The Minglewood opener is a hearty dose of fiery, focused playing to start off the show in promising fashion with Keith really laying in the keys. The DIre Wolf that comes out next is equally solid, but it seems the first set really begins to soar with the Looks Like Rain. On that tune, Jerry and Bobby’s guitar work is phenomenal, and they both feed off each other on a few nice runs. The sweet playing continues right into the They Love Each Other with Phil and Keith both adding a tasty element, with the latter fueling a mid-tune jam that Jerry ends up turning into a sizzling, resplendent soundscape. Jerry’s voice is still recovering from his laryngitis of a few days prior, as it would be for the next few weeks, but his characteristic tone comes through despite the delicate and labored nature of most of his vocals. The next three songs in the set – Big River, El Paso, and Brown Eyed Women – are all excellent, keeping with the tight and spirited play of the previous two tunes. The Let It Grow that caps off the set, though, is a beast of a different order. It starts off in fine form and gathers steam as it goes. Eventually, the band gets locked in a ferocious jam with the drummers pounding away and Jerry scorching off on a powerful cascade of ridiculous guitar licks, barely pausing for another verse before launching off again.