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JERRY BAND!

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Space
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Synth alien space into Stella Blue. Really cool effects from Bobby and Brent. Listen to this show.
6
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 29, 1966
The Matrix

Impressive soloing and unique guitar tones from Jerry and Bobby. Pure lysergic goodness. 1966 headiness.
4
Easy Answers
June 26, 1993
RFK Stadium

Vince plays synth organ instead of those terrible horns. Similar to killer versions played by Bob later in Ratdog (when this song really got good).
15
Box of Rain
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Tight playing, excellent vocals, polished performance. Summer of '73 in Portland—who could ask for more?
23
Shakedown Street
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Epic Shakedown. Starts with lyric flubs by Brent and Bob, but rages onward to headiness.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

I can't believe this performance hasn't gotten more notice here. This is the definitive stand-alone version. Trippy Donna wails and extraordinary jamming between all members of the band. 11+ minutes. Bobby and Jerry really feel their way through this.
Scarlet Begonias
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Yeah, I have to say, Jerry kicking on a fuzz box for the solo makes this version unique, but 7/19 is not nearly as remarkable as the DP 31 performances or a few of the stand-alone versions from '76/early '77. Can you really say this is better than 8/5/74??
Playin' In The Band
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Mickey and Billy led the jam on this performance. Lots of great drumming behind the spacey guitars/keys/bass.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Wow, not many people noticing this version. It's the most original one post-songwriting.
They Love Each Other
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

This version is really a lot different from the standard '77 version. Unique Jerry solo and upbeat feel.
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