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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!
3
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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Uncle John's Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Love the backwards into the this UJB. This and the whole second set is a Jerry lover’s set. A Ramble On Rose, Terrapin, UJB, Wheel, and China Doll in one set!? Insane
Sugaree
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one seems to go kinda under the radar, but it’s one of the best. The playing on it is sublime, and Jerry’s vocals are extra emotive and sad. It feels like he’s playing and singing like it was the last time they would ever play it. Just incredible
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

The intro to Slipknot! is played so fast but so tight and in the groove, it’s insane. Like almost ‘83 fast but with the smooth, tight goodness of 76-77.
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

I’ve been listening to this one a lot lately, and it’s soul-wrenching. As for the playing, this is the second best DS, coming up short to 6/17. As for Ken Kesey’s rap about Bill, it’s powerful. You can feels his and the bands emotions, and his story about Brokedown Palace is gut-wrenching. It’s truly an all-time versions. “How do you like your blue-eyed boy now, Mr. Death?”
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

The groove on this one is just too good. They take it extra slow, which provides for an extra tightness and groove. I’ve gotta know what Bob’s doing towards the end of the first solo in Fire. It’s incredible
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