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Grateful Dead March 21, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium Utica, NY | Listen on archive
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Snazzy light and tight. China's melody is a traipsing psychadelic counterpoint, a perfect trans into Rider. Good vibes.
11
Playin' In The Band
Exploratory simmering energy. Phil and Jerry co-soloing on a high plane of endless inspiration. Not a barn-burner, but smooth and abstract.
6
Brokedown Palace
Musical and sweet with great harmonies. Brilliant show with many great, mellow versions of their '73 setlist.
4
Greatest Story Ever Told
Keith & Donna do their thing, and Jerry gets in some nasty licks. Jam at the end is sick.
9
Eyes Of The World
Another HUGE version from a year jam packed with em'. Dark Star>Eyes, check this one out.
1
Big River
Jerry low in the mix but is ripping it up, Keith really shines in this one, doesn’t miss a note
1
Wharf Rat
Jerry's vocals cut out at times during the first half but this is an amazing chill and soulful that deserves some attention.