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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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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

I Know You Rider
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

One of the best acoustic versions. Fun fact: this song uses basically the same chords as Morning Dew, and you can hear the similarities during this slower acoustic versions.
Deep Elem Blues
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

this whole show needs love!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

China Cat very good not great, until that country rock rainbow appears at the end. Rider is phenomenal, dig Jerry's lines ca. 45 seconds in.
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

I'd agree that none of the performances individually is an all-timer, but the transitions are something else entirely. complete Oneness.
Dancin' in the Streets
April 14, 1978
Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

This year's very hit or miss for me, but when it works, it works. Good playing from all involved, I especially liked Bobby's record scratch-strumming.
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