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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!?
19
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!
36
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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Uncle John's Band
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

love this one!!
Alligator
Aug. 23, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

a definitive version for sure
Alligator
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

My favorite! Long, gorgeous jam in this one
New Potato Caboose
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Also the last ever :(
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Jerry GOES FOR IT! jazzy and intense, one of my favs for '73
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