal, with masterful contributions by all band members.Before / afterSilent in the MorningGap4SET 1
1997-11-19WedAssembly Hall, University of IllinoisChampaign, ILHighly rated 80 · ListenJam chart"DEG" tease from Trey. Another strong '97 version. Maybe not up there with the incredible batch from the Summer, but Trey's solo is patient, very gradually building up the intensity from a relaxed base. Page is rock solid.Before / afterMakisupa Policeman >Gap2SET 2
1997-11-16SunMcNichols ArenaDenver, COBefore / afterPoor HeartHello My BabyGap3SET 1
Jam chartPowerhouse version from the Great Went. Riveting Page solo, skillful Trey solo, and spiraling crescendo finale.
Before / afterTweezer ->CarolinaGap2SET 1
1997-08-14ThuDarien Lake Performing Arts CenterDarien Center, NYBefore / afterCamel WalkGap4SET 2
1997-08-09SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIRated 79 · ListenJam chart-> in from "Ghost." Powerful version in which the whole band keeps rocking full tilt throughout the slot where Trey customarily takes the lead. Fish is the hidden gem holding rhythm in check while Trey and Page frenetically spiral up and up the scales.Before / afterGhost ->Dogs Stole ThingsGap3SET 1
Jam chart-> in from "Twist." Pretty intense section towards the end of Trey's solo where the whole band is just hammering away. Great Mike on this one.
Jam chartJoined by the late, great Bob Gullotti, this unique rendering (unsurprisingly) finds a percussive, pulsating groove, but just as the jam is about to peak with the traditional late-'90s "Taste" outro, it instead segues seamlessly into -> "Ya Mar."Before / afterChalk Dust Torture ->-> Ya MarGap2SET 2
1997-07-22TueWalnut Creek AmphitheaterRaleigh, NCRated 78 · ListenJam chartPlayed during a thunder and lightning storm of Biblical proportion that prematurely ended Set I, you can hear the thunder crackling in the background. Clearly the storm electrified the band, and if you are a Page fan, this is a must-hear, incredibly intense version.Before / afterBye Bye FootGap4SET 1
1997-07-09WedLe TransbordeurLyon/Villeurbanne, Auvergne-RhôneHighly rated 82 · ListenJam chartPowerful Page solo. Like 7/3/97, very good Trey/Page interplay, similar to a good "LxL". And strong Trey. One of the first versions where the "NICU" riff appears immediately preceding the closing sequence.Before / afterDirtSweet AdelineGap3SET 1
NotePeter Apfelbaum on tenor saxophone, slowed down intro
Jam chartRemarkable version which includes a unique slowed down intro and Peter Apfelbaum on tenor saxophone who takes over the soloing duties from Trey.
Before / afterTimber (Jerry the Mule) >Funky BitchGap1SET 2
1996-11-02SatCoral Sky AmphitheaterWest Palm Beach, FL
NoteKarl Perazzo on percussion.
Before / afterFee ->CavernGap2SET 1
1996-10-29TueLeon County Civic CenterTallahassee, FL
NoteKarl Perazzo on percussion.
Before / afterCars Trucks BusesBouncing Around the RoomGap1SET 1
1996-10-27SunNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCHighly rated 84 · ListenJam chartFirst version with a "Norwegian Wood" (the Beatles) tease, although this one did not signify the end of the jam section. In the future, much debate would ensue over the chordal riff signaling the song's conclusion - "NICU" (which this riff MOST CLEARLY RESEMBLES part of the melody of), "Norwegian Wood," and later, "What's The Use" all entering the discussion.Before / afterTalkSuzy GreenbergGap2SET 1
1996-10-25FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterHa Ha Ha >Makisupa PolicemanGap2SET 1
1996-10-22TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterDown with Disease >The Mango SongGap3SET 2
1996-10-18FriCivic ArenaPittsburgh, PABefore / afterBilly BreathesSample in a JarGap2SET 1
1995-06-20TueBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHBefore / afterIf I CouldI Didn't KnowGap2SET 1
1995-06-17SatNissan Pavilion at Stone RidgeBristow, VABefore / afterSuzy GreenbergFeeGap2SET 1
1995-06-15ThuLakewood AmphitheatreAtlanta, GABefore / afterThe Old Home PlaceThe WedgeGap2SET 1
1995-06-13TueRiverport AmphitheaterMaryland Heights, MOBefore / afterStrange Design >RebaGap2SET 1
1995-06-09FriRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COBefore / afterTheme from the BottomSparkleGap2SET 1
1995-06-07WedBoise State University PavilionBoise, ID
NoteDebut.
Jam chartDebut. Jam section features the same spiraling Trey and Page musicianship, but the lyrics, vocalist, and ending would remain a work in progress for another year. "The Fog That Surrounds" and "Taste That Surrounds" are both very similar (related) songs performed in 1995 as the band tinkered with the format for "Taste." See the song history for "Taste" on this site for more information.Before / afterWeighStrange DesignGapDebutSET 1
1995-05-14SunFish's HouseBurlington, VTBefore / afterHa Ha HaFreeGapNot a showSET 1