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2
Hard to Handle
Nov. 11, 1970
49th Street Rock Palace

Hot soloing and '71 levels of intensity. Listenable in spite of some tape wobble and distortion. Fun to watch H2H expanding during this era.
1
Deep Elem Blues
Nov. 9, 1970
Action House

Headphones only very rough AUD, but one of the rare electric funky Deep Elems. Historical rarity.
1
Morning Dew
Nov. 9, 1970
Action House

Pity about the C- sound quality, because a new tape of this would show us a real corker.
10
Good Lovin'
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Final jam in an enormous show. Just killer. Follows the one NRPS set you need to hear. Whatta world.
2
Brokedown Palace
Nov. 7, 1970
Capital Theater

Through the AUD fuzz and chatter comes a beautifully rendered vocal performance. Enjoy this hidden treasure.
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Comments

Midnight Hour
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

This is probably the first recording of Pigpen-as-life-coach, rapping about just what to do and just how to do it.
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

This is one of the '66 gems that start to show just what they could do in an extended jam. It's only about six minutes, but goddamn, it covers a lot of ground. Can you imagine the completely baffled A&R men at this point with absolutely no idea how to package and re-sell them... and then the funny coffee kicks in and the '60s happen.
I Know You Rider
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

Do my ears deceive me or is Pigpen part of the ensemble vocals? That would be a rare thing indeed. I love the Nashville/Bakersfield sound here to this arrangement and Jerry is just brilliant throughout.
Viola Lee Blues
July 29, 1966
P.N.E. Garden Auditorium

Was there anyone else on the scene extending jams like this in '66? Even aside from the Acid Tests and the psychedelic pop, they were so freakin' on at this point.
I Know You Rider
July 29, 1966
P.N.E. Garden Auditorium

Plus one for "jitterbug". So right!
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