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CrackStraw

Bob's Guitar #1

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6
Deal
April 5, 1991
The Omni

A must listen for 'Carnival MIDI' GD fans. The jam is very cluttered - going to either love it or hate it
41
Row Jimmy
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Dueling power and uplifting slide guitar action - one of a kind!!
3
Looks Like Rain
Aug. 14, 1991
Cal Expo

Great set placement, excellent Garcia and Bobby giving his all on vocals
11
Big River
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

2
Black Throated Wind
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

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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)
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