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Drums
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Part of a very hardcore rock and roll 2nd set. HEAVY wailing Drums>Space>NFA w/motorcycle revs.
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Beat it on Down The Line
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Another Europe '72 tour winner. Bobby sez "Rock on out" for the bridge jam and Jerry obliges.
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Ramble On Rose
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Just discovered this one, available on archive as outtakes that didn't make the DP release. Simply put, it kicks ass.
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Doin' That Rag
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Always a tough tune for the band to pull off but here they do it with authority. Jerry nails the vocals w/gusto!
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Black Peter
Sept. 25, 1981
Stabler Arena

After 10/29/77 this should be your go-to BP. Emotion oozes and Jer shreds the outro.
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Comments

Ramble On Rose
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Just spun this again for the first time in way too long and realized it just might be #1. How did I forget? Such a great vocal by Jerry and the mid jam is extraordinary with deep, resonating drum punctuation throughout the tune in all the right spots. Interesting too how many New Yorkers seem to have been at this show despite the locale--at least going by the raucous cheer after "just like NYC"...This and 5/19/77 are my two faves all time but this one might win in a photo finish w/just a tad more emotional oomph from Garcia.
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

When Jerry sings every verse this well the song shines. Needs to be at least in double digits. Ramble fans should bump this toot sweet.
Deep Elem Blues
April 14, 1982
Glenns Falls Civic Center

Real confident reading here both vocally and musically from a very overlooked show. Lots of nuggets to be found in this hidden '82 winner.
Playin' In The Band
April 14, 1982
Glenns Falls Civic Center

Glad I checked this out. Jazzy, Weir-led weird. Very inventive, easily one of the best of the year.
Althea
April 11, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Probably the most overlooked show of '82. Biased cuz I was there but it's much better than the paltry votes it has to show for it now. Nice 1/2 step and this Althea is worthy too.
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