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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
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Comments

Cassidy
June 12, 1980
Memorial Coliseum

Burning peak
Sugar Magnolia
April 25, 1983
The Spectrum

Sometimes in the darkness of a mid-Spring tour in 1983 the most predictable song played at the most predictable time is burning hot.
Ramble On Rose
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

Beautiful, economical, expressive solo by Jerry
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Staggering. Listen to the Jim Wise aud. Jerry's Scarlet solo is outrageous, Brent's playing is brilliant throughout, especially the marimba patch. Jam is super sparkly, dominated by Mickey's cowbell and Bobby's dog and cat noises. Listen to what Jerry starts to play at about 11:45. Fire is slow and dark. Agreed that Bobby's repeated vocal flub is great and should have been made part of the song.
Bird Song
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Great interplay between Jerry and Brent
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