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1
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 8, 1993
Sports Arena

Nice Playin'. Jerry finds a few good riffs. Not usually a fan of late era playins, as Jerry's speedy playing is so integral. He plays pretty well here
3
Cassidy
Oct. 30, 1984
Berkeley Community Theater

Picture perfect. Soaring leads from Jerry and crashes exquistely back into the verse
2
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 28, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

Hot Playin>China Doll>Playin. Long and exploratory on both ends, especially for 84.
2
Jack Straw
Nov. 29, 1994
McNichols Sports Arena

Very hot tour opener. Jerry's playing is excellent. This show is the only good one from this weird little run in Colorado.
5
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 29, 1994
Boston Garden

Shockingly good. Only good things to say about the Boston Garden run from this tour. These first few nights allayed fears after awful summer tour.

Comments

Box of Rain
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

God i love Donna. Phil sounds great too. People shit on him but that “long long time to be THEEEEEERE” is beautiful.
When I Paint My Masterpiece
July 9, 1995
Soldier Field

Pretty hot version with nice Jerry licks and harmonies and bob giving it his all. Shining moment of this first set for sure.
It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

I listen to this one a lot. If there's a more deep and soulful version (and show, tbh) i don't wanna hear it.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 27, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

This one needs some more love, fantastic outro with great Phil vocals, you can hear the crowd go crazy on any of the auds every time he chimes in on "across the lazy river". First one in 3 years and whole band really brings it
Row Jimmy
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Super lovely. Weir's playing is tolerable and the vibes are immaculate overall