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Looks Like Rain
Sept. 11, 1990
The Spectrum

This entire show, especially second set, feels like the true Brent tribute. First after his death, Bob's singing is beautiful, band playing impeccably
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 11, 1990
The Spectrum

Simply put, incredible. Second one after Brent's death, Vince only still. Really excellent playing on everyone's part, even Vince is trying to dig in
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Just A Little Light
Feb. 25, 1990
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Ladies and Gentlemen, BRENT MYDLAND! *backed by Captain Trips and his Daytrippers* As good a Little Light as any
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Not Fade Away
May 5, 1991
Cal Expo

They don't call it a Throw>Away encore for no reason - decent end but no real jamming highlights
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Wharf Rat
May 5, 1991
Cal Expo

Top notch Wharf takes me by surprise, especially this Vince solo show. Jerry is emotive when he sings, good sign
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 25, 1990
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Certifiably heady China>Rider, In between jam is particularly sweet, takes a little bit for Phil to properly join the mix but once he does take cover cause you're about to be carpet bombed!
Eyes Of The World
May 5, 1991
Cal Expo

To comment on Beggarstombs previous comment, Bruce is actually not present for the Cal Expo shows - Vince only for 5/3, 4 and 5 of 1991. Makes Vince more impressive IMO
They Love Each Other
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

FAT slow They Love Each Other - Phil bombs all across New Mexico, maybe people thought it was the White Sands Missile Range (~);)
The Eleven
Feb. 21, 1969
Dream Bowl

Incredible 11, like others have commented before tight and long! This really reminds me of the versions revived by the Phil Lesh Quintet that seemingly stretch on forever yet remain incredibly tight. Might be the best??
Promised Land
June 19, 1980
West High Auditorium

Supercharged Promised Land after Alabama, the boys are here to rock!
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