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The Eleven
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Stupidly heavy, shades of early heavy metal on this one. Incredible controlled chaos that explores so much. A very tight version.
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St. Stephen
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Phil joyously expresses himself on this. A gun shot is heard on this one signaling a jam, and the William Tell Bridge is really well played. Excellent
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Space
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Sandwiched between Truckin’ and Eyes, this jam takes me to checkerboard floors and red curtains. Deserves its own place. Unique Jerry lines.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 20, 1974
The Omni

I adore any version of this tune. This one is particularly joyful and full of life.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 15, 1969
Lanai Theater

Bouncy as it is lysergic. Unique phrasing from Jerry. Everybody’s vocals are on. The Rider is some pure country fried jamming if I’ve ever heard it.
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Turn On Your Love Light
March 25, 1972
Academy of Music

Where has this been hiding all this time? Some funky and creative rhythmic lines from Bobby make the first jam. Pigpen is a man possessed. Imagine the band if Pipgpen were healthy post Europe 72? Imagine the fall 72 Lovelight jams and Good Lovin’s. Enough of the daydreams, this version is guaranteed to have you stomping your feet in no time. Funky and full of power. The jams are where it’s at. Get ready for a locomotive journey. Pigpen feels good ladies and gentlemen and we all reap the benefits of such a momentous occasion.
The Other One
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Not as bad of a Cryptical as some may say. Sloppy? Yes. Forgets the words? You bet, but does it sound horrible? Far from it. If you used a Geiger Counter on this it’s numbers would be off the charts. Area 51 jamming that takes you deep. Super cool version from an already great year.
Eyes Of The World
March 29, 1984
Marin County Veterans Auditorium

Came across this show randomly, and definitely not bad for 84 by any means! Cool ideas from Jerry, definitely not perfect but I love that they actually let some unique creative ideas fly out and soar and let it all hang loose.
Dark Star
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Stunningly epic, that second jams will have me coming back again, and again, and again, and…you get the picture. Super cool meltdown with a very early tiger jam. Seriously the jam after is some heady stuff. Jerry chugs and slashes his guitar signaling the transition into another space which is primal and ferocious in nature. Cool witchy moments too. Love this Dark Star and this show.
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 11, 1979
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall

Takes you right to church. Brent is preaching to the almighty, and his contributions are incredible and add some new layers to this ever changing music. Especially from 79-81 there was a ferocity in his playing that was so unique. His organ work is unbeaten. Great version.
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