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Grateful Novice

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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.
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Comments

Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

Wonderful show– you can hear the band waiting for someone in the audience to yell out something they want to play, and they latch onto "DS" and move quick. Slow build (even with the loud guiro in the mix), with the wonderful ambience of those early 70s auditorium recordings. Great matrix of this!
Morning Dew
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Nice slow build, and some nice vocal work.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Holds a special place in my heart since it was one of my first tapes, but Garcia is ON the entire time. Listen to the crowd react as they know they are watching it go down.
Morning Dew
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry's voice draws you right in and holds you. The pacing is just right, building energy until Phil destroys your speakers and Jerry takes off. The rest of the band seems to be pushing along during the respite, but Jerry is not to be rushed, and he drags out the climax. Everyone is contributing. It's against received wisdom to pull for music from shows this late into the 90s, but you're missing out in this case, this is solid playing.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Absolutely. They're next on my list.
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