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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

Comes A Time
May 3, 1986
Cal Expo

Always been, and always will be, my favorite version. Sublime mid and outro solos. the mid-80s version are all fantastic, but 11/1/85 can't hold a candle to the solos on this one IMO.
Looks Like Rain
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Usually I have a hard time with the brightness that wolf brought in 78. But this version is beyond belief and it’s thanks to the extra sparkle that Jerry adds to the verses and solos with Wolf’s tone. This is the most perfectly conceived version I’ve ever heard. Of course, Donna gets credit too - her harmonies are GORGEOUS.
Morning Dew
March 26, 1995
The Omni

I find myself coming back to this one a lot. I reiterate that Jerry’s vocals on this track are beyond belief. Nice playing but this is a time when Jerry was more and more often using his voice as his main instrument, especially on his ballads. Unreal. Seriously. Pop on an AUD and let this one put you there in the room.
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Keith never sounded better on this song than here. Love his enthusiastic fills in the verses so much.
Aiko Aiko
June 20, 1991
Pine Knob Music Theatre

Absolutely unbelievable transition into Iko, I jumped up and down the first time I heard it. Rest of the Iko is solid and enjoyable. I always felt like this is one of the few songs that benefited from having as many musicians on stage as possible.
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