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Drummer

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El Paso
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

They really attack it as opposed to sauntering through it…one of the most energetic I’ve heard! Don't let an audience tape scare ya...
3
Drums
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Phil joins him about two-thirds of the way through...can't wait to get to TOO
1
Around and Around
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Keith is awesome on this one...
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Really great solo from Jerry — fast, banjo-style picking
2
Drums
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Starts with some Buddy Rich-style hi-hat play…sounds like he’s doing that thing Buddy would do playing the bottom hat with his left hand fingers!
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Comments

Dark Star
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

This one feels very earthy to me. I was picturing myself being on a camping trip, wandering off into the woods alone at dusk as the song begins. I got lost in the woods when it suddenly turns dark after the Feelin' Groovy bit, then continued to both appreciate and be spooked by the woods for the remainder of the song. Then, at the transition into Sugar Mags, I stumbled upon my friends waiting for me around the campfire. Billy's use of the toms starting around the 22:00 mark lends it a bit of a tribal feel as well. If most Stars are an acid trip, I guess this one is more of a shrooms trip lol.
Next Time You See Me
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

I dig the slower tempo. If nothing else, it re-captures your attention for a song that can sometimes sort of float by unnoticed, at least for me...
Big Railroad Blues
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

This is a punchy one!
Playin' In The Band
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Yes, elegant indeed. Perfect way to kick off this snack-sized great show.
Me and My Uncle
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Jerry's really ripping this one!
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