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Deep Elem Blues
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Sweet opener. This is about where in the year the immortal Country Dead takes off: 6 hour shows, three sets, NRPS, what a time. This one's a beauty.
4
St. Stephen
April 24, 1970
Mammoth Gardens

The last DS>SS>11 ever, and doesn't disappoint. Sounds like they still had TC's celeste, even tho he'd already left. Perfect cannon shot, tight jam.
4
Friend of the Devil
April 24, 1970
Mammoth Gardens

Deep levels of intimacy on the AUDs here, and Jer's voice and playing are just spectacular. Brilliant fresh playing from a historic transitional era.
2
Turn On Your Love Light
April 11, 1970
Fillmore West

Incomplete show, but a perfect artifact preserves the LL in all its sweaty greasy glory. Pig's on form, the band is in swampfunk mode. All good here.
2
Turn On Your Love Light
April 9, 1970
Fillmore West

Pig asks some couple to "do something nasty" and to come up on stage, then the band almost soulds like they're starting Purple Haze. Wild times.

Comments

Black Peter
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Not the psychedelic exploration of death and dying BP can be, but a smooth low-boil groove with great soul.
Cumberland Blues
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

"Cumberland Polka". Just simply amazing.
Bird Song
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Fragile like a little bird, then soaring. A beautiful jewel.
Looks Like Rain
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Typically a FFW moment for me (go tape!) but this one held my attention and gets a star. Bobby's on!
They Love Each Other
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Matrix version not so bad either.