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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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Friend of the Devil
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice and slow! It's like Garcia can't play a wrong note tonight! Some nice support from the full band at the climax (esp. Keith).
3
Cassidy
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

A bit faster than I usually prefer it, but this is probably one of the last versions with Donna that’s decent, if you prefer her harmonies to Brent’s.
7
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice reading with extended solos from Garcia. His voice is a bit rough, but he's singing emotively.
9
Sugaree
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Solid show opener (I can leave Weir's slide parts, though). Jerry's clearly having a good night.
3
Looks Like Rain
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Part of me wishes they tried this hard all the time. Very nice version.
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Comments

Althea
March 21, 1981
Rainbow Theatre

F– I think this is actually the first '81 I've heard. This is killer stuff. Garcia's in great voice, and the band is fantastically tight.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

Wish they hadn't stepped on the proverbial rake in the transition though.
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

Decent version. Worth a hear.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

I'd give the "Scarlet" less then 'meh,' but I also liked the "Fire."
Wharf Rat
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

Nice support from the rest of the band too!
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