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The Eleven
Feb. 2, 1969
Labor Temple

A-MAZING, tight as a f'ing drum version with Garica on his absoulte A-GAME. Totally epic, earth-scorching leads!!! MUST HEAR!!!!!
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The Eleven
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

BETTER than 10/12!?
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Viola Lee Blues
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

A lot more developed than most from '66
10
Viola Lee Blues
April 12, 1970
Fillmore West

Funkay!
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Viola Lee Blues
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Really long, jazzier version that goes in a lot of directions- some fantastic interplay. Jerry hangs on the main riff at the end forever!
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The Eleven
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Best segue out of St. Stephen they ever did, Phil BOMBS!!!
Truckin'
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

it sure is, unique version possibly the best ever!
Truckin'
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Jerry's phrasing during the build up is so laid back and bluesy! killer stuff
Jack Straw
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

oh yeah my favorite of '77 right here!!
He's Gone
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

possibly the best ever!
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