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Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Subtle(!) melodic inventiveness, slow boil for 27 minutes, nice channel separation between Bob and Jerry, Phil solo. A forgotten Dark Star.
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Big River
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Very hot energy and great soloing, plus it goes into an epic Dark Star. Forgotten concert: But the boys hotted this one up big time.
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Bertha
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Short and sweet with lots of character. This show has mix / sound issues, but is quite worth the listen.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Listen past some sound quality problems for a sweet, thoughtful version - especially the outro.
6
El Paso
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

The boys ripped out some shit-kickin' high energy shredding on this one.
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Comments

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Beautiful version full of sparkle and joy, Keith and Jerry in the outro are just glorious. Nice to hear Bobby so clearly on the DP version.
Let It Grow
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

I wouldn't call this "chill" by any standard, other than maybe the ultra-cokey early '80s versions. This is speedy and even sounds rushed to me. Check out any LIG from before the hiatus, or even after '86 for chill.
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Trust me: Choose the Dick's Picks version, over the Archive: It's more in tune, the tape speed doesn't wobble, and there's no cut. Aside from that, this is a picture-perfect version of Peggy-O: Jerry is emotive but not mawkish, and the band moves with oomph and purpose.
Mama Tried
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

I agree too! Most under-appreciated year of the 70s, for sure. I think it's because it doesn't have that shiny polish that '77 has, and doesn't have the pre-hiatus wildness. That said, it's an experimental (though not necessarily 'outer-spheres weirdness' experimental) profoundly musical and virtuoso year. This is a great version of a beautiful tune.
Cassidy
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

This song brings so much beauty to the world. I fully agree with you, brother. Gentle poetry, and Jerry shredding. What more could you ask for?
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