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The Other One
Oct. 13, 1972
Small Club in North SF

Previous unheard recording of Phil bombing a small club in SF for around 8 minutes. More than worth a listen!
2
The Harder They Come
March 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Very nice & fast version. Jerry’s solos are like butter
1
Rubin and Cherise
Nov. 3, 1978
Keystone Palo Alto

Nice funky R&C. Also happens to be the last JGB show w/ Keith & Donna. Love Jer’s vox(especially “I’ve been afraid and I don’t know why I do). Heady!
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Bird Song
Jan. 27, 1986
The Ritz

Nice acoustic version with just Jer and John Kahn. Very good jam.
1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Jan. 27, 1986
The Ritz

Great version from a rare Garcia/Kahn show. Jer on vocals this time, which is good. From GarciaLive 14
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Terrapin Station
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is a really good version. They played Terrapin at all 3 shows of this run, and this one might be my favorite. The one from 3/18 is historical, and the one from 3/19 is pretty good, but this one is my favorite. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, especially Jerry, Bob and Phil. Keith also has some nice keyboard effects, and Billy and Mickey are having fun on the cymbals at the end. Donna isn’t too intrusive either. The matrix of this show really makes this one pop. Dig it!
Terrapin Station
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is a really good version. They played Terrapin at all 3 shows of this run, and this one might be my favorite. The one from 3/18 is historical, and the one from 3/19 is pretty good, but this one is my favorite. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, especially Jerry, Bob and Phil. Keith also has some nice keyboard effects, and Billy and Mickey are having fun on the cymbals at the end. Donna isn’t too intrusive either. The matrix of this show really makes this one pop. Dig it! Edit: Accidentally posted this comment twice. Sorry!
Bertha
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

This Bertha opens my favorite album of all time. Everyone is on point, and the sound is very clean. Glad they’re remastering the album this year. That 7/2/71 show looks hot too!
Sugaree
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Just got the Seamons Matrix of this show. So far, I’ve listened to this and the Scarlet>Fire. This version is really sweet and melodic. Jerry’s solos are super smooth and luscious; perhaps even better than 5/19, which has been a personal favorite for a while. The vocals are also very good. Dig it!
Eyes Of The World
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Although I’m not the biggest fan of mid-late eighties Eyes(too fast & too short), this one just has something about it that I really like. The only con about this one is that there is virtually no intro jam; once everyone is on board with Eyes, Jerry starts singing. But still, a great version.
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