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Jack Straw
Jan. 7, 1978
Golden Hall

Clear lines and great tone all 6 string work from Jerry this night. It flows nicely not crazy but really finely crafted work.
4
Around and Around
Jan. 7, 1978
Golden Hall

These always start as a slow burn - at the 4:15 mark Jer takes off to the races>then to cool down >to ripping boogie down close.
9
Let It Grow
Jan. 7, 1978
Golden Hall

Let it Phil...Lesh and Jerry smash this one to pieces.
2
I Know You Rider
Dec. 4, 1966
The Matrix Club

Deep roots with alt. lyrics
3
Hard to Handle
April 25, 1969
Electric Theater

JG throws down all sorts of slide weirdness here.

Comments

New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Defo has the macho required for the big versions. Bob in huge emotive form and Jer matches him with fills that are big on the swagger and twangy jags. Got some weirdo buzzering on Keith's new keys or moog or something - this makes it different and cool check it out- hi energy and experimentation all mixed up right here. Check 8/13/79 for a FUNKIFIED jam that'll knock you out.
Sugar Magnolia
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Fully agree this one is super.
Box of Rain
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

love this one.
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

^^^ what they said - checkit and vote up.
Bertha
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Grendel - I was wrong I hadn't heard this show before or the Bertha.. Out of the gate they crush it with the Might As Well / Jack Straw punch counter punch yowzer. Like the Dire Wolf ALOT Not crazy about the Bertha gotta listen to it some more - but the Eyes is top notch action - the kickoff intro is right up my alley and Jer just seems to be clearly thinking his jams all the way through this one... gonna hit repeat.