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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

18
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

My birthday show (albeit a few years early). Worth it just to hear what comes out of Bobby's throat at the beginning of the song.
9
Deal
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Set I ender from one of my favorite shows. Hot and tight.
16
Beat it on Down The Line
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

From an all-around great show (the extra accent in the count-in must have caused some smiles)
14
Mexicali Blues
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

It sounds like the boys gave a little extra on these "American" songs for their European fans.
10
Jack Straw
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Nice, tight version of a new American folk song.

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.