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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

Friend of the Devil
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

I think it's ironic that people rag on Vince for his "casio keyboard" sounds when Brent played what sounds like the world's worst violin solo during the first break here. Otherwise, awesome version.
Dire Wolf
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Roses->Dire Wolf. One of the only times this combo got played. Both fine versions, not life-changing, but lovely together especially.
Let It Grow
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

The mid solo is one of the most perfectly conceived I've ever heard.
China Doll
Oct. 6, 1984
Richmond Coliseum

Jerry's wrecked voice is beautiful and sensitive here. Intense solo. When his guitar comes in for the solo it's so heavy it makes you jump.
Black Peter
May 28, 1995
Portland Meadows

Impassioned vocals and kickass solo. Holds its ground with the rest of the Vince versions easily.
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