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FreedomHaul

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Queen Jane Approximately
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

First song from this set that really grabbed me. Beautiful playing from the entire band.
6
Not Fade Away
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Come for the Terrapin (show highlight), stay for the NFA!
10
Cassidy
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Hot version from a killer first set! Short but heady jam. AUD for full effect.
6
Turn On Your Love Light
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

Short version, but some great MIDI playing. You can hear how deeply influenced Garcia was by saxophonists.
3
Drums -> Space
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

hell yes

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.