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.

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.

Haunting organ playing. Crystalline and psychedelic early version that feels very spacey. Great vocal delivery.

Very nice solo from Jerry. Phil is all over this as well, some great melodic bass playing that compliments the song very well.

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.

I feel like I'm right there. Phil's bass just explodes during the main China Cat riff and at that moment you feel the intensity and power of the Grateful Dead. During the transition, things absolutely take off as you crash and bounce into deep sonic realms. It's alive!!!!!!!!!

No main riff to bridge between China>Rider, BUT, hearing some organ and hearing the transition jammed out oh so subtly is a real treat. Nice version.

When the coke was pure. Also what a fun and amazing Bertha. Jerry’s playing this show…my god.

Is the is really that low? Jerry is like a skittering June bug flying a million miles a second. Absolutely stunning phrasing and an incredible extended jam towards the end that transitions into a solid Deal. What a version. Needs much more love.

One of my all time China>Riders. I would listen to this on repeat 24/7 every hour of the day. Impeccably executed. This show, and I don’t know if this is just me, has some of the most unique phrasing from Jerry I’ve ever heard. The tone, the approach, the creativity and the power, this is so underrated and one of my all time favorite jams. Again, Jerry’s phrasing is a masterclass for all musicians. He roars likes lion and shines as bright as the sun but at times his sound can be ghastly, like a phantom haunting the stage. Ethereal and otherworldly is his playing and it lays the ground work of how the sound can evolve and changes at a whim. The Rider in particular is just absolutely superb. Jerry has fun with Billy and Mickey allowing the music to bounce and dance like grass in the wind. Just a sublime version and is some of my favorite Grateful Dead music of all time.