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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

Cassidy
Sept. 9, 1987
Civic Center

Very strong version, fantastic jam with jerry reaching incredible peaks. Cassidy really reached new heights from 83-89.
Standing On The Moon
June 30, 1995
Three Rivers Stadium

Super powerful version, very strong out solo, Jerry was really present and on it for this one. Shouldn’t be missed.
Pretty Peggy O
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Always want to find versions that aren’t 77 to upvote, but man, may 77 really was the banner month for this tune. Aching and beautiful each and every version, and this ones no exception. Love how sweet and tender Jerry played the solos in may before his tone changed when he switched to wolf in the fall.
Standing On The Moon
June 14, 1994
Memorial Stadium

Pretty hot outro and Jerry doesn’t miss a lyric. Nice one.
She Belongs To Me
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Jerry didn’t play a bad version of this song, but I’m pretty sure this one is the best. His voice is just aching and perfect.
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