jeff  (8/20/2010 3:40:55 PM)

Crowes were truly at the peak of their powers, and at their darkest, during the summer of 1997, the band during this period was just too too hot apparently, such a shame that by the end of this summer tour the band pretty much blew up and fell apart. These shows, Noblesville (Deer Creek) and Sommerset Wisc were part of the Furthur festival where the Crowes played 1 hour sets right before Rat Dog. Was the last tour with the Marc Ford lineup (until the reunion in 2005-06)

These recordings reflect the band at their agressive best. I personally believe the infighting within the band was pretty severe by this point, by the time they took the stage you can literally hear the tension, anger and competition especially the interplay between Marc and Rich. Marc absolutely whails on every track. Truly, every note of his was inspired.

These showes are a great history lesson on the Crowes, some of the last couple shows with their greatest lineup 92-97. And the quality of these recordings, compliments of whomever must've been turning the knobs for the Furthur tour, are the best I've heard on liveblackcrowes. I was at both of these shows and thanks to Nugs.net for bringing it all back. Looking for the Alpine Valley show and Tinley Park.