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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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3
Sugaree
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

The band is tight and Jerry doesn't miss a beat. Seems like he's surfing with his guitar lines.
6
Jack Straw
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

"We used to play for silver, now we play for Clive . . ."
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

I think Jerry's working ideas out in new places in the fretboard during the "China" solo, and Brent is contributing some interesting colors.
6
Tennessee Jed
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Nice slow shuffle, and Jerry's playing is quite melodic. But he brings the heat at the end (with some help from Keith).
3
He's Gone
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Some nice playing from Jerry in the solos and transition.

Comments

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?