This was a rare Tuesday night show, that proceeded the two following nights from New Haven and Springfield that were officially released as DP's Vol. 25.

If you are familiar with those two show, then you must become acquainted with this night in Syracuse.

The show starts off with a surprising Frnaklin's Tower, which builds to an orgasmic power chord peak. The rock fest continues with a growlin' Minglewood.

Next you get a five song ballad sequence.

For many this might be a bummer, but as is always the case its not what they play but how they play it.

Row Jimmy features some nice slide work from Jerry.

LL Rain is strong, with Bobby and Donna adding that extra vocal romantic touch, and Phil and Jerry counter musically quite nicely.

FOTD is really good as Jerry and Phil really go the extra mile.

Next up a solid El Paso and then Jerry continues going old school with an amazing and soaring Candyman.

The band heads back into rock-n-roll territory with a explosive Passenger, that has a very high octane extended ending.

Deal is a hoot, granted it would be a couple more years until the long guitar solo by Jerry would dominate this tune, the band delivers a very robust version and the ending, if you like this type of ending, is a vocal powerhouse riot between Jerry, Bob and Donna.

Who knew Donna was a mezzo-soprano?

Set II is simple a joy form start to finish. The band opens up with a strong Samson, followed up by a up tempo perfect Ship of Fools.

Then you get the highlight of the night... a 14 minute Dancin' in the Streets. The band is completely dialed in and swings through this one big. Jerry is simply a monster on it and Phil is right there with him.

Donna really shines this entire show too.

The race to the finish is very strong with Jerry playing lots of wah wah during NFA followed by a soulful Black Peter, which features Bobby doing more of that seagull slide work at the end than I would prefer. They finish the set with a rousing Around ,with that crazy double time ending.

They send the faithful on their way with a very well received Werewolves of London.

What makes this show a gem, along with the music, is the exceptional recording done by Kathy Sublette. You feel like you are right on the floor for this one. The recording features an exceptional sound stage too.

I'm partial to audience recordings, and the Kathy Sublette variety rank at the very top. This is a great audience recording and sounds pretty darn close to what it would have sounded like in the auditorium. To top it all off the band sounds great; they're tight, strong vocals, and a fun set list. Don't miss this one and thanks Kathy!!