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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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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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Looks Like Rain
May 21, 1982
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Plus back-to-back outstanding ballads from both Jer and Bob? Shit yes!
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

One of the crowning jewels of this show. Superb throughout.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Thanks all– I'll pose the same question to you that Grendel answered. Give me something to stretch my listening habits, pitch a show for me to check out!
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
June 19, 1991
Pine Knob

Some nice contributions from Bruce on accordion here.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 19, 1991
Pine Knob

That was bugging me, I had to figure out. At the start of "Fire," Lesh is playing the "wrong notes" (replacing the B and A that we expect with G# and F#, creating tension by implying that the chords the rest of the band is playing are minor). Sick stuff, no wonder folks went running. Was this typical for this tour/year?
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