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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.
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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.
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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

Close Encounters Jam
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

While his varied colors are an obvious treat, listen to his sound bounce around the auditorium! Must have freaked quite a few Heads out with this one…
The Other One
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

After big build up in drums, the opening jam is intense and multilayered. It subsides some and Jerry/Phil seem to take control of jam, moving into the verse material. Band vamps while Jerry’s triplets float above; it seems like his lines swirl continually around the band’s changing support, creating an anchor while the rest of the room spins and swims. Starts to move towards deeper space around 10:20-ish, but regroups for reprise. The transition into Jerry's solo is also hot.
Bertha
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

I don't care for second sets that start this way, but there are some nice leads in here.
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

As hot as advertised. The middle section deserves another mention, because there's some great stuff there.
Row Jimmy
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Worth a listen. The cascade into the final statements of the refrain is such a nice moment.
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