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Lesh Philling

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Submissions

1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

They are just "on" this show. Killer Masterpiece. Great energy.
3
Row Jimmy
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

There's something about the aging in Jerry's voice that gives the song extra gravitas.
25
Queen Jane Approximately
Oct. 8, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

Real crisp version. Brent sounds like he's dropping pixie dust.
10
Unbroken Chain
June 4, 1995
Shoreline Amphitheatre

I remember being at this show and joking with my buddy about the that the song being played meant the band was dissolving. It still bugs me.
3
Walking Blues
May 20, 1992
Cal Expo

My favorite from the shows I saw with Vince. Cal Expo was rocking that night.

Comments

Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

I don't know. It's a little too Disco-Dead for what is, ostensibly, a country song and Bobby flubs a few of the lyrics. I'll take 8-21-1972. Just my opinion.
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Definitely my favorite. "Grabbed a bottle, racked him in the jaw" line is awesome.
Terrapin Station
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Is it Mickey on a xylophone or a secondary synth for Brent that hits those diamond-like drops of musical goodness throughout "Lady With a Fan"? Really good version. Maybe not best ever, but really freaking good!
Estimated Prophet
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

The outro jam with Jerry forcing the band to keep up to his pace is awesome. Just picked this show up with the May '77 box. Excited to see what else I'm in for.
Throwing Stones
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

An amazing version that ends an amazing show. Get the whole show on tape if you can. It is absolutely amazing.