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Dire Wolf
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Nice early electric version. Always preferred this key for Dire Wolf compared to when they changed it in the later years. Just right. Nice version.
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Next Time You See Me
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Takes you right to Chicago. Jerry’s playing emulates the blues greats. Hard rocking version that reminds me of a Junior Wells cut. Highly recommend.
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High Time
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

Haunting organ playing. Crystalline and psychedelic early version that feels very spacey. Great vocal delivery.
1
Me and My Uncle
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Very nice solo from Jerry. Phil is all over this as well, some great melodic bass playing that compliments the song very well.
3
Jack Straw
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

These early 70s Jack Straws have so much Charm. Silky smooth rendition full of grace and wonderful joyous interplay. Surprised this isn’t here yet.
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Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

77 Sugaree’s. Can you really go wrong? I’m particular picky with mine but this has the GOODS. Jerry is playing beyond himself and is truly with the music. Subtle yet so sharp. Endearing and so compassionate. Chills.
Blow Away
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Not even the best version that night
Dancin' in the Streets
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Gas
Dark Star
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Super awesome version. There a lick that Jerry plays at the 3 minute mark that literally gives me chills everytime I hear it. Gets deep and spacey VERY fast. Dark Star is so awesome man.
Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Donna gave me chills on this one. Top tier standalone version. Just perfect, just letting the music play.
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