Walls of the Cave

Debuted 2002-12-31 · Last played 2026-07-14 · 82 performances

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Median gap
8.5
last 10 years · 6 all-time
Current gap
longest 75

Best version2004-08-14 · Newport State Airport, Coventry · Rated 91 · Listen · Details

Most often out ofWolfman’s Brother4× It’s Ice3× The Wedge3×
Most often intoRunaway Jim2×
Eras4.0203.0472.015 82 of 82 shows
DateVenueBefore / after > and –>Gap · mark at median 6

  1. 4.020 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-07-14TueEnmarket ArenaSavannah, GABefore / afterPiper >Closed set 2, before The Squirming CoilGap9SET 2
  3. 2026-04-24FriSphereLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterIt's IceClosed set 1, before Pebbles and MarblesGap14SET 1
  4. 2025-09-19FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VARated 63 · ListenBefore / afterThe WedgeClosed set 1, before EnergyGap7SET 1
  5. 2025-07-25FriBroadview Stage at SPACSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterHey StrangerClosed set 1, before Set Your Soul FreeGap9SET 1
  6. 2025-07-11FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterTasteClosed set 1, before LlamaGap6SET 1
  7. 2025-06-24TuePetersen Events CenterPittsburgh, PAHighly rated 81 · Listen
    Jam chartA little extra attention to detail early on tantalizes and hints at the spicy enchilada to come. Plenty of extra hot sauce, a satisfying dose of tension, and heaps of Trey-tosterone cap off this delicious and rewarding set closer.
    Before / afterGumboClosed set 1, before You Enjoy MyselfGap9SET 1
  8. 2025-04-19SatClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WABefore / afterSuzy Greenberg >Closed set 1, before Chalk Dust TortureGap9SET 1
  9. 2024-10-27SunMVP ArenaAlbany, NYBefore / afterKill Devil FallsClosed set 1, before Everything's RightGap13SET 1
  10. 2024-08-07WedVan Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, MIBefore / afterAbout to RunClosed set 1, before Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S.Gap10SET 1
  11. 2024-07-23TueMohegan Sun ArenaUncasville, CTBefore / afterWaste >Closed set 1, before PlasmaGap18SET 1
  12. 2023-10-11WedErvin J. Nutter Center, Wright State UniversityDayton, OHBefore / afterCrazy SometimesClosed set 1, before Down with DiseaseGap18SET 1
  13. 2023-07-25TueTD Pavilion at the MannPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterWaste> 46 DaysGap17SET 1
  14. 2023-04-14FriClimate Pledge ArenaSeattle, WABefore / afterMy Friend, My Friend >> GhostGap9SET 1
  15. 2022-09-03SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CORated 78 · Listen
    Jam chartAnother version that breaks form with grime out of the gate and then develops a "There is a Mountain" theme before dipping back into the muck at 11:30. From there the jam eventually winds its way into uplifting territory once again for an exuberant peak.
    Before / afterWolfman's BrotherHeavy RotationGap20SET 1
  16. 2022-07-19TueTD Pavilion at the MannPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterThe Old Home PlaceClosed set 1, before MoreGap7SET 1
  17. 2022-05-31TueCredit One StadiumCharleston, SCHighly rated 83 · Listen
    Jam chartA refreshing jam (and set placement) in this first version since '04 to significantly deviate from the typical format. Extra effects use loosens things up early as it dips into a short-lived, but moody darker segment, and then the jam brightens considerably at 10:00 with Trey and Page pairing up nicely for dual leads, before finally working its way back to "WoTC" to conclude.
    Before / afterSet Your Soul FreeSample in a JarGap3SET 1
  18. 2022-04-23SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 69 · ListenBefore / afterLonely TripClosed set 2, before WilsonGap17SET 2
  19. 2021-10-19TueMatthew Knight ArenaEugene, ORBefore / afterStashClosed set 1, before TwistGap18SET 1
  20. 2021-08-06FriRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, INRated 78 · Listen
    Jam chartFish adds an extended flourish on the snare at 7:02, which is only a brief look at his fantastic work during this version. He's matched by some aggressive play from Trey in a jam that stays within the bounds of the song.
    Before / afterThe WedgeClosed set 1, before AC/DC BagGap4SET 1
  21. 2021-07-30FriOak Mountain AmphitheatrePelham, ALBefore / afterThe WedgeClosed set 1, before Evening SongGap7SET 1

