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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.
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Comments

They Love Each Other
Sept. 10, 1993
Richfield Coliseum

Jerry doesn't forget a lyric, his solos are fantastic - hes poppin strings with that new acoustic tone! Clearly very happy to be playing this (rare, at this point) tune. Vince gets some nice keys in. Both versions that Jerry played on Bolt in 93 (this one and 12/18) are very hot, but I think this one is better because Jerry’s voice is strong, especially compared to 12/18.
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 10, 1993
Richfield Coliseum

Long and gooey, really great version and Jerry's acoustic tone is fantastic. The out jam just never stops. They really started taking UJB out to space again in 93. Other cool versions like this one include 12/8/93, 12/18/93, 2/27/94 (GOAT VERSION!!), 3/27/94, 10/5/94, 11/29/94, and 3/18/95.
Feel Like A Stranger
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Extremely powerful, just like the rest of the show. Audience tapes really bring out the intensity and volume of Jerry's guitar on this one - it fills the room and shakes you around! DANK version
Shakedown Street
April 2, 1995
The Pyramid

GREAT version, inspired and strongly played. The only issue I have with hot 95 jams (and yes, there are some) is that you can clearly hear what Jerry wishes he could play, and is trying to play, but he just can't. Overall though - fantastic, fun, and powerful out jam.
Visions of Johanna
March 18, 1995
The Spectrum

Thanks for the kind words DS - there's a lot of wonderful music in the Vince years. This Visions of course is THE version. Fantastic show overall too, best Iko of all time and a great first set. If you like Visions, try 3/30/95 as well, and if you like this show, try 2/21, 4/1, 4/2, and 4/5!
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