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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
2
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
1
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
2
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
2
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
May 5, 1991
Cal Expo

MIDI Horn fest on Jerry's end + the Vince synths make this an interesting MSWM. Carrying over the tame energy from the Eyes beforehand. Solo Vince

Comments

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

This site needs to add a way to remove both posts and comments slow internet made me spam 3 comments in a row >:/
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Not played on this date, played the day before, 4/29/77. Assuming the mixup is because it's featured as bonus to the Download Series release of 4/30/77. I wish people would do some basic research sometimes :(
Dark Star
Feb. 21, 1969
Dream Bowl

Really great, like drifting on a raft in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Highlight of this show is the intense Eleven however
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 26, 1990
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Prelude S>F to the famous one from Hamilton next month. Phil is all over this one, but the entire band is truly locked in. Not super intense but highly experimental, both in MIDI and just playing