From: PETE A KOWALSSubject: review O.K,here's my 12-8-94 review at Speckles Theatre in San Diego. This was truly not an average show.They pulled out a couple of songs that were not played much during this period, especially art the monotany of setlists that was occuring in the late December shows.Alas I could not attend this show,but here's the tape review.This is one show that relly turns out well on tape. Makisupa Policeman:This is a surprising opener,but it seemed to work really well.They really found a groove during this song,even though it is usually hard to find it during Makisupa.They really took Mike's bass and went with it,and turned if not an entirely original Makisupa,but an enjoyable one. Maze:Well,it's maze.This has the usual spacey opening,seguing into the jam,then into an energetic climax.The jam was run of the mill,but nice all the same. AC/DC Bag:They really found the energy flow here.This was real funky,and Trey was so enthusiastic he forgot,"I'm runnin' so fast ,my feet don't touch the ground!"Really cool. Scent Of A Mule:What can I say.The Page /Trey interplay was great,and the piano jam/solo that was added into the middle awhile back really improves the song.Best on Hoist,too. Punch You In The Eye:Standard,w/ Landlady in the middle.Pretty energetic. Simple->Catapult->Simple:Another Simple.By the end of the December tour ,I was starting to get mad at the excessive Simple overuse.It's a great song,I just wish they wouldn't play it so damn much.Still cool though. Lizards:This got the crowd goin' it seems.The refrain if always a dance booster. Gently Weeps:This has become a standard,but it's a damn beautiful song,and this is no exception. SET 2 Possum:This was interesting.They started w/ a chugging motion for a long time,then broke into the piano guitar buildup.The crowd went nuts.Even newbies are starting to recognize this song. My Mind's Got A Mind Of It's Own:This tune is always a treat,and although some of the crowd seemed confused,it was it's familiar funny self. Axilla II:Alot of the crowd recognized this,and the place got crazy. Reba:First part same as always.Jam:WOW!This is a great Reba.I really enjoyed this jam.Really flowed. Nellie Cane:I love this song more w/o mikes.This is a good version. Sweet Adeline:This was great.The crowd wasn't that cooperative,but it went well.Ican't say the same on the Fall 95' tour,when Fish has to stop and tell people to quiet down. Bowie:Just great.Bowie can do no wrong.Always a great jam. Golgi Apparatus:This got the crowd all riled up once again.Great! ENCORE: Horse->Silent :This was a beautiful version.As usual,energy surge during,"Just last year!" Rocky Top:I love this song,and the guys went all out on this one.YES!