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New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

One of the best versions of this era. Jerry is loose and free. Bobby plays a great slide solo (really).
1
Terrapin Station
Dec. 15, 1978
Boutwell Auditorium

The transition jam is longer than previous versions and many later ones, and Jerry goes somewhere in it. That should have happened more.
3
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 12, 1978
Jai-Alai Fronton

One of my favorite EPs. Can't believe it's not on here yet. Jam is fantastic, with Phil leading the way. Huge ideas and imagination.
1
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 21, 1978
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Great jam covering a lot of ground, Phil pushing and pulling patiently, Jerry attacking.
2
Big River
Nov. 21, 1978
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Jerry's last solo is outrageous and the drummers respond

Comments

Bird Song
Oct. 8, 1984
The Centrum

Damn, here I am commenting on this again?? This a sick, psychedelic Bird Song with Bobby leading the charge. Breaks down into pure space in multiple places. No wonder they didn't play Dark Star back then, they didn't need to.
Truckin'
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Fantastic jam into The Other One. Phil is brilliant.
Ramble On Rose
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Keith sounds amazing on this. Love the little lick he plays after "Just like Jack and Jill." One of the best versions I've heard
Playin' In The Band
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Scary jam demands that you pay attention. You can't run away from it.
Might As Well
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

So cool that they go into a loose jam out of this tune. Bobby is def playing Wang Dang Doodle.