Fugazi in the middle of the short but sweet 1999 December US tour. Ex-Spectator fades in and thus we miss any opening remarks, but are instead treated with a great sounding recording where the mix settles relatively fast. This tape is another powerhouse showcase of Brendan's drumming, as the drums sound fantastic and command the stereo field. The vocals are a bit low on volume occasionally, and the mix loses the wide stereo field feel (doesn't go full mono) for a few tracks towards the end of the main set, but otherwise this is a fine recording.

The band hits an energetic flow right away, and highlights include a bombastic Do You Like Me and a massive Reclamation. The first interlude has the band jamming on a cool riff that I suspect is one of those "link tracks" the they must have a million in the archives.

During Birthday Pony we can listen how Ian handles a potential stage diver, and luckily the other guys are able to keep the groove going in the meantime.

The show moves forward and one highlight is an inspired rendition of the new track Oh. The double drumming gives it a really nice dimension, as is the case whenever Mr. Jerry Busher joins the band on stage. We almost get a great flow from Oh via Recap Modotti to Closed Captioned, but instead get some fun banter from Ian as he comments on a few patron's behavior. Later, when Closed Captioned's amazing ending jam flows seamlessly to Burning, it's a guaranteed mind-blower.
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Promises grinds to a complete halt due to some rowdy behavior in the crowd, but after that the band gets into full flow mode. Floating Boy again feels like an awesome live jam and moves seamlessly to a sweet Long Division. Interestingly the last moments before the encore break are filled with Fugazi's "hits", if you will. A real crowd pleaser then, and a delight to listen to, and I'm glad there seems to be a better atmosphere in the room. Personal favorite Number 5 gets one of the strongest, double drum-fueled treatings I've heard so far.

The encores offer both tenderness and energy. Argument has an introduction by Ian and it's cool to hear a little insight from the man. Arpeggiator acts as the goodbye track, and the drum duo of Brendan and Jerry shines brightly once more.

Another nice and full recording from the era where the setlists covered the whole repertoire. Recommended!

thank you for this

So glad to finally have a copy of this show! Great memories!

Same here, I'll check back periodically.