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Submissions

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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 12, 1987
Ventura County Fairgrounds

A sprawling and celebratory 2nd set opener to a fantastic under the radar show from 1987
4
Little Red Rooster
April 17, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

Very silky and relaxed.
2
Its All Over Now
May 3, 1991
Cal Expo

Energetic and well jammed. Hornsby really shines on this version.
2
When I Paint My Masterpiece
March 18, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Bob really belts it out. Great energy and solos.
4
Estimated Prophet
March 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Under the radar version from St. Patrick's Day '88. Really loose and shreddy, nice segue into Eyes

Comments

Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

This is a very well played Dark Star. Has everything a Star from '69 should have; swirling psychedelia and gorgeous improv, nicely compacted into a tight 20 minute version.
Dark Star
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Loving this Dark Star from Dave's Picks 30. All sorts of subtleties to catch in this one. Around the 22 minute mark you can hear a Sugar Magnolia jam that's pretty cool. The first one wouldn't have been played till June of the same year.
Black Peter
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

These early Black Peters' always seem a little too slow and plodding to me. This version is no different. I would imagine this sucked the life out of the room for those that were there.
Mason's Children
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This version slays
Might As Well
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Jerry's solo is very authoritative. Energetic and punchy version.