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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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3
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

Ship of Fools
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Wonderful version. I also love the "Stephen > Iko > NFA" in set 2.
Truckin'
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Hella version! Highlight of the second set for me!!
Wharf Rat
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Nice version. I thought the energy really sloughed off in the second set, but that does contribute to a nice version here.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

The beginning of this “Scarlet” is *rough* (tuning, tempo, vocals are "pitchy"). They seem to try to make up for this in the first “Scarlet” solo, but it just sounds cluttered to my ears. Things get patient and quiet after the last verse, although Bobby still doesn’t really he’s rather out of tune. The transition is nice, and maybe I’m in a bad mood, but the first interesting thing I heard was almost 9:30 in (the overlapping ascending scales). The groove in “Fire” is tight, but the version oscillates between Jerry blowing a good chunk of the verses and some phenomenal playing. All in all, unlike any '77 version I've heard, and not in a good way.
The Music Never Stopped
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

One of the highlights of a great night.
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