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Greatest Story Ever Told
March 28, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Really inspired, a kicking wisteria ode to the crackle of 72 versions. Long island love, big man goes off in this one, walls of devils too
2
Gimme Some Lovin'
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

double dose of I-95 summer adolescent escapade brent and phil frat house. Shit hot
1
Uncle John's Band
June 25, 1994
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, U.N.L.V.

another searing crestfallen twilight UJB that's jaw droppingly mammoth, boss man lays it down, waves of devils
1
Deal
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

another kayfabe divorce papers joust brent deal with marvelous urban puddlehopping weave. JG shows jazz-like dexterity, albeit diatonic
1
Deal
April 17, 1984
Niagara Falls Convention Center

Really?!?!?! jazzy, crunchy, biker bar diamond hard hat 80's deal. Type 2

Comments

Uncle John's Band
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Haggard, explosive solo
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

whiplash and firecracker version, the group on a muscley roll after the Warfield/radio city residencies.
The Wheel
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

great call, phenomenal stuff
Samson and Delilah
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

intensely hardcore
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

casual, conversational, warm, aromatic. Structurally perfect. Mesmerizing. Great new yorker piece, carrion, "Thou must not touch the stereo during The Transition" This one has a seasoned, patient tidal tone.