I awoke from my slumber half expecting to find the Biltmore Hotel had been buried under a ton of snow. This seemed highly probable seeing as how when the show ended the night before it was full on blizzard conditions outside. As I was walking back to my hotel room last night I assumed with this much snow falling we would be sure to get a Snow on the Pines the following night. As pulled myself out from under the covers and pulled apart the curtains from my window, what I saw surprised me. No trace of the new snow that had fallen during night before remained on the ground. Not only that, but the sun was out, with blue skies visible with a few, small scattered clouds hanging up in the air. My hopes for the Snow on the Pines was dashed in an instant. Show time was only a few hours away so I busied myself with getting showered and then set myself to the task of winning some money at the blackjack tables.

As I once again crossed the street to the Crystal Bay Club, I noticed how much warmer it was as I could see more Yonder Fans hanging out outside the shelter of the craps tables. Upon entering the casino I was greeted with signs saying that tonight's show was sold out, just as last night's show was. As the lights finally dimmed and Dave, Jeff, Adam, and Ben took to the stage amid a loudly cheering crowd. Wasting no time, the Yonder boy's jumped right in with Blue Collar Blues which only served to increase the cheering and yelling. Adam came to the mic and started singing the lyrics of Another Day, a fast little number that not only made my feet hurt, but forced my to surrender my position near the front of the stage to get some water. By the time I had made to the bar and back Jeff Austin had launched into a ridiculous sandwich of Jesus on the Mainline with Fine Excuses residing smack-dab in the middle. Once this compilation finally ended I was sweaty and happy, but out of water. Once again, I headed in search of more hydration. Out of the corner of my ear I started to here a familiar tune followed my wild cheering and screams of joy. Moving closer to the stage I finally recognized the song for what it was, The Grateful Dead's New Speedway Boogie! I simply love it when Yonder covers anything by The Dead, they simply do it so well, it is an absolute pleasure to hear.

I spent the set break catching up with old friends, determined not to lose anymore money gambling, at least until the show ended that is. The second set started with a true dancein' tune, If You Are Ever in Oklahoma moving seamlessly into Up On The Hill Where They Do The Boogie, another favorite of mine that I had not had the pleasure of hearing since NW String Summit 2008.  Next up for hardcore dancing fans was the epic Ramblin' in the Rambler with nice cool down song in the form of Sometimes I've Won which had everyone singing along with Ben Kaufmann. Following this was a much needed Ramblin' reprise. Keeping with the fast pace of the already awesome second set came the much appreciated Raleigh and Spencer right into the wacky King Ebeneezer and then Ruby to close the set. As the crowd cheered and roared, demanding more kick ass music, Yonder did not disappoint. Coming back out on stage they gave our sore dancing feet a chance to rest with the tune At The End of the Day. Then, as a April Fools trick Ben was pleased to announce a special guest, Trey Anastasio, to which Jeff started laughing saying that Trey was waiting on their tour bus. This got everyone else laughing as Yonder launched into Rambler's Anthem, thus ending the Crystal Bay two night run. Determined to win back some of the money I lost, I headed to the blackjack table. Within a couple hours I had won close to $250 and determined I should try and keep my winnings rather than shoot for more money. Look back here on Kindweb in the next couple days as I continue to follow YMSB into California for the Santa Cruz and the San Francisco shows.

Set 1
Blue Collar Blues
Polly Put The Kettle On
Too Late Now
Deep Pockets
Another Day
Ain't No Way of Knowing
Jesus on the Mainline
Fine Excuses
Jesus on the Mainline
Finally Saw The Light
Bolton Stretch
Classic Situation
Long Time
New Speedway Boogie
East Nashville

Set 2
If You're Ever In Oklahoma
Up On The Hill Where They Do The Boogie
Winds On Fire
Elzic's Farewell
Complicated
Not Far Away
Ramblin in the Rambler
Sometimes I've Won
Ramblin' Reprise
Natchez Whistle
Raleigh and Spencer
King Ebeneezer
Ruby

Encore:
At The End of The Day
Rambler' Anthem