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3
Big Boss Man
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Beefy stetson hat workout. Ravishing harp and fun fender deluxe reverb tones.
3
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

Comments

Shakedown Street
March 29, 1984
Marin County Veterans Auditorium

^couldn't agree more, the Healy "cassette era" doesnt sound like them at all,. Shout out to the Oades, Jim Wise, Ken and judy, and countless others for capturing our guys.
Cassidy
June 20, 1988
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

devils tap in to beast mode, rich tapestry of a midi cassidy
Loser
June 20, 1988
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

checks the boxes-wonderful first set at alpine valley
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
June 20, 1988
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

gliding athletic version, manic freakazoid bobby, Jerry sailing through, Brent building massive colour on hammond, gold star versh
Box of Rain
June 20, 1988
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Soaring late brent period jack in the box opener. headyness in a heady place