  22. 3.047 shows2010–2019

  23. 2019-12-29SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWhile My Guitar Gently WeepsClosed set 1, before CariniGap1SET 1
  24. 2019-12-08SunNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCBefore / afterIt's Ice >Closed set 1, before After MidnightGap18SET 1
  25. 2019-07-02TueSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterBathtub Gin >Closed set 1, before Cool Amber and MercuryGap8SET 1
  26. 2019-06-19WedBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHBefore / afterI Didn't KnowClosed set 1, before Stealing Time From the Faulty PlanGap11SET 1
  27. 2018-12-28FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMazeClosed set 1, before Set Your Soul FreeGap2SET 1
  28. 2018-11-01ThuMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterJoyClosed set 1, before Blaze OnGap3SET 1
  29. 2018-10-26FriAllstate ArenaRosemont, ILBefore / afterMoonage DaydreamClosed set 1, before TweezerGap6SET 1
  30. 2018-10-16TueTimes Union CenterAlbany, NYBefore / afterCities >Closed set 1, before GhostGap10SET 1
  31. 2018-08-03FriVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GARated 66 · ListenBefore / after555Closed set 1, before TweezerGap5SET 1
  32. 2018-07-22SunGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 61 · ListenBefore / afterTela >Closed set 1, before Crosseyed and PainlessGap6SET 1
  33. 2017-12-29FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYRated 65 · ListenBefore / afterOcelotClosed set 1, before SandGap2SET 1
  34. 2017-09-02SatDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterWolfman's BrotherClosed set 1, before Everything's RightGap13SET 1
  35. 2017-07-21FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterMoonage DaydreamClosed set 1, before TweezerGap8SET 1
  36. 2016-12-31SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterCharacter ZeroClosed set 1, before Also Sprach ZarathustraGap6SET 1
  37. 2016-10-28FriMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterCavernClosed set 1, before Crimes of the MindGap4SET 1
  38. 2016-10-19WedAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNBefore / afterOpened the encore, after Suzy Greenberg> Tweezer RepriseGap4ENCORE
  39. 2016-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterOpened the encore, after First TubeClosed the showGap4ENCORE
  40. 2016-07-23SatSleep Train AmphitheatreChula Vista, CABefore / afterWolfman's BrotherClosed set 1, before Also Sprach ZarathustraGap5SET 1
  41. 2016-07-15FriGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / afterRiftClosed set 1, before Crosseyed and PainlessGap5SET 1
  42. 2016-07-02SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / after46 DaysClosed set 1, before No Men In No Man's LandGap6SET 1
  43. 2016-06-22WedXcel Energy CenterSt. Paul, MNBefore / afterHalfway to the MoonClosed set 1, before Mike's SongGap5SET 1
  44. 2015-12-31ThuMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterRebaClosed set 1, before The WedgeGap3SET 1
  45. 2015-09-04FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterWading in the Velvet Sea >Closed set 2, before Hold Your Head UpGap1SET 2
  46. 2015-08-22SatWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYRated 60 · ListenBefore / afterWading in the Velvet Sea >Closed set 3, before Boogie On Reggae WomanGap2SET 3
  47. 2015-08-15SatMerriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDBefore / afterTweezer >Closed set 2, before Sleeping MonkeyGap7SET 2
  48. 2015-08-04TueAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TNBefore / afterLawn BoyClosed set 1, before Golden AgeGap5SET 1
  49. 2015-07-25SatThe ForumInglewood, CABefore / afterFuego >Closed set 1, before No Men In No Man's LandGap4SET 1
  50. 2015-01-02FriAmerican Airlines ArenaMiami, FLRated 62 · ListenBefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >Closed set 2, before Sleeping MonkeyGap2SET 2
  51. 2014-11-02SunMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / afterFreeClosed set 1, before Chalk Dust TortureGap7SET 1
  52. 2014-10-22WedSanta Barbara BowlSanta Barbara, CABefore / afterSplit Open and MeltClosed set 1, before DrownedGap14SET 1
  53. 2014-07-20SunFirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, ILBefore / afterOcelot >Closed set 1, before Down with DiseaseGap8SET 1
  54. 2014-07-08TueThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PABefore / afterOcelotClosed set 1, before 46 DaysGap8SET 1
  55. 2013-12-29SunMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterGumboClosed set 1, before Down with DiseaseGap5SET 1
  56. 2013-10-27SunXL CenterHartford, CTBefore / afterA Song I Heard the Ocean SingClosed set 1, before Chalk Dust TortureGap6SET 1
  57. 2013-10-18FriHampton ColiseumHampton, VABefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomClosed set 1, before TwistGap2SET 1
  58. 2013-08-30FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CORated 60 · ListenBefore / afterSay Something >> The Oh Kee Pa CeremonyGap3SET 2
  59. 2013-08-02FriBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CABefore / afterOpened the encore, after The Squirming CoilClosed the showGap2ENCORE
  60. 2013-07-27SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WABefore / afterAlso Sprach Zarathustra >> FluffheadGap11SET 2
  61. 2013-07-07SunSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYBefore / afterLimb By LimbClosed set 1, before Down with DiseaseGap34SET 1
  62. 2012-06-17SunBader FieldAtlantic City, NJBefore / afterFluffhead> Character ZeroGap10SET 1
  63. 2011-09-04SunDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterGhostClosed set 2, before Backwards Down the Number LineGap3SET 2
  64. 2011-08-16TueUIC Pavilion, University of IllinoisChicago, ILBefore / afterMexican Cousin> Runaway JimGap3SET 1
  65. 2011-08-09TueLake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at HarveysStateline, NVBefore / afterHarry Hood >Closed set 2, before BugGap6SET 2
  66. 2011-06-19SunnTelos PavilionPortsmouth, VABefore / afterCrosseyed and Painless >> Slave to the Traffic LightGap17SET 2
  67. 2011-01-01SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterRebaClosed set 1, before Crosseyed and PainlessGap7SET 1
  68. 2010-10-26TueVerizon Wireless ArenaManchester, NHBefore / afterIt's Ice >Closed set 1, before PossumGap15SET 1
  69. 2010-08-13FriVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INBefore / afterI Didn't KnowStashGap75SET 1

  70. 2.015 shows2002–2004

  71. 2004-08-14SatNewport State AirportCoventry, VTHighly rated 91 · Listen

    Jam chartJam breaks from the standard at 11:00 into a mellow groove that builds energy and > to "Runaway Jim."

    Before / afterOpened the show> Runaway JimGap3SET 1
  72. 2004-08-09MonHampton ColiseumHampton, VAHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chartAggressive, in-your-face "Type I" version.

    Before / afterRunaway JimLoving CupGap2SET 1
  73. 2004-06-24ThuVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INHighly rated 80 · Listen

    Jam chart"Type I" version includes a "DwD" jam from 9:10 - 10:25.

    Before / afterSimple >Closed set 2, before The Squirming CoilGap3SET 2
  74. 2004-06-19SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYHighly rated 90 · Listen
    Jam chartStraightforward until 12:55 when the jam breaks into a nice "Type I" outro jam. This jam settles briefly, then builds into a great "Type II" jam with some melodic licks from Trey that preview the catchy riff he seizes on in the following day's "Ghost."
    Before / afterWolfman's Brother-> David BowieGap12SET 1
  75. 2003-11-28FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYRated 61 · ListenBefore / afterDown with DiseaseTwo Versions of MeGap3SET 2
  76. 2003-07-30WedTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJRated 68 · ListenBefore / afterYou Enjoy MyselfClosed set 2, before Secret SmileGap5SET 2
  77. 2003-07-22TueVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INRated 63 · ListenBefore / afterThe LizardsClosed set 2, before Bouncing Around the RoomGap4SET 2
  78. 2003-07-15TueUSANA AmphitheatreWest Valley City, UTRated 62 · ListenBefore / afterSpread It 'Round> Golgi ApparatusGap5SET 2
  79. 2003-07-07MonCricket PavilionPhoenix, AZBefore / afterAvenu Malkenu >> Prince CaspianGap1SET 2
  80. 2003-02-28FriNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, NYRated 59 · ListenBefore / afterBouncing Around the RoomClosed set 1, before TweezerGap1SET 1
  81. 2003-02-25TueFirst Union SpectrumPhiladelphia, PAHighly rated 81 · Listen

    Jam chartAround 13:00, the jam breaks into an effects-laden groove, although it is not far removed from typical "WOTC." Returns to the standard at 17:30 to wrap up.

    Before / afterWater in the SkyClosed set 1, before AC/DC BagGap1SET 1
  82. 2003-02-22SatU.S. Bank ArenaCincinnati, OHHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chartExtended "Type I" jam with building energy.

    Before / afterScent of a MuleMountains in the MistGap2SET 1
  83. 2003-02-18TuePepsi CenterDenver, COBefore / afterLawn BoyClosed set 1, before The Moma DanceGap2SET 1
  84. 2003-02-14FriGreat Western ForumInglewood, CAHighly rated 90 · Listen
    Jam chartDespite its duration, most of the jam section is essentially "Type I" with some interesting instrumentation. At about 18:00, the jam finally breaks free of "WOTC" into a nice low-key section that -> to "Carini."
    Before / afterPossum-> CariniGap3SET 2
  85. 2002-12-31TueMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 84 · Listen

    NoteDebut.

    Jam chartDebut, which includes an excellent "Type II" section beginning about 11:00 that eventually returns to "WOTC."

    Before / afterStrange DesignClosed set 3, before Wading in the Velvet SeaGapDebutSET 3