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New Minglewood Blues
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater
Keith and Bobby absolutely crush it, setting up a white hot solo from Jerry to kick off a brilliant show.
6
The Music Never Stopped
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater
Swirling, cohesive and inspired. It may not hit the rousing peaks of 78, but it's damn fine.
3
The Wheel
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre
Ecstatic and confident with a sweet transition into Sugar Mags.
6
Mexicali Blues
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum
This one takes a sharp left turn into some weird tones and aggressive soloing from Keith and Jerry.
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Deal
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum
Country rock pulsing with jazzy energy. One of the most exciting pre-hiatus versions.
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The Other One
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum
This is no perfunctory post-Space Other One. What it lacks in length it more than makes up for in intensity and focus. No one is phoning it in — Jerry is absolutely shredding, Bob is providing challenging accompaniment, the Devils are bouncing, and Brent is sprinkling creative runs all over the top. Maybe the best of the year?
Mexicali Blues
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium
Bill really is on fire, but so is Jerry. Clean, precise leads with interesting fills throughout. Pretty top-shelf version of what's usually a filler song.
Loser
May 25, 1977
The Mosque
Yeah, the opening solo just feels botched. I love what Phil is up to though. Shame it doesn't all come together.
Caution
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall
Multiple heady passages, including a super bluesy Other One jam early on. Top shelf version.
Spanish Jam
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre
I'm not hearing it. Very cool Space, but no Spanish Jam here
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