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LagerandGospel

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Drums -> Space
Oct. 1, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

The Beam appears only moments into drums...the deep throbbing bass notes explode in your chest while you run through this apocalyptic jungle...
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He's Gone
Aug. 30, 1981
Compton Terrace Amphitheatre

out of He's Gone, the band in unison carefully and slowly knit a tapestry featuring beautiful and delicate adornments...the Other One tries to emerge.
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Not Fade Away
April 12, 1983
Broome County Arena

never mind the crushing Phil Bombs; this is the birth of the Not Fade Away call and response, where the X-factor emerged as a hot, bright sun.....
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Throwing Stones
March 31, 1983
Warfield Theatre

At your next cocktail party, skip your routine pick up line and instead say,"Remember when Garcia opened up the 'fashion' riff to start off? Hot one.
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Throwing Stones
March 27, 1983
Irvine Meadows

Emerging from space, the Psychonauts discover a bright blue planet, spinning free. As they fall to this planet, an inspired jam envelopes them.
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I Need A Miracle
Dec. 28, 1988
Oakland Coliseum Arena

I love the idea of Miracle; a short blues number that lets Bobby be a rock star. Unfortunately, it often is just a short, standard post drums song with little pizazz. I tend the think the ‘78 versions are the best ones. Not so with this one! This one has loads of pizazz, power, & blues energy. Garcia blisters in the extended jam. Rarely was this song played with this kind of energy in the 80s. Add this Miracle to your favorites!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

I'm a huge fan of 1983. Yes, its a diamond in the rough but the energy is off the charts. That being said, the H>S>F of the 1983-1985 years are really tough for me to enjoy. THe mistakes outweigh the fruits for me. I will relisten though.
Tennessee Jed
March 12, 1981
Boston Garden

The song appeared to be an average version on an average night, but upon closer listening I realized Jerry was getting off and by the end, I was too. Inspired version that creeps up on you.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 19, 1980
Uptown Theatre

CC Rider starts the set and opening notes of China Cat rush forth and the band races to an Rider with absolutely blazing leads
Sugaree
Oct. 10, 1981
Stadt Halle

After a long march through the Bavarian forests with the chill of the autumn air pinching their skin, they see the light and warmth of the village beyond the trees, and slowly began marching in step, in strange rhythms, syncopated, as one giant being overtaking the land in search of rest. And the Sugaree is hot
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