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Jack Straw
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Some of the sweetest group vocal harmonies ever. How is this show not more highly rated?
16
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Way up-tempo and crisp and groovy. This was Keith's first run of shows and their's popping creative energy throughout.
11
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Bobby's voice sounds beautiful, one of his clearest, nicest vocal performances of this one.
7
Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Right about here a damn good show becomes an outrageously amazing show.
12
Wharf Rat
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Exploratory and energetic, coming in the heart of an hour-long jam. Great musicality and clear communication between the boys here.

Comments

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Okay, so this transition jam is pure inspiration. One of those moments where instead of just doing it once again, our boys dig deeper - on GDTRFB, which they could do in their sleep. Heroic musicianship here folks.
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Not sure why they only released the 2nd set in DP2, but in any case this Dark Star/Tighten Up is out of this world. The groove is so solid and strong, the melodicism in top form, and it just flows beautifully.
The Other One
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

That ruptured bit of spacetime is certainly part of The Other One by my lights. This is the kind of life-changer live that I can hardly imagine/remember today. Goddamn, they were right for the world.
Nobody's Fault But Mine
May 20, 1973
U.C.

One of my favorite all-time off-the-radar" shows. So much great music in '73, it's hard to call this show "underrated", but it never seems get the love. Santa Barbara was a tiny little hippy town with some seriously uptight security at UCSB in the early 70s, so this one (and the more famous Hell's Angel show in '74) must have really blew some minds.
Nobody's Fault But Mine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Can't disagree. This one has what you're looking for. Call me crazy, but I prefer the old-fashioned AUD, warts and all, that has the whole show, over Dick's Picks.