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FreedomHaul

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Queen Jane Approximately
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

First song from this set that really grabbed me. Beautiful playing from the entire band.
7
Not Fade Away
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Come for the Terrapin (show highlight), stay for the NFA!
11
Cassidy
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Hot version from a killer first set! Short but heady jam. AUD for full effect.
6
Turn On Your Love Light
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

Short version, but some great MIDI playing. You can hear how deeply influenced Garcia was by saxophonists.
4
Drums -> Space
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

hell yes
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Comments

Cassidy
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

You can hear the entire band stop playing as individuals and start playing as a whole during the middle of this. Powerful stuff.
New Minglewood Blues
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Gets a vote for the AUD. I prefer Moore's recording on 04-30 (more well balanced with low frequencies, without the boomy-ness of 05-01). Feel quite fortunate to have these tapes around! Also Keith shines this entire Palladium run.
Terrapin Station
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Wow! Full of energy, and Keith shovels coal into the fire of the final section. Band sounds like a roaring dragon on the AUD.
Not Fade Away
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

A monster “NFA.” This is a bit slower than the latter May versions, but no less hot. Jam changes at around 8:40 in. Long and multifaceted playing. Deserves more votes.
St. Stephen
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I don't hear this as the best of the year (honestly by a long shot), but the following "NFA" is some hot shit.
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