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Caution
May 12, 1980
Boston Garden

This is a pretty intense early 80s-style Caution jam. I was surprised to find this just now.
5
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

A unique beginning with nice peaks to both the mid jam and the outro.
3
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Feb. 4, 1979
Dane County Coliseum

The final Keith and Donna Half Step stands up well, even though there's one lonely AUD.
3
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 11, 1979
Billerica Forum

An early Brent Mydland Half Step with electric piano pre rio grandeo and a joyful Garcia solo afterwards.
7
Sugaree
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

No fanning or soaring peaks, but solo 3 (7:45-12:45 on CM's SBD) is a new favorite - sublime, mellow, laid back.

Comments

Pretty Peggy O
Oct. 22, 1978
Winterland Arena

Somebody we all know gets into the solo and starts forgetting where he is in the song and making it longer and more awesome.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 17, 1978
Winterland Arena

I don’t have much to add to what grendel says. The Fire is loud, clear, confident and I also prefer the matrix to the sbd which lacks the warmth that you get with the matrix without sacrificing clarity. An all time Fire.
Row Jimmy
April 21, 1978
Rupp Arena

This one is for real. Great solos, bob on slide is doable, and I would check any other boxes too
Crazy Fingers
Oct. 8, 1983
Richmond Coliseum

Jerry’s playing is sharp and clear, and he is clearly into it. This one is going to stick with me for a while.
Deal
Oct. 8, 1983
Richmond Coliseum

Great energy between Jerry and Brent once the outro gets going. This is a good version from the early 80s which for some reason is often overshadowed by 89-93 Deals. This is every bit as good and I like the October 83 sound here and elsewhere.