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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
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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

New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 5, 1982
Glen Helen Regional Park

Brent the MVP for sure
Shakedown Street
Sept. 5, 1982
Glen Helen Regional Park

You don't know funk until you've heard this magnificent Shakedown. Out of Playin', a rare and special treat
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

To add on to Bcarters comment, there is a lovely medley around 8-11 min into Dark Star where they flow from MLB jam>Other One jam>DS first verse. Very cool indeed
He's Gone
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Vocally beautiful, the jam at the end will knock your socks off
It Must Have Been The Roses
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Roses was NOT played on this day, but was played on 2/22/74 and 2/24/74
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