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Submissions

1
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1995
Oakland-Alameda

In tune both instrumentally and vocally. Best of 95 perhaps? Low bar. David Murray guest sax. Some high pitch tones in the closing jam.
2
Picasso Moon
March 1, 1992
The Omni

Bruce really helps lift this solid rocker. Everyone’s on, especially Phil.
2
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 30, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

FANTASTIC! Jerry’s first midi solo is top notch, Brent has a grate solo too, and the energy is high.
1
Aiko Aiko
Feb. 16, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Fantastic Mardi Gras style set 2 opener. Jerry’s vocals are spirited, Brent shines, and everyone’s having fun!
2
Space
Dec. 4, 1990
Oakland Coliseum

A fun, at times frightening, journey. Mucho Mickey..

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

seeing the Sunshine Daydream video, Bobby OWNS the transition. And yes, second the acid kicking in observation.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

this defines the line "once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right..."
Desolation Row
July 2, 1994
Shoreline Amphitheatre

all except for Bill and Mickey...
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

but 5/7 was Estimated > Eyes
Estimated Prophet
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Bobby calls the second half of the second set, starting with this Estimated, "the most complicated thing" they have tried in a while.