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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Aiko Aiko
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

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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.
12
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.
35
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.
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Jack Straw
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

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

Dark Star
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This works so well. The Dark Star expands to space, and Bobby's strumming emerges. At the end of the song, we re-enter the same space we left like nothing ever happened, like El Paso was a dream.
And We Bid You Goodnight
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Really lovely arrangement with the whole band. Great version!
Morning Dew
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Very good version. The recording quality lets you hear all kinds of nuances between the band.
Not Fade Away
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Good playing. I've never personally cared for the slower versions.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Gets an upvote for how good Jerry's vocals sound on "Help" alone. "Slipknot" is quite out there and the good recording quality lets you hear all the little nuances as the band interacts.
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