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Tennessee Jed
Feb. 27, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

length immediately raised my eyebrow and the cut is indeed deep and raw... Amazingly kicking and clawing, jer bear sermonizing
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Drums -> Space
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

unique minimalist jam w/ bruce after a mesmerizing passage culminating in LIG. tribal ambient dankness and soul crushing midi flute apollo 90 shit..
1
Eyes Of The World
April 1, 1985
Cumberland County Civic Center

jesus they're late for the plane on this version, autobahn Eyesie. defiant, rewarding stuff
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Estimated Prophet
April 1, 1985
Cumberland County Civic Center

flecked with blues licks and modal harmony... explosive stuff excellent yelping and melt
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Might As Well
April 1, 1985
Cumberland County Civic Center

with feeling

Comments

Mama Tried
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

yeah. agreed, Shit. underrated gig? This is '77 magic.
Bertha
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Omg, how many times did the Dead play at Winterland ? It's for all intents and purposes, their home base of this decade, I would argue. Amazing, tight and classic Bertha kicking off this gig - always a fun one to time travel. It was on this day 41 years ago.
And We Bid You Goodnight
Oct. 16, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

What an insane fall 89 concert this is!! Seriously--- a treat. everything is clicking and thrashing, burning on this. Unforgettable inspired ending to the show.
Big River
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

nice, slinky and spicy big river as an Together with here comes sunshine, an appetizer for a demanding 45-min DS.
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Good lord, they are bringing the goods here. The good ol' grateful dead, everybody!