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Beat it on Down The Line
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Not just high-energy but a little manic and dangerous. Listen for some sneaky fills by Keith.
9
Uncle John's Band
July 10, 1990
Carter-Finley Stadium

Some very impressive jamming in this Playin' > Uncle John's > Playin' from Brent's last month on the road.
5
He's Gone
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Soulful outro in perfect five-part counterpoint.
4
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Wild, anarchic jam before the transition the transition back to NFA, replete with Jerry harmonics and Phil bombs.
11
One More Saturday Night
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Jittery rocker blazing with creative energy. So much damn fun!

Comments

Shakedown Street
March 24, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Jerry's playing is really hot by the end of this extended jam. Recommended.
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Let It Grow jam builds to a wicked Caution-like inferno. Ridiculously good.
Let It Grow
July 6, 1984
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Relentless, exploratory, and smokin’ hot.
Not Fade Away
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Today I learned that, at double speed, NFA can sound like the insanely jammed-out Minglewood that never was. Check out this version to hear what I mean. Brilliant show all around, and the AUD is pretty excellent!
Promised Land
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

No kidding about the start!