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Big Boss Man
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Beefy stetson hat workout. Ravishing harp and fun fender deluxe reverb tones.
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Samson and Delilah
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Not unheard of to go into this after scarlet fire (34 times) still, something of a wacky pranksterish reset. Speedy and powerful version with growl.
2
Big River
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Devils come alive. Joy ride to wirepickin' ecstatic oblivion. Furiously active yet not autobahn, deep 80s
1
Drums -> Space
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Great one. Kits duet is really inspired. Space curdles out with noise but gets jester's hat nightmare with vocal pranks. Beautiful long bluesy intro
1
El Paso
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Stagger lee>el paso>crazy fingers>supplication>high time. hetty
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Scarlet Begonias
April 27, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

the blend is kickin and habanero!! Tremendously powerful foundational architectures with mesmerizing embellishments courtesy of artisanal mickey
Bird Song
April 13, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

Speedy, elegant, squishy and broadly spectral of thought and feeling. Stretching past convention on this first rate hidden gem
New Minglewood Blues
April 13, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

mothershipper ripper, gold star NMB
Day Job
April 13, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

April 84 is a really nice run with relentless energy and killing chops. Nice one
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 13, 1983
Manor Downs

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