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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.
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Smokestack Lightnin'
Nov. 2, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

Smokestack>Spoonful>Smokestack. Crazy stuff, Bob sounds absolutely terrifying.
Wharf Rat
Nov. 2, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

Great version, and super strange to hear it before drums. Jerry's shredded vocals are always great on 83-84 Rats
Pretty Peggy O
Nov. 2, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

Jerry's voice is shot but playing is gold - par for the course in fall 84.
Gimme Some Lovin'
Nov. 2, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

Sloppy but so fun - an AUD captures the energy best. Thinking about how crazy this must have been at the time...
Jack Straw
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Shocked this wasn't here earlier - classic shreddy 85 version. Not the best, but certainly good, and is great as part of a BEW-Jack Straw 1-2 punch.
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