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3
Big Boss Man
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Beefy stetson hat workout. Ravishing harp and fun fender deluxe reverb tones.
3
Samson and Delilah
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Not unheard of to go into this after scarlet fire (34 times) still, something of a wacky pranksterish reset. Speedy and powerful version with growl.
2
Big River
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Devils come alive. Joy ride to wirepickin' ecstatic oblivion. Furiously active yet not autobahn, deep 80s
1
Drums -> Space
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Great one. Kits duet is really inspired. Space curdles out with noise but gets jester's hat nightmare with vocal pranks. Beautiful long bluesy intro
1
El Paso
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Stagger lee>el paso>crazy fingers>supplication>high time. hetty

Comments

The Eleven
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

fabulous show that crystallizes the eternal now
Jack Straw
Dec. 31, 1977
Winterland Arena

unstoppable!!!! Exploding universes of light https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhN9NCL_v_8 Chris hazard put up this and the night prior
Terrapin Station
April 5, 1991
The Omni

Essential. Don't have an essay in me rn but this one is magic to the core. Definitive bruce 'n' vince 'n' midi crystal ball sound.
Row Jimmy
July 31, 1994
The Palace

gigachad jer skipping second verse, take the first exit ramp follow the signs for "lightning bolt masterclass"
Lazy River Road
July 31, 1994
The Palace

fantastic. passionate jerry