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2
Looks Like Rain
April 1, 1985
Cumberland County Civic Center

Tender, soothing, perfect. Brimming with firecracker... jerry rips a mean fret-flyer or two
1
Bird Song
April 1, 1985
Cumberland County Civic Center

down to business in the mines of emotion. Tight and incredible. A gem of a intuitive version with lots of rootsy charisma and swingin' euphoria..
2
West L.A. Fadeaway
April 1, 1985
Cumberland County Civic Center

Slow and serious. Mickey is masterful as is the overall tone control.Solo could have had more satisfying crescendo, fun lowkey set 1 vibe
1
Bertha
April 1, 1985
Cumberland County Civic Center

Tight, awesome playing!! Into a chonky and perky GSET!
2
Feel Like A Stranger
June 19, 1991
Pine Knob

gobsmackingly propulsive, stands with the best, most fluid and excitingly spritely stranger jams. Must-hear.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 13, 1983
Manor Downs

cheers my friend
Bird Song
Aug. 6, 1989
Cal Expo

exceptional version, agree with everything above. Something about 89-90 is so seismic. feels like the soundtrack for gladiators, spartans, and that type of shit while god is smiting out whole generations.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 13, 1983
Manor Downs

easily the most undervoted thing i’ve seen on this site yet. A masterpiece of the highest order.
Stella Blue
July 1, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

big man makes ‘em shine on this one and the boys are right there to create luscious tornadoes of catharsis behind him. this one rips
Not Fade Away
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

This one summons demonic magic!