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Submissions

1
Space
Sept. 4, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Super heady, effects-drenched Space that suggests what a fall ’79 Dark Star might’ve sounded like.
2
Promised Land
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

This really gets cookin’! Keith, Billy, and Jerry seem to be playing little rhythmic games, switching up the accents in interesting ways.
3
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Splendid set closer with delightfully boisterous contributions from Keith and a permeating feeling of real joy.
2
Stella Blue
July 21, 1984
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Sweetly melodic outro, well-played. I really enjoyed this Space > Other One > Stella.
1
Althea
July 21, 1984
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Forceful and confident, with rowdy playing from Bobby and Brent in particular.

Comments

Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

I love the space after the first verse vocals. Like proto-Sonic Youth. Very heady.
St. Stephen
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

Nice long jam following William Tell. Phil is thunderous.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Very enjoyable '90s Playin' -- I was impressed! The whole band really is on throughout the whole thing.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Check out the Jerry/Keith call-and-response action in Slipknot! Hot damn!!
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

I'd say Keith is the real star here. He just goes bonkers on this thing.