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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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Comments

Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 21, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Jerry really winds the solo. Love it when he goes to wrap the solo up and then decides he's gonna take it around again. Beautiful one. Vince's sweet piano in the background sounds just lovely. RIP.
Cumberland Blues
July 9, 1995
Soldier Field

Wonder why Jerry broke this out when he was doing so poorly on this tour. Interesting, and rather competent version.
Box of Rain
Aug. 23, 1987
Calavaras County Fairgrounds

Fantastic Phil vocals, right on the money. Jerry’s solo is indeed probably the best conceived one he ever played on this tune. This whole show has such a beautiful happy summer feeling and it needs a lot more love.
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 24, 1982
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Needs more love, another super stoned early 80s version with tons of Jerry growling. Most 90s versions can’t touch this one
Box of Rain
March 28, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Such a kind second set especially. Love this show and Phil sounds awesome.
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