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Samson Freak

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Uncle John's Band
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Bruce's accordion really makes this one shine, and I'm not even a fan of it. Make of it what you will. + Phil bombs galore
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Smokestack Lightnin'
July 30, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Rare standalone Smokestack reeling out of Space, sweet playing to boot
1
Touch of Grey
May 6, 1984
Silva Hall

Solid 1st set closing Touch - Brent's keys add to the shine
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Truckin'
Dec. 30, 1983
Civic Auditorium

On the heels of a sweet MLB jam - Bobby blows some lyrics but the playing is where it's at - dissolves into a nice Wharf Rat
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He's Gone
Feb. 5, 1989
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Rare late era post-Space He's Gone - Phil bombs abound on this one
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Comments

Good Lovin'
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Short but interesting, really listen to the last minute as Garcia and the band noodle towards Sugaree
Mountains of the Moon
April 22, 1969
The Ark

Transition jam into Dark Star is beyond sublime
Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 27, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

*classic Dead
Samson and Delilah
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

This one RIPS!
Samson and Delilah
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Also just a fun fact only one of three Samson show openers, the others being 4/10/83 and 5/26/93. All very very different eras for the band
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