Mike Gordon first linked up with the Benevento Russo Duo back in 2004, and over the years the Phish bassist has formed a strong bond with members Joe Russo and Marco Benevento, joining them out on the road in 2005 and 2006 (G.R.A.B. featuring Trey Anastasio and the Duo), and even in 2015 worked Benevento’s “Fireworks” into Phish’s “Drive-In Jam” at Magnaball.
Today we revisit the Duo’s December 8th, 2006 show at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT where they were joined by Gordon for their encore turned jam session that included the Duo’s “Becky,” as well as a rare performance of Gordon’s “The Beltless Buckler” from his 2003 solo album Inside In.
Fans can re-listen to full-show audio from the show below, along with several fan-shot videos including a partial of “Becky.”
Benevento Russo Duo – Higher Ground – 12/8/06
[Audio: Shut Up & Dance]
Benevento Russo Duo – “Echo Park” – 12/8/06
[Video: Corey Phishbeatles]
Benevento Russo Duo – “Powder” – 12/8/06
[Video: Corey Phishbeatles]
Benevento Russo Duo – “Becky” – 12/8/06
[Video: Corey Phishbeatles]
Setlist: Benevento Russo Duo | Higher Ground | South Burlington, VT | 12/8/06
Set: Something For Rockets, Sunny’s Song, Soba, Memphis, Walking Running Viking, Welcome Red, Echo Park, Powder, Play Pause Stop, Best Reason To Buy The Sun, 9 x 9, The Three Question Marks > My Pet Goat
Encore: Becky[1] > Jam[1] -> The Beltless Buckler[1] -> Becky[1]
[1] With Mike Gordon
[Originally published 12/8/15]