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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Audio problems abound, but I quite fancy Jerry's playing in "Scarlet."
3
Aiko Aiko
Dec. 12, 1994
Sports Arena

Fast. Tight. Happy. What more could you ask for?
2
Not Fade Away
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Be forewarned- the sound quality on this is absolutely brutal, but it's worth it if you can make it through.
6
Sitting on Top of the World
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Out of a killer "DS," and a nice reading of a classic blues tune. Dig those changes!
3
Deal
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Tight, punchy version.
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Comments

Looks Like Rain
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

This entire show is under listened and under loved. Folks seem to think the "Great May Shows" start the next night, and this sleeper flies under the radar, which is a shame since everything here is a cut above the rest of the Palladium run, is at least the equal many of the other May shows, and is far better than others (I'm looking at you, St. Paul...).
Deal
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Nice solo. The vamping at the end makes this sound more like a set closer than a mid-set number. Show is assuredly underrated.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

superior version. Good peak and whole band just cuts along. Hunter Seamon's matrix is best of both worlds.
Wharf Rat
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

Very nice version!
Eyes Of The World
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

First solo too low in register to really punch through on the the AUD (Glassberg's), but then he shifts higher and there is some great interaction with Keith. Second solo begins with punchy, angular riffs until Garcia starts floating around the neck. Also don't miss the stunning Garcia solo transition into "Wharf Rat!"
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