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CrackStraw

Bob's Guitar #1

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Jack Straw
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

If you like 11/6 11/9 11/25 I can't see how you miss this cold blooded killer
2
Jack Straw
Feb. 10, 1979
Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall

Kieth and Donna's last Straw and it's almost as extreme as any from winter '79
3
Jack Straw
Jan. 12, 1979
The Spectrum

A night after the concensus number one and it's finnally getting exposure. The recording is AUD too. Rhythm guitar and applouse!
2
Deal
June 1, 1991
Los Angeles Coliseum

It's what you expect it to be
4
The Music Never Stopped
May 30, 1980
Milwaukee Auditorium

IF you dig the Straw>Franklin's opening than the ending of this set will leave you satisfied. Now available is durable SBD

Comments

The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 12, 1978
Jai-Alai Fronton

There's nothing like a '78 TMNS yet this one some how separates itself from the shelf. Maybe not my favorite from the year but so damn unique! Keith's droning chords are a treat. Jerry's tone and rhythm are silky clouds of fun.
Jack Straw
May 7, 1979
Allan Kirby Field House

One of Bobby's best. Just when you think the final verse is going to be sung they swing it into overdrive. Fools me every time. Love hearing the clappers on the aud recording!
Jack Straw
June 7, 1977
Winterland Arena

One of Keith's best efforts with this song. Jerry is very crunchy as well.
Jack Straw
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Theme from the opium den. Beautiful and exploratory.
Jack Straw
June 6, 1991
Deer Creek Music Center

One of my favorite version from the 90's. Love the chaotic MIDI laced sound. Weir crushes it but to quote KLAUSSMITH Rejuvenated, go back and listen to every Jack Straw from '78-'80 for the real killers. I would include '77 to that list.(5/8,5/11,5/12,5/17,5/21,5/25,6/7,6/9,10/29,11/1, 11/5 and 11/6)