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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
2
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
1
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
1
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

Comments

Playin' In The Band
July 17, 1982
Ventura County Fairgrounds

No major meltdown but a nice and mellow PITB that segues into China>Rider. Very rare transition indeed - perhaps the band was trying to spice things up a bit
Row Jimmy
Oct. 28, 1985
Fox Theater

Have to agree with the last comment, starts out mediocre but as it chugs along it hits the sweet spot
Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

6/8 Jam similar to many others, such as that found in the Other One on 7/1/73. Most definetely the highlight of the show - truly makes this Dark Star fantastic
Feel Like A Stranger
June 23, 1990
Autzen Stadium

Very laid back compared to earlier Spring '90 versions. Laid back show as a whole but the energy is still fantastic Edit - its been released officially (~):)
Dancin' in the Streets
Nov. 7, 1985
Community War Memorial Auditorium

"Way out in space now,,,dancin' in the streets"