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Tennessee Jed
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Builds to a nice climax after some interesting lines from Garcia. Whole show is worth a listen.
4
Truckin'
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Ends a great Set II sequence. Listen to the drummers play along with the whistle blower in the audience!
4
Drums -> Space
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

If this had been tracked along with the preceding "Playin,'" everyone would have said "of course." This whole second set is killer.
4
Playin' In The Band
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Exploratory version right out of "Terrapin." Donna sounds great, and Phil leads the jam.
8
Terrapin Station
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

The transition into the "Terrapin Station" material is particularly strong, with powerful playing from Keith.

Comments

Deal
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Indeed it is! Jerry steps out of his usual patterns some in the first solo, which is extended to a decent length. Keith in particular elevates this version.
The Music Never Stopped
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Cool effects from Keith during the breakdown, and the crowd eats this one up. Very high energy!
The Other One
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

The reprise is worth a comment as well because of the delicate transition from "Comes a Time." The matrix really captures the decrescendo before the move back to major and the song’s main theme.
Comes A Time
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Jerry’s tone is liquid silver. Nice harmonies from Donna, Keith supporting Jerry’s guitar lines, rhythm section keeps everything from dragging (no small feat, considering how slow they’re playing).
Playin' In The Band
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Phil playing some cool descending lines in cyclic patterns of changing lengths. Slow and exploratory full band playing (although it’s hard to pick Keith out of the matrix on the Archive, and he’s been shining the full show before this). Jam never moves aimlessly; gains momentum towards “Drums,” but seems to fall into it.