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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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Deal
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Heavy duty version, as are most of the songs from this show. I think it'd be a lot more well known if there were a sbd or even a good aud, which is unfortunate because it's probably the best show of the year.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 18, 1984
Meadowlands Arena

Not as transcendent as the one in Augusta the week before, but lovely mid solo that's clearly inspired by that version. I can't think of another well-known guitarist that dared to play so fast with a clean tone like Jerry did.
Shakedown Street
July 19, 1994
Deer Creek Music Center

I actually really like this version. Jerry often compensated with his vocals when his guitar playing wasn't up to par, and his greater range (at least as compared to 87-90) in 94 lets him have some serious fun with the vocals.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

I return to this version all the time. I'm convinced it's the best one out there, with perfect mid solo and execution of the outro. Jerry's nimble and beautiful soloing put this over the top but the drummers keep it going.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 18, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This is such an awesome version. Winter 93 never gets much love but damn, Jerry could still shred, Vince is coming into his own very nicely, and the band sounds fantastic. Great and creative jams here, seriously. Everyone who likes 10/5/94 or 2/27/94 should do themselves a favor and check this one out.
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