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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

Not Fade Away
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

I agree with the comments on Set II. I was a long time fan of the "NFA" from Barton Hall, but this might top it...
Sugar Magnolia
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Would love an AUD or matrix of this...
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Really beautiful stuff!
Dark Star
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Listened to this on NYE. Dimly remember some sweet major-chord jamming, something that got dark, some electronic jamming that scared me (maybe the trippiest thing I've ever heard), and coming out of it through the "Eyes" and "China Doll. Powerful stuff.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Wow, nice version. Just streamed part of the show before and after this, and I'm going to need to revisit this in a serious way. Heard there's a top-notch matrix of this, working on the download now... (edit) This is a superior version. Doesn't lose its place or get self-indulgent.