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The Music Never Stopped
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Swirling, cohesive and inspired. It may not hit the rousing peaks of 78, but it's damn fine.
3
The Wheel
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Ecstatic and confident with a sweet transition into Sugar Mags.
6
Mexicali Blues
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

This one takes a sharp left turn into some weird tones and aggressive soloing from Keith and Jerry.
9
Deal
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Country rock pulsing with jazzy energy. One of the most exciting pre-hiatus versions.
1
One More Saturday Night
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

Fierce yet loose. Lots of fun is being had and it's infectious.
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Comments

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Jerry is feeling exceptionally creative at this show, and this GDTRFB is borderline transcendent. One of those Garcia solo breaks that packs so much brilliance and creativity into one short burst that you can hardly believe it.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

Hearing this version makes me sad that the BFA era was so short-lived. The two-drummer insanity and electric keys combined with the '74 Jazz Fusion jamming had a lot to offer. There is no other NFA quite like this one
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

A rawer alternative to the version on Skull & Roses. The boys are clearly looking for a perfect take, evidenced by the level of focus and intentionality in Garcia's vocals and band interplay on the verses, but the jam and Pigpen b3 give this one a bit of stank not found on the S&R take.
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

A rawer alternative to the version on Skull & Roses. The boys are clearly looking for a perfect take, evidenced by the level of focus and intentionality in Garcia's vocals and band interplay on the verses, but the jam and Pigpen b3 give this one a bit of stank not found on the S&R take.
Eyes Of The World
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Some enthusiastic soloing for Jerry capped off by a triumphant closing jam into a top-shelf Rhythm Devils. Maybe the best version of '78?
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