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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Submissions

9
Mexicali Blues
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Jerry's in Fennario, but Bobby's in the desert.
2
Caution
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

It's a shame there's not more of this in listenable quality, but what we have is still blazing.
2
Dark Star
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

Some sound issues but a blazing good version.
3
Casey Jones
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Solid high-energy version, Jerry's singing to beat the band.
8
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Great end to the show, and splits Sugar Mag/Sunshine Daydream.
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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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