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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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7
Friend of the Devil
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice and slow! It's like Garcia can't play a wrong note tonight! Some nice support from the full band at the climax (esp. Keith).
3
Cassidy
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

A bit faster than I usually prefer it, but this is probably one of the last versions with Donna that’s decent, if you prefer her harmonies to Brent’s.
7
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice reading with extended solos from Garcia. His voice is a bit rough, but he's singing emotively.
9
Sugaree
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Solid show opener (I can leave Weir's slide parts, though). Jerry's clearly having a good night.
3
Looks Like Rain
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Part of me wishes they tried this hard all the time. Very nice version.
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Comments

Sugaree
April 3, 1987
The Centrum

Hot damn. Listen to the AUD so you can hear the crowd eating it up. The band peaks multiple times.
Row Jimmy
April 18, 1987
Irvine Meadows

"Billy's got a broken snare drum, you can't beat that."
Row Jimmy
April 18, 1987
Irvine Meadows

I love his tone from this period on (using more/different echo/chorus effects? Little help here?). And sweet accompaniment all riffs at the end, nice spot!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Outstanding version. Won't be surprised when this moves higher up the list.
Black Peter
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

The guitar playing is unreal, and don't let it overshadow an emotive performance of the ballad portion of the song.
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