
I recently re-listened to this show on my drive home from the 3/22/25 performance in Portland, Maine, as elements from the 3/20–3/22 run brought this one to mind—minor technical issues on 3/20, Mike singing
Jet Airplane in Burlington, and of course, the beautiful Nickey/Joey tribute in Maine.
The 3/22/25 show is a shining example of what Eggy does best, and I’d place it solidly in my top 10.
The band settles in early, showing off their signature harmonies in
Backyard Bear, with Jake effortlessly layering in some multiple-peaking jams that build tension and excitement. The transition into
All Wheels is smooth, and you can almost see Dani levitating off his seat as he turns up the funk—there’s some fantastic Jake/Dani interplay here. Then comes a standout
BubaGum, featuring a downright titillating bass solo from Mike Goodman. (Close your eyes—are you hearing Jaco or Mike?) Every time I hear
Gretchen or
BubaGum, I wonder: why aren’t there more of these deep, exploratory instrumental jams?
Midway through the set, Jake encounters amp issues, but it’s handled seamlessly—another testament to the band’s professionalism and on-stage chemistry. The set closes with a well-executed
Farthest Step, once again spotlighting the band’s “lightning in a bottle” vocal harmonies.
Set two opens with a thoughtful return to
BubaGum, this time giving Jake the space to finish what he started before the technical hiccup. It feels like reconnecting with an old friend. From there, Alex Bailey takes the wheel on
Bad Side of the Moon, inviting Dani and Jake into a jam that highlights the band’s uncanny ability to communicate through nothing more than instruments, glances, and the occasional nod.
The set locks in its direction with a rock-solid cover of Paul Simon’s
You Can Call Me Al—complete with a 15-minute jam that showcases every member of the band. Dani and Jake bounce melodic ideas off each other while the rhythm section keeps everything glued together with pinpoint precision.
Evergreen, which debuted in 2021, is next. It’s classic Eggy—a song that feels both timeless and brand new, like something you’ve always known but are hearing for the first time.
The tail end of the second set is what truly locks this show into my top 10. The band eases into
Sweet Harriet (Shabuzen)—a rare gem I now always hope to hear. The made-up word “shabuzen” perfectly captures the song’s playful, almost mystical energy. Once again, Alex, Mike, Dani, and Jake show off their harmonies, jazz-inflected improvisation, perfect timing, and crowd-pleasing charisma.
They wrap up the night with
Onitsuka Tiger. The first time I heard this one, it didn’t grab me—but live, it hits different. This version is tight and dynamic, a great showcase for why it thrives in the live setting. Finally, the band closes with
GGD, a fan favorite delivered with precision and the exact energy needed to send everyone home glowing.
Overall: 4.7 eggs out of 5.