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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

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Aiko Aiko
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

12
Friend of the Devil
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

Brent's playing goes far outside of the rhythmic structures the rest of the band is using to support him, shaking them out of their complacency.
13
Little Red Rooster
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

Acceptable slide playing from Bobby. Nice extended organ solo, MIDI sax solo. Whole band playing blues choruses gives first set particular vibe.
38
New Minglewood Blues
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Looser and hotter than its more famous brethren from the following night, but Garcia gets buried some in the mix.
20
Jack Straw
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

To my ears, the Betty Boards usually have a fair amount of Keith. Come hear why.

Comments

Baba O'Riley > Tomorrow Never Knows
May 31, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Picked these because I knew and loved the originals. In retrospect I would have started elsewhere, but that's in the past. I thought I was ready for the bus after the headiness of the originals, but how wrong I was!
I Know You Rider
Aug. 5, 1989
Cal Expo

Takes a minute to materialize out of "Playing," but that's worth hearing. Jerry rips out the "train" line!
Hey Pocky Way
Aug. 5, 1989
Cal Expo

Good times.
Queen Jane Approximately
Aug. 4, 1989
Cal Expo

Nice solo from Jerry, and then a big contribution from Brent. Not to be missed by Brenantics. Giving this one the up-vote bump.
Queen Jane Approximately
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Surprisingly nice version, kicks up some at the end